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Wild West Roadeo - NEW Sunday, April 11 (Victorian Square)
Bus drivers representing various districts participate in an entertaining rodeo-style skills competition.
Details: (775) 348-0400
Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament Friday, May 7, 1:30 p.m. at D'Andrea Golf Club
The 10th Annual Mayor's Cup Golf Tournament benefits the Sparks Youth Scholarship Fund. The event features a shotgun start at 1:30 p.m.
Details: Nate Kelley or Dave Collazo, (775) 331-6363
Arts in Bloom Festival
Sunday, May 9, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm (Sparks Marina Park)
Celebrate Mother's Day and the arrival of spring at this inspiring Mother's Day fine arts show. Event includes a celebrity painted-plate auction that benefits Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
Details: (775) 353-2291
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Street Vibrations, Spring Rally Friday - Sunday, June 4 - 6 (Victorian Square)
A celebration of motorcycles, music, and much fun.
Details: (775) 329-7469
Sparks Hometowne Farmer's Market
Thursdays, June 10- August 19, 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm - except August 5th (Victorian Square)
Nevada's oldest certified farmer's market offers a family oriented setting featuring more than 100 booths, cooking demonstrations, live entertainment, and unique items for home and garden.
Details: (775) 353-2291
Kids' Free Fishing Day
Saturday, June 12, 7:00 am to 11:00 am (Sparks Marina Park)
Sparks Rotary and Sparks Parks & Rec come together to offer a day of free trout fishing at the Sparks Marina Park. For youth, ages 7-17, as part of the State of Nevada's official free fishing day.
Details: (775) 353-2385
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Mark Wellman's Adventure Day at the Marina
Sunday, June 13, 10:00 am to 2:00 pm (Sparks Marina Park)
Adaptive rock climbing, hand cycles, and kayaking will be available for children and adults with disabilities.
Details: (775) 353-7815
Father's Day Half Marathon - NEW
Sunday, June 20 (Sparks)
13.1 mile inaugural sanctioned race in Sparks featuring a scenic route along the Truckee River. 5K and 1 mile fun run included. Portion of race proceeds benefit American Heart Association.
Details: (407)-599-0568, or log onto www.active.com
Star Spangled Sparks, presented by Sparks Chamber of Commerce & the Nugget Sunday, July 4 (Sparks Marina Park & Victorian Square)
Take part in an old fashioned 4th of July celebration at the Sparks Marina Park followed by a spectacular evening fireworks show on Victorian Square.
Details: Sparks Marina activities- (775) 358-1976.
Victorian Square event, (800) 843-2427 or (775) 356-3300
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Mastercraft Pro Wakeboard Tour
Thursday- Sunday, July 15 - 18, (Sparks Marina Park)
Close to 200 of the world's top male & female wakeboarders compete for cash prizes & season-ending championships.
Details: (407) 628-5662 ext. 1308 or visit www.prowakeboardtour.com
Hug Your Kids Balloon Release - NEW
Monday, July 19, 6:30 PM (Sparks Marina Park)
Join us near the Peninsula Pavilion to celebrate family, the military and memorial hugs. Free entry. Balloons $1 each.
Details: www.HugYourKidsToday.com
Young Shakespeare at Legends - NEW
Monday, July 19, 11:00 AM (Legends at Sparks Marina)
An interactive one-hour interpretation of one of Shakespeare's greatest plays, The Tempest, created with a young audience in mind. Reserve tickets FREE on-line at www.laketahoeshakespeare.com
Details: (800) 747-4697
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Scheels Paddle, Pedal, Patter Kids’ Triathlon
Saturday, July 31 (Sparks Marina Park)
Kids age 12 and under are introduced to the sport of triathlon with kayaking, swimming, biking, and running courses that make their way around the beautiful Sparks Marina Park.
Details: (775) 353-2385
Hot August Nights Monday - Saturday, August 2- 7 (Victorian Square- Sparks Site)
Hot nights, hot rods, fabulous tunes, and a great location to enjoy it all.
Details: (775) 356-1956
Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off, presented by the Nugget Wednesday - Monday, September 1 - 6 (Victorian Square)
A world-class event featuring the best barbecue ribs, special concerts, an arts & crafts fair, and plenty of family fun.
Details: John Ascuaga's Nugget (800) 843-2427 or (775) 356-3300
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Street Vibrations, Fall Rally - NEW
Wednesday - Sunday, September 22 - 26 (Victorian Square)
A celebration of music, metal and motorcycles. Includes live entertainment, motorcycle exhibitions and ride-in shows.
Details: (775) 329-7469
Great Pumpkin Carnival Thursday, October 28, 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm (Alf Sorensen Center)
Sparks Parks & Rec and the North Reno Kiwanis team up to produce a safe alternative to trick or treating with specialty game booths, a haunted house, and home-made costume contest for children, ages 12 & under.
Details: (775) 353-2385
Scheels Turkey Trot Thursday, November 25 (Sparks Marina Park)
A fun run / walk event for families & out-of-town guests on Thanksgiving morning. The first race begins at 8:30 A.M.
Details: (775) 353-7898
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Sparks Hometowne Christmas, presented by Intuit Friday - Saturday, December 3 - 4 (Victorian Square)
The 24th annual celebration will showcase a colorful holiday parade, family entertainment, photos with Santa, arts & crafts, cultural displays, and a spectacular tree lighting ceremony. Tree lighting, Dec. 3 and parade, Saturday, Dec. 4.
Details: (775) 353-2291