The Lyon County Fair, Rodeo and Silver Stage Livestock Show is tentatively still on tap, Lyon County Commissioners decided Thursday.
The commissioners authorized the county and the Lyon County Fair Board to continue issuing contracts for the event, set for Aug. 13-16. But, any contract the county signs with entertainers or vendors must have an “out” clause allowing the county to back out in early August if COVID-19 restrictions continue to block social gatherings.
The county spends about $125,000-$130,000 annually to put on the fair. The fair generates about the same amount of money.
The only event that will definitively not happen is Mason Valley Fire Protection District’s Destruction Derby.
“We are proceeding forward as if it will be the same as any other year … The fair board will be working on what to fill the time slot previously filled with the Demo Derby,” Lyon County Comptroller Josh Foli said. “We will continue to monitor what restrictions the governor needs to impose in Nevada to combat COVID-19 and how it may or will impact the fair and rodeo. If necessary, the board of commissioners will have the fair and rodeo back on the agenda for the first meeting in August.”
In north Lyon County, Fernley is still deciding how it will celebrate the 4th of July. The city’s 4th of July Committee on Wednesday requested permission from city council to continue with a fireworks show while cancelling the rest of its holiday celebration. Fernley’s 4th of July event is the city’s largest annual community gathering.
The committee is creating a proposal to bring to the city council outlining how the event will implement social distancing practices.
Yerington is still tentatively holding its 4th of July fireworks display. The display hinges on the Yerington Chamber of Commerce collecting enough funds each year for the event.
Amy Alonzo covers Mason Valley and rural Nevada. Reach her at aalonzo@masonvalleynews.com or (775) 741-8588. Here's how you can support ongoing coverage and local journalism.
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