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🌱 Where can Gardnerville locals dine with peak Carson Valley fall colors?
Make time for Main Street Gardnerville Annual Coffin Races & Fall Festival on the Gardnerville Patch calendar

Good morning Gardnerville! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- Where can Gardnerville locals dine with peak Carson Valley fall colors?
- Why are retirees across the country eyeing Gardnerville as home?
Also on today's calendar: Gardnerville Town Board Meeting and 2 more events.
Today's riddle: What do you call a belt that is made of watches? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Thursday: Very warm with plenty of sun, with a high of 88 and low of 43 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Friday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 86, low: 42.
- Saturday: Partly sunny and very warm, with a high of 89 and low of 44 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• We Found 10 Nevada Restaurants Where Fall Colors Come With The View (takingthekids.com) — One of the featured fall-view dining spots is 1862 Restaurant & Saloon at David Walley's Hot Springs Resort on Foothill Road in Gardnerville, where you can pair steaks and hearty plates with Carson Valley's golden cottonwoods and mountain backdrops. The statewide list also highlights Tahoe and Las Vegas eateries, but Gardnerville locals get a reminder of the scenic drive, nearby Genoa, and why autumn here is so special.
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• 29 Awesome Places to Retire (cheapism.com) — Gardnerville gets singled out as a strong retirement choice, praised for its small-town feel, social and cultural amenities, low tax burden, and established senior-focused recreation and housing. The piece notes its proximity to Lake Tahoe, access to highly ranked medical centers, and slightly higher real estate costs that many retirees may find worthwhile for the area's safety and quality of life.
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📸 Around Gardnerville
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Gardnerville
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★ Featured events ★
- Main Street Gardnerville Annual Coffin Races & Fall Festival →
Main Street, Gardnerville
9:00 am
Saturday October 3
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Other local events
- Free dental day
small gym
7:00 am - Gardnerville Town Board Meeting →
Town of Gardnerville Administrative Office, 1407 Hwy 395 N, Gardnerville
4:30 pm - Acoustic Solution at Eastern Sierra Feed farmers market →
Eastern Sierra Feed, 1245 Waterloo Ln, Gardnerville
3:00 pm - Carson Valley VFW, Post 8583 Meeting →
Tahoe Douglas Elks Lodge, 1227 Kimmerling Rd., Gardnerville
5:30 pm
Friday October 2
Tuesday October 6
Saturday October 10
Monday October 12
📣 Gardnerville Shout Outs!
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🗓 Events Nearby
- The Fab Lads at The Pink House →
The Pink House, 193 Genoa Lane, Genoa
5:00 pm - Fab Thirstdays with The Fab Lads →
The Pink House, 193 Genoa Lane, Genoa
5:00 pm - Free dental day
small gym
7:00 am - Workshop: Minden, October →
Kids n Horses, Minden
8:00 am - Starry Eyed →
The Pink House, 193 Genoa Lane, Genoa
6:00 pm - Big Sandy & His Fly-Right Boys Come to Minden →
CVIC Hall, 1604 Esmeralda Avenue, Minden
7:00 pm - 6th Annual Carson Valley Art Studio Tour & Concert →
Carson Valley Arts Council, 1572 U.S. Hwy 395 N # A, Minden
10:00 am
Thursday October 1
Friday October 2
Saturday October 3
Friday October 9
Saturday October 10
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- Falafel Fresh !!
New Mediterranean restaurant in the Carson Mall. Next to Paul Schaat's Bakery on Stewart across from the DMV. Fabulous Falafel !! Crisp and crusty… (Nextdoor Heybourne Meadows) - Looking for recommendations for a painter to paint the exterior of our house
Looking for someone reliable who does good-quality work. If you've had a great experience with someone local, please drop their business/contact info… (Nextdoor Gardnerville Ranchos)
- Phenom People posted a job opening for (USA) Overnight Stocking Coach, Non-Complex in Gardnerville. Apply here.
- Taco Bell posted a job opening for Taco Bell Team Member-Service Champion in Gardnerville. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Gardnerville here.
🗞 Nearby News
Minden
- Verizon seeks new continuance for Minden 5G tower (recordcourier.com)
- The Sept. 30, 2026, R-C Morning Report (recordcourier.com)
- Sixth annual Art Studio Tour & Concert Oct. 10-11 (recordcourier.com)
Genoa
- This Nevada Historic Inn Is Tucked Into An Old Home And Feels Like A Storybook Stay (takingthekids.com)
Ok Gardnerville! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A waist of time. (Thank you Martin L. for sending it in!)
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