Goldfield Days Celebration & Land Auction

Aug TBD, 2023

Revel in the boomtown history of this good timin’ “living ghost town” with Old West gunfights, bed races, ghost tours, miners’ lying contests, old-fashioned children's games, hearty western BBQ, a car show, parade and more. Can’t bear to leave? Pony up to the Land Auction and stake your claim!

World Human Powered Speed Challenge

Sep 10 - 16, 2023

Teams from around the globe race the fastest bicycles in existence attempting to break the human-powered land speed record (currently 89.59 mph). Attendees can see the bikes up close and meet the riders, or even drag race themselves against the world’s fastest!

International Camel & Ostrich Races

Sep TBD, 2023

Known for the largest silver discovery in the world and an unforgettable array of annual Weird Nevada races, fairs and festivals, there’s no better way to get to know historic Virginia City than a ticket to the International Camel and Ostrich races.

Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off in Sparks, NV

Aug 30 - Sep 4, 2023

With thousands of pounds of ribs prepared by competitive BBQ-ers from all corners of the US, get in on the country’s best national rib cook-off and beer fest at the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off.

Silver State Classic Challenge

Sep 14 - 17, 2023

How about an open-road race on a closed public highway from Las Vegas to Ely? As the world’s fastest road race, The Silver State Classic Challenge is where the rubber meets the road, sure to satisfy the speed demons in all of us.

Reno is Artown

Jul 1 - 31, 2023

Into art? How about music, dance, theater, visual arts, workshops, and other cultural entertainment? Reno sure is. Which is why everyone's invited to 500 events, featuring artists from around the world—free and all over town, every single day of July.

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival

Jun TBD - Aug TBD, 2023

Imagine a perfect Lake Tahoe sunset, your special someone, and first-class live entertainment. That’s the magic of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.

Reno National Championship Air Races

Sep 13 - 17, 2023

Hundreds of miles per hour, just sixty feet over your head. Don’t miss this globally renowned aircraft racing event held right in the heart of northern Nevada.

Hauntober in Virginia City

Oct 1 - 31, 2023

In a town with a haunted history as deep as Virginia City's mines, October in these parts is aptly called – Hauntober. Head to Virginia City any time throughout the month of October for spooky fun the whole family can enjoy.

Taste of Downtown

Jun TBD, 2023

A party with a purpose, dig into Carson City’s culinary scene at Taste of Downtown—a local foodie fest that celebrates food, fun and community.