Photo Contest Winners Anounced!

In a blind judging conducted by the members of the Organizing Committee of the 8th Annual Eagles & Agriculture event, the photos of Mariusz Blach of Reno and Steve Brown of Incline were selected as the winners in the “Best Birding” And “Best Wildlife/Agriculture” categories.  Over twenty seven photographs were entered in this year’s contest and the level of photography was outstanding.

Blach’s “Two Eagles on A Branch” captures two mature bald eagles perched in nearly mirror image of each other and Brown’s “Eagle in Front of Cows” did the best job of depicting the interplay between wildlife and cattle. Each of the winners will receive a cash award of $125 from the Eagles & Agriculture organization. Anyone is also welcome to view all of the photos entered as well as the winners at www.flickr.com/photos/carsonvalleynevada under the set “Eagles & Ag 2010 Photo Contest.”

One of the West’s most unique events, the Eagles and Agriculture gathering in Northern Nevada’s Carson Valley takes place in February each year. The three day event combines the year’s best opportunity to view and photograph bald eagles and other birds of prey, observing live falconing field demonstrations, a two-day wildlife photography workshop, as well as a rare chance to access some of Carson Valley’s working ranches and historic barns. There’s even an opportunity to paddle the Carson River for an even more unusual viewing and photography experience.

Dates are set for the 2011 Eagles & AG in Carson Valley, NV. The 2011 event will be held Friday, February 25th through Sunday February 27th. Registration and schedule information will be available this Summer. Check www.visitcarsonvalley.org for information on this and other Carson Valley events.


Photo by: Mariusz Blach
Photo By: Steve Brown

The 1st Ever Genoa Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival 2010

This year will mark the first year of the Genoa Cowboy Poetry & Music Festival. There will be a myriad of activities to participate in over the weekend of April 29 to May 2. The Carson Valley Arts Council and the Town of Genoa will be hosting this anticipated event. We are excited to see all of these nationally known Cowboy poets and musicians including Waddie Mitchell, Don Edwards, Paul Zarzyski, Lacy J. Dalton, David John and the Comstock Cowboys. In addition to all of the great performances slated for this event there will be Cowboy dinners, Trail Rides and a tours of a working ranch. in fact there will be over 80 non-ticketed events, workshops and demonstrations going on all around you. All that you need is a day pass and you are in!

So come join us when the Cowboys come home to the birthplace of Nevada!

A New Place to Dine and Meet your Friends!

CV Steak has opened at the Carson Valley Inn providing guests with a Nevada-style steakhouse experience in a comfortable setting with a touch of formality and a heavy dose of value! 

The CV Steak menu features a selection of appetizers and a generous range of entrees including pasta dishes, seafood, chicken and, of course, a number of featured steaks and chops. Most entrees are in the $16 to $24 price range and each entree comes with salad and, except for the hearty pasta dishes, vegetable and your choice of potato - baked, au gratin or a one pound, twice-baked potato. 

With rustic dark-wood floors, ambient lighting for a feeling of intimacy and a large panoramic painting of a Sierra sheepherder, CV Steak's eye-catching centerpiece is a wine rack that graces the center back wall. Recessed areas above each booth showcase black and white photos that recount the history of Minden and Gardnerville and were hand-selected for their historic significance by architect and designer Larry Henry.  The entire setting is a perfect complement to the Arts and Crafts motif that ties all elements of the new Carson Valley Inn together.

CV Steak offers 25 different wines plus four reds and four whites by-the-glass. The perfect finish is one of six desserts offered nightly. CV Steak is open for dinner Wednesday through Sunday from 5 to 10 p.m. and the CV Steak Bar opens daily at noon. For reservations, call 775-783-6650.  

And The Winners Are...

The annual Business after hours slot tournament at the Carson Valley Inn was a hoot and a holla last night. We had a good turn out, and had some good laughs. Thanks agian to all of the participants. We will see you next year.

New Ownership and a $10 Million Remodeling at Carson Valley Inn

I'm proud to live and work in Carson Valley and I’d like to share my enthusiasm for what’s happening at my property, the Carson Valley Inn on Highway 395 in Minden. Our new owner Mike Pegram and his partners took over January 4 of this year and started a $10 million remodeling project the same day. In two short months of 24-hour activity our casino was totally refurbished!

We have new air-handling equipment producing cleaner casino air, over 200 new slots and technological upgrades to 120 more, new high-comfort seating throughout the casino and a new table games area. Our Cabaret Bar area was totally rebuilt with a new state-of-the-art Sports Book, an island sports bar, a more visible and enjoyable entertainment stage with dance floor, nightly live entertainment and 28 HD televisions. The casino has new carpeting, new lighting, new wall treatments, a new Guest Services area and more. Everything has been remodeled, replaced, refurbished or refreshed!

Our new restaurant, CV Steak, brings back the Nevada-style steakhouse experience with hearty portions, exceptional service and great values.

I feel so fortunate to work for an owner and property that is moving forward with improvements during these otherwise sluggish times – come on up and check us out!

Bill Henderson, Director of Sales

Business Showcase 2010

The showcase is a month away remember to mark your calenders for April 22. We expect this year to be big. There will be lots of vendors, lots of freebies, and of course lots of FUN!

See you there!!

Slot tournament Tonight!

Tonight! Our annual Bussiness After Hours Slot tournament is tonight be sure to be there.