Tickets are now on sale for the Genoa Candy Dance.
You may have heard about or even been to the event, but did you know it originated in 1919 as a fundraiser to raise money for community streetlights?
If you visit Genoa you will see a statue of Lillian Virgin Finnegan, the woman who started it all those years ago.
To learn more about the history of Genoa and the origination of the Candy Dance click here.
In an online post, Genoa Candy Dance Event announced that tickets are now on sale for their 2024 Candy Dance Dinner.Â
It will be held at the Genoa Park at 2285 Genoa Street, Genoa on Saturday, September 28th from 4:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.Â
According to the GenoaNevada.org, the funds raised by the Town of Genoa during the Candy Dance weekend provide a substantial portion of the town's annual budget.
For information on purchasing tickets and the event itself click here.Â
