Fallon's Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair returning this weekend


FALLON, NV – The highly anticipated Fallon Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair is set to return from August 23 through 25, offering a packed schedule of family-friendly activities and entertainment that celebrate Nevada's rich agricultural history.

As one of Nevada's longest-running agricultural festivals, the event honors the cantaloupe, a staple of the region's farming heritage, and aims to showcase local talent, support Nevada businesses, and celebrate both the past and present of Fallon's agricultural community.

Throughout the three-day festival, attendees will have the opportunity to explore over 200 vendors, including food, beverage, shopping, and non-profit booths. This year's festival will see the return of the popular Cantaloupe Beer Garden, now located behind the Pavilion Stage.

Festival organizers have planned a variety of events to engage visitors of all ages. Highlights include a car show, the Cantaloupe Canter 5K, a carnival with traditional country fair games, and the inaugural Jr. Roughstock Challenge hosted by Battle Born Bronc. For the younger crowd, activities such as the 4-H Grease Pig Catch and the Cutest Cowboy and Cowgirl Contest are sure to delight.

Live entertainment will be a major attraction, with concerts scheduled at the Rafter 3C Arena. Friday night will feature performances by Eric Henry Anderson at 7 p.m., Nine Days at 8 p.m., and Dishwalla at 9:30 p.m. On Saturday, doors open at 6 p.m., with Steve and Raena Blaise taking the stage at 7:15 p.m., followed by Patrice at 8 p.m., and Ward Davis at 9 p.m.

While concert tickets are sold separately from festival admission, additional live music performances at the Pavilion Stage will be available to all festival-goers at no extra cost.

The festival hours are as follows:

Friday, August 23: 5:30 p.m. - midnight

Saturday, August 24: 9 a.m. - midnight

Sunday, August 25: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The event will be held at the 3C Event Complex, located at 227 Sheckler Rd, Fallon, NV 89406.

Festival organizers encourage everyone to join in the celebration of Fallon’s agricultural heritage. For more information and to purchase tickets, visit falloncantaloupefestival.com/tickets.