Discover Your Nevada

Genoa Western Heritage Days

Apr 23 – 25, 2027

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.

Dam Short Film Festival

Feb 17 – 21, 2027

Delighting indie filmmakers and movie buffs for 20+ years, the Dam Short Film Festival screens more than 150 short films of all genres in the historic heart of Boulder City.

America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride

Jun 6, 2027

It’s not just a clever name. Pedal your way around Lake Tahoe during a bucket-list bike ride that pairs big alpine views with an even bigger mission.

National Cowboy Poetry Gathering

Jan 25 – 30, 2027

The National Cowboy Poetry Gathering isn’t just about poetry. And, like the real American West, it certainly isn’t just for cowboys. Come to Elko for a weeklong, town-wide celebration of poetry, music, dancing, workshops, exhibits, conversations, food, and fellowship.

Goldwell Open Air Museum Walking Tours

Oct 31, 2026 – May 29, 2027

Find out how a 25-foot cinder block woman, a 24-foot steel prospector (with his penguin companion), and ethereal ghosts came to call Goldwell Open Air Museum home on a guided walking tour.

Reno Rodeo

Jun 17 – 26, 2027

As modern as Reno feels these days, it still proudly marches cattle up its main drag to the Nevada State Fairgrounds for ten days of PRCA-sanctioned bull riding, steer wrestling, barrel racing, and entertainment, as it has every June for more than a century.

Winnemucca Ranch Hand Rodeo Weekend

Feb 23 – 28, 2027

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.

Beatty Days Festival

Oct 30 – Nov 1, 2026

Brimming with uncommon competitions, games, and a whole lot of award-winning chili, there’s no better way to celebrate the spirit of southwestern Nevada than Beatty Days.

Fire & Ice Winter Festival

Jan 15 – 17, 2027

Snow sculpting, an art sculpture bonfire, the only fireworks show we know of that launches explosives from a moving steam train, and plenty more activities make Ely’s Fire & Ice Winter Festival the hottest (and coolest) place to be.

Reno Santa Crawl

Dec 12, 2026

Drink and be merry with more than 20,000 holiday revelers at the largest and wildest gathering of Santas on Earth. Don you now your gay apparel—whether it’s a big red suit, elf costume, or something wilder—and come get into some Christmas spirits, Reno style!