Summer 2023 Tahoe Music, Events & Festivals Guide

LIVE MUSIC

Free outdoor summer concerts

Ongoing | Area venues

Enjoy the summer with one of Tahoe’s free summer concert series: Tuesdays features Bluesdays in the Village at Palisade Tahoe; Wednesdays there’s Music in the Park at Truckee River Regional Park; Thursdays offer Truckee Thursdays and Live at Lakeview in South Lake Tahoe; Fridays go to Music on the Beach in Kings Beach or SunSet Live Series at the Village at Palisades Tahoe; Saturday and Sundays there are Heavenly Village Summer Concert Series; and on Sundays Tahoe City offers Concerts at Commons Beach. Markleeville, Valhalla, Marie Sluchak Park and Tahoe Paradise Park host free summer series on select dates this summer. Read the full Free Summer Concerts lineup at TheTahoeWeekly.com/live.

Music in the Mountains Summerfest

Until June 29 | Area venues | Grass Valley

Music in the Mountains offers two weeks of exploring great classical music through discussions, activities, workshops and concerts. | musicinthemountains.org

Lazy 5 Summer Series

June 21-Aug. 16 | Lazy 5 Regional Park | Sparks, Nev.

Enjoy free concerts at 6:30 p.m. each Wednesday. Food trucks and mobile pub at every show. Bring a blanket, low-back chairs and good vibes. | Lazy 5 Regional Park on Facebook

Lake Tahoe Is for Lovers Festival

June 24 | Harveys Outdoor Arena | Stateline, Nev.

Hawthorne Heights presents this music festival featuring Jimmy Eat World, Yellowcard, Bayside and more. | apeconcerts.com

Truckee Reggae Fest

June 24 | Truckee River Regional Park | Truckee

This reggae music festival features some of the biggest legends from around the world including Julian Marley and the Uprising, Mykal Rose and Mighty Mystic. Expect also live art, DJs and local food and drinks. | truckeereggaefest.com

Levitt AMP Summer Music Series

June 24-Aug. 19 | Brewery Art Center | Carson City, Nev.

Enjoy 10 free family friendly concerts at the Brewery Arts Center with regional bands performing a variety of genres. | breweryarts.org

Lake Tahoe Outdoor Arena at Harveys

June 24-Sept. 1 | Harveys Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Harvey hosts some of the biggest headliners in the region at an outdoor venue overlooking Lake Tahoe. Concerts include Old Dominion, Sammy Hagar, Foo Fighters and continue through the summer, ending with Darius Rucker and Kane Brown. | apeconcerts.com

L ake Tahoe Reggae Festival | Dan Wallisch

Photo: Ryan Salm

June 16 Coburn Station

June 23 Peter Joseph Burtt & The King Tide

June 30 Pipe Down

July 7 Broken Compass Bluegrass

July 14 Buddy Emmer Blues Band

July 21 Pacific Vibration

July 28 Blü Egyptian

Aug 4 Sang Matiz

Aug 18 The Sam Chase & the Untraditional

Aug 25 Jelly Bread

Sept 1 GrooveSession

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White Sulphur Springs Ranch Summerfest

June 25 | Clio

The 13th Annual Outdoor Concert featuring Matt Axton and Badmoon is from 3 to 7:30 p.m. Enjoy Big Western BBQ, two auctions and house tours. | whitesulphurspringsranch.com

High Sierra Music Festival

June 29-July 2 | Plumas-Eureka County Fairgrounds | Quincy

High Sierra Music Festival, celebrating 31 years, offers a massive lineup including Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Thievery Corporation, Marcus King, Moe and more. | highsierramusic.com

Latitude 39

June 30 | McIver Rodeo Arena | Truckee

This mountain music experience will feature Joe Nichols, Mark Mackay with special guest CJ Solar, the Cripple Creek Band and Everyday Outlaw. | latitude39truckee.org

Tahoe Live

July 1-2 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

Close out this historic ski and snowboard season at Palisades Tahoe on July 1 and 2 with Surf Mesa, Forester and more at the base of Alpine Meadows. | Tahoe Live on Facebook

Summer Concerts on the Green

July 1-2 | Tahoe Donner Driving Range | Tahoe Donner

Step back a couple decades and enjoy two nights of classic rock by four tribute bands. This year brings Down the Rabbit Hole, Super Diamond, Buddy Emmer Blues Band and Neon Velvet. | tahoedonner.com

ARTown Classical Guitar Concert

July 1, 15 | Reno Buddhist Center | Reno, Nev.

