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For generations, Hot August Nights has been a mecca for motorheads, who cruise in by the thousands from all over the country for a weeklong celebration of hot rods, vintage vehicles, and all all things classic car.

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.

High-octane racing and Nevada grit combine at the annual Top Gun Dragstrip Drag Racing Series. Test and tune your own hot rod, compete against other racers, or get in on the spectator side of the action from the grandstands at the premier drag strip in northern Nevada.

Part of the southern Nevada events scene for more than 45 years, get in on the Boulder City’s first outdoor festival of the year at this fun-filled, family-friendly event.

This truly Nevadan weeklong party honors the founder of the famed “Queen of the Silver Camps’” (and his feisty donkey) with arm wrestling tournaments; the Nevada State Mining Championships; beer, wine, whiskey tasting; live music; street dances; parades; and tons more.

Nearly 40 balloons hover over the majestic Ruby Mountains during a free festival the whole family will love. Take in the magic of a nighttime glow show, rub shoulders with pilots and balloon crews, enter your best balloon pics in the photo contest, and more at this annual Elko event.

Spicy, mild, red or verde? Pick your favorite on the Comstock at one of the best chili cook-offs in the West.

Taking place in a historic opera house, fiddlers from all corners of the Silver State go head-to-head for the title of best fiddler in all of Nevada at this beloved Eureka event.

If you love off-roading, card games, and gorgeous Nevada scenery, beeline it to Beatty for the time of your life.

Downtown Reno’s streets close to cars for this grill-sparkin’ keg-tapppin’ tune-rockin’ summer kickoff party, featuring more than 50 craft brewers, food vendors galore, and two stages of free, non-stop music.