Edible Reno-Tahoe

The Biggest Little Invitational - An Elevated Craft Beer Festival
2021-10-02 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Bartley Ranch
Over the last 5+ years, the Reno craft beer community has grown leaps and bounds. With this growth, the demand for better selection and better quality has increased as well, leading to multiple beer-centric establishments opening, such as Beer NV. And we all know that Reno not only loves craft beer, but loves a good party too. So with much excitement, we happily announce The Biggest Little Invitational, a 21 and over craft beer festival dedicated to showcasing the best of the best in the brewery world. With local food vendors, some good old fashion lawn games, and the beautiful Bartley Ranch setting, get ready for the new standard for craft beer festivals in Northern Nevada.

Art, Autos and Wine
2021-10-01 18:00 - 21:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | National Automobile Museum, 10 South Lake St., Reno, 89501
Stroll among an incomparable collection of vintage automobiles while enjoying the artwork of internationally recognized artists. Wine tastings, appetizers, live music and opportunities to purchase art will make this a must-attend event for art collectors and auto enthusiasts alike.
$25 per person
All proceeds benefit the National Automobile Museum
The National Automobile Museum was formed solely for educational purposes and is a nonprofit, 501(c)(3), tax-exempt corporation.
Dress: Business Casual

KTMB’s Truckee River Cleanup
2021-09-25 09:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Truckee Meadows
Join KTMB for the Truckee River Cleanup on September 25th, 2021! The Truckee River is an incredibly valuable resource to our region; it’s vital we give it the attention it deserves so it can continue to provide drinking water to our residents and a riparian ecosystem to local wildlife.

Genoa Candy Dance & Faire
2021-09-25 | Genoa
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For generations, locals and visitors alike have flocked to Nevada’s oldest permanent settlement, for the Annual Candy Dance! The event originated with a humble and simple need…street lights. Yes, street lights. In 1919, the town needed to raise money to purchase and install the lights. Prominent Genoa resident Lillian Virgin Finnegan developed the idea to host a dance, and pass out homemade candy, as a fundraiser and the first Genoa Candy Dance was born.
The first Candy Dance was a success and the streetlights were purchased. However, the maintenance costs and electricity bills raised another funding problem, which was solved by making the Candy Dance an annual fundraiser. Almost 100 years later, the Candy Dance has grown to more than 300 craft and food vendors. In fact, they close the streets to vehicles during the two-day event.
Genoa Candy Dance Fun Facts:

Of the 10 original lights in town, 9 still burn brightly.
Lillian Virgin Finnegan was an active supporter of women’s suffrage.
Today the Genoa Candy Dance funds about ⅔ of the town’s annual budget.
Every year volunteers make about 4,000 pounds of Genoa’s famous homemade candy.
A craft fair was added to the event in the 1970s.
The event draws about 50,000 visitors.

This annual event is always held the last full weekend of September. Make your travel plans soon to enjoy this historic event!
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Take a self-guided tour around Genoa with this Candy Dance Street Light Map

Big Chefs Little Galas
2021-09-23 | NV
After changing our longstanding Big Chefs Big Gala event to a virtual format in 2020, we are pleased to announce that we will be hosting a Big Chefs Little Galas in person this year! Of course, our guests’ safety is our first concern, and to be compliant with Washoe County and social distancing guidelines, we have split our gala into a 3-night, 3-location event. Guests may choose to attend Thursday, September 23rd at The Club at ArrowCreek; Friday, September 24th at Montreux Golf & Country Club (private event), or Saturday, the 25th at the Grand Sierra Resort. Each evening will feature live, silent, and dessert auctions as well as delectable creations from Reno’s top culinary talent.

APPETIZERS AND AUCTION You will want to arrive early to enjoy hosted wine and tasty appetizers provided by our chef teams. And don’t forget to bring your mobile devices fully charged so you can take part in our amazing silent auction. With more than 200 items donated by our generous community, there is sure to be something for everyone!
DINNER Each course will be designed by one of our top chefs and expertly plated for you. Dinner will be delicious, but we hope you leave room for dessert! Created by our area’s most renowned pastry chefs, one-of-a-kind desserts, paired with an adult beverage, will be auctioned off to the highest bidder. The evening will end with a raucous live auction and paddle raise!
ATTIRE: Black tie optional. This is a fun event to dress up for, and most people do, but we want everyone to be comfortable. Hey, this is Reno!

