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Black Bart GENTLEMAN STAGECOACH BANDIT
By Mark McLaughlin
By now just about everyone has heard of the February 2013 discovery of $10 million worth of gold coins in in Trinity County, California. A couple walking their dog on their property in the Gold Country found the top of a rusty steel can poking out of the ground. Inside they saw gold coins and immediately grabbed a shovel to unearth a total of eight cans stuffed with 1,427 coins. The remarkable cache of antique coins, labeled the Saddle Ridge Hoard, is considered the most valuable find in United States’ history. The people who found the treasure known only as “john and Mary”, caused boundless speculation about the source of the money, at the time.
Historic Postcard depicting one of Bart’s holdup locations, Author’s collection
Dates on the found coins spanned nearly 50 years, from 1847 (Donner Party) to 1894. Interestingly, they were mostly stacked in chronological order in the cans and one-third of them were unused and in perfect mint condition. How did they get there? Theories included the California stagecoach bandit Black Bart, Jesse James and his gang or maybe the insidejob robbery of the San Francisco Mint in 1900. James and his confederates didn’t make good culprits due to geography. The Mint theft didn’t fit due to the diversity of the Saddle Ridge coins, as the heavily circulated coins would have been melted by the mint, not stored.
That left the possibility that the coins were hidden by someone who didn’t trust banks, or it was the loot from local heists carried out by 19th century road agents. About 300 stagecoaches and 20 trains were robbed in the late 1800s through the early 1900s in Northern California, but no
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one has been able to match the coins to any specific stolen booty. So why was Black Bart’s name thrown into the mix?
Bart was a most improbable highwayman. Skinny, short and balding, he didn’t even own a horse! He walked to his crimes, carrying a shotgun so old and rusty that it wouldn’t shoot. In fact, the weapon was never loaded. Black Bart always worked alone, although he would frequently create decoy gunmen for back-up, placing wooden sticks on boulders to simulate their rifles.
Bart’s strategy was deceptively simple psychology. He would wait at a dangerous bend in the road where the stage was forced to creep along slowly. At just the right moment, he emerged as an apparition in the deepening twilight. To enhance his supernatural qualities, Bart wore a long white linen duster over his clothes. To hide his face and increase his stature, he slid a ghostly flour sack over his derby hat. Two holes were cut out of the sack for eye slits. In a “deep and hollow voice” Bart would command the trembling stagecoach driver to “Throw down the box!” Drivers knew that he meant the valuable Wells Fargo security chest. For stage drivers in the mountains, Bart’s spooky reputation unnerved the most stoic of them. In order to further his ruse, Bart would often call out to his imaginary gang, “If he dares to shoot, give him a solid volley, boys!”
Bart was considered a gentleman by many of his victims; his focus seemed to be on Wells Fargo’s gold and silver, and the U.S. Mail. An extremely courteous bandit, Bart refused to steal women’s jewelry and avoided gun play.
Some people sympathized with Black Bart. California was in the grip of a severe economic depression in the 1870s. The powerful Bank of California collapsed in August 1875, taking with it many financial institutions and businesses. At the same time, mining stocks plummeted on the San Francisco Stock Exchange. Ten thousand unemployed men were on public relief in San Francisco alone. Crime replaced industry and the decade became known as the “Era of Good Stealing.”
Black Bart’s life of crime began July 1875, when he held up a Wells Fargo express stage with a double-barreled shotgun. No one was hurt, but Bart’s booty was $300 in gold coin. Unlike other road agents, Black Bart was patient. He did not strike again until the following summer, when he robbed another stage near Quincy (CA). It was a modest start, but the seemingly insignificant, random hold-ups were only the beginning of Black Bart’s legacy. For nearly a decade, Bart pulled heists throughout northern California, but he preferred to haunt the lucrative stage routes located in the Sierra Nevada gold country. He never fired a shot and always got the “box.”
In his fourth robbery, Bart left a short poem in the empty security chest. He signed the note “Black Bart — The PO8.”Evidently, Bart considered his short rhyming missive to be “PO8ry.” Well’s Fargo detectives said that the handwriting proved the “Black Bart” bandit had extensive experience in clerical work and declared that they would find the cocky criminal soon. Despite an $800 reward and well-organized search by law enforcement, Bart began to steal with impunity. He seemed to be everywhere. Black Bart had a unique ability to travel extraordinary distances
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Black Bart
Photo courtesy of Sutter Fort Archives
in impossibly short periods of time. Wells Fargo detectives could not keep up with the widely scattered robberies.
