38 Special Teaser Friday, Motorcycles Saturday, Lightning Strikes Twice, More

Savannah Blue Friday is

Teaser for 38 Special September 21

The sounds of Southern Rock will fill Minden Park this Friday evening when Savannah Blue takes the gazebo stage in the finale of the 2018 GE Family Concert Series co-sponsored by the Carson Valley Inn and the Town of Minden. Just a two-block walk from the Carson Valley Inn, this free concert will be the perfect warm up, teaser and mood-setter for the upcoming visit by 38 Special who will bring their signature blast of Southern Rock to TJ's Corral on September 21! So, enjoy Savannah Blue this Friday, but Hold on Loosely so you can come back to TJ’s for 38 Special! You can buy 38 Special tickets on our website or in person at the Hotel Front Desk.

Teresa with Part of Her $10,000+

Lightning Strikes Twice

The first bolt brought $16,949 to a lucky local two weeks ago when she hit one of our two Lightning Link banks of slots for the Grand Jackpot Progressive. This past Monday lightning struck again when Teresa, another local who is a regular at both the CVI and Sharkey’s, hit the Grand Jackpot on the same bank of four slots for $10,711!  You’ll probably notice the burn marks in the carpet next to these slots which sit on the wall to the right as you come in the main casino entrance! 

And if you look across the casino you'll see our other Lightning Link slot bank with a Grand Jackpot at over $14,500 waving its hands and yelling #pick me next!” 

Need a little more to move your financial needle? Our four-property Penny Progressive has topped $29,000 and it can be won only at the Carson Valley Inn, Sharkey’s Casino, Bodines Casino or Slotworld Casino.

Motorcycle Racing Saturday

Roaring motorcycles will be in action this Saturday at the Fuji Park arena right behind our sister property Bodines Casino when the WFT (Western Flat Track) Carson City Deuce's Wild Pro/Am Flat Track Race comes to town with $10,000 in prize money on the line!  Tickets are available at Bodines Guest Services counter and we welcome attendees to stop at any of our four properties before or after the evening's events! For additional information, go to this link or call 415-320-7889.  

Blood Drive at CVI Thursday, August 30

Seems like we just had a Blood Drive here at CVI . . . But there's another major travel holiday (Labor Day already!) coming up so it's time for United Blood Services to make sure the supply is adequate for the inevitable needs. If you're able to give blood, and we understand not everyone is, please plan on donating at the Blood Drive in our west parking lot (under the big electronic sign) on Thursday, August 30 from noon to 6 PM.  You can easily schedule ahead at this link and remember, the life you save could very well be your own or someone close to you!

The Ultimate Way to Enjoy "Ride the Wind" Day

Burgers, Pies, Bananas and Wingsuits

Smokehouse Burger in Katie's

• Today is Eat a Peach Day. Hint - wait until Friday.
• Thursday is Burger Day. We serve seven different burgers in Katie's and they all come with lettuce, tomato, onions and pickles plus your choice of fries, potato salad or coleslaw. Our favorite? The Smokehouse Burger with double bacon, cheddar cheese and hickory BBQ sauce (full disclosure regarding the pictured Smokehouse Burger: some assembly required, no special tools needed)!  For our Carson City locals and visitors, we suggest celebrating Burger Day any Monday in Betsy’s Café at our Sister Property SlotWorld Casino with five specialty burger plates at just $7.99 on Burger Mondays.
• Thursday is also Ride the Wind Day.  And no one rides the wind as dramatically as the Red Bull Wingsuit Team who will be performing at the Aviation Roundup at Minden Airport on Saturday and Sunday, October 13 & 14. Get information on additional performers, show hours, tickets and more at this link.
• Friday is Peach Pie Day.  Have some friends coming over . . . or perhaps you just like to have peach pie always at your disposal? We offer whole peach pies at the Katie's Bakery Counter. Want to be more subtle or controlled about your peach pie consumption? Slide into Katie's and enjoy a slice . . . heated with a scoop of ice cream of course!
• Saturday is Banana Split Day. We realize it’s only a day since you had your peach pie with ice cream, but come back Saturday and enjoy a banana split in Katie’s. If you have a little more control, or less flexibility in your schedule, we do serve them every day!
• Monday is Banana Lovers Day. Let’s assume you’ve had your fill of banana splits by now and are looking for an alternative ways to recognize Banana Day: Enjoy a Banana Walnut Muffin in Job's Perk, order Banana Cream Pie (whole pie, mini pie or slice) in Katie’s or ask for the Banana Pancakes which will be the pancake-of-the-day on Monday!