Tahoe Adventure Challenge
2021-09-19 06:00 - 16:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | North Lake Tahoe
The Tahoe Adventure Challenge and Adventure Race is a celebration of the natural environment of the North Shore, and the perfect climate of “Indian Summer.” September is a favorite month of Tahoe locals… and no wonder: daytime temperatures are in the 80’s with the evenings cooling into the 60’s, the skies are deep blue with only an occasional afternoon thunderstorm rolling through (to help keep the dust down on the trails!). This is a perfect time for a visit to the Big Blue.
The Tahoe Adventure Challenge is a multi-sport event in which teams and individuals participate and compete in kayaking or stand up paddling, mountain biking, trail running, and navigation. Designed such that participating teams will complete in an 8 hour maximum time format. Teams travel on land and lake to gather as many checkpoints as possible and finish within the 8 hour time limit.
However, don’t take the Tahoe Adventure Challenge lightly as the event starts out at 6200’ and heads up to 9000’ and will include challenging and steep terrain. No matter how long your adventure takes we promise to greet you with a smile as you cross the finish line and provide you with the great tastes of the Big Blue BBQ.

CLASSICS AND COCKTAILS HOT AUGUST NIGHTS FOUNDATION DINNER
2021-09-18 18:30 (America/Los_Angeles) | Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Mark your calendars now, the Hot August Nights Foundation’s fourth annual fundraiser dinner, Classics & Cocktails is scheduled for September 18th, 2021! Don’t miss out on a chance to eat, drink and give back to the community we all love. Guests will enjoy a complimentary open bar with an exquisite sit-down dinner graciously hosted by Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. While guests mingle and peruse the live and silent auctions guests will be delighted with entertainment and special guest speakers enlighten the crowd with personal Hot August Nights Foundation stories. The live and silent auctions will take place throughout the night; in addition to raffle drawings concluding the evening events.
Support this worthy cause by purchasing a ticket or sponsoring a table today! With a variety of different packages to choose from, you too can join the list of gracious sponsors and/or donors. Raise a glass to honor our youth and purchase your sponsorship or individual tickets today by visiting our office at 1425 E. Greg Street, Sparks, Nevada, or by downloading the order form and sending in your ticket request.
Can’t attend? That’s okay! You can still make a difference by donating to our auction. To donate or for more information about this event or the Hot August Nights Foundation, please stop by the Hot August Nights office or fill out the donor form below.

Cancelled - Sample the Sierra
2021-09-18 15:00 - 2021-09-20 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NV
South Lake Tahoe’s farm-to-fork festival, Sample the Sierra, has been cancelled due to the Caldor Fire.

Wild West Wine Walk
2021-09-18 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NV
Join us for the Reno wine walk hosted by the small businesses of the Riverwalk Merchants Association along the Truckee River and neighboring streets in downtown Reno.
This is a fun and quirky event where the costumes take center stage, socialize and have fun while strolling downtown Riverwalk businesses.
HERE’S HOW IT WORKS:
Please have a valid ID available to confirm you are 21+, you can redeem at your tickets at one of the 5 locations . Please arrive at your required start time.
WHAT YOU GET:
You will receive a map to the participating locations, a wine glass and an ID bracelet that allows you to sample wine at any participating merchant. You will receive one sample of wine at each location.
Strollers and pets are not advised because of the large crowds.
Parking is available at one of the public lots
Enjoy a responsible taste of the Riverwalk District…do the Wine Walk!

Art and Soul ArtWalk
2021-09-18 13:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown Truckee, Truckee, CA
Art & Soul combines visual art, live music, artist demonstrations, craft beer and wine tastings, small bites and more in Historic Downtown Truckee on the third Saturday in September.
Stroll through Art & Soul’s 30 stops celebrating Truckee’s artist community and have fun while giving back!
Art & Soul takes over downtown Truckee’s sidewalks and plazas with sculptures, live music and artist demonstrations. Ticket holders will enjoy interactive artist demonstrations, craft beer/wine tastings and small bites of local fare. Many locations provide shopping/drink discounts as well.

Drag Brunch with the Haus of Does More
2021-09-18 10:30 - 13:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Cafe Whitney, 255 North Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89501
Cafe Whitney, is proud to partner with the Haus of Does Moore to bring Drag Brunch to Downtown Reno on Saturday, September 18th.

About this event

Please join us on September 18th from 10:30am – 1:30pm for a very special Drag Brunch with the Haus of Does Moore, featuring performances from Jane Does Moore, Aubrey O’Night, Malandi, Drusilla Does Moore, Ari Does Moore, Adonna Does Moore, and Bella Noir Does Moore.