In order to calm their jittery passengers, Wells Fargo Company published a statement about the bandit’s modus operandi; “He has never manifested any viciousness and there is reason to believe he is averse to taking human life. He is polite to all passengers, and especially to ladies. He comes and goes from the scene of the robbery on foot; seems to be a thorough mountaineer and a good walker.” By 1883, Black Bart had become a romantic legend in California, but his luck was about to change.
James B. Hume, legendary Wells Fargo detective, photo courtesy of Wells Fargo History Room
The morning of Nov. 3, 1883 dawned clear and cold. Reason McConnell, driver for the Nevada Stage Co., was hauling nearly $5,000 in gold dust and coin. His only passenger was 19-year-old Jimmy Rolleri, who was keeping McConnell company on the ride over Funk Hill, near the Stanislaus River. The horse-drawn carriage slowed as it climbed the ridge, and Jimmy jumped off. He had his Henry rifle and wanted to see if he would be lucky enough to shoot a rabbit or a deer. The horses slowly plodded up the steep grade until, just before the crest, Bart appeared out of the bushes. Black Bart had been here before. He had committed his first robbery at this very spot on July 26, 1875.
box, but this time the chest was bolted to the floor of the stagecoach. While Bart took an axe to the lock, Jimmy Rolleri quietly emerged from the brush. When the road agent backed out of the coach holding a heavy sack of gold and a bundle of mail, Jimmy and his trusty rifle were waiting for him. As soon as he saw the armed teenager, Bart dove into the underbrush and ran for his life. Jimmy took a shot, hitting the thief in the hand, but the fleetfooted bandit disappeared into the thicket still carrying the bag of gold.
Black Bart may have escaped, but this time he left incriminating evidence behind, most damaging of which was a handkerchief with a San Francisco laundry mark on it. Exhaustive detective work eventually led police to Charles E. Boles, a retired mining engineer and wellrespected gentleman of San Francisco. In Nov. 1883, Boles pled guilty to the last robbery and returned the loot. He was convicted but sentenced to only six years in San Quentin Prison in return for his cooperation and good behavior. The unassuming Boles didn’t drink or smoke; in fact, his worst vice was coffee. Boles served about four years in San Quentin before being released on January 21, 1888. He was 54 years old. He disappeared after that until Wells Fargo’s Chief of Detectives, James Hume heard in 1900 that the reformed bandit had died while hunting game in the High Sierra.
Black Bart pulled off a record 28 hold-ups. His reign of terror lasted the better part of a decade because no one could identify the mysterious lone bandit who dared waylay Wells Fargo stages all by himself.
Tahoe historian Mark McLaughlin is a nationally published author and professional speaker. His award-winning books are available at local stores or at www.thestormking.com. Continued from page 4
Bart ordered McConnell to throw down the express
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A Cooler Home, Cheaper
When the heat hits hard, keeping your home cool without air conditioning is not only possible—it’s smart, costeffective, and eco-friendly. Here are 10 proven methods to reduce indoor temperatures naturally:
Use Cross-Ventilation
Open windows or doors on opposite sides of your home to allow a breeze to flow through. Placing fans at key points— one pulling air in, the other pushing it out—can maximize air movement and flush out heat.
Practice Night Purging
Take advantage of cooler nighttime air by opening windows in the evening and keeping them open overnight. Close them in the morning before temperatures rise, trapping the cooler air inside.
Install Thermal Curtains
Heavy, insulated curtains or blackout drapes block solar heat from entering during the day. Keep them closed during peak sunlight hours, especially on south- and west-facing windows.
Close Blinds and Shades
Even basic blinds or roller shades can reflect sunlight. Aluminum or white-backed options work best for reducing solar gain.
Use Natural Light Wisely
Turn off artificial lights as much as possible—especially incandescent bulbs, which give off heat. Open curtains only where indirect sunlight is beneficial.
Cook Outside or Early
Avoid using ovens or stovetops during the heat of the day. Grill outside, prep meals in the morning, or opt for no-cook recipes to keep indoor temps lower.
