Red Dog Saloon
76 C Street
North end of town
First Presbyterian Church
196 C Street
The Back Porch is the hottest jamming spot in town!
Tim O'Brien performing on the stage at Piper's,
at the 2009 Americana Festival

Piper's Opera House
The Crown Jewel of
Virginia City, NV.
Corner of B and Union Streets
Our Venues
~Historical Landmark Buildings
~Incredible Natural Acoustics
~Beautiful 100-mile Views
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Built in 1876, this exquisite example of Victorian architechture could accomodate over 1,000 students during Virginia City's "boom years" ~ 1860's - 1880's. During this era, Virginia City was known as the "richest city in America".
Our workshops take place in classrooms paneled with 140-year old wood .
The acoustics are incredible!!
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Built in 1885 and still in use, Piper's Opera House is a National
Historical Landmark.
This stage has welcomed President Grant, Buffalo Bill Cody, The Great Houdini, Mark Twain, John Philip Sousa. Susan B. Anthony, William Jennings Bryan and....Tim O'Brien!
The Ragged Rogues sound checking at the Opera House
at the 2009 Americana Festival

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Located in the Comstock House Hotel building (built in 1876), the Red Dog Saloon has been lovingly restored. Great pizza and beer!
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Built in 1867, this beautiful church is one of the few buildings that survived the "Great Fire" of 1875.
Code Bluegrass performing at the First Presbyterian Church
at the 2010 Americana Festival
Sawdust Corner Banquet Hall
18 C Street
(just down the hill from Piper's)
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New Venue for 2012 - great food and drink
The Back Porch of the Red Dog will be "Jam Central"
The Fourth Ward School & Museum
573 C Street
South end of town
Workshops and Master Classes will take place here
This distinctive church is just a few blocks south of
Sawdust Corners
Performances will take place upstairs in the beautiful banquet hall.
July 13-15, 2012

The Americana Festival wishes to thank our wonderful supporters.