Annual Fall Festival & Coffin Races

On the first Saturday in October, the Carson Valley hosts the Scarecrow, Harvest Festival, and Annual Slaughterhouse Lane Coffin Races, organized by Main Street Gardens and East Fork Gallery. These events culminate in the Main Street Fall Fest at Heritage Park, featuring music, activities, demonstrations, and vendors. This free community-driven festival celebrates tradition, creativity, and diversity in the region, offering arts, crafts, community connections, and more.