Artown's mission is to strengthen Reno's arts industry, enhance our civic identity and national image, thereby creating a climate for the cultural and economic rebirth of our region. Artown's primary goal is to encourage local artist participation and highlight the best performers in northern Nevada. Additionally, we …

Best in The West Nugget Rib Cook-off Saucy, sweet or spicy, spend Labor Day eatin' ribs and all the fixin's Some like it hot, others like it spicy or sweet. They all like it saucy. This Labor Day get elbow-deep with the best cookers in the West.

Microbreweries from around the world will post along Virginia Street and pour cool and frothy microbrews all day from 11-9pm. Festival goers can choose from a selection of the Eldorado's own Brew Brothers' custom microbrews as well as creations from the region's best breweries. Past breweries have included the Alaskan …

While they're not known for their speed and agility, these desert troopers hit the racetrack as a nostalgic reminder of the Comstock Lode's bonanza days. In addition to the camel, ostrich and emu races, there are numerous specialty acts, daily parades and more. Located in Virginia City.

For 26 years, the Eldorado has brought the sights, sounds and tastes of Italy to Reno during the Eldorado Great Italian Festival. From its inception, the Eldorado Hotel Casino has been modeled to fit an authentic Italian, classic European theme. The Italian Festival held each year in October is a celebration and …

The Duck Race kicks off with fun and entertainment for the whole family at 12 noon. This is the largest fund raising event of the year for Make-A-Wish Foundation® of Northern Nevada, which grants the wishes of children in our community who face life threatening medical conditions.

Shine your Chevy, detail your Deuce Coupe and hustle your hot rod over to Reno and Sparks' Hot August Nights for a celebration of America's love affair with cars and rock & roll August 2 - August 10, 2008. This "blast from the past" allows baby boomers to relive the "happy days" and it provides an opportunity for …

Welcome to the home of the Reno National Championship Air Races, the only place in the World where you can see five days of REAL AIR RACING by six classes of aircraft up close and personal. The Air Races have been run since 1964 near Reno, Nevada, USA, and are currently held at Reno Stead Field, about eight miles North …

After a couple of wet weather weeks, the PGA TOUR should enjoy a milder climate out West in Nevada. The Legends Reno-Tahoe Open takes place at Montreux Golf and Country Club about halfway between Reno and Lake Tahoe, which means there's no shortage of things to do.

The River Gallery participates in this wonderful and fun event every third Saturday of the month from 2-5 pm. For more information please click HERE. Participants of the wine walk who come to the River Gallery to purchase their wine glass and map may have a chance of receiving a hand painted glass by artist and gallery …

Pipe Bands, Celtic Musicians, Highland Games, Scottish and Irish Dancers, Celtic Vendors and More...

Street Vibrations Motorcycle Festival is a celebration of music, metal and motorcycles. Street Vibrations offers tours, live entertainment, parades, ride-in shows, stunt shows and more. This event is so big, it rocks at several locations throughout the region. Major event venues are planned at Harley-Davidson Dealerships …

The Great Reno Balloon Race is free to spectators thanks to the generous support of event sponsors. It is always scheduled for the first Friday through Sunday after Labor Day. (See our Scedule of Events listed below.) Weather during that period can usually be described as benign. Dressing in layers is advised as the …