Genoa Candy Dance Faire
Fall festival · Genoa · Nevada
Genoa, Nevada's oldest town, closes its Main Street for the Candy Dance Faire every September, a two-day craft fair that traces back to a 1919 fundraiser dinner and dance for streetlights. The 2026 faire runs September 26 and 27, with more than 400 vendors set against the Sierra foothills west of Carson City.
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Plan your visit
Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm; always the last full weekend in September
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: October 5–October 9
Color builds from September 21 · mostly bare by October 29
Sampled at Genoa Candy Dance Faire’s own coordinates and elevation (1466 m) rather than a regional average.
Nevada is sampled at 53 weather points, and that answer already agrees with 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com, so nothing is added to it. This year's weather has the peak running 1 day later than a normal year. How the forecast works
When to go to Genoa Candy Dance Faire
The color window runs about 25 days, holding until around October 16. That is about 12 days earlier than Nevada as a whole. The 4,810 ft elevation accounts for most of the difference.
You will find it at Genoa, NV, in Nevada.
Genoa Candy Dance Faire on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is Genoa Candy Dance Faire open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 26 – Sep 27. Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 9am-4pm; always the last full weekend in September. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Genoa Candy Dance Faire peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for October 5–October 9 (best estimate October 7). Color starts around September 21 and is mostly bare by October 29.
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