Great Basin Star Train

May 20 - Sep 16, 2023

All aboard for interstellar constellations! One of many annual specialty train rides offered by the Nevada Northern Railway, bring the whole fam for an unforgettable ride through this galaxy and beyond.

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.

National Basque Festival

Jun 29 - 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.

Great Reno Balloon Race

Sep 8 - 10, 2023

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.

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.

Summer Concert Series at Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena

Jul 11 - Sep 9, 2023

South Lake Tahoe turns up, tunes in, and rocks out at the annual Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series, where chart-topping music legends put on concerts of a lifetime next to America’s most beautiful lake.

World Championship Outhouse Races

Oct 7 - 8, 2023

Ready, Set, Push! This event may be the one time and place where potty humor is both accepted and encouraged. Come witness the hilarity of this Weird Nevada event for an oddball race you won’t forget.

Beatty Days Festival

Oct 27 - 29, 2023

Ready for a three-day Weird Nevada extravaganza? Brimming with parades, cook-offs, art shows, only-in-Nevada races, and a whole lotta award winning chili, there’s no better way to celebrate the spirit of southwestern Nevada than Beatty Days.

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.

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.