Beware the ride ticket scams. The rides overcharge your wristband one ticket at times, forcing you…read moreto buy more. What a joke

This was a really nice fair for families with children and a fun place to hang out with friends…read more Nice way to spend a leisurely Saturday afternoon. Love this park with all of the trees. Though I'm used to larger fairs, especially coming from Southern California, I can appreciate that Nevada is not California which makes our State and this area so unique. A variety of carnival rides for all ages, and the typical "carnie" food. Local vendors were selling their goods. I appreciate the community events here in Nevada which makes me proud to call Nevada my home!

Amazing! I will do this for every year from now on. The people, the music, the dancing, the food,…read moreit's all so outrageous, and fun! So here's the scoop of snow globe. I got my ticket for the wrong day, 29th, not 31st, and they were so kind to let me in still!!! I almost cried when I realized I ordered the wrong ticket. The staff is amazing and kind. All the people in staff coats were welcoming. The whole community is kinda like that. I hit up all the stages, and the back stage with the square lights was my favorite, for edm music. The tent was also cool. Main stage was too main line music for my taste. The food, go to the pizza place. That's the best place there. They really understand the culture and are the kindest, tastiest food place!! Other things to note, battery pack for cell phones, also you won't have service due to how many people are there. Battery pack is needed for photos! I missed pics of the rainbow igloo! Everything's paid credit card, and you can check in and out with your wristband by tapping on the screen at the exit. I highly recommend this place!

3-day VIP ticket price: $400+…read more Day 1: everything VIP entailed was not offered VIP section not set-up until 7pm day of music festival, and main stage closed at 10pm NOT ON A PLATFORM - HORRIBLE VIEW! NO HEATERS !!!! no on-site meet and greet with artists, no daily food tasting of on-site vendors, only VIP amenity we got was access to was VIP bathrooms and the bar after 7pm..which wasn't anything big since bathrooms and bars around the venue were pretty clear since attendees on day 1 were very limited. Day 2: express VIP enterance did not exist. GA line covered entire enterance making it difficult to go through. There was no security and no snowglobe employee to delegate the chaos. outside heaters installed but indoor heaters were not installed until after 7pm offered food tasting but not from on-site vendor. served plain Mac and cheese and some sort of sweet potato dish with corn flakes. I didn't see any vendors offering these items on the first or second day of the festival. it was pretty gross. no meet and greet with artist still feeling ripped off from day 1 and day 2. Day 3: arrived late to avoid lines to enterance heaters inside finally installed and working, however outdoor heaters failing - need more fuel and no one refilled them for entire day. snowglobe attempt to compensate horrible experience with fanny pack survival kit. it looked cool but I personally didn't need a fanny pack or anything inside of it (since I brought my own lighter, chap stick, tissues, gloves, etc. with me already. all I really wanted were the things I was promised when purchasing a VIP ticket! I am a veteran music festival attendee, and I've never experience such a disorganized and terrible lack of planning. I seriously want my money back! this is not okay.

I brought tickets for the 6/4 event at Maple Grove Raceway in PA. Upon arrival we got stopped in a…read moresea of traffic about a mile out from the event. We sat there from 6:45-7:30 with no explanation, no nothing. With no movement in sight we left. I have been trying to get my money back with no success. I cannot find a customer service number. This is not a reputable business if you ask me.

