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September 2021
The Great Reno Balloon Race
The Great Reno Balloon Race is the world’s largest free hot-air ballooning event. During four days in early September, you can look up into the Reno skies and see a rainbow of hot air balloons soaring about. From its humble beginnings in 1982 with just 20 balloons, The Great Reno Balloon Race has taken flight with up to 100 balloons each year. The idea was to create an event that would keep visitors in town the weekend between the State…
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Rides and Rods Elko Classic Car Show
Rides and Rods Elko Classic Car Show takes place September 10, 11, & 12 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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International Camel & Ostrich Races – Virginia City, NV
The world is ready to pick up where we left off in 2019, and you can count on Virginia City’s bizarre yet wildly entertaining annual International Camel & Ostrich Races to return in 2021. In an event as hilarious as it sounds, the 62nd annual event will have you bursting with laughter for an all-out family-friendly day. Watch as camels, ostriches and even zebras gather in Virginia City to carry their daring riders across the finish line as the…
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18th Annual Tour de Tahoe – Bike Big Blue
Lake Tahoe -- Big Blue, as it is referred to by many -- is North America’s Largest Alpine Lake and the Jewel of the High Sierra ... and the Reno Tahoe Territory of the Nevada Commission on Tourism and Bike the West invites you to experience the adventure of riding your bicycle around her 72-mile shoreline by participating in the Annual Tour de Tahoe – Bike Big Blue. Bike the West has been producing America’s Most Beautiful Bike Ride –…
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STIHL National Championship Air Races and Air Show
OVER 50 YEARS Reno Air Racing Association Over 50 years ago, the first plane went up in the Nevada desert to kick off what would become the STIHL National Championship Air Races and a legacy was born. A legacy of history, heritage and preservation. Of daring, imagination and wonder. Of memories made, traditions formed and legends created one amazing race at a time. Engines roaring. Crowds cheering. Hearts pounding. This is the fastest motorsport on Earth – a one-of-a-kind thrill…
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Silver State Classic Challenge – Ely to Las Vegas
For the past three decades, driving enthusiasts from around the world have gathered on the third Sunday of May and September in the Nevada high desert for the running of some truly unique automotive events. Their amazing journey traverses 90 to 120 miles of closed, two-lane public highway, comprised of long fast straights, sweeping corners, blind dips, even carving through a twisty canyon. The current course record stands at 219.6430 mph average speed, as recognized by the Guinness Book of…
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Dayton Valley Days
Dayton Valley Days is a two-day outdoor street festival where people from Dayton Valley and the surrounding areas can come together to enjoy the historic downtown area. Dayton Valley Days is packed full of fun activities: Pancake Breakfast, Parade, Car Show-N-Shine, Silent Auction, Gold Panning, Kids Zone (Games & Bounce House, Pinewood Derby Car), Street Festival, Tours, Craft & Food Booths, Entertainment, Pet Parade and Chili Cook-Off Various craft and food booths will line Pike Street in downtown Dayton…
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Virginia City Hillclimb
The annual Virginia City Hillclimb is managed by local volunteers and the Pacific Region of the Ferrari Club of America. The 5.2 mile paved roadway on Highway 341 between Silver City at the starting gate and to the top at the southern end of Virginia City (affectionately known at the Truck Route to the local drivers). Then the drivers attempt to hold these their massive, supercharged engines back down to Silver City to the starting gate, the cruise portion of…
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Epic Rides: Carson City Off-Road
Epic Rides comes to Carson City in June. The Event features iconic Sierra trails and landmarks like Spooner Lake, Marlette Lake, Tahoe Rim Trail, Sunflower Hill, Snap Dragon Trail, Red House Flume and "Kings to Ash", the Carson City Off-Road is sure to serve up a gritty soulful mountain bike experience to beginners, seasoned amateurs and some of the world's finest pros. All participants will climb their way into the eastern edge of the Sierra Nevada, take in panoramic views…
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