Seal Gaps and Cracks
Air leaks around doors and windows let warm air in. Use weather stripping and caulk to seal your home’s envelope and keep heat out.
Install Ceiling Fans Properly
Set ceiling fans to rotate counterclockwise in summer to push cooler air down. This wind chill effect can make rooms feel several degrees cooler.
Add Shade Outside
Plant trees or install awnings, pergolas, or exterior window shades. Blocking sunlight before it hits your home reduces indoor heat buildup significantly.
Swap Out Bedding and Fabrics
Lightweight, breathable fabrics like cotton and linen help regulate body temperature. Switch out heavy rugs or upholstery that retain heat for lighter options during summer.
With a combination of these strategies, you can keep your home comfortably cool—even on the hottest days— without touching the thermostat.
HIDDEN COLORS OF THE HIGH SIERRA:
The Sierra Nevada Yellow-legged Frog
High in the remote lakes and streams of the Sierra Nevada Mountains lives a rare and remarkable amphibian—the Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog (Rana sierrae). Though small and often overlooked, this frog plays a vital role in alpine aquatic ecosystems and tells an important story about life in one of California’s most pristine environments.
The Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog is a medium-sized amphibian, growing up to about 2.75 inches in length. Its most distinctive feature is the yellow coloring on its underside, especially on its legs and thighs. Its upper body is usually a mottled brown or olive green, often with dark
spots that help it blend into the rocky stream beds and lake shores where it lives. When at rest, its long, muscular hind legs are folded underneath, ready to launch the frog into the water at the first sign of danger.
This species is found exclusively in the Sierra Nevada, at elevations typically ranging from 4,500 to over 12,000 feet. It inhabits high mountain lakes, ponds, marshes, and slow-moving streams—places where snowmelt feeds cool, clear waters throughout the summer months. These amphibians are strongly tied to their aquatic environments; they spend most of their lives in or near water and rarely venture far from it.
The Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog has a fascinating life cycle. Breeding typically occurs in late spring or early summer, shortly after snowmelt begins. Females lay clusters of eggs attached to underwater vegetation or submerged rocks. After hatching, the tadpoles spend a
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year or more developing in the water—sometimes overwintering under ice—before transforming into froglets. In high-elevation lakes, this slow development is a survival strategy, allowing them to take advantage of the short alpine growing season.
These frogs are diurnal, meaning they are most active during the day. On sunny summer afternoons, they can often be seen basking on warm rocks near the water’s edge or swimming just below the surface. Their diet consists mainly of aquatic and terrestrial insects, as well as small invertebrates. Tadpoles feed on algae and detritus, helping to keep water systems clean and balanced.
Despite their important ecological role, Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frogs have faced serious declines in the last century. Once common in high-elevation lakes throughout the range, their numbers have dropped dramatically due to multiple factors, including habitat disturbance and introduced predators. Many of the region’s lakes were historically stocked with non-native fish, such as trout, which prey on frog eggs, tadpoles, and even adult frogs. As a result, many formerly frog-rich lakes now support only fish.
In recognition of its precarious status, the Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog was listed as a federally endangered species in 2014. Conservation efforts are now underway to support the recovery of this iconic amphibian. These include removing non-native fish from certain alpine lakes, breeding frogs in captivity for reintroduction, and closely monitoring wild populations in national parks and wilderness areas.
Biologists and park rangers play a crucial role in helping the species rebound. In areas like Yosemite and Sequoia National Parks, research teams conduct careful surveys to track frog populations, measure water quality, and evaluate habitat conditions. Some of these lakes are now seeing signs of recovery as native frog populations slowly return.
For hikers and backpackers, encountering a Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog is a special moment. Their camouflaged appearance and quick reflexes make them hard to spot, but a careful observer might see one leap into the water from a sunlit rock or hear the faint splash of a tadpole diving for cover.
This quiet, humble frog is more than just a resident of the mountains—it’s a symbol of the delicate and complex web of life that thrives in the High Sierra. With continued conservation and care, the Sierra Nevada yellow-legged frog has a chance to reclaim its place in the alpine waters it has called home for thousands of years.
