Nevada Events Calendar

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.

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.

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.

Beatty Days Festival

Oct 27 - 29, 2023

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.

Great Reno Balloon Race

Sep 8 - 10, 2023

It's only fitting that the world’s largest free hot-air balloon festival comes to The Biggest Little City in the World every September.

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.

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.

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.

Summer Concert Series at Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena

Jul 11 - Sep 9, 2023

South Lake Tahoe turns up, tunes in, and rocks out at the annual Lake Tahoe Summer Concert Series, where chart-topping music legends put on concerts of a lifetime next to America’s most beautiful lake.

Great Basin Star Train

May 20 - Sep 16, 2023

All aboard for interstellar constellations! One of many annual specialty train rides offered by the Nevada Northern Railway, bring the whole fam for an unforgettable ride through this galaxy and beyond.