ARTown merged with Sierra Nevada Guitar and Classical Gala West to host annual guitar concerts during the month-long event. Eric Wang, a classical guitar wunderkind, makes his first appearance in Reno on July 1 and Lawrence Smith and Friends on July 15. | cgwest.org

Bentley Family Concert Series

July 7, Aug. 4, 25 | Minden Park Gazebo | Minden, Nev.

Concerts from 6 to 8 p.m. are free due to the generous contributions of local businesses and organizations. | douglascountynv.gov

Coyote Bluff Music Festival

July 8 | TBA

This benefit concert for Sierra Community House features The Tree Tones Jazz Ensemble, Makata Marimba, Fresh Trax, open mic opportunities and more. Location TBA. | facebook.com/coyotebluffmusicfestival

Pops on the River

July 8 | Glow Plaza Festival Grounds | Reno, Nev.

Don’t miss Reno Philharmonic Orchestra’s homage to The Music of Motown as the orchestra performs hits by Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, The Temptations, Diana Ross and more. | renophil.org

Music in the Castle

July 8, 28, 29 | Vikingsholm

Enjoy a twilight reception in the Vikingsholm courtyard with live music, wine bar and hors d’oeuvres. | sierrastateparks.org

Genoa Concerts on the Green

July 9, Aug. 13, Sept.10 | Genoa Park | Genoa, Nev.

Gather in the Genoa Park on the green grass with a blanket and picnic dinner to listen to music, starting at 5 p.m. | genoanevada.org

Classical Tahoe

July 9-Aug. 17 | UNR, Lake Tahoe | Incline Village, Nev.

Classical Tahoe features performances from some of the nation’s best classical musicians. It starts with a three-day Brubeck Jazz Summit, continues with selections from Classical Tahoe Orchestra, a Family Concert & Music Maker Faire and concludes with the Summer Gala at a lakeshore estate. | classicaltahoe.org

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival Showcase Series

July 10-Aug. 22 | Sand Harbor State Park | Incline Village, Nev.

Mondays feature music from classical to jazz and pop. The lineup includes Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, Pablo Cruise and the Reno Jazz Orchestra featuring Tom Scott. | laketahoeshakespeare.com

California WorldFest

July 13-16 | Nevada County Fairgrounds | Grass Valley

The lineup includes Angelique Kidjo, Kabaka Pyramid, Zap Mama, Ozomatli and more bands performing on eight stages. | worldfest.net

Gambler’s Run Music Festival

July 14-16 | Crystal Bay Casino | Crystal Bay, Nev.

Crystal Bay Casino presents the inaugural Gambler’s Run Music Festival featuring three days of music, mountains, gambling and more. Headliners include three nights of Pigeons Playing Ping Pong, Shovels & Ropes, Sunsquabi, Big Sam’s Funky Nation and late-night after parties. | crystalbaycasino.com

Night in the Country

July 20-22 | Yerington, Nev.

The legendary Night in the Country is one the biggest country music festivals in Nevada with three days of camping and country music. Big & Rich, Hardy, Ian Munsick and 49 Winchester are some of the artists performing this year. | nightinthecountrynv.org

TJ Corral’s Outdoor Concert Series

July 21, 29, Aug. 25 | Carson Valley Inn | Minden, Nev.

This summer TJ’s Corral is back hosting a stellar lineup: Scott McCreery and Trace Adkins in July and Randy Houser in August. | carsonvalleyinn.com

Lake Tahoe Reggae Festival

July 22-23 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

The impressive lineup for the sixth annual event includes Rebelution, Tribal Seeds, Stick Figure and Pepper at this all-ages event. | laketahoereggaefest.com

Bass Camp Festival VI

July 28-30 | Wingfield Park | Reno, Nev.

