Town of Genoa, Nevada

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Town of Genoa, Nevada First settlement in Nevada. Established in 1851. In June of 1850, H.S. H.S. In the spring of 1851, Colonel John Reese, Enoch Reese, H.S.

Beatie and his party camped along a fast flowing stream about a mile north of what would become Genoa. While there, they learned from people passing through the area that there was a “rush” of placer miners expected to pass through the area on their way to Sutter’s Mill in California. Beatie and company returned to Salt Lake City, Utah, for supplies and able men to man the trading post. Beatie and several others established a trading post on the spot where the Mormon Station Historic State Park is located today, thereby establishing Nevada’s first settlement. In 1854, Judge Orson Hyde renamed Mormon Station as Genoa. Today, Genoa is a thriving small town community of about 300 residents within the town boundaries with an additional 400-500 residents in the immediate area. Genoa is located about 20 minutes south of Nevada’s Capitol, Carson City, about 25 minutes east of Lake Tahoe and a about an hour south of Reno. For more history and statistics about Genoa, visit our website at www.genoanevada.org

Are you starting to think about Christmas? We sure are. Christmas is so magical in the Carson Valley. Come to Genoa a...
11/02/2026

Are you starting to think about Christmas? We sure are. Christmas is so magical in the Carson Valley. Come to Genoa and enjoy breakfast with Santa. Tickets go on Sale today. Call the Genoa Town office at 775-782-8696 to get your tickets. Visit Carson Valley

Our town kiosks got a good cleaning today! Come visit Genoa, take a stroll and check out some fun events the Carson Vall...
10/08/2026

Our town kiosks got a good cleaning today! Come visit Genoa, take a stroll and check out some fun events the Carson Valley has to offer. SkyFest is coming up at the Minden Airport, movie night at the White House Inn Genoa, Carson Valley Arts Concerts and so much more!!! Check out our kiosks in Genoa for information on upcoming events. And drop off flyers in the town office 😊

Candy Dance 2026 is almost here. Get ready to celebrate 107 years of this Genoa tradition.
09/24/2026

Candy Dance 2026 is almost here. Get ready to celebrate 107 years of this Genoa tradition.

It’s Sunday morning in Genoa, and it’s quiet enough to walk your dog across the street in front of the bar. Hard to beli...
09/20/2026

It’s Sunday morning in Genoa, and it’s quiet enough to walk your dog across the street in front of the bar. Hard to believe that in just six days we will be welcoming tens of thousands of people to the 107th annual Candy Dance.

With more than 400 arts & crafts booths, food vendors and, of course, homemade candy for sale, there is something for everyone. Saturday, Sept. 26, 9 am- 5 pm; Sunday, Sept. 27, 9 am - 4 pm.

Huge shoutout to Douglas County Parks & Rec for helping get the Town of Genoa cleaned up and ready to go for Candy Dance...
09/16/2026

Huge shoutout to Douglas County Parks & Rec for helping get the Town of Genoa cleaned up and ready to go for Candy Dance weekend! We appreciate the help! Douglas County, Nevada

Candy Dance is September 26 and 27 - with an expected 30,000 people coming over 2 days, it's good to have a parking plan...
09/16/2026

Candy Dance is September 26 and 27 - with an expected 30,000 people coming over 2 days, it's good to have a parking plan!

There are 3 parking lots, each $10 cash.

🚗 Arriving south from Carson City: We recommend the Genoa Lane lot, which is the biggest lot. Turn right from US Highway 395 on to Genoa Lane.

🚙 Arriving north from Minden/Gardnerville: Take Muller Lane to Foothill Road and turn north on Foothill Road to Genoa. GENOA LANE is CLOSED for LEFT TURNS from US Highway 395.

🚘 Genoa Cemetery Parking Lot/Jacks Valley Road: This is our smallest parking lot, and is usually full by 9:30 a.m. on Saturday. We highly recommend using the Genoa Lane lot instead.

For more information about Candy Dance, including vendor lists and maps, go to bit.ly/CandyDance

Candy Dance is a month away, and we need volunteers! From the information booth to vendor hosts, there are opportunities...
08/28/2026

Candy Dance is a month away, and we need volunteers! From the information booth to vendor hosts, there are opportunities for everyone. Join us in creating a memorable event while giving back to the community. Sign up now to secure your spot!

Email from Town of Genoa, Nevada   Candy Dance 2026 Volunteer Needs Click to Volunteer Help! We are less than a month away from Candy Dance (September 26 and 27) and we still have a number of voluntee

Tough decisions to be made by the Dinner Dance Committee volunteers - the Candy Dance Dinner Dance is less than 2 months...
07/30/2026

Tough decisions to be made by the Dinner Dance Committee volunteers - the Candy Dance Dinner Dance is less than 2 months away, and today was the day to choose the signature cocktails. CV Flyte prepared four tempting options - which would you choose?

📅Saturday, Sept. 26 - 4:30-9 p.m. Genoa Town Park
🍖 Carson City BBQ serving smoked chicken & pulled pork
🍨 Grandpa Archie's Ice Cream dishing up sundaes
🍷 CV Flyte pouring libations at two full bars
🎵 Jakota Wass and his band from 6:30-9 p.m.

Tickets are $67.50 and available at bit.ly/CandyDance2026

We're closing in on a sell-out. If you don't have your tickets yet, don't delay!

(from left: Chocolate Two-Step (e.g. espresso martini); Genoa-rita; Candy Dance Cosmo; Candy Apple Mule)

It will be a Sweet Affair when Jakota Wass and his band perform at the 2026 Candy Dance Dinner Dance. Don't miss out on ...
07/15/2026

It will be a Sweet Affair when Jakota Wass and his band perform at the 2026 Candy Dance Dinner Dance. Don't miss out on an evening to remember!

📅Saturday, Sept. 26 - 4:30-9 p.m. Genoa Town Park
🍖 Carson City BBQ serving smoked chicken & pulled pork
🍨 Grandpa Archie's Ice Cream dishing up sundaes
🍷 CV Flyte pouring libations at two full bars
🎵 Jakota Wass and his band from 6:30-9 p.m.

Tickets are $67.50 and available at bit.ly/CandyDance2026

Dinner Dance tickets are now available. Entertainment by Jakota Wass, dinner from Carson City BBQ and desserts from Gran...
07/08/2026

Dinner Dance tickets are now available. Entertainment by Jakota Wass, dinner from Carson City BBQ and desserts from Grandpa Archie’s. Get your tickets before they sell out - go to bit.ly/CandyDance2026

Address

2289 Main Street PO Box 14
Genoa, NV
89411

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 4:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 4:30pm
Thursday 9am - 4:30pm
Friday 9am - 4:30pm

Telephone

+17757828696

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