Celebrate the shifting seasons at the Fall Fest
The seasons are shifting from scorching summer to the more mild weather of autumn and for the town of Pahrump, that means the return of one of the valley’s longstanding community traditions, the Pahrump Fall Festival.
Dating back a full six decades, the Pahrump Fall Festival was once a semi-small community gathering that centered around celebrating the harvest season and digging into some delicious barbecue. Today, it is hosted by the town and has expanded into a four-day event that is much-anticipated by thousands. And with so much to see and do, it’s no wonder the festival attracts such a massive crowd each year.
“Enjoy four days of hometown fun, kicking it off with a town parade, a large carnival with all the rides, games and entertainment for the entire family. Enjoy the rodeo and sample from all your favorite fair foods!” the town of Pahrump encourages. “Hundreds of vendors gather at the Pahrump festival. Many of the vendors sell food and beverages while others cater to arts and crafts. You can encounter everything from new gadgets to handmade gems.”
But the fun doesn’t end there. Aside from the parade, carnival, rodeo and vendors, there will be an Arts and Crafts/Food and Horticulture exhibit inside the Bob Ruud Community Center, where attendees can get an up-close view of the many winning entries, ranging from garden produce to artwork and much more.
The stage that will be erected for Fall Festival is also set to be rocking all throughout the event, with live entertainment slated for all four days. Cornhole and horseshoe tournaments are scheduled, as well, along with a series of family-friendly contests such as musical chairs and limbo. And attendees won’t want to miss out on the Roses Fall Festival Show and Shine, a car show that will feature an array of vehicles in all shapes and styles.
The Pahrump Fall Festival will take place at Petrack Park from Thursday, Sept. 25 to Sunday, Sept. 28. Carnival hours will run from 5 to 10 p.m. Thursday, noon to midnight on both Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday. The Pahrump Fall Festival Parade is scheduled to begin its march down Highway 160 on Saturday, Sept. 27 at 9 a.m. and the car show is slated for 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. the same day.
For more information, including a schedule of activities and entertainment, visit PahrumpNV.gov or call 775-727-2825.
Contact reporter Robin Hebrock at rhebrock@pvtimes.com
Carnival and rodeo ticket presales end today
Admission to the Pahrump Fall Festival at Petrack and all live performances is free. Those who wish to enjoy the carnival can purchase day passes for this activity but they'll want to do it fast, as presales end at 4 p.m. today, Friday, Sept. 19.
"After that, carnival tickets jump from $35 presale to $45 at the gate," Nye County Public Communications Manager Arnold Knightly advised. "Don't miss your chance to save and skip the lines."
The Pahrump Fall Festival rodeo is another activity that requires the purchase of tickets and the presale of these will end today as well. However, there will be no price increase for rodeo tickets at the gate, which will remain $15.
Carnival passes and rodeo tickets can be purchased at the Pahrump Tourism Office, 400 Highway 160, and Shadow Mountain Feed, 2031 W. Bell Vista Avenue, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. this evening. Sales are cash-only. The town cautions buyers from purchasing tickets from non-official third-party sources.
