Edible Reno-Tahoe

Wild West Wine Walk
2022-06-18 14:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Downtown Reno
Join us for the 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.

Triumphant Luncheon
2022-06-17 11:00 | Bartley Ranch
Triumphant Luncheon is about acknowledging Girl Scouts, both past and present, for their great accomplishments. It is celebrating all that Girl Scouts are capable of. It is celebrating those who support them, believe in them and help them rise and grow into amazing women. It is ideal for our 2022 Triumphant theme: On Top of the Mountain, Reaching for the Stars.
This year, we are re-imagining Triumphant. We are bringing the focus back to those girls, young women and women in our community whose lives have been touched and shaped by their time as a Girl Scout.
We hope you’ll join us as we celebrate them at our upcoming luncheon June 17, 2022 at Bartley Ranch.

CATS
2022-06-14 - 2022-06-19 | NV
CATS, the record-breaking musical spectacular by Andrew Lloyd Webber that has captivated audiences in over 30 countries and 15 languages, is now on tour across North America!
Audiences and critics alike are rediscovering this beloved musical with breathtaking music, including one of the most treasured songs in musical theater—”Memory”. Winner of 7 Tony Awards® including BEST MUSICAL, CATS tells the story of one magical night when an extraordinary tribe of cats gathers for its annual ball to rejoice and decide which cat will be reborn. The original score by Andrew Lloyd Webber (The Phantom of the Opera, School of Rock, Sunset Boulevard), original scenic and costume design by John Napier (Les Misérables), all-new lighting design by Natasha Katz (Aladdin), all-new sound design by Mick Potter, new choreography by Andy Blankenbuehler (Hamilton) based on the original choreography by Gillian Lynne (Phantom) and direction by Trevor Nunn (Les Misérables) make this production a new CATS for a new generation!

Broadway Comes to Reno: CATS
2022-06-14 | Pioneer Center, 100 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV, 89501

Pigs and Pinots
2022-06-11 19:00 - 20:30 | Grand Sierra Resort, 2500 E 2nd St, Reno, NV
The highly anticipated Pigs & Pinot event is back at Grand Sierra Resort and Casino (GSR) from 7 to 8:30 p.m. on Saturday, June 11. For one night only at The Pool at GSR, guests can enjoy a variety of dishes featuring locally raised pork paired with an exclusive selection of pinot noir wines all curated by Charlie Palmer Steak, Reno’s only celebrity chef-owned restaurant.
The poolside affair will feature various stations with a variety of dishes for guests to savor. Starting with charcuterie and cheese with all the accouterments, guests can move on to the main action station featuring whole roasted suckling Kalua pig served with pineapple macaroni salad and King’s Hawaiian rolls.
Other pork dishes included pork brats with sauerkraut and spicy beer mustard; smoked pork tenderloin served with red bean purée and chimichurri; pork belly tacos with Korean BBQ and kimchi; and smoked baby back pork ribs topped with barbecue sauce and green onion. For a vegetarian option, the menu also includes smoked black bean sliders with garlic aioli, lettuce, heirloom tomato and pickled red onion.
The dessert station will provide a sweet ending to the meal with a variety of Pigs & Pinot inspired delights.
Featured wineries include Twomey, Hartford Family Winery, Patz & Hall, Belle Glos, Boen, Gary Farrell, Flowers and Walt Wines.
All-inclusive tickets are now on sale and available for $175. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit grandsierraresort.com.

