Mineral County Recreation and Community Development

06/05/2026

YCAC is open today from 12-4

06/04/2026

We are excited to welcome two new vendors to Walker Lake Days! Tacos El Buki and Salucita Sips n More!

05/30/2026

☀️ NOW HIRING SUMMER LIFEGUARDS! 🏊‍♂️🏊‍♀️

We are seeking lifeguards to help keep our pool safe, welcoming, and enjoyable for everyone this summer!

Apply online today:


You can now apply online by clicking on the job title you are interested in and clicking on the "Apply" link! After viewing the Job Description, click the 'Apply' tab. If this is the first time you are applying using our online job application, you will need to create an account and select a Usernam...

05/26/2026

📣 Calling All Vendors! 📣

We’re looking for food, drinks, shopping, photo booths, informational booths, and more! Join us on June 27, 2026, and be part of a fun community celebration at Walker Lake Days!

Please share and help us spread the word! Frontier Territory

05/20/2026

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who came out to support the event, cheered on the drivers, volunteered, helped behind the scenes, and made it such a great day. Events like this wouldn’t be possible without our amazing community and participants!

And a big congratulations to our winners:
🏆 Greg Hutchinson
🏆 Jason Brown
🏆 Alex Kniestedt
🏆 Jordan Jones

Frontier Territory Travel Nevada

05/16/2026

Getting ready for the derby!
Hopefully you are too! Gate opens at 5:00 pm and derby begins at 6:00 pm.

Entry $10/adult & $5/child

05/16/2026

Good morning!
Car inspection will begin at 1:30 pm at 1 Bonanza RD!

For those participating in the parade, please note the following information:

All entrants need to come to the parade assembly area between 9:00–10:00 AM to receive an entry number and staging map. The registration area will be located at the Hawthorne Utilities office parking lot at the corner of 4th and E Street.

Parade entries must be lined up in their designated spot by 11:00 AM. You do not need to bring your entry to the assembly area.

Demo Derby cars are entered and lined up at spaces 73, 74, 75, 76, and so on.

05/13/2026

🚧💥 Derby Update… AGAIN to the Stockcar track at 1 Bonanza Rd💥🚧

Okay okay… we know. At this point the Demo Derby location has moved around more than the derby cars themselves 😅

But in all seriousness, we’ve made another location change to help keep things as SAFE as possible for both our spectators and drivers. Safety always comes first — even if it means keeping everyone on their toes a little longer!

We truly apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate everyone rolling with the punches (and not the bumpers 😉).

We’re also incredibly happy to be teaming up with so many amazing local groups and volunteers to help make this event happen safely and successfully. A huge thank you to our local volunteers, Hawthorne Utilities, Tony and Jerrie Tipton, Mineral County Building Department, A&C Waste, Mineral County Fire Department, Mineral County Public Works, Mineral County Search and Rescue, and the Mineral County Sheriff’s Office for all of their support and hard work!

Thank you all for your patience, support, and excitement. We promise the crashes, chaos, and fun will be worth it! 🏁🔥

If you have any questions, please give us a call at (775) 316-2188.

05/12/2026

We’re hiring for Pool Manager and Lifeguard positions!
Spend your summer in the sunshine, make some money, and be the reason everyone survives cannonball season safely 😎

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/mineralcountynv

05/12/2026

The 1st Annual Demolition Derby!

🚗 Driver sign-ups are STILL OPEN!
💲 Entry fee is $100 per car
🔥 Bigger turnout = BIGGER payout!

We’re also encouraging all derby cars and drivers to participate in the parade before the event! (Contact (775)316-2188 for more information)

Sign up today:
https://www.visitmineralcounty.com/demolition-derby