Genoa Western Heritage Days

Genoa Western Heritage Days is a multi-day celebration that brings Nevada’s oldest town to life with music, storytelling, craftsmanship, and community traditions rooted in the American West. Held each spring in the historic foothill town of Genoa, the event blends free, all-ages daytime festivities with optional ticketed experiences—giving visitors plenty of ways to saddle up and join in. Across Genoa’s walkable streets and gathering spots, the weekend unfolds with live Western music, cowboy poetry, living-history characters, artisan demonstrations, and hands-on activities that invite visitors to wander, watch, and join the fun. A Western Fine Art show, local vendors, and food and drink options throughout town round out the scene, adding to the come-as-you-are, stay-a-while atmosphere. Set against the Eastern Sierra in Nevada’s oldest town, Genoa Western Heritage Days serves up a springtime mix of Western music, craftsmanship, cowboy poetry, and family-friendly fun—whether you swing through for an afternoon or ride it out for the whole weekend. In addition to the free daytime festival, Genoa Western Heritage Days also offers ticketed experiences for those looking to dig a little deeper. Evening concerts, special dining events, and limited-availability packages offer a more intimate way to enjoy the celebration, pairing Western performances and local flavors with reserved seating or curated moments. Whether you’re catching the horse parade through town, listening to a poet spin a yarn, enjoying a ticketed concert, or simply hoofing it beneath the trees with live music in the background, Genoa Western Heritage Days offers a relaxed, welcoming way to connect with Nevada’s heritage—one story, song, and shared moment at a time.