Cultural Events
From a massive Basque gathering to Shakespeare at Lake Tahoe, the Silver State is all about celebrating arts and heritage.
Amazing Races
In Nevada, if it moves, we’ll race it. Cars? Yep. Mountain bikes? Oh, yeah. Ostriches and outhouses? Absolutely. Wherever you go in the Silver State, you’re at the starting line for unusual competitions.
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- Fears, Tears & Beers Mountain Bike Enduro Race | TBD
- Extraterrestrial Full Moon Races | Aug 1 – 2, 2026
- World Human Powered Speed Challenge | Sep 13 – 19, 2026
- Silver State Classic Challenge | Sep 17 – 20, 2026
- International Camel & Ostrich Races | Sep 11 – 13, 2026
- World Championship Outhouse Races | Oct 3 – 4, 2026
Western Days & Rodeo Nights
It’s wild out here, in all the best ways. Nevada’s legendary history comes alive at a variety of events that celebrate our Western roots.
Food Festivals
Fill your heart (and your stomach) with signature Silver State flavors: award-winning cantaloupe, traditional Basque lamb, a quarter-million pounds of ribs, and enough Picon Punches to go around for everyone.
Sam Morris/Las Vegas News Bureau
Annual Las Vegas, Nevada Events
On or off the Las Vegas Strip, there’s no shortage of things to do and ways to party all night (and day) long. From treasured cultural celebrations to fierce rodeo competitions and multiple music festivals, Las Vegas has every kind of event you can imagine.
OffBeat Music Festival/Toni Contini
Can’t-Miss Reno Events
The Biggest Little City hosts some of the most uncommonly curious and anything-but-ordinary events. Rock out with live music, soak up culture in art galleries, and hang out with colorful characters all year round.
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