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Bow Tie Ball, Twain Train, Ghost Walks, and so much more!
The 2nd Annual Mark Twain Days Festival
Join us May 10-12, 2024, to celebrate one of America's most prolific, witty, wise (and wise cracking) writers, Mark Twain. Learn more about his work, life, and contributions to the fabric of the wild west.
Bringing history to life
Come Celebrate a Local Legend
The Brewery Arts Center & Visit Carson City present Mark Twain Days! Mark Twain’s time in Nevada was fast, furious, and left a lasting impact. The region and Twain were changed forever and the dust he kicked up has never quite settled. To carry on with what Mark Twain loved most about Nevada—the characters, the excitement, and the spirit of the west—we invite you to the Mark Twain Days Festival in Downtown Carson City and Virginia City. Discover yourself like Samuel Clemens did when he left Missouri to find his true identity in Nevada with art, music, literary events, neighborhood tours, the Twain Train, and so much more.
Download Schedule of EventsMuseum Activities
Medallion printing, free admission, kids activities, and more!
Live Music
Nashville Social Club presents Riders in the Sky (Friday) and Coco Montoya (Saturday). Free live music Saturday at BAC Vendor Faire and at the White House.
Ticketed Events
Click here to see all ticketed events.
A Big Thank You To
Our 2024 Sponsors
The Brewery Arts Center and Visit Carson City present the 2024 Mark Twain Days Festival! We couldn't do this without our amazing partners and sponsors. Thank you especially to the Connections Central for their generous donation!
- Brewery Arts Center
- Visit Carson City
- Connections Central
- Carson City Parks, Rec, and Open Space
- Virginia City
- Western Nevada College
- Nashville Social Club
- Children's Museum of Northern Nevada
- Fourth Ward School
- Sierra Arts Foundation
- Downtown Business Association
- Ogres-Holm Pottery
- PBS Reno
- St. Mary's Art Center
- Spoken Views Collective
- Living Stones Church
- City of Carson City
- Nevada Tourism & Cultural Affairs
- Nevada Arts Council
- Western Nevada College
Secure your Lodging
Mark Twain Days is sure to be a weekend filled with fun. Secure your lodging today before rooms fill quickly!
VENDOR INQUIRY
If interested in becoming a vendor for Mark Twain Days please fill out the form by clicking below.
Volunteers
As we continue planning the festival's events, we are actively searching for costumed ambassadors and event volunteers.
Download 2023 Digital Program
Plenty of programs will be handed out before and during the festival. You can download a digital version by clicking below.
Purchase MTD Merchandise Online
You can now purchase Mark Twain Days merchandise online thanks to our local vendor Minuteman Press Carson City! They will also be selling at the vendor faire.