Nevada's Wild West spirit with all the flavor arrives June 11 in Virginia City with Taste of the Comstock, an event that blends food tasting restaurant tours with Comstock-era history, demonstrations, competitions and thirst-busting saloon drinks.
“We wanted to put together an event that captured the essence of Virginia City and allowed participants a sample of everything we offer, not just the food, but our history as well,” Deny Dotson, Virginia City tourism director, said. “This event gives people a chance to try some new food and maybe learn a few things about our history while they’re at it.”
Visitors can see Virginia City’s mining history in action with the single-jack drilling competition that will be held at the Virginia City Jerky Company, 204 South C Street. Competitors from all over northern Nevada battle to see who can drill the deepest in the fastest time. This event is free to watch.
The restaurant tour features more than 20 locations throughout town. Tickets are available for $20 in advance or $25 day-of, and attendees receive a wrist band and map to all participating locations where samples of the best and most unique fare are available. Free transportation is provided to participating locations including the Crown Point Restaurant inside the Gold Hill Hotel.
The VIP Whiskey and Cigar Lounge is $20 in advance or $25 day-of and grants ticket holders a cigar of their choice and access to a private tent where more than ten whiskeys are available to sample. Cemetery Gin, Virginia City’s signature spirit, will also be available for samples and for purchase.
Tickets to both the restaurant tour and the VIP Whiskey Lounge combined are available at a discounted rate of $30 in advance or $35 day-of. To purchase tickets, visit online or visit the ticket booth located at the Virginia City Jerky Company, 204 South C Street, day of the event.
Taste of the Comstock runs from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. It is sponsored by Dolan Auto Group, Cemetery Gin, New West Distributing and Mustang Ranch Steakhouse.
For more information on Taste of the Comstock or Virginia City, Nevada, visit VisitVirginiaCityNV.com or call the Virginia City Tourism Commission (VCTC) at 775‐847‐7500.