This is definitely something you must experience at least once in your life. I have been wanting to…read morego to this event for about two years and I finally made it! If you've watched Tangled, you'll love it - it's just like the lantern scene! We ordered our tickets a couple months before the actual event so we paid around $30 (including taxes and fees). Prices increase as it gets closer to the event and let me warn you, it does get sold out! Doors opened at 4:30pm. Parking was $5 (bring cash!) Parking was very easy. Staff was very organized - they directed each car to specific parking spots so nobody really had trouble finding a spot. Tickets are then scanned at the entrance and you receive wristbands. You pick up your paper lanterns, sticks (for s'mores), and box of goodies afterwards. Each box contained a lighter, graham crackers, and marshmallows. I thought it was weird that they gave us all these materials for s'mores, but they forgot to give us chocolate. They eventually gave it to everyone later in the evening, maybe to avoid melting in the sun? I suggest following the list of things they ask you to bring. Chairs and mats are necessary. You don't want to be sitting on the dusty floor where there might be fire ants crawling around (there were huge ones around the parking lot, yikes). I recommend bringing board games or anything to keep you occupied until the sun sets. It took about five hours for the official lantern launch. While you wait, you can enjoy a couple of the activities they provide (most are for kids though) like bull riding, face painting, and balloon animals. There was also an MC who tried to hype up the crowd, but I'm not so sure if anyone really paid attention to him. There were about 4-6 food trucks, 3 of them serving actual food while the others served alcohol and ice cream. Because there were 6,000 people who attended the festival, the waits for food were long. A refill on my watermelon lemonade took about 30 minutes.. Perhaps next year, have more food trucks to accommodate the number of people at the event to reduce ridiculously long wait times. Once it got closer to the launch time, they served us firewood where we could make s'mores with. They were yummy! Oh...before it gets dark, be sure to decorate your lantern! It was around 9:15-9:20ish when the actually launch begun. The MC gave the crowd directions: 1) Open up your lantern and fill it up with air so it forms its shape. 2) Have a partner hold the top/sides of your lantern while you hold the bottom over the torch. 3) Fill your lantern with hot air until it looks presentable! 4) Release your lantern (well...after you take all your cute pics and all). It was pretty rushed though. We were supposed to let our lanterns go in unison, but it was impossible to do so since everyone takes turns lighting up our lanterns. So everyone just let them go when they were ready. The sky still looked beautiful/pretty regardless. It was just as I had imagined it (just like the scene in Tangled!!!!!!) I would love to do this every year. It really was so amazing. The only reason I am giving this a four stars, however, is the lack of food trucks/things to do, and how difficult and chaotic exiting the parking lot was. 6,000 people and only one exit? You gotta be kidding me. We were lucky to find a back route up some hill and were able to get out pretty quickly. Tips: You should come early to claim your own fire pit, but don't be afraid to share with others! Highly recommend this festival!!! I think they do it both in the spring and also the fall!

I love this festival…read more It's low key, affordable, accessible, and the good vibes are in abundance. This year was my third year attending this festival and I continue to be impressed by the organization of it, the music, and the fantastic vendors interspersed throughout the grounds. From colorful tye-dye, delicate jewelry, one of a kind vintage items, hand crafted baseball hats, hip big brimmed hats, stunning photography and much more - I love to peruse each of the booths - and enjoy supporting as many as I can. The stage is always impressive at this festival and the sound is always on point too. From my understanding - the stage has a rich history and many great artists (including the Grateful Dead I believe) have performed on it back in the day. This festival truly captures the essence of Twain Harte in an inspiring way. It showcase local merchants, music, and food - and I love the diverse age range of attendees. From hula-hooping, face painting, and much more - there are plenty of activities for kids during the event, and if you're older and would prefer to just lounge in the mellow vibes - you're more than welcome to bring in your own chairs and manifest some cooling shade. I've been to many festivals throughout the years - and this festival continues to be one of my favorites. The staff always seem to be having a great time, the music is quality, and everybody seems to be genuinely having a great time. I'm looking forward to next year :) Trust.

This was my first time at the Reno River Festival and I had a good time. The vendors were nice,…read morefriendly, and genuinely passionate about their craft which was very refreshing. The live performances were fun, and I can definitely see this becoming a staple for Reno Events. I didn't expect to pay $20 for entrance which was a bummer as we were going to bring more family and friends but the entry cost was a little too high for bringing kids. There were a nice set of carnival rides, but I was discouraged on buying tickets as we had already $40 to get into the event and wanted to save some of our budget to buy things from vendors. We went on the last day of the event, in the early afternoon and it was nice to see more locals enjoying themselves and it wasn't too crowded which was a plus in our book! My fiancé and I loved that dogs are welcome to join us as some other outdoor events do not allow us to bring our puppy. Overall, the variety of food, atmosphere, and performances were awesome! I only wish the entry price was reduced as I would've brought more people and would've had more money to spend on the vendors. Final verdict... I would definitely come back, but only if the entry prices come down or are removed. If this is your first time attending the event, the $20 is not so bad to see the art installations and see the live performances. I would recommend this for first timers.

Wasn't expecting planning on the festival but really got a chance to enjoy it. I got a chance to…read moretake advantage of the VIP tent with lots of amazing food and great music.

Love it , great place to chill and enjoy music, fellowship and the environment , when is the next…read morevenue how do you get tickets,

What an amazing way to spend a summer weekend with wonderful people and eclectic, beautiful music…read more The days get hot, so between music sets is the perfect time for a dip in the river. Nighttime, as the sun goes down, the campgrounds are alive with impromptu jamming: Singing, instruments, and good times. I love you American River Music Festival! I will miss you and am sad 10 years is the end. Hopefully there will be a new incarnation?

