Discover Your Nevada

Hauntober in Virginia City

Oct 1 – 31, 2022

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.

Pahrump Balloon Festival

Nov 11 – 13, 2022

Part of the southwestern Nevada scene for years, this Pahrump special event beckons more than 20 balloon pilots from all over the West for a three-day celebration of food, entertainment, and community. 

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.

Tinker Classic Cycling Festival & Race – Postponed

Apr 8 – 9, 2023

Bike nut or not, get pumped on killer grub, flowing beer, fireworks, cowboy “shootouts” , two days of live bands, freshwater pond dips, and exploring the 120-acre Spicer Ranch.

Beatty Days Festival

Oct 28 – 30, 2022

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.

World Championship Outhouse Races

Oct 1 – 2, 2022

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.

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.

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. 

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.

Christmas at Coffinwood

Nov 25 – Dec 31, 2022

Ready for Christmas in Pahrump? Explore these over-the-top lights display at this must see holiday event all through the month of December. Tune in to the radio from the comfort of your car to view this synchronized light show.