Virginia CitySee website
Festival
International Camel & Ostrich Races
What started as a hoax has become an anything-but-ordinary tradition in Virginia City. Jockeys climb atop camels, ostriches, and even zebras in hopes of being first across the finish line while spectators cheer from the stands...
WhenFri, Sep 11-14, 3:00 AM start
Start time3:00 AM
CostSee website
Good forFamily
VenueVirginia City
Sourcetravelnevada.com
Before you go
- Check the daily schedule, entry rules, parking, and any street closures before leaving.
- Parking: Check official source and maps before leaving
- Crowd level: Can get busy
- Age fit: Family-friendly where venue rules allow
- Duration: 3d
- Distance: Distance varies
Where it happens
Virginia City
Virginia City Arena & Fairgrounds (458 F Street), Virginia City, NV, 89440, United States
What to know
What started as a hoax has become an anything-but-ordinary tradition in Virginia City. Jockeys climb atop camels, ostriches, and even zebras in hopes of being first across the finish line while spectators cheer from the stands...