Did you ever stand on the ledges On the brink of the great…read moreplateau, And look from their jagged edges On the country that lay below? When your vision met no resistance And nothing to stop your gaze Till the mountain peaks in the distance Stood wrapped in the purple haze - Bruce Kiskaddon's A Time to Decide Gayle and I had a lot of fun at the 2011 Genoa Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival. We go to Candy Dance (in the Fall) as well, but I find this event less crowded, more authentic, and more culturally and historically fascinating. Perhaps the Mother's Day weekend scheduling suppressed the attendance numbers a bit and maybe the 2012 event (April 26-29) will be better subscribed. Various events are scattered throughout the Genoa town site and it was fun to find them all. We bought a Day Pass, while tickets are required for various musical acts (such as The Saddle Cats and All Hat and No Cattle), evening dances and BBQ and Basque dinners. We particularly enjoyed Ken Garner's Poetry at the Town Hall, Kit Carson's self-history talk at the Fire Department Loft, and Billie Rightmire's Genoa history lesson (with Gayle's Mom occasionally chiming in) at the Trimmers Outpost Annex. In between were various artists and crafts persons (some with colourful names such as the Quiet Woman Cattle Company) and good food and drink. The weather was also on the cool side which made it even more comfortable to wander around for as long as we wanted. There's a lot of ranching and cultural heritage in this area and sometimes that gets lost in the nearby suburban sprawl and resort communities. Thank You Genoa for the occasional reminder to where some of us are from.

As oart of our week long trip to the Lake Tahoe area, we went to the Genoa Cowboy Poetry and Music…read moreFestival. This event is awesome. We went to opening night at the Carson Valley Inn; Baxter Black left us laughing during his over hour long act; he has such great cowboy stories that leave you laughing. On Friday we went to the festival - food booths; speaking events; and music. We spent most of our time listening to the top notch cowboy western music at the large tent at Mormon Park. Good groups. We also went Saturday and went to see the Grammy award winning group Riders in the Sky. They also had some great events we did not go to such as ranch visits and horse riding events as well as nightly special dinners. If in the area (i.e.Taho, Reno, Genoa etc.) when this event is going on, stop by and see this top notch event. This was the 4th year and well worth the small price of admission.

We came here for the first time after having no idea they had this. It was super inexpensive to get…read morein. All the vendors had a bunch of different things. Hand made items from yard decorations, clothing, toys, and even stuffed animals! They had cute little pig races and carnival rides for kids. Lots of different food trucks and even a classic car show! They had a little Petting zoo from the 4H program, live entertainment, and so much to do for hours!! We had a great time and will make this a yearly tradition!

For being way out in the Boonies, this place was okay. Was hoping to find cantaloupe…read moreitems...especially some dried cantaloupe which I love. On that note this was a let down for the lack of cantaloupe! I did see some cantaloupe coffee which one of my friends did not like and the other was completely silent. There was icee like drink and some ice cream which I did not try. Had a burger which was good, didn't like the fact I paid $1 for grilled onions that was less than what McDonald's would have given for free. As this was a carnival like setting, everything here was overpriced. Enjoyed the kids in the rodeo! Usually you would expect to find animals school aged kids have been raising, couldn't find them or see them. Like I said, "this was more of a small town activity put on to give locals something to do ".

So I have visited a few of these done in numerous areas. I've been to the Graegle, Reno Pumpkin,…read moreand Truckee 4th of July events. There are pros and cons Pros and cons together: The do tend to bring in artists from the general area BUT (also con) some come from as far away as the Bay Area so "Local" is a stretch Some booths are very reasonable in pricing for what is being sold while others are clearly not in touch with both prices and/or quality Some booths are truly crafts! I mean the dried flower demon head??? So cool, unique, and well done! Unique fall/Halloween inspired ceramics? Nice! Definitely what I consider worthy of a craft fair! But again, other booths were selling things not even crafty. Like keychains that looked like reject temu/wish items. I wasn't paying $10 for a crappy keychain! Typically, there's a decent variety but at my most recent visit to the one in Reno, there had to be at least 7 or 8 booths selling crochet stuffed animals and it appears more than half of them were using the same patterns. There are food options, but there is honestly nothing I remember standing out at any of these. The recent pumpkin fair was somewhat chaotic with no signage, no help in finding parking, no easily found disability accessible parking, and no actually planned pay out. Food vendors were kinda all over. There was a rock climbing wall and a mechanical bull for some reason. It just felt chaotic. Overall their fairs are about 3 stars. You'll definitely find some great vendors but you need to search. Parking is typically a free for all. Accessibility is difficult for those with mobility issues. Food vendors are meh and there are typically no places to sit and eat. If you happen to be around for one, go check it out but definitely don't make it your day.

7/17/2022 Just found…read moreout a few days ago, and really excited to attend. My neighbor says it's fun and to go early, as the last day, vendors pack up early. It's a nice 1 1/4 hour drive for me, and if I had my California fishing license, I'd take advantage of the lakes... I love yard art and hopefully I can find a souvenir..