Jun. 29, 2010

SNAKE VALLEY DAYS FESTIVAL; COME JOIN THE FUN ON JULY 23 AND 24, 2010 IN BAKER, NEVADA!

Tours, star-gazing, kids-games, food court, yard sales, pancake breakfast, barbecue, dance, silent auction, parade and good fun. Come and support Snake Valley and enjoy good fun.

Rooms and camping are still available.

http://protectsnakevalley.com
http://www.greatbasinpark.com/

Both sites have information on the event, but phone numbers for more information are available on the Great Basin park website.

The following local establishments are available, but call soon for reservations, or check out their websites.

Border Inn, rooms and RV Park, restaurant, convenience store, bar

Silverjack Motel, rooms and primitive camping, restaurant, partial convenience store with beer, wine and deli items

T&D's Restaurant, food, bar and convenience store

Hidden Canyon Ranch, rooms and tipis, some meals

Great Basin National Park, camping, first come, first serve

Whispering Elms Motel and RV Park and Bar, rooms? and trailer/camper spots

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Schedule
Friday, July 23 2010 (All times Pacific Daylight Time)

12 - 2 pm Brown Bag Lunch and Workshop with Linda Hussa Join renowned writer Linda Hussa to learn about her successful experiences in fighting a water grab in Reno and secrets of good writing. At the Baker community center

2 - 4:30 pm Water Tour Visit some of the places in Snake Valley that could be impacted by the Las Vegas water grab

2 - 4 pm Film Festival See news clips that cover the water issue at the Baker community center

4 - 5 pm Friday Frenzy Silent Auction Bid for your favorite items quickly--this silent auction will only last one hour! At the Baker community center.

5 pm Pioneer Day Potluck Dinner Don't miss the Dutch oven fried chicken and potatoes at the Garrison LDS Church to celebrate Utah's Pioneer Day! Bring a side dish or a dessert.

TBD Special National Park Programs Join a park ranger at Great Basin National Park for a special program. Check at a park visitor center for times and locations.

Saturday, July 24 (All times Pacific Daylight Time)
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7:30 - 9:30 am Pancake Breakfast Get a great start to your day with this delicious breakfast on the main street in Baker

8 am - 12 pm Community Yard Sale Find treasures to take home with you

8 am - 2 pm Booths Browse the wide selection of booths for books, yummy treats, arts and crafts, and much more.

9 am - 2:30 pm Silent Auction Bid on your favorite items and help raise money

10 am Pioneer Day Parade Come see or join in an unforgettable, fun parade

10 am - 2 pm Food Court Recharge with some tasty lunch

11 am - 2 pm Kids Games Fun for the young and young-at-heart outside of Baker Hall

11 am - 5 pm Film Festival Watch clips about the water grab and other Snake Valley related videos at the Border Inn

1 pm - 4 pm Entertainment Enjoy author Linda Hussa's reading, listen to cowboy poetry, clap along with musical acts at Baker Hall

6 pm Barbeque at the Border Inn Savor freshly barbecued food and good company

8 pm Auction and Dance Bid on fantastic items during a live auction and then dance the night away at the Border Inn

8:30 pm-midnight Night Sky Program Check out the extra-clear night skies in the Great Basin through powerful telescopes until late in the night at the Lehman Caves Visitor

http://protectsnakevalley.com/festival.html