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August 2020
Hot August Nights in Reno & Sparks – POSTPONED UNTIL 2021
POSTPONED UNTIL 2021 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…
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Murder at the Gin Joint – Pipers Opera House
When Elizabeth McGee steps off the train, she expected her life to be boring and dull, living with her pious prohibition uncle in Reno, Nevada. No more booze and fun parties. But this all changes when she finds out that same uncle runs an illegal speakeasy under his department store. Elizabeth is pulled into a world of intrigue and desire. But she might just be in over her head when tensions at The Gin Joint explode. August 7 - Show…
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Art Walk on the Comstock
A shopping trip from the past! On August 8th and 9th, Great American Craft Fairs will be in Virginia City featuring Art Walk on the Comstock. The show in the historic city will feature more than 100 Fine Art and Crafts exhibits. Everything at the show is made by the person selling it. While you're at the fair you can relax to the sounds of live music and enjoy freshly made food from one of our specialty vendors. Mark your…
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Nevada State Fair
Nevada State Fair - Mills Park in Carson City - August 13 - 16, 2020. Come out and enjoy our great weather celebrating our great state of Nevada with great food, amusement rides, shopping, live music, entertainment and so much more. The Nevada State Fair was originally founded in 1874 and had been Nevada’s longest running event. The Board of Directors for the Nevada State Fair met on Tuesday, March 8th, 2011 and decided to close, ending a 136 year…
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Jackpot Deuces Wild Car Show
Deuces Wild Car Show Extravaganza always on the HorseShu lawn in Jackpot, Nevada. Super fun show with; hundreds of the Koolest cars, Bikes, and Unique builds, Pin-Up Girl contest, Arm-Drop Drag Races, Burn-out contest, vendors, Great Raffles, Trophies, Live Band, Fireworks, and the infamous Down & Dirty Derby Drag Races. This year you will need to be Pre-registered prior to parking on the lawn. We will have a Friday check in for those that Pre-registered from 12 to 5. Check…
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Tri-County Fair & Stampede in Winnemucca
Winnemucca's Wildest Weekend has something for everyone! 99th Annual Labor Day Rodeo The 99th Annual Rodeo on Saturday, September 5 promises a lot more than 8 seconds of excitement. This year, our Bulls and Broncs Rodeo will feature more money, more cowboys and more action than one has a right to see! Also don't miss the Great Basin Challenge where young Buckaroos compete for silver buckles at 6:30pm. Come see why this is Nevada's oldest continuous rodeo.
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Rides and Rods Elko Car Show and Shine
Rides and Rods Elko Classic Car Show takes place September 11, 12, & 13 in the Elko City Park. The Car Show features, Trophies, Awards, Live Music, Food, Games, Dancing, and, of course, cars. There's something for everyone.
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World Human Powered Speed Challenge – Battle Mountain Nevada – CANCELLED
CANCELLED Human powered bicycle speed racing is a most unlikely spectator sport, and watching it isn’t easy. The instructions for spectators spell out the difficulties: limited parking and no services. Heats are conducted early each morning and late each afternoon of race week, with short intervals during the active periods to let the highway traffic through. There is no parking allowed along the road because the bikes do crash from time to time (hay bales are placed as bumpers where…
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STIHL National Championship Air Races and Air Show – CANCELLED
CANCELLED The Reno Air Racing Association has announced the cancellation of the 2020 STIHL National Championship Air Races originally scheduled for Sept. 16–20. The Reno Air Racing Association Board of Directors reiterated their principal concern for the safety and health of all involved and in light of continuing uncertainty surrounding the coronavirus and government-imposed restrictions for large scale events has decided to turn all efforts to 2021. “This decision was not made lightly. It’s difficult to capture the sadness we…
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Reno-Tahoe Odyssey Relay
The relay run adventure of a lifetime! 178 miles in one of the most scenic areas in the country. A relay run for teams of 12 runners but some dare to do it with 6. Guided by the high mountain peaks of the Sierra Nevada. Running by mountain lakes, rivers and streams, including the one and only Lake Tahoe as well as the Truckee River. Running under the stars and past the neon of South Lake Tahoe's casinos. Descending Kingsbury…
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