Beer Fest
2022-06-11 17:00 - 22:00 | Greater Nevada Field, 250 Evans Avenue, Reno, NV
he Nevada Young Alumni Chapter invites the Northern Nevada community to Beer Fest – the region’s oldest and premier tasting event. The 27th annual scholarship fundraiser will take place on Saturday, June 11 at Greater Nevada Field from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Since 1994, Beer Fest has enabled the Nevada Young Alumni Chapter to raise scholarship funds for deserving undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Nevada. They are proud to have awarded more than $85,000 in scholarships over the past 15 years with nearly $60,000 of that financial aid awarded over just the last four years. They plan to significantly grow that total in 2022 with the support of the community and their event sponsors: Bay Equity Home Loans, Midtown Diamonds, Battle Born Beer, Custom Ink, MelJane Media, Reno Brew Card and Western Nevada Supply.
Each Beer Fest attendee will receive a commemorative pint glass, courtesy of Bay Equity Home Loans, to taste the dozens of unique brews and spirits on tap for the evening. Raffle tickets will be available for purchase during the event for prize packages comprised of donations from numerous local businesses. The drawing for raffle prizes will be held towards the end of the event, and winners must be present to claim their prize.
“Our board is so excited to be bringing back our scholarship event after missing two years. The event will feature over various different brews and spirits from our dozens of vendors, including many local breweries such as Lead Dog Brewing, Pigeon Head Brewing and Huntsman Brewing.” said Melissa Ung, President of the Nevada Young Alumni Chapter. “We are proud of the scholarship money we have been able to award to Nevada students from this event.”
Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased online at www.NevadaYAC.com. This is a 21+ event, but you do not need to be a University of Nevada graduate to attend.
For additional Beer Fest information and updates, visit www.NevadaYAC.com. The latest Nevada Young Alumni Chapter updates are also available via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Food Truck Friday in Reno
2022-06-10 - 2022-08-26 | Idlewild Park, 1000 Cowan Dr., Reno, NV, 89509
The food truck movement in Reno-Tahoe is thriving! More than 80 roam the region. Each week in the summertime, you’ll find 35 to 45 Reno food trucks at our area’s premier food truck event, Food Truck Fridays Reno. It’s one of the top 10 largest food truck events in the nation, according to the Travel Channel. Reno Food Truck Fridays is held 4 – 9 p.m. each Friday from early June to late August in beautiful Idlewild Park in Reno. Attendees select from a wide range of food choices, from over-the-top tacos, decadent Southern fare, juicy sliders, fiery chicken wings, and fresh-made pasta to slow-roasted barbecue, gourmet hot dogs, Asian bites, as well as colorful and thirst-quenching shaved ice and many other cooling desserts. Come hungry because you will surely leave full. Do you like a bit of charity with your meal? Stop by the BJ’s Barbecue truck where local culinary students from the Academy of Arts, Careers and Technology and Truckee Meadows Community College in Reno serve you Kick Ass Fries (a huge mound of fresh fries topped with shredded pork and sauce) or Whoop Ass Fries (a giant container of fries topped with savory brisket and sauce). Net proceeds support college scholarships and other needs for local culinary students. Wash down all the tasty food with a local craft brew, tall mixed drink, glass of wine, or tart and sweet lemonade. Besides the Reno food trucks, this free, family-friendly event features live music, a large playground with train rides for the kids, and more. It’s a party in the park surrounded by Reno food trucks so bring your lawn chairs and blankets to kick back in the grass shaded by mature trees with your family and friends. Relax and let the food truckers cook for you at Food Truck Friday Reno!
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25th Annual BBQ, Blues and Brews Festival
2022-06-10 - 2022-06-11 | The Row
Chow down, party hard, catch every play and more all in the heart of The Biggest Little City. Come experience the most exciting events and entertainment Reno has to offer.

Grow Your Own - Tomatoes
2022-06-08 18:00 - 19:30 | NV
Join us for a FREE Grow Your Own high elevation gardening workshop focusing on Tomatoes taught by Master Gardener, Sue Tanzi. We will be hosting both a virtual and in-person workshop on different dates. Attend one or both, either way it’s FREE!

As many of us know, high elevation gardening is tricky! Enjoy instruction from an expert who will cover planting, harvesting, pest management, river/lake friendly gardening techniques, biology discussions, and information on the history of this group of food crops.

