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The Genoa Candy Dance is a two-day arts and crafts faire in Genoa, Nevada’s oldest town.
It sits in Carson Valley, below the south shore of Lake Tahoe.
The Town of Genoa says the Candy Dance is always held the last full weekend in September.
The 2027 dates have not been posted yet, so check the Town of Genoa Candy Dance page before you go.
What to expect
The faire has more than 400 vendors.
In 2026 it was open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Saturday and 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Sunday.
The Saturday night Dinner and Dance sold out in 2026, so buy tickets early.
The Genoa Courthouse Museum in Nevada’s oldest town (2017). Photo: Bangorbilly / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons
A tradition since 1919
The Dinner and Dance dates back to 1919.
In 2026 it ran from 4:30 to 9 p.m. on Saturday.
If you are staying nearby, Carson Valley has more places to eat and sleep.
Parking and getting in
The town is closed to cars from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on both days.
In 2026, public parking cost $10 at three lots outside town, with free shuttles to the faire.
Downtown Genoa looking south from Genoa Lane in September (2012). Photo: Kf6gpe / CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons
More September events
See our guide to September events and festivals in Lake Tahoe.
FAQs
When is the Genoa Candy Dance?
It is always the last full weekend in September, and the 2027 dates have not been posted yet.
How much is the Dinner and Dance?
The Saturday Dinner and Dance needs a ticket, which was $67.50 in 2026.
Where do I park?
Use the paid lots outside town and take the free shuttle in.
About the author: Sherry Boyer
Sherry Boyer has lived in the Reno/Tahoe region for seven years, and she and her husband spent decades visiting Lake Tahoe several times a year before they moved here. With extended family around the lake, they spend their free time hiking the trails, boating on Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake, and fishing all over the area. Sherry writes Lake Tahoe Travel Tips to share the places they love with visitors.
