Events | Beatty, Nevada | Gateway to Death Valley

Beatty Days 2026

October 30 – November 1, 2026 · Cottonwood Park

Live music, an ICS sanctioned chili cook-off, a classic car show, the birthday parade, bed races, cornhole, a pet parade, a desert art contest, and a whole weekend of small-town fun. This is the one event all year you don't want to miss.

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Events & Programs

Scotty's Castle in Death Valley National Park

Registration Open

Scotty's Castle Grounds Tours

Oct. 10, 2026 – April 17, 2027 · More dates than ever

Explore Scotty's Castle with three tour options from the Death Valley Natural History Association. All tours are outside, on the castle grounds only.

NPS Flood Recovery Tours: select Sundays, Dec. 20 – March 21. All proceeds support castle restoration. No refunds.

DVNHA Grounds Tours: weekends, Oct. 10 – April 17. Refunds available.

Private DVNHA Grounds Tours: weekdays, Oct. 12 – April 16. Price varies by group size. Refunds available. Questions? Email events@dvnha.org.

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Sourdough Saloon flyer, live music October 30 and 31 in Beatty, Nevada

Oct. 30 & 31

Live Music at the Sourdough Saloon

Friday & Saturday, October 30 & 31, 2026 · Band plays 7:00pm each day

Justin Harris and the Pocket Aces play at 7:00pm both nights. Justin Harris also plays a solo set Saturday at 12 noon, and the raffle is Saturday at 10:30pm. Good food, cold drinks, great times.

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Every Thursday

Bingo at the Beatty Community Center

Early Bird 5:30pm · Regular Bingo 6:00pm

Weekly bingo night at the Community Center, open to the whole community.

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Wed – Sun

Blackjack & Table Games

Wednesday through Sunday, starting at 4:00pm

Stagecoach Hotel & Casino runs table games Wednesday through Sunday evenings, right on US-95.

Stagecoach Casino

Ongoing

Dolly Parton's Imagination Library

Free book every month, birth through age 5

Enroll a child and they'll get a free book mailed every month until their 5th birthday, brought to Beatty families by Valley Electric Association in partnership with GridLiance.

Enroll a Child

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Events in Death Valley

Ongoing calendar, updated regularly

A running calendar of events happening throughout Death Valley National Park and the surrounding area.

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