Meyers Mountain Market
2022-06-08 15:00 - 19:30 | Tahoe Paradise Park, 1011 E San Bernardino Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA, 96150
The primary goal of our market is to promote a sense of community and a healthy way of life for Meyers residents and South Lake Tahoe locals alike. Of course, Tahoe visitors are welcome to join in on the fun! We are dedicated to bringing farmers right to your table, so we stay open rain or shine. We encourage our market patrons to bike, walk, or caravan to keep that Tahoe air feeling fresh!
Our vendors offer fresh and locally grown fruits, vegetables, meat, eggs & honey. Fresh-baked goods, flowers, arts & crafts are also available for purchase. Don’t forget to grab dinner from one of our food trucks and eat under the pine trees, on the sandy shore of Lake Baron, or on the beautiful banks of the Upper Truckee River!
Established as a non-profit organization, SunSnow Event Co. (DBA, Meyers Mountain Market) is a CA Certified Farmers Market (CFM).

Sparks Food and Drink Week
2022-06-08 - 2022-06-15 | Sparks
Sparks Food & Drink Week is a community event designed to support the local food and drink establishments.
The 2022 inaugural event will be held June 8-15, 2022.
This event has been created to support and celebrate the food and drink community and to encourage locals and visitors to try new places during this week and, hopefully after having an excellent experience, revisit throughout the year.

Sparks UMC Farmer's Market
2022-06-07 08:00 - 13:00 | Sparks United Methodist Church, 1231 Pyramid Way, Sparks, NV, 89431
We are a farmers’ market located in Sparks, NV with a wide variety of vendors from produce to jewelry to personal care to pet food. Come on down and enjoy a relaxed environment where you can support local vendors!

Tamarack Junction Farmers Market
2022-06-04 09:00 - 13:00 | Tamarack Junction, 13101 S. Virginia St, Reno, 89511
The Tamarack Junction Casino is located at 13101 S. Virginia, Reno, NV. We will be open Saturdays, June 5 through September 25, 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. Our location is now in the west parking lot. The south gate entrance to the casino is now open making entry to the market easy and we have tons of parking.

The Village Market on California Avenue
2022-06-04 08:00 - 17:00 | The Shops at the Village, 1119 California Avenue, Reno
The Village Market is the longest running market in Reno and one of the most popular. Located in The Village Shopping Center where Booth Street meets California Avenue, one block south of Reno High School. We will open on Saturdays, June 5 through October 2, 2021. The hours are from 8AM through 1 PM

Taste of India
2022-06-02 18:00 | Nothing To It!, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
The cuisine of India is characterized by its distinctive blend of herbs and spices. Those curries (sauces) have led to the widespread success of Indian cuisine in the United States. In this hands-on class, you will learn about the ingredients of Indian cuisine and create delicious dishes you can make at home.

Riverside Farmers Market
2022-06-02 16:00 - 20:00 | McKinley Arts and Culture Center, 925 Riverside Dr., Reno, NV
The Riverside Farmers Market is Reno’s truly local market, with all vendors growing, raising, or making their goods within the tightest possible radius around Reno. We showcase small, local, and sustainable farmers and ranchers who believe that healthy food begins with a healthy land. We also are home to Reno’s newest farmers and ranchers, making it the perfect place to meet the
fine folks growing food locally for the Truckee Meadows community.
Our strong commitment to high-quality goods means that you can always count on things like pesticide-free produce or pasture-raised meats and eggs at our market. Even our prepared food vendors strive to use organic and unprocessed ingredients as we re-envision what a healthy food system looks like.
The Riverside Farmers Market is a taste of how all open-air markets and bazaars once were, back when the land was less burdened with contamination and human intervention. It’s also a nod to the future, as we connect a community of conscious consumers with local organic and regenerative farmers and ranchers,
and talented makers of things beautiful and delicious.
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Grow Your Own - Squash
2022-06-01 18:00 - 19:30 | NV
Join us for a FREE Grow Your Own high elevation gardening workshop focusing on Squash taught by Master Gardener, David Long. We will be hosting both a virtual and in-person workshop on different dates. Attend one or both, either way it’s FREE!

