Great Basin Astronomy Festival

Sep 22 - 24, 2022

With the darkest, quietest skies in the Lower 48, Great Basin National Park is the perfect place for an Astronomy Festival, featuring talks by astro-experts, photography workshops, and unbeatable stargazing, including through dozens of real-deal telescopes that truly let you see for yourself.

Lovers Aloft

Feb 9 - 12, 2023

Lovelock’s loftiest celebration features 10 days of balloon races and rides, fun family activities, and several Valentine’s Day-themed events—including a Murder Mystery Luncheon, Renewal of Marriage Vows, and "locking your love" in Lovers Lock Plaza.

Silver State Classic Challenge

Sep 15 - 18, 2022

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.

Winnemucca Ranch Hand Rodeo Weekend

Mar 1 - 5, 2023

Real working buckaroos go spur-to-spur for prizes (and bragging rights) in Steer Stopping, Wild Mugging, Trailer Loading, Ranch Doctoring and more, at Nevada’s largest and most thrilling Ranch Hand Rodeo.

Great Reno Balloon Race

Sep 9 - 11, 2022

It's only fitting that the world’s largest free hot-air balloon festival comes to The Biggest Little City in the World every September.

Eagles & Agriculture

Jan 26 - 29, 2023

Get exclusive access to some of Nevada's oldest ranches, while working with wildlife biologists and professional photographers to capture raptors migrating through the region. 

Genoa Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire

Sep 24 - 25, 2022

Nestled in the heart of historic Genoa, a century of sweet & success born from old town tradition in a charming pioneer community beckons crafters, vendors, and history-lovers alike to one of Carson Valley's largest annual events.

Hauntober in Virginia City

Oct 1 - 31, 2022

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.

Nevada Day Celebration

Oct 29 - 30, 2022

A Silver State holiday honoring it’s admission to the union, Nevada Day brims with history and culture and Battle Born heritage, celebrated from all corners of Nevada.

Tinker Classic Cycling Festival & Race – Postponed

Apr 8 - 9, 2023

Bike nut or not, get pumped on killer grub, flowing beer, fireworks, cowboy “shootouts” , two days of live bands, freshwater pond dips, and exploring the 120-acre Spicer Ranch.