Discover Your Nevada

Stewart Father’s Day Powwow

Jun TBD, 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.

Genoa Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire

Sep 23 – 24, 2023

Nestled in the heart of historic Genoa, a century of sweet & success born from old town tradition in a charming pioneer community beckons crafters, vendors, and history-lovers alike to one of Carson Valley’s largest annual events.

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.

Great Basin Astronomy Festival

Sep 14, 2023

With the darkest, quietest skies in the Lower 48, Great Basin National Park is the perfect place for an Astronomy Festival, featuring talks by astro-experts, photography workshops, and unbeatable stargazing, including through dozens of real-deal telescopes that truly let you see for yourself.

Reno National Championship Air Races

Sep 13 – 17, 2023

Hundreds of miles per hour, just sixty feet over your head. Don’t miss this globally renowned aircraft racing event held right in the heart of northern Nevada.

Goldfield Days Celebration & Land Auction

Aug TBD, 2023

Revel in the boomtown history of this good timin’ “living ghost town” with Old West gunfights, bed races, ghost tours, miners’ lying contests, old-fashioned children’s games, hearty western BBQ, a car show, parade and more. Can’t bear to leave? Pony up to the Land Auction and stake your claim!

Hot August Nights

Aug 1 – 6, 2023

For generations, Hot August Nights has been a mecca for motorheads, who cruise in by the thousands from all over the country for a weeklong celebration of hot rods, vintage vehicles, and all all things classic car.

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.

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.

International Camel & Ostrich Races

Sep TBD, 2023

Known for the largest silver discovery in the world and an unforgettable array of annual Weird Nevada races, fairs and festivals, there’s no better way to get to know historic Virginia City than a ticket to the International Camel and Ostrich races.