Discover Your Nevada

Fallon Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair

Aug 28 – 30, 2026

One mighty melon is the star of the show during the Fallon Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair. Try all kinds of cantaloupe-flavored fare while partaking in carnival rides, concerts, livestock exhibits, pageants, and fair games.

International Camel & Ostrich Races

Sep 11 – 13, 2026

What started as a hoax has become an anything-but-ordinary tradition in Virginia City. Jockeys climb atop camels, ostriches, and even zebras in hopes of being first across the finish line while spectators cheer from the stands and enjoy a weekend of carnival-style festivities.

Winnemucca Basque Festival

Jun 13 – 14, 2026

Eat, drink, and be Basque! Picon Punch your ticket to the beloved Winnemucca Basque Festival, a fun-filled weekend celebrating all things Basque and the culture’s influence on northern Nevada.

Silver State Classic Challenge

Sep 17 – 20, 2026

Certified as the world’s fastest open road race by Guinness World Records, the Silver State Classic Challenge closes a public highway and sees vehicles of all kinds reach speeds beyond 180 mph.

Race The Rails

Sep 12, 2026

Only in Nevada will you find an event like Ely’s Race the Rails, where road cyclists and mountain bikers compete against a historic steam locomotive.

World Championship Outhouse Races

Oct 3 – 4, 2026

Dating back to a time when outdoor plumbing was outlawed on the Comstock, angry residents took their outhouses to the streets in protest—and a tradition was born.

Hauntober in Virginia City

Oct 1 – 31, 2026

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.

Extraterrestrial Full Moon Races

Aug 1 – 2, 2026

You might not be able to outrun a UFO, but you can compete against fellow racers in everything from a 5K to a 51K during the Extraterrestrial Full Moon Races.

Great Reno Balloon Race

Sep 10 – 13, 2026

The world’s largest free hot air balloon festival comes to the Biggest Little City in the World every September, filling the sky with a lofty rainbow of up to 100 balloons.

Beatty Days Festival

Oct 31 – Nov 1, 2026

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.