As many of us know, high elevation gardening is tricky! Enjoy instruction from an expert who will cover planting, harvesting, pest management, river/lake friendly gardening techniques, biology discussions, and information on the history of this group of food crops.

Reno Food and Drink Week
2022-06-01 - 2022-06-08 | Reno
Reno Food & Drink Week is a community event designed to support the local food and drink establishments.
The 2022 event will be held June 1-8, 2022.
This event has been created to support and celebrate the food and drink community and to encourage locals and visitors to try new places during this week and, hopefully after having an excellent experience, revisit throughout the year.

Rockin' Rib Fest
2022-05-27 | Casino Fandango, 3800 S. Carson St., Carson City, NV, 89701
Casino Fandango’s annual Rockin’ Ribfest is back! Join us for a day of fun featuring a rib cook-off competition with National Champion rib cookers, bbq vendors, arts & craft vendors, a beer garden and live music!
Admission is free and all ages are welcome!

Grow Your Own - Potatoes & Sunchokes
2022-05-25 18:00 - 19:30 | NV
Join us for a FREE Grow Your Own high elevation gardening workshop focusing on Potatoes & Sunchokes taught by Master Gardener, Melissa Guthrie. We will be hosting both a virtual and in-person workshop on different dates. Attend one or both, either way it’s FREE!

As many of us know, high elevation gardening is tricky! Enjoy instruction from an expert who will cover planting, harvesting, pest management, river/lake friendly gardening techniques, biology discussions, and information on the history of this group of food crops.

Nature's Pharmacy: Herbal Medicine Making Workshop
2022-05-22 07:00 - 13:00 | NV
Come join us as we learn to create a variety of botanical medicines using many native Nevada plants. During this intensive class we will learn the fundamental methods for making a number of preparations, including: teas, tinctures, herbal oils, salves, liniments, and syrups. Starting with an overview of some basic principles of plant chemistry, we will examine different extraction methods while learning when they can be best applied. The remainder of the class will be devoted to preparing a number of different herbal products, giving us a chance to put theory into practice. This is an interactive class so please come ready to get your hands dirty while having a lot of fun! All materials will be provided and each student will leave with a product they helped prepare.
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Strangebrew Festival
2022-05-21 15:00 | The Brewer’s Cabinet, 475 S Arlington Ave, Reno
This is a celebration of uniquely crafted brews from local & regional breweries, but this year we will be inviting 5 local home brewers to the mix! Expect the unexpected! Most of the offerings from the breweries will only be available at this festival. We’re talking about uncommon beer, in many cases specially crafted for this event. These brews will challenge your taste buds, your ideas of beers, and your sensibilities. A truly different kind of brew festival for the beer geek in all of us!
Here is our list of Breweries so far:

Shoe Tree
Brewer’s Cabinet
Black Rabbit Mead Co.
Huntsman Brewing
IMBIB Custom Brews
Great Basin Brewing Company
Pigeon Head
Revision Brewing Co.
Wonder Aleworks
Schussboom Brewery
The Depot
Lead Dog
Mammoth Brewing Co.

Cold Brew: How, When, Why
2022-05-21 10:00 - 12:00 | Wood-Fire Roasted Coffee Company, 30 Ohm Pl., Ste. 2, Reno
In the summertime, we have the opportunity to look at coffee in a slightly different manner. On hot afternoons, sometimes a hot cup of coffee may be a bit too much. This is when we welcome our good friend “Cold Brew.” At this event, we will demonstrate the quick and easy way we brew, serve, and blend our cold brews. As always, we will have a caffeinated time, with lots of fun, stories, and learning.
This will be a tasty and a different perspective on your summertime coffee ritual.
Please RSVP 775-856-2033

Killer Lean and Green Meals
2022-05-21 09:30 | Nothing To It!, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno, NV, 89502, United States