Tickets are $20/seat and are sold by tables only. Tickets are purchased through Eventbrite to reserve your table and show. A special brunch, cocktail + bottomless mimosa menu will be available for purchase at the event. Tables can be reserved in sizes of 2, 4, or 6 seats. Please arrive no later than 11am.

*** This is an all ages event. Viewer discretion advised as the performance will be uncensored with possible profanity***
*** During special events, an18% gratuity will automatically be applied to every check ***

Fall into the Holidays Craft Fair
2021-09-18 10:00 - 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Sparks Recreation Gym, 98 Richards Way, Sparks, NV, 89431
Join us for our inaugural Fall Into the Holidays Craft Fair. The event will be held at the Sparks Recreation Gym, Saturday, September 18.
Free Entry
Proceeds for this event will benefit the Community Arts Fund and Sparks Parks & Recreation Leisure Without Limits programs for people with disabilities.
For more information call
775.353.7780
ORIGINAL AND HANDMADE
ART FEATURING
• Photography • Glass Art • Mosaics • Metal Art • Woodwork Art • Decorative Items • Custom Décor • Candles & Bath Products • Hand Sewn Quilt Tea Towels
• Yard Flags & Specialty Gifts • Kitchen Items • Cup Sleeves • Self-Authored books • Jewelry • Fiber Arts • Telephone Wire Baskets • Pottery & Ceramics • Tumbler
• Crochet Crafts • Purses • Home Fragrances • Clothing • Hairbows & Accessories • Designer Infinity Scarves • Tote Bags, Aprons, Quilts, and Baby Items • Cards, Gift Bags, Candy Jars & Shadow Boxes • Microwave Bowl Cozies, Dog Bandannas • Sweater Mittens Created From Recycled Sweaters

+ GOOGLE CALENDAR+ ICAL EXPORT

Edible & Medicinal Plants of the Great Basin Desert: Reno Area
2021-09-18 09:00 - 15:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | NV
Edible & Medicinal Plants of the Great Basin Desert: Seasonal Herb Walk (Reno/Tahoe Area)
Stretching from the Eastern Sierra escarpment of California and reaching all the way to the west slope of Utah’s Rocky Mountains, the Great Basin is the largest desert biome found entirely within the borders of the United States. Generally referred to as a “cold” desert, it receives its meager annual allotment of precipitation (averaging around 9 inches) mostly as snow. To the untrained eye this gray, expansive “sagebrush ocean” often appears bleak and lifeless…but upon closer more skillful examination nothing could be further from the truth! Early autumn (after the searing heat of summer has abated yet before any significant snowfall) happens to be the IDEAL time to explore this majestic landscape of shrub dominated valleys, riparian canyons, piñon/juniper foothills, and high desert mountains. Join us as we discover together many of the amazing native/naturalized edible & medicinal plants that can be found growing throughout this uniquely diverse bioregion. Topics to be covered during class include: field botany/plant I.D, plant family characteristics, legal-ethical harvesting/processing/preparation methods, edible/medicinal/utilitarian uses, regional ethnobotany, plant toxicology (plus tips on how to avoid poisonous look-alike species), natural history, plant conservation and at-risk species, sampling of a variety of wild edible & medicinal plant preparations, and more! Our study will emphasize a dynamic sensory awareness of the plants via close observation, touching, tasting, and smelling. This class should prove to be insightful and rewarding for anyone interested in knowing more about the flora of this often underappreciated part of the American West.

Mexican Independence Day in The Village at Rancharrah
2021-09-16 16:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Village at Rancharrah, 7100 Rancharrah Parkway, Reno, NV, 89511
Mari Chuy’s Tequileria y Botanas Mexican Independence Day fiesta in Village at Rancharrah! Al pastor tacos, tequila, entertainment, & more!

About this event

Celebrate Mexican Independence Day with your friends and family at Mari Chuy’s Tequileria y Botanas!
Tickets are just $40 (+ small Eventbrite fee) per person, and you’ll enjoy…
• One (1) Taco Plate ????
• One (1) Drink (choice of margarita, tequila shot, beer or soda) ????????
• Tequila tasting from multiple distilleries ????
• Live entertainment including

Special Mexican Independence Day Ballet Folklorico (traditional Mexican dancing) ????
10-piece mariachi band performance ???? ???? ????
Caballos Bailandos de Ramiro Perez (dancing horses!) ???? ???? ????

