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Hearts of Gold Cantaloupe Festival Over Labor Day Weekend in Fallon, Nevada

Hearts of Gold Cantaloupe Festival
Hearts of Gold Cantaloupe Festival
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Hearts of Gold Cantaloupe Festival, Jr. Rodeo & Concert

Cantaloupe are ripe and delicious this time of year. All the more reason to attend the family-friendly Hearts of Gold Cantaloupe Festival in Fallon, Nevada. The festival runs over Labor Day Weekend from September 3 to September 6.

The festival features great food, a junior rodeo and country music. Some of the events include: Hypnotist Susan Rosen, Juggler Spike McGuire, Fallon Swing Dancers, Littlest Cowboy / Cowgirl Contest, Cantaloupe Queen Contest, Overland Hotel's Horseshoe Tournament, Buckin' Bull, Pony Rides, Dunk Tank, Arm wrestling Championships, Teen Dance, Art Exhibit, Sunday Night Karaoke Contest, Elks Beer Garden and Troy's Double Shot Bar - Home of the World Famous Cantaloupe Daiquiri.

The annual event features, craft vendors, mud volleyball, horseshoe tournament, arm wrestling tournament, guitar hero contest, teen dance, live music and much more. Rick Hays & American Steel performs on Friday followed by the Alabama tribute band, Tennessee River. The Saturday night concert features Fallon's own Ten Ta Midnite followed by Journey Unauthorized, playing Journey favorites.

Ticket prices are $5 for adults, $4 for military & seniors 62 and older, $3 for children ages 3 to 10, and children 2 and under are free.

More information and on facebook.

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Sharon Gay, local author and photojournalist, lives on Lake Tahoe's stunning East Shore in Nevada. Sharon has two upcoming photographic books, Lake Tahoe Gardens and Lake Tahoe Inspirations. She enjoys attending and photographing local events to keep her readers informed of their Lake Tahoe and...

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