Discover Your Nevada

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.

Fire & Ice Winter Festival

Jan TBD, 2023

Ice sculpting, snow bowling and ice fishing derbies on frozen Cave Lake—plus the only fireworks show we know of that launches explosives from a moving steam train—and plenty more winter-defying activities make Ely’s Fire & Ice Winter Festival the hottest (and coolest) place to be.

American Century Celebrity Golf Championship

Jul 12 – 16, 2023

Some of the most beautiful golf courses in the world beckon golf fans, A-List celebrities, and outdoor recreationalists of all kinds for the annual summertime American Century Golf Championship in spectacular South Lake Tahoe.

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.

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.

Fears, Tears and Beers Mountain Bike Enduro Race

Jun 10, 2023

As the country’s oldest enduro race, pedal to a mountaintop, then tackle twisties and sprints on up to six timed sections. Oh, and roll right through two casinos along the way.

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. 

Stewart Father’s Day Powwow

Jun 17 – 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.

Taste of Downtown

Jun 17, 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.

National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Jan 30 – Feb 4, 2023

Warm up this winter with an abundance of buckaroo stories—first-hand accounts, narratives passed down and around, and undoubtedly, a yarn or two.