Discover Your Nevada

Genoa Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire

Sep 28 – 29, 2024

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.

Beatty Days Festival

Oct 25 – 27, 2024

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.

National Basque Festival

Jul 6 – 7, 2024

Whether you’ve got sheepherder’s blood or you simply dig chorizo, you’re invited to Elko for Nevada’s six-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 Picon Punch.

Schellraiser Music Festival

May 30 – Jun 1, 2024

Set against eastern Nevada’s spectacular Steptoe Valley, alternative and indie bands from all corners of the USA crank up the decibel levels at this three-day music festival.

Hot August Nights

Aug 2 – 11, 2024

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.

World Championship Outhouse Races

Oct 5 – 6, 2024

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.

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival

Jun 28 – Aug 25, 2024

Imagine a perfect Lake Tahoe sunset, your special someone, and first-class live entertainment. That’s the magic of the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival.

American Century Celebrity Golf Championship

Jul 10 – 14, 2024

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.

Great Basin Astronomy Festival

Sep 5 – 7, 2024

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.

Genoa Western Heritage Days

Apr 26 – 28, 2024

Set against the snow-covered Eastern Sierra in the heart of Nevada’s oldest town, join in on this three-day celebration honoring cowboy poetry, authentic Western music, and plenty of family fun for the whole crew.