This Week in the Casino

• Ladies’ Night Tonight: Join us from 5:30 to 8:30 PM with a Free Chocolate Shoppe Peppermint Patti Treat and a Crispy Bacon Bowl for the first 150 ladies and Chocolate Shoppe Baskets as hot seat prizes.  Also tonight: games, raffles, a weekly drink special and free bingo.
• 34^th Birthday Giveaway Drawings Friday and Saturday:  Join us at 6, 7 and 8 PM for cash, FreePlay and the chance to win up to $15,000!
• Point Multipliers Saturday: Inn Club members earn 4 Times Points all day Saturday on slot and video play . . . A great way to build up your point total to use for comps and other special benefits.
• FreePlay Bonus Up to $50 Monday: Use your card while playing and you’re the guaranteed winner of $7 - $10 in FreePlay for each 250 points you earn on Monday up to 1,250 points! The FreePlay downloads automatically to your account.
• Sports and Race Book: This week you can bet Regular Season NCAA Football!! OK, so there are only two games – at least there are three west coast teams and Hawaii! Also on the board: NFL Preseason Football Games, Major League Baseball, WNBA Playoff Games, Canadian Football League, Saturday’s NASCAR Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race and Horseracing. Futures include winners of the World Series, NASCAR Monster Energy Series, the NFL Conference Championships, the 2019 Super Bowl, the 2019 NCAA Football Championship and the 2019 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament.

In Our Restaurants

• Wednesday is Italian Day in Katie’s – three specials for $6.99 each served from 11 AM to 10 PM! The Friday and Saturday night special in Katie’s is Roasted Prime Rib & Fried Shrimp for $14.99 served from 4 PM.
• Thursday’s special in CV Steak is the CV Steak Mix Grill, a combination of our Filet Mignon, a Dijon and molasses Marinated Pork Tenderloin Medallion and Herb Marinated Lamb Chop for $26. This Friday its Bison Short Ribs for $30. Saturday night’s special is Garlic Studded Prime Rib for $26 and Sunday's special is King Crab Legs for $28. These specials are served with fresh vegetable, choice of rice or potato – au gratin, baked, or a one-pound, twice-baked – tableside tossed salad and warm demi-loaf of bread.

Free Entertainment in the Cabaret Lounge

Hans Eberbach tonight, Full Blast Thursday thru Saturday, Jamie Rollins Sunday and Monday and Big Red – Carolyn Dolan next Tuesday and Wednesday.  Hans Eberbach sings for the band Joy & Madness, an evolution of vintage soul sound with modern classic pop sensibilities. Cliff Porter’s Full Blast is a high-energy, genre-crossing band that will take you on a trip through old school classics to today’s hits! Music styles range from funk, to jazz, from Gospel infused instrumentals to country and rock!  An upbeat and experienced entertainer, Jamie Rollins performs a variety of music from country to rock, to classic oldies and R&B – plus a few his own songs. Carolyn Dolan can dive into powerful R & B, deliver a smooth jazz standard or a gentle country ballad.  For the last fifteen years, she has been performing with her rockin' blues and R & B band, Carolyn Dolan and Big Red.

Planning a Stay at the CVI? You will always get the best rate by booking directly with the Carson Valley Inn either online or by

calling our Reservation Department directly at 775-783-6629 or 800-321-6983.

Comments? Have questions or comments about the CVI? Use the comments section below, shoot us an email or pick up the phone and call us @ 775-782-9711. Hit “0” when the automated voice comes on and you'll go right to the hotel operator who can get you to the correct person or department.  We have a lot more coming up at the Carson Valley Inn so check our Blog posting every Wednesday morning!