Calendar of Events
June - August 2025
Truckee
June 26 - Aug 14, 2025
TRUCKEE THURSDAYS
https://www.truckeethursdays.com/event-info
Truckee Thursdays is a feel-good event that beckons the community to enjoy some exuberant downtown summertime energy. Offering live music, licensed alcohol area, food court with local food trucks and vendors, children’s activities, and a wide variety of artisan vendors. It’s no wonder this lively weekly event is on both locals’ and visitors’ must-do list. In addition, attendees will find sidewalk sales and other activities hosted by Historic Downtown merchants. Event Hours are 5pm to 9pm.
July 12, 2025
18TH ANNUAL TRUCKEE BREWFEST
https://www.eventbrite.com/e/truckeebrewfest-2025-tickets-1301634767629?aff=erelexpmlt
You are invited to our 18th annual FUNdraiser where all proceeds go to kids in our community. The Truckee Optimist Club supports sports teams, art, music and drama programs, field trips, and provides academic scholarships. Your entrance ticket will get you access to all-youcan-taste (responsibly) brews PLUS live music. Enjoy award-winning craft and homebrews, while listening to the infamous Blues Monsters, and voting for your favorite brew! Gluten free beverage options will also be available. Mogrog and Casa Baeza will have their food trucks onsite to offer tasty food for purchase. We will also hold a silent auction with great prizes from many local businesses. The Truckee Trails Bike Valet will be available for those that would like to ride rather than drive. This is a 21+ event. No dogs allowed. Please plan ahead on how you will be able to responsibly participate. We offer $10 tickets for those who will not be participating in the brewery and homebrew tasting (including their NA options).
Aug 16, 2025
BREWS, JAZZ AND FUNK
https://www.palisadestahoe.com/events-and-activities/ events-calendar/brews-jazz-and-funk-festival
Get Funky in The Village at Palisades Tahoe.
Brews, Jazz, & Funk returns to The Village at Palisades Tahoe this August for a full day of great beer and live music. Enjoy craft brews from local and regional breweries, with bands playing across multiple stages throughout the afternoon and evening. This event will be featuring local sounds from artists and bands like The Floozies and Scott Pemberton O Theory. All proceeds from the event benefit the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe.
North Lake Tahoe
July
4, 2025
TAHOE
4TH
OF
CITY
JULY CELEBRATIONS
https://visittahoecity.org/event/tahoe-city-4th-of-july/
Fireworks show and family-friendly activities and entertainment on the Fourth of July! Enjoy music and other fun activities with the Tahoe City Fireworks Show at 9:30 p.m. After two years of doing a drone show for Fourth of July festivities, the community has spoken loud and clear –and the Tahoe City Downtown Association is bringing back the boom! Satellite viewing areas are also available at multiple locations, including boat spots, restaurants, Bristlecone and Skylandia. Park at any of the free lots in Tahoe City or you can take advantage of parking at the Northstar California resort and take a free shuttle to the event, running every 30 minutes, or visit TahoeTruckeeTransit.com for all complimentary bus and shuttle service schedules.
July 05-Aug 24, 2025
LAKE TAHOE SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL
TAHOE JOY FESTIVAL
https://laketahoeshakespeare.com/
The Festival’s 2025 lineup features productions of Shakespeare’s romantic comedy TWELFTH NIGHT and the playful Peter Pan prequel PETER AND THE STARCATCHER. Entertainment, family, friends, and refreshments will converge once again under the stars on the scenic shore of Lake Tahoe this summer as Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival (LTSF) launches its 53rd season in 2025. Featuring live entertainment seven nights a week during its run, July 5- August 24, 2025 at Sand Harbor, Lake Tahoe Nevada State Park, LTSF’s 2025 season is headlined by mainstage productions of productions of Twelfth Night, Shakespeare’s delightful romantic comedy, and Peter and the Starcatcher, the playful Peter Pan prequel. Twelfth Night and Peter and the Starcatcher will run Tuesdays (select) through Sundays at 7:30 p.m. Twelfth Night will be directed by LTSF Producing Artistic Director, Sara Bruner. Peter and the Starcatcher will be helmed by Jaclyn Miller. Discounted Early Bird tickets are on sale now.
July 22-25, 2025
LAKE TAHOE DANCE FESTIVAL
https://www.laketahoedancecollective.org
The Lake Tahoe Dance Festival is a presentation of the Lake Tahoe Dance Collective, whose mission is to promote classical, modern and contemporary dance of the finest quality in the Lake Tahoe area through performance, education and outreach, enriching the community as a whole and as a cultural destination.
