Annual Coffin Races & Fall Festival

About the event

(1st Saturday in October) It wouldn’t be fall in the Carson Valley without the annual Scarecrow, Harvest Festival, and Annual Slaughterhouse Lane Coffin Races hosted by Main Street Gardens and East Fork Gallery. The Main Street Fall Festival combines all of these along with music, activities, demonstrations, and vendors at Heritage Park. The festival is a free community-driven event celebrating the region’s traditions and history as well as showcasing the continued talents, creativity, and diversity of its residents. Come join us for activities, demonstrations & performances on the pavilion, arts & crafts, community organizations, and businesses.

Dates

Oct 04, 2025 · 9:00 AM - Oct 04, 2025 · 3:00 PM(GMT-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)

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Location

Nevada, United States

1447 Courthouse Alley, Heritage Park, Gardnerville, Nevada 89410, United States

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Volunteer Application

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1 active application

Annual Fall Festival & Coffin Races Volunteer Opportunities

Deadline: Oct 03, 2025

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Thank you for your interest in volunteering at the Main Street Gardnerville Annual Coffin Races & Fall Festival. Many in the Carson Valley and surrounding areas look forward to this event every year. Without volunteers like you, this event wouldn't be possible. Below is a list of available jobs, duties, and responsibilities:

Coffin Team Application

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Coffin Race Team Registration

Deadline: Oct 03, 2025

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RACE COFFIN SPECIFICATIONS:

1. SIZE OF RACE COFFIN. Race Coffin must be a minimum size of 1 foot wide by 5 feet long and a maximum of 4 feet wide by 8 feet long. Overall width includes handlebars for pushing. Race coffins with an overall width beyond 4 feet wide will be disqualified to race.)

2. WHEEL SPECIFICATION. Each Race Coffin must have a minimum of 4 wheels/tires that must be in constant contact with the road surface. Wheels must be within the overall dimensions of the coffin. Casters may be used. For safety and steering ability, wheels or casters may rotate or swivel.

3. STEERING. Steering mechanisms operated from inside or outside of the Race Coffin are prohibited. Ropes for pulling coffins are also prohibited.

4. DESIGN. Race Coffins are encouraged to have a logo, company, personal names, or other types of decorations on sides, top, or inside; however, they may not exceed the maximum width and/or length of the Race Coffin. We encourage you to provide a memorable name for your Race Coffin.

CREW:

1. The race crew consists of 5 members, four runners and the coffin rider. It is encouraged to have at least one alternate. All crewmembers must be a minimum of 18 years old and must be wearing event wristband given at registration.

2. All Race Coffin riders must wear a helmet during the race. Any additional protective gear is highly recommended for your runners.

3. At least three of the four runners must be in direct and constant contact with the Race Coffin until it has come to a complete and safe stop after crossing the finish line.

Coffin Race Throwdown Team Registration

Deadline: Oct 03, 2025

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Settle it on Slaughterhouse Lane – Coffin Race Throwdown
Back by popular demand — the Coffin Race Team Throwdown is here! This year, you don’t just race… you throw down.

Register your team and then call out another business, group, or organization to the ultimate showdown on Slaughterhouse Lane. ?

Do you have the speed to smoke your rivals? The spirit to outshine their costumes? The guts to claim bragging rights for the whole year?

It’s spooky, it’s spirited, and it’s all in good fun — so grab your crew, pick your challengers, and prepare for a throwdown like no other at the Fall Festival Coffin Races!

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