About Dayton Valley Days
"Dayton Valley Days began as a fundraiser for local school children..."
This year’s Dayton Valley Days' THEME is "Dayton, Nevada — Great Futures Begin Here!" It's where we live, where we are and where we want to go with the future of Nevada.
In 1861, when the U.S. Congress created the Nevada Territory, they created and named Lyon County — one of the first of nine counties in the Nevada Territory.
Dayton was named the county seat not long after and soon became the milling, agricultural and commercial hub for the Comstock gold and silver rush that led to Nevada’s statehood in 1864.After all, it was Nevada’s first discovery of gold in 1849 at the mouth of Gold Canyon — where Dayton’s roots began — that led the way to the 'Big Bonanza' mining boom on the Comstock.
Another factor of Dayton's prosperity was the proximity to a large water source. The Carson River was — and still is — the lifeblood running through the Dayton Valley. The river made living in the high desert possible by providing water for the farmers and ranchers, gold and silver ore processors (stamp mills) and people living and working in and around the valley.
Dayton Valley Days is a celebration of our history here in Nevada and we welcome you to visit and celebrate with us in September!
Parade Participant Application
If you are interested in being in the Dayon Valley Days Parade, CLICK HERE to go to our Event Application Web page.
Dayton Valley Days Parade
The first Dayton Valley Days Parade was held in 1989 and each year it gets a little bigger and a little better!
Dayton Valley Car Club: Gold Creek SHOW–N–SHINE Classic Car Show
The DV Car Club Gold Creek "Show-N-Shine" Classic Car Show was first held in the spring of 2006. For more information, CLICK HERE to go to the DV Car Club Web page.
Other Dayton Valley Days Events
Besides the parade, there is Boomerang's Silent Auction, Adult and Children's Games, the Pet Parade, Vendor Booths and the Pancake Breakfast...
Dayton Valley Days Committee and Volunteers
The Dayton Valley Days Committee and Volunteers make this all possible... LEARN MORE >