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.

National Basque Festival

Jun 30 - Jul 2, 2023

Whether you’ve got sheepherder’s blood or you simply dig chorizo, you’re invited to Elko for Nevada’s 5 decades strong National Basque Festival—home to dancing, traditional music, woodchopping competitions, mouthwatering paella and chorizo, and chances aplenty to taste our unofficial state drink, the (in)famous Picon Punch.

Stewart Father’s Day PowWow

Jun 15 - 18, 2023

Visit the Stewart Indian School on Father’s Day weekend to witness (or join in) as the campus comes alive for its biggest annual event, featuring hundreds of dancers, dozens of arts and craft vendors, Indian Tacos, Stewart School alumni recognition, special events, exhibits and more.

Great Basin Astronomy Festival

Sep 14, 2023

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.

Nevada Day Celebration

Oct 28 - 29, 2023

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.

World Human Powered Speed Challenge

Sep TBD, 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!

Bonneville Speed Week

Aug 5 - 11, 2023

Ready to get right into the heart of the action at a prestigious national racing event at a one-of-a-kind motorsports complex? Start your engines, and get ready to know what Salt Fever is all about at this legendary racing event on a track unlike any other.

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.

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.

Genoa Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire

Sep 23 - 24, 2023

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.