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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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Reno River Festival
The Reno River Festival is an outdoor celebration in downtown Reno that officially kicks off event season in Northern Nevada. The River-Bike-Beer-Food-Adventure-Music Fest brings an array of traditional and unique warm weather activities to Wingfield Park. The family-friendly event has something for everyone. The heart of the festival is the Truckee River, where the world's top whitewater athletes take on one of the country's top-ranked whitewater courses on the circuit. There is free live music, food, libations, an…
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Virginia City Rodeo & Fiesta Del Charro
Giddy up to Virginia City for the 5th annual Fiesta del Charro. This Hispanic rodeo features all the heritage and excitement you’d expect from an authentic Hispanic rodeo. Wrapping up the event is a concert. Get up close and personal with bull riders, wild broncs, escaramuzas, dancing horses, and a festive atmosphere that comes with a Hispanic rodeo.
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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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Genoa Candy Dance & Faire
The Genoa "Candy Dance" originated in 1919 as an effort to raise money to purchase street lights for the small, but enterprising community of Genoa, Nevada's first settlement. The original mission of the Genoa Candy Dance was to bring light to the town streets. Each Candy Dance after the first one in 1919 helped pay for the electricity and upkeep on those lights. Now, Candy Dance and the Arts & Crafts Faire added in the mid 1970s, provides for a…
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Nevada Day
As Nevadans, we love our state. That’s why we throw a big party – complete with a parade – every year to celebrate its birthday. The best part is you don’t have to be a Nevadan to join the festivities. So come to Carson City and party like you were born here! Festivities include: pancake breakfast, hot-air balloon launch, the Nevada Day Classic Run/Walk, chili feed, the parade, single-jack drilling, beard contest, governor’s mansion tour, the Nevada Day Powwow…
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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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