The festival is directed by longtime friends and collaborators, Constantine Baecher and Christin Hanna, who’s friendship started in 1998 at American Ballet Theatre’s summer program in New York.
The festival offers three days of main stage performances, audience participatory demonstrations, site-specific installations, meet-the-artists talks and more. The festival celebrates a variety of today’s most exciting working choreographers while preserving beloved classics of the past.
Aug 8-9,
2025
LAKE TAHOE CONCOURS D’ELEGANCE
http://laketahoeconcours.com/
The Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance celebrates its 51st anniversary August 8-9, 2025 on Lake Tahoe’s scenic West Shore. Concours is renowned as a showcase of some of the most well-preserved and restored wooden boats in the world and is unrivaled in its exhibition and preservation of maritime tradition. Presented by the Tahoe Yacht Club Foundation and its perpetual partner, Tahoe Luxury Properties, the Concours experience features luxury shopping, live jazz music, cuisine prepared by local chefs, the fully stocked Watering Hole bar, and our famed Silent Auction. A portion of the proceeds from your ticket goes directly to the Lake Tahoe Community. This isn’t just a show. It’s a lifestyle.
South Lake Tahoe
July 4, 2025
LIGHTS ON THE LAKE FIREWORKS
https://visitlaketahoe.com/event/ lights-on-the-lake-fireworks-2/
Friday, July 4, 2025, The American Pyrotechnics Association rates South Shore’s spectacular Fourth of July fireworks celebration one of the top five displays in the nation. The show is scheduled to begin at 9:45 PM.. The fireworks are visible from all over town. Visit the web address above to find out what are some of the sweet spots to get a front-row seat and other important information.
July 9-13, 2025
AMERICAN CENTURY CELEBRITY GOLF CHAMPIONSHIP
http://americancenturychampionship.com/
Early player commitments for the wildly popular event include longtime favorites Charles Barkley, Tony Romo, Colin Jost, Miles Teller, Larry the Cable Guy, Joe Pavelski, Mardy Fish, Rob Riggle, Ray Romano and Northern California sports stars Jerry Rice, Steve Young, Aaron Rodgers, Derek Carr, Charles Woodson, and Robbie Gould.
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The American Century Championship will utilize the Modified Stableford format whereby points are awarded as follows: 10 for a double eagle, 8 for a hole in one, 3 for a birdie, 1 for par, 0 for bogey, and minus 2 for double bogey. Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, a George Fazio design, has been rated by Golf Digest Magazine as one of “America’s Top 100 Golf Courses.” American Century Investments, the championship’s title sponsor since 1999, continues its partnership with NBC Sports, the Lake Tahoe Visitors Authority, Edgewood Tahoe Golf Course, and the South Lake Tahoe community.
July 26-27, 2025
WAŠÍ∙ŠIW ɁITDÉɁ FESTIVAL
https://washoetribe.us/ departmentlandingpage/2315-page-waiw-itd-festival
You’re invited to the 33rd Annual Waší∙šiw ɁitdéɁ Festival at Meeks Bay Resort, Saturday & Sunday, July 26th & 27th, 2025. Join us for this Indigenous Culture and Arts Festival, hosted by the Washoe Tribe of Nevada and California. Native American Arts & Crafts, Basket Competition, Raffle Prizes, Indigenous Demonstrations, Cultural Activities, Food Vendors, Free Admission 9am – 5pm.
Aug 16, 2025
VALHALLA RENAISSANCE FAIRE
https://www.valhallafaire.com/
South Lake Tahoe’s Beloved Valhalla Renaissance Faire Returns in 2025!
The Enchantment of Valhalla Renaissance Faire Returns to Tahoe, Promising an Unforgettable Experience with Abundant Entertainment, Delectable Food, and Unique Shopping. And, yes… there will be JOUSTING!
For close to three decades, the Valhalla Renaissance Faire has been a cherished tradition in the South Lake Tahoe community, offering families and history enthusiasts a chance to experience the grandeur and splendor of the Renaissance period.
