Discover Your Nevada

Silver State Classic Challenge

Sep 14 – 17, 2023

How about an open-road race on a closed public highway from Las Vegas to Ely? As the world’s fastest road race, The Silver State Classic Challenge is where the rubber meets the road, sure to satisfy the speed demons in all of us.

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.

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.

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!

World Human Powered Speed Challenge

Sep 10 – 16, 2023

Teams from around the globe race the fastest bicycles in existence attempting to break the human-powered land speed record (currently 89.59 mph). Attendees can see the bikes up close and meet the riders, or even drag race themselves against the world’s fastest!

Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off in Sparks, NV

Aug 30 – Sep 4, 2023

With thousands of pounds of ribs prepared by competitive BBQ-ers from all corners of the US, get in on the country’s best national rib cook-off and beer fest at the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off.

Bonneville Speed Week

Aug 5 – 11, 2023

Ready to get right into the heart of the action at a prestigious national racing event at a one-of-a-kind motorsports complex? Start your engines, and get ready to know what Salt Fever is all about at this legendary racing event on a track unlike any other.

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.

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.

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.