• Tour the new Mari Chuy’s Tequileria y Botanas in The Village at Rancharrah ????
We will also have a Tequila Basket Raffle tickets ($25/each) with proceeds benefitting the Boys & Girls Club of Truckee Meadows ????????

Cooking with Beer
2021-09-16 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Nothing To It!, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno, NV, 89502, United States

KTMB’s Truckee River Cleanup
2021-09-12 09:00 - 12:00 UTC | NV
Join KTMB for the Truckee River Cleanup on September 25th, 2021!
The Truckee River is an incredibly valuable resource to our region; it’s vital we give it the attention it deserves so it can continue to provide drinking water to our residents and a riparian ecosystem to local wildlife.
Volunteers will join KTMB at local parks along the river and throughout the watershed to complete projects that will improve the health of the river. Projects will include litter pick up, invasive weed removal and abatement, storm drain stenciling, and much more.
Volunteer signups coming in August 2021!

Out of the Shadows Ghost Walk
2021-09-11 18:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown Carson City
CARSON CITY’S GHOST WALKING TOURS REOPENS FOR THE 29th Season
WITH MADAME CURRY & THE SPIRIT WRANGLERS
DATES: 9/11, 9/18, 9/25, 10/2, 10/9 TIME: 6 PM
Ninety Minute Evening Tours
Tickets: $15 Advance. $20 @ the Tour
ONLINE TICKET LINK (Purplepass)
Private Tours Available by reservation. Minimum 10 People.

Contact: ghostwalkingtour@gmail.com or (775) 348-6279
All Day October Ghost Walk – Saturday, October 23, 2021
The Carson City Ghost Walk reopens to the public for evening walking tours! Carson City’s rich and intriguing history is explored and theatrically re-lived in our seasonal tours, led by Madame Curry, a witty community spirit based on the widow of Carson City’s founder, Abe Curry. The Carson City Ghost Walks evening walking tours are a delightfully spooky and enjoyable way to experience Carson City’s Victorian era and diverse history. Hear about lingering spirits of the long ago centuries, haunted and paranormal stories and gossip from the past.
This is a spirit lead, guided walking tour of the downtown district’s west side historic homes and businesses. This is an outside tour leaving rain or shine. Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the walk begins. Please dress for weather & walking.
Tickets:
All tickets $15 in advance with an additional online fee. $20 at the door. Under 3 Free. Tickets in advance available online at: purplepass or by mail.
Location: Tours depart from 3rd & Carson Street next to the St. Charles Hotel (Firkin & Fox Pub).
Early summer tours leave @ 7:00 PM. September and October Tours leave @ 6:00 PM

Legends of Beer Festival
2021-09-11 11:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Outlets at Legends, 1310 Scheels Drive, Sparks, NV, 89434
Legends of Beer Festival is a new beer festival that combines the best that Reno-Tahoe has to offer including outdoor recreation and craft beer/food. It all starts with a “beer-mile” relay competition leading up to the beer festival that pits local brewery/bar staff against one another as well as a public beer-mile relay race for the more serious runners. The festival follows with more than 30 craft breweries from around the region. Outdoor fun and beer is all you need to know.
All events are available individually or as packages. A limited number of discounted hotel rooms are available for out of town attendees (see details below).
General admission to the festival includes unlimited beer tastings. There will be several food options on site as well. Designated Driver tickets are available and include unlimited water/soda/sparking water. This event is 21+ only.
VIP INFO:
We are doing VIP a little differently than some festivals. There is no early entry, but there is early access to special pours during the event and VIP admission also includes the following:

Unlimited beer tastings during the festival
Priority viewing of beer-mile competition
4-pack take home package that includes one 16oz can of each of the mystery beer mile competition beers
Priority access for special beer releases for first 45 minutes during the event (at least 4 special releases with highly limited quantities)

Beer Mile Relay Competition:
There will be two “Beer Mile” relay competitions. The first pits teams made up of brewery staff and local bar staff against one another. Each member must run a 1/4 mile and chug a mystery beer before the next leg begins. There will be four different beers that will not be revealed until after the event and each team will consume the same beers at the same point in the competition. The second relay will be open to any team that wants to compete and they will consume the same mystery beers. For the second relay, teams can include from 1-4 team members. Winners of the public relay competition will receive generous gift cards to Piñon Bottle.
Schedule:
Entry Starting at 11:00am
11:30am – 11:50am – Beer Mile Relay Competition for Brewery/Bar Teams
Noon – 12:20pm – Beer Mile Relay Competition for Public Teams (1-4 runners)
Noon – 5pm – Beer Festival

