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August 2021
Hot August Nights in Reno & Sparks
Every August, the streets of Virginia City, Reno and Sparks vibrate with the sound of muffled rumbles of rebuilt engines, rays of sunlight glinting off the polished chrome and heavy scents of Dapper Dan hair pomade fill the air. Droves of spectators line the sidewalks for a glimpse into the past, a time when a driver’s license and a hot car were all anyone needed or wanted on a Saturday night. Join us for a trip down memory lane or…
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Goldfield Days 2021
Goldfield Days is a three-day extravaganza featuring a plethora of fun activities, including our famous Land Auction, downtown street parade, historical reenactments and gunfights, Historic Goldfield Hotel & High School Tours, 50 year time capsule burial, raffle for Grand Prize of a 1oz gold bar and much more! Other exciting events include, OHV best of show, chili cook off, cornhole tournament, horseshoe contest, watermelon eating contest, poker walk, razor tours, kids crafts, kids play area, live music, vendors and tasty…
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Ta-Hoe Nalu Paddle Festival – North Shore Lake Tahoe
Come to the enigmatic Lake Tahoe for the annual TA-HOE NALU Paddle Festival at Kings Beach State Park. There are more fun races this year and added OC-6 & OC-1 to the 10 mile distance and 5 mile races. Also added is The First Stroke Paddle Tour, a Non Competitive paddle tour lead by staff members to get a chance to paddle and view the the clarity and beauty of Lake Tahoe. Here are a few moments, from 2016's Ta-Hoe…
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Antique Engine and Tractor Show – Gardnerville
NORTHERN NEVADA’S EARLY DAY GAS ENGINE & TRACTOR CLUB (EDGE&TA) TO HOLD 25th ANNIVERSARY SHOW, SWAP MEET AND DEMONSTRATION TRACTOR PULL. Northern Nevada’s Early Day Gas Engine & Tractor Club (EDGE&TA) will hold its 25th anniversary Antique Engine and Tractor Show Saturday and Sunday, August 7 and 8, 2021 at the Douglas County Nevada Fairgrounds, 920 Pinenut Rd., Gardnerville, NV. Hours will be 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturday August 7 and 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Sunday,…
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Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo – Panaca
Come to Panaca for the Lincoln County Fair and Rodeo. The fair is jam-packed with activities for the whole family! Enjoy the exhibit halls, ranch horse challenge, cowdog trials, jackpot barrel racing, roping, mutton bustin, relay races, live music, peewee rodeo and so much more!
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Lyon County Fair & Rodeo – Yerington
"Big Dreams in a Small Town" Lyon County Fair, Local Rodeo, Truck & Tractor Pull, Demo Derby, Carnival, Silver State Youth Livestock Show & Expo, Parade--Fun for the whole family in Yerington, Nevada. L& L Productions--Lyon County Fair--TRUCK & TRACTOR PULLS--August 20th, 2021 Lyon County Fairgrounds Show starts at 6:00 pm. Lyon County Fair & Silver State Youth Livestock Show and Sale--August 20, 21 & 22nd. Lyon County Fairgrounds. COME OUT AND WATCH THE 4-H, FFA AND GRANGE KIDS SHOW…
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White Pine County Fair and Horse Races – Ely
We are starting to get all riled up for one of Ely’s most exciting traditions — the White Pine County Fair and Horse Races. The event returns in August after a year off and we can’t wait! Whether you wear a cowboy hat or a Kentucky derby hat, you’ll feel right at home at this three-day event where even visitors are treated like locals. The fair is a throwback to simpler times, where the community gathers together for fun and…
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Nitro Circus – Greater Nevada Field
– Join as at Greater Nevada Field as Nitro Circus’ roster of elite athletes, including champion BMX and scooter rider Ryan Williams as well as skilled professionals in freestyle motocross (FMX), skate and more, brave the world’s largest jumps. – The legendary 45-foot Giganta ramp will launch athletes into the sky at 40 miles per hour while moto riders will send it 65-feet high. Nitro’s daredevils will also attempt the craziest stunts imaginable on new contraptions you never imagine could…
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Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off
Enjoy the best BBQ festival in the country! The 31st Annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off in Sparks brings in bbq competitors from across the nation, so you’ll get the chance to try out every kind of rib and bbq style you can imagine! Enjoy the country’s best grilling competition, located at the Nugget Casino Resort in Sparks, Nevada, just outside of Reno. Two dozen of the world’s top barbecue competitors serve up more than 240,000 pounds…
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Elko County Fair
This year, the Elko County Fair celebrates its 100th Anniversary! Can you believe the Elko County Fair has been mixing families and fun for 100 years now? With several different events and a variety of entertainment, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the fair. We have everything from crafts and critters, to live music and fair food, horse racing and the Stock Horse Show, and so much more! You won’t want to miss the funnest summer event in…
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