Enjoy live entertainment under the stars this summer

Galena Creek Regional Park presents Galena Campfire Programs every Friday evening.

Reno, Nevada. June 3, 2016. Washoe County Regional Parks & Open Space is proud to bring back the popular Galena Campfire Programs series to Eagle Meadow at Galena Creek Regional Park this summer.

The nine week series features a range of musical genres, Cowboy Poetry, Historic Chautauqua, and informative educational programs. Bring the whole family out to see the entertainment and roast marshmallows under the stars at Eagle Meadow. Blankets, low-back chairs and flashlights are recommended.

The events are free to the public, though donations are encouraged. For more information, go to www.washoecountyparks.com or call the Galena Creek Regional Park office at 775-849-2511. Don’t forget to check out Washoe County Regional Parks and Open Space on Facebook for more information about this and other fun park activities this summer!

What: The 2016 Galena Campfire Programs series  

Where: Eagle Meadow, North entrance to Galena Creek Regional Park, 18250 Mt. Rose Highway., Reno

When: Free family entertainment series on June 17, June 24, July 1, July 8, July 15, July 22, July 29, Aug. 5 and Aug. 12 at 8 p.m.

Details: $3 donations are encouraged

Contact: Galena Creek Regional Park Office at (775) 849-2511

Schedule:

June 17: Cowboy Poet Tony Argento

June 24: Island music with Big Tsunami

July 1: Silver State Young Chautauqua

July 8: Bluegrass group Sage Creek

July 15: Cowboy Poet Larry Maurice

July 22: Old-time musical group Squirrel Heads & Gravy

July 28: Park Rangers Andy Brown and Nick Steuer present If Parks Could Talk

Aug. 5: Star gazing with Nevada Astronomical Society

Aug 12:  Trisha Dutcher with NDOW presents a Bear program

Eagle Meadow is located within the north entrance to Galena Creek Regional Park at 18250 Mt. Rose Highway, above the Galena Creek Visitor Center.

Galena Creek Regional Park is managed by the Washoe County Community Services Department. For more information, visit www.washoecountyparks.com.

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