39th Annual Chili on the Comstock
2022-05-21 - 2022-05-22 | Virginia City
This May, top chili cooks gather for the 39th annual Chili on the Comstock. Combined with a Craft Beer Tour featuring pours from our local saloons and award-winning craft breweries, it’s the most delicious and satisfying event of the year.
Chili cookers are competing to win your vote for the best chili and people’s choice awards. Rejoice at the endless varieties to sample, all cooked up by top chili cooks competing for a spot in the International Chili Society World Finals. The Craft Beer Tour offers plenty of cold, refreshing brews poured at stops throughout town to wash it all down.
Make a weekend of it! Plan ahead and book a room in town before lodging options sell out. View Virginia City’s lodging options here.
**ALL VCTC EVENTS ARE RAIN OR SHINE AND NON-REFUNDABLE**

Subject to state guidelines, this event is subject to change or cancel at any time. Photo and/or video may be produced from this event, and by purchasing this ticket you are consenting to allow your likeness to be used in future Virginia City marketing materials.

Grow Your Own - Spicy Salads with Leafy Greens
2022-05-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Zoom
Join us for a FREE Grow Your Own workshop focusing on Spicy Salads with Leafy Greens grown at high elevation taught by Master Gardener, Alison Toy. We will be hosting both a virtual and in-person workshop on different dates. Attend one or both, either way it’s FREE!

As many of us know, high elevation gardening is tricky! Enjoy instruction from an expert who will cover planting, harvesting, pest management, river/lake friendly gardening techniques, biology discussions, and information on the history of this group of food crops.

Sauces and Marinades
2022-05-18 17:30 - 20:30 | Reno – TBA
Join EPIC’s Sauces and Marinades and utilize a variety of ingredients to whip up sauces for seafood, barbeque, spring rolls and salads. Learn to convert sauces to marinades or top dressings and sample small bites with your creations. Course runs Wed., May 18 from 5:30-8:30 p.m. for a cost of $59 and a materials fee of $20. Registration deadline is May 11. Register at epic.tmcc.edu.

Jesus Christ Superstar
2022-05-17 - 2022-05-22 | Pioneer Center, 100 S. Virginia St., Reno, NV, 89501
Jesus Christ Superstar is an iconic musical phenomenon with a world-wide fan base. In celebration of its 50th Anniversary, a new mesmerizing production comes to North America. Originally staged by London’s Regent’s Park Open Air Theatre and helmed by the acclaimed director Timothy Sheader (Crazy for You, Into the Woods) and award winning choreographer Drew McOnie (King Kong, Strictly Ballroom), this production won the 2017 Olivier Award for Best Musical Revival garnering unprecedented reviews and accolades. Appealing to both theater audiences and concert music fans, this production pays tribute to the historic 1971 Billboard Album of the Year while creating a modern, theatrical world that is uniquely fresh and inspiring.
Featuring award-winning music by Andrew Lloyd Webber and lyrics by Tim Rice, Jesus Christ Superstar is set against the backdrop of an extraordinary series of events during the final weeks in the life of Jesus Christ as seen through the eyes of Judas. Reflecting the rock roots that defined a generation, the legendary score includes ‘I Don’t Know How to Love Him’, ‘Gethsemane’ and ‘Superstar’.

May Arboretum Society Spring Plant Sale
2022-05-13 17:30 - 19:30 | NV
Come stroll Burke and Plaza gardens where there will be over 5,000 plants for sale. All plants will be zoned for our area and most you will not find in local garden shops. You will find a variety of shrubs, flowers, cactus, tomatoes and more….
​On Saturday, be sure to enjoy a cooking with herbs demonstration, cactus and succulent garden demonstration and a few vendor pop-ups for your gardening and ornamentation needs.

Chile Relleno Workshop
2022-05-07 09:30 | Nothing To It!, 225 Crummer Lane, Reno, NV, 89502, United States
Chile Relleno: Learn how to make this culinary cult classic that originated in Puebla, Mexico. It is the perfect combination of roasted chiles stuffed with cheese and a variety of other ingredients, battered with a light egg mixture and fried to perfection. We would argue they are the quintessential Mexican comfort food. Learn the techniques and delicious flavor combinations to make this dish at home for your friends and family.
