CERCA CALENDAR
Rarer than a day in June, in Cerca Country, is the day in June with nothing to do. Special events draw travelers to every corner of the region.
Saturday, McGill: National Trails Day Event. Volunteers will help with trail rehabilitation in the newly designated High Schells Wilderness north of Ely. This overnight project is organized by the U.S. Forest Service, (775) 289-5129, www.americanhiking.org.
Saturday, Lone Pine, Calif.: Sagebrush Serenade: A Taste of Lone Pine. Dinner and concert in Lone Ranger Canyon in the Alabama Hills, featuring "Singing Cowboy" R.W. Hampton, (750) 876-9103, www.lonepinechamber.org.
Saturday-June 3, Flagstaff, Ariz.: Wool Festival. This event features shearing of sheep, goats and alpacas, plus demonstrations in wool spinning, weaving and felting. Pioneer Museum, (928) 774-6272, www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org.
June 3, Lake Tahoe: America's Most Beautiful Bike Race. This event features a 35-mile fun ride, 72-mile ride around the lake and a full 100-mile century ride, (800) 565-2704, www.bikethewest.com.
Saturday-June 3, Big Bear Lake, Calif.: Big Bear Pirate Faire. Search for buried treasure, sail on a pirate ship and watch entertainment on four different stages. Grog and vittles. The fair takes place at John's Harbor in Fawnskin, which will be transformed into a 17th-century buccaneer village, (800) 424-4232, www.bigbear.com.
June 7-10, Gardnerville: Carson Valley Days. This favorite event is now in its 97th year and includes tractor pulls, tug-o-war competitions, arm wrestling, a carnival, parade, live music and food, (775) 790-0114, www.carsonvalley2030.org.
June 9-11, Carson City: Carson City Rendezvous. Mountain man and civil war encampments, camel rides, Native American Village, Pueblo de Nevada, fiddle contest. Food court, children's activities and entertainment, www.eventsnevada.com.
June 8-10, Springdale, Utah: Zion Canyon Art and Flute Festival. A weekend of music and art within one of the most beautiful landscapes in the world. Various venues with evening concerts at the Tanner Amphitheater, (435) 772-3434, www.zioncanyonartandflute festival.com.
June 9, Cathedral Gorge State Park: Arrowheads. A local flint-knapper will demonstrate the art of making stone arrowheads and knives during this evening program. At the Campground amphitheater, (775) 728-4460, www.parks.nv.gov.
June 9, Flagstaff, Ariz.: Grand Canyon: The Ever Changing Light. A lecture by Peter Ensenberger, Arizona Highways' director of photography for the past 23 years, Museum of Northern Arizona, (928) 774-5213, www.musnaz.org.
June 9 and 23, Zion National Park, Utah: Zion Narrows Service Project. Join a naturalist on a seven-mile interpretive hike in the Zion Narrows. Learn about the geology, plants and animals of the canyon and perform a brief clean-up to help the area remain pristine. Reservations required, (435) 772-3264, www.zionpark.org.
June 15-23, Reno: Reno Rodeo. This is the 88th installment of the "Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West" where participants come from around the world. There will also be a parade, carnival, and plenty of children's activities, (775) 329-3877, www.renorodeo.com.
June 16, Cathedral Gorge State Park: Stargazing. Learn some facts and legends about the stars, planets and constellations. A telescope will be set up to view objects. At the Campground amphitheater, (775) 728-4460, www.parks.nv.gov.
June 17, Flagstaff, Ariz.: Father's Day Star Fest at Lowell Observatory. Fathers are admitted free for this family event. Indoor exhibits and programs plus numerous outdoor telescopes set up for viewing, (928) 233-3211, www.lowell.edu.
June 21-Sept. 1: Cedar City: Utah Shakespearean Festival. Plays this season include "Twelfth Night," "King Lear," "Coriolanus" and "The Matchmaker." Matinees and evening performances; dark Sundays, (800) 752-9849, www.bard.org.
June 24, Flagstaff, Ariz.: Elden Pueblo Public Day. The Elden Pueblo ruins will be open to tour, take part in an excavation and artifact analysis. Throw rabbit sticks or try atlatal and spear. Highway 89 at Townsend-Winona, (928) 527-3475, www.flagstaffarizona.org.
June 29, Zion National Park, Utah: Zion by Moonlight. Join a naturalist and learn about bats, ringtail cats, scorpions and other wildlife that comes out at night. Reservations required, (435) 772-3264, www.zionpark.org.
June 29-30, Reno: Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Relay Run Adventure. This challenging relay travels along the shores of Lake Tahoe, then into the high desert, covering 195 miles. The course is divided up into 36 legs of various lengths and difficulties. Each runner completes three legs of the course over two days, (775) 336-8528, www.renotahoeodyssey.com.
June 29-July 1, Flagstaff, Ariz.: Hopi Festival of Arts and Culture. Hopis gather to sell their wares at more than 55 booths and to show their skilled techniques in a variety of art. Storytelling, music, dancing and American Indian food. Now in its 74th year, (928) 774-5213, www.musnaz.org.
June 30-July 2, Reno: Great International Chicken Wing Society Cook-Off. Restaurants and bars from all over the world come to Reno for this competition. Visitors can purchase sampler plates from all entries, (775) 358-8376, www.tgicws.com.
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