Brewery List (more will be added):
10 Torr Distilling and Brewing · Alibi Ale Works · Anderson Valley Brewing Company · Battle Born Beer · Big Dog’s Brewing Company · Brasserie St. James · The Brewer’s Cabinet · CraftHaus Brewery · Descutes Brewery · Dust Bowl Brewing Company · FiftyFifty Brewing Company · Firestone Walker Brewing Company · Great Basin Brewing Company · Heretic Brewing and Distilling · Huntsman Brewing · IMBĪB Custom Brews · Lagunitas Brewing Company · Ninkasi Brewing Company · Salt Flats Brewing Company · Pigeon Head Brewery · Record Street Brewing Company · Revision Brewing Company · Schussboom Brewing Company · The Depot Craft Brewery Distillery · The Good Wolf

Walking Tour: River School Farm & Gardens
2021-09-11 09:00 - 11:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown Reno
Join the staff of the River School Farm for a tour of their farm and gardens. Come see methods that you can apply to your landscape to create a beautiful, functional and water resilient garden. Bring a sack lunch and enjoy eating together along the Truckee River.

13th Annual Buckaroo Dutch Oven Cook Off
2021-09-11 | Vesco Park, 916 Mizpah St., Winnemucca, NV, 89445
Join in the fun for this fundraiser for nonprofit Nevada Outdoor Schools!

Churchill Arts Council Fall Film Series
2021-09-10 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Barkley Theatre, Oats Park Art Center, 151 East Park Street, Fallon, NV, 89406
Pan’s Labyrinth (2006), Friday, September 10 – Mexican filmmaker Guillermo del Toro directs this haunting fantasy-drama set in the aftermath of the Spanish Civil War and detailing the strange journeys of an imaginative young girl who may be the mythical princess of an underground kingdom. Shy young Ofelia (Ivana Baquero) is forced to entertain herself while her recently remarried mother, Carmen (Ariadna Gil), lies immobilized in anticipation of her forthcoming child with sadistic army captain Vidal (Sergi López). While her high-ranking stepfather remains determined to fulfill the orders of General Francisco Franco to crush a nearby guerilla uprising, the young girl soon ventures into an elaborate stone labyrinth presided over by the mythical faun Pan (Doug Jones) and sets out to reclaim her kingdom.
Lady Bird (2017), Friday, September 17 – This coming-of-age tale set in 2002 Sacramento centers on Christine McPherson (Saoirse Ronan), an eccentric teenager who prefers to go by the name “Lady Bird.” Over the course of her senior year of high school, Lady Bird deals with the pangs of first love and clashes with her mother (Laurie Metcalf) over her plans for the future. Written and directed by Greta Gerwig, who loosely based the story on her own life. Tracy Letts, Timothee Chalamet, and Lucas Hedges co-star.
Minari (2020), Friday, September 24 – Steven Yeun, Yeri Han, Yuh-jung Youn, and Will Patton star in writer-director Lee Isaac Chung’s poignant and semi-autobiographical immigrant family drama. A Korean American family relocates to a small farm in Arkansas in the 1980s – to pursue their own version of the American Dream. The arrival of their irreverent grandmother disrupts the balance they try to maintain between cultural assimilation and autonomy.

FRIDAYS, SEPTEMBER 10, 17 & 24, 7pm
Box Office, Art Bar & Galleries Open at 6pm
Movie Screening at 7pm
Tickets
Members $7 [3-Movie Special $18]
Non-Members $10 [3-Movie Special $27]
Tickets available at the Box Office night
of screening or call CAC at 775-423-1440
Barkley Theatre, Oats Park Art Center
151 East Park Street · Fallon, Nev. 89406
Get Directions
For More Information
Call 775-423-1440
info@churchillarts.org

The Great Reno Balloon Race
2021-09-10 - 2021-09-12 | Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, 1595 N Sierra St, Reno
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 Fair and the Reno Air Races and 39 years later, it is known as a world-renowned, and locally, a beloved community tradition.
Taking place just a few miles north of downtown Reno at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, the event enchants both young and old with its vibrant colors and inspiring music. The Great Reno Balloon Race has won many awards over the years, including ‘Best Special Event in Reno’ and ‘Best Special Event in Northern Nevada.’ With an average of 120,000 spectators attending the event each year, the number of lives touched by the beautiful spectacle continues to rise just like the balloons themselves.

