The International Camel & Ostrich Races is a cultural festival in Virginia City, Nevada, at Virginia City Arena & Fairgrounds. The 2026 event takes place Sep 11–13, 2026. A prank that became a tradition since 1959, this only-in-Nevada spectacle pits jockeys atop camels, ostriches, and zebras before cheering crowds in historic Virginia City. Carnival festivities, food trucks, and Wild West boardwalk charm round out three days of desert absurdity.
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