There is almost always something happening at Walker Lake. Some highlights are listed below. We hope to see you here. February Presidents' Weekend Fishing Derby, Walker Lake, NV April Loon Festival, Hawthorne, NV, April 21, 2007 Take a short drive for a good cause to the 2007 Walker Lake Loon Festival on Saturday, April 21. Click here for more details. May Armed Forces Day, Hawthorne, NV September Pine Nut Festival, Shurz, NV October-April El Capitan Fishing Derby, Walker Lake, NV November Thanksgiving Fishing Derby, Walker Lake, NV