Truckee Thursdays
2021-09-09 | Downtown Truckee, Truckee, CA
Truckee Thursdays is a feel-good event that beckons the community to enjoy some exuberant downtown summertime energy. Offering a stage with live music; a food court with an eclectic selection of eats; children’s activities; a beer garden; and a wide variety of artisan vendors, it’s no wonder this lively weekly event is on both locals’ and visitors’ must-do list. In addition, attendees will find sidewalk sales and other activities hosted by downtown merchants, offering the opportunity to reacquaint with all Historic Downtown Truckee has to offer year-round!

Ales and Tails
2021-09-04 16:00 - 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Animal Ark, 1265 Deerlodge Road, Reno
21 and up ONLY event.
Come and enjoy some local brews, music, and the relaxing atmosphere as the animals enjoy the cool evening.
Event prices: Adults $20; Seniors $19. Full price for Standard Members.

Clint Black
2021-09-03 19:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, 3800 S. Virginia Street, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Celebrate a special evening with country music superstar, Clint Black. His long-running dynasty in country music has sold over 20 million records, countless gold and platinum awards including a Grammy. Don’t miss this exclusive appearance with country music legend, Clint Black.
Clint Black Fan Experience includes reserved seating in first 5 rows, souvenir merchandise item, and a drink ticket.

Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off
2021-09-01 | Nugget Casino Resort, 1100 Nugget Avenue,, Sparks, NV
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Enjoy the best BBQ festival in the country!
Often referred to as the Super Bowl of rib competitions on the national BBQ competition circuit, the annual Labor Day Weekend event spans more than 6 city blocks in the heart of downtown Sparks, Nevada. Two dozen of the country’s best BBQ teams competed for nearly $20,000 in prize money plus prestigious bragging rights! It is estimated that 350,000-400,000 BBQ enthusiasts take part of the festivities each year consuming more than 250,000 pounds of mouthwatering ribs during the 6-day festival.
In addition to the best BBQ around, a wide variety of activities are offered including a huge arts and crafts vendor show, Beer Garden, Kids Carnival, VIP Area and top named entertainment performing on two stages. There is no admission fee and the event is open to the public.
Dates:
September 1 – September 6, 2021
Event Location:
Victorian Square, Sparks, Nevada on Victorian Avenue between 14th Street and Pyramid Way.
Free Parking:
Parking near the event is extremely limited and fills quickly. We recommend taking advantage of the free shuttle service!
Where to stay:
Stay in the heart of the action at the Nugget Casino Resort, located on Victorian Square.
What to eat:
Check out the list of Rib Cookers and find your favorites.
Pet Policy:
Pets and non-service animals are not permitted on Victorian Square per local regulations.

The Great Depressurization
2021-09-01 - 2021-09-09 | Downtown Reno
The Great Depressurization is a three-day, multi-venue festival in Reno featuring DJs, bands, activities, pool parties, late-night shows and more. The Great Depressurization offers hotel and restaurant deals for weary travelers leaving the Black Rock Desert.

Ark at Dark
2021-08-28 19:30 - 22:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Animal Ark, 1265 Deerlodge Road, Reno
Wolves and coyotes howling and big cats growling in the night: it’s Ark at Dark! Enjoy a guided flashlight tour and see our nocturnal predators in their element.
Event prices: Adults $20; Seniors $19; Children $16. Full price for Standard Members. It is suggested to bring children 8 years of age or older due to the late hour. No golf carts are available at this event!

Capital City Brewfest
2021-08-28 15:00 - 20:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown Carson City
Celebrate Summer with a Cold Beer and Great Fun!
The Capital City Brewfest will take place on August 28th, 2021 from 3:00 to 8:00 pm, in Downtown Carson City. More than two dozen brewers will line Curry Street with plenty of beer to sample. Plus, there will be live music in McFadden Plaza. Don’t miss out on the fun! Tickets are $35 in advance and $40 at the door.
Get your tickets here
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FALLON CANTALOUPE FESTIVAL & COUNTRY FAIR
2021-08-27 | Fallon, NV
The Fallon Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair is dedicated to our mission of providing a prime opportunity for all ages to learn about agriculture in Nevada. Some of our booths that aim to educate include the Churchill County FFA, 4-H, High Desert Youth Grange, Churchill County Farm Bureau and more!
In addition to the main Fallon Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair events, there are lots of other fun and exciting activities happening all throughout the day, with something for everyone to enjoy. Check the space below to see what we have in store, and if you have any questions, please feel free to reach out and we would be more than happy to help.