Aug 23, 2025
TAHOE BREWFEST ON SKI RUN BLVD
http://tahoebrewfest.com/
Tahoe Brewfest celebrates all that is special about our mountain culture; our beer, our crafts, our environment, and our community. Mark Saturday, August 23, 2025, in your calendars when we welcome beer lovers from all over the world again to enjoy a beautiful day of brew in South Lake Tahoe. Even though it’s all about the beer, we didn’t forget about the kiddos. Plenty of games/activities like Cornhole, Giant Jenga, and face painting. We’ll also have some craft root beer! Brews, ciders, kombucha, root beer, and maybe a few extra surprises. There will also be a convoy of food trucks and talented craft vendors! Plus, what’s better than great beer, fun friends, AND Lake Tahoe all mixed together? Open to all ages, this clean,
family-friendly festival serves up craft beers and a full spread of fresh bites from the area. Filled to the brim with enthusiasm and positivity, the Tahoe Brewfest has that “glass-half-full” vibe (but always with a full glass). This year (as always), we strive to go bigger and better. More breweries, more music, and more food!
Reno
July 13, 2025
SIERRA NEVADA LAVENDER AND HONEY FESTIVAL
https://www.lavenderandhoneyfest.com/
Sweet scents and fun! Celebrate all things lavender and honey at this “scent-sational” event! Enjoy arts and crafts, delicious food, live music, entertaining demonstrations, and more. It’s the perfect festival for all ages, so bring your friends and family for a beautiful day of fun and fragrance!
Aug 1 - 10, 2025
HOT AUGUST NIGHTS
https://hotaugustnights.net/
Hot August Nights is a must-attend event for car and music enthusiasts alike. Thousands flock to the Reno Tahoe area for free live headline entertainment, show-nshine competitions, nightly cruises, drag races, loads of vendors and the popular Hot August Nights car auction. Considered one of the world’s premier classic car events, more than 5,000 vehicles from this golden era of design are showcased with activities all over Reno and Sparks during Hot August Nights. Restored hot rods and sexy muscle cars give enthusiasts a first-hand experience of popular decades gone by. With the full schedule of events taking place in Reno Tahoe, it’s easy to join the party and be a part of this internationally-renowned event.
Aug 2, 2025
DANCING ON THE RIVER
https://www.facebook.com/even ts/635833525782291/635834449115532/
Get ready to move to the rhythm of the river! Head downtown for Dancing on the River, happening all summer on the first Saturday of the month at City Plaza, right next to the iconic BELIEVE sign. Experience an electrifying evening of Cumbia, Bachata, Salsa, country line dancing and more under the open sky. Free entry, local food trucks and drinks await you. Fun for the whole family! Make memories this summer that dance on the river’s flow.
Carson Valley
July 17-19, 2025
MAYHEMILITION 2025
https://www.facebook.com/MAYHEMilition/
The MAYHEMilition Demolition Derby, presented by Simerson Events, returns to the Douglas County Fairgrounds alongside the Nevada Agricultural Fair for its fourth year! Taking place in the evenings on July 17, 18, and 19.
The MAYHEM Mowers race on Thursday the 17 is free to attend. Tickets for events on the 18 and 19 will be $20 for General Admission and $5 for children ages 3-10, with free entry for children under 3. Proceeds will benefit the expansion of Northern Nevada’s local youth livestock groups.
All three nights, the gates will open at 6:00pm and the events will begin at 7:00pm. You can find more information about MAYHEMilition on their official website. Tickets can be purchased online by clicking here, or will be sold at the gate.
Aug 16, 2025
2025 HIGH SIERRA CHILI CHAMPIONSHIP
https://www.tahoedouglaselks.info/
Come out to Minden Mill Distilling on August 16, 2025 and enjoy this cook-off right in the heart of Minden, NV with the majestic backdrop of the Sierra Nevada Mountains! There will be wine and spirit tasting, food, music, and of course, chili to sample! Great hotels, casinos, bars, and restaurants are all within walking distance of the venue! Don’t forget to vote for your favorite chili before the day ends.
The cook-off will be taking place from 11:00am-4:00pm. Admission is free, but tickets will be available to purchase for Unlimited Tasting at $15 per person. This exciting event is sponsored by the Tahoe Douglas Elks Lodge #2670; find out more about their organization by visiting their official website.
You can reach out to aceintheholechili@outlook.com with any questions, or visit the International Chili Society website for more details.