Bass Camp offers an afternoon and evening of headliners such as Deadmau5, Madeon, A-Trak and more in six venues. | basscampfest.com

Hot House: One Night at the Savoy Ballroom

July 29 | K Resort | Reno, Nev.

Reno Jazz Orchestra offers a swinging, jump-jiving stage show with the big-band music of the 1930s at the world-famous Savoy Ballroom. Experience the Lindy and Jitterbug, driven by the big, bold swing of Goodman, Basie, Webb and others. | renojazzorchestra.org

BIG BLUEgrass Benefit Concert

Aug. 4 | Sugar Pine Point State Park | Tahoma

Jam with family and friends to professional live bluegrass bands that will get you on your feet, dancing and singing along. Tasty food vendors, beer and wine are available for purchase. | sierrastateparks.org

Jazz and Beyond Carson City Music Festival

Aug. 11-21 | area venues | Reno, Carson City, Nev.

Mile High Jazz Band Association presents this annual summer festival that spans 11 days and features local performers. The event ends the series on Count Basie’s birthday at the Nevada’s Governor’s Mansion. | jazzcarsoncity.com

Bowers Mansion Bluegrass Festival

Aug. 24-27 | Bowers Mansion | New Washoe City, Nev.

Enjoy bluegrass music from The Po’ Ramblin’ Boys, Carolyn Sills Combo, One Button Suit and The Bowties. Enjoy barbecue dinner, dancing the Virginia Reel and a gospel show on the last day. | nnba.org

THE MOUNTAINS ARE CALLING

Adventure Sports Week

Until June 25 | Area venues | North Lake Tahoe

Adventure Sports Week Tahoe is a 10-day event featuring human-powered sports, music, film and fun for all. Trail running, triathlon, mountain biking, stand-up paddleboarding and other competitive events to choose from. Concerts, films, clinics, gear demos and more. | adventuresportsweek.com

Big Blue Adventure Race Series

Until Sept. 7 (select dates) | Truckee/Tahoe area venues

Big Blue Adventure offers a cornucopia of Lake Tahoe and Truckee endurance events in triathlons, running, biking, swimming, adventure racing and paddling. The summer events include open water events in Lake Tahoe and Donner Lake and Emerald Bay Trail Run in September. | bigblueadventure.com

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Alta Alpina Challenge

June 24 | Turtle Rock Park | Markleeville

The Alta Alpina Challenge is a personalized event. Every rider bib is personalized based on his or her choice of ride. Riders collect special pass stickers on the bib. | altaalpina.org

Kick for a Cause

June 24 | Shadow Mountain Complex | Sparks, Nev.

The third annual Kick for a Cause is a kickball tournament to benefit children living with cerebral palsy and other physical disabilities and to help families with necessary resources. | kickforacause.info

Truckee Tahoe Gravel Race | Bike Monkey

Western State 100-Mile Endurance Run

June 24-25 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

The Western States 100 Mile Endurance run is the world’s oldest 100-mile trail race. Following the historic Western States Trail, runners climb more than 18,000 feet and descend nearly 23,000 feet before they reach the finish line at Placer High School in Auburn. | wser.org

Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival

June 24-25 | Tahoe Paradise Park | Meyers

The 11th annual Tahoe Mountain Bike Festival is a two-day event full of pedaling and community celebration. The main festival is on June 25 from 12 to 6 p.m. It is a free, family-friendly party with music, beverages, food, a raffle and local vendors. For riders: there’s a Bike Demo at Corral Trail on June 24 and a registered Bike Ride on June 25. | tamba.org

Truckee Tahoe Gravel

July 1 | Riverview Sports Park | Truckee

The event features three scenic and challenging routes. This year, participants can register for a 19-mile easy route, 55-mile moderate or 76-Mile hard route. All courses start and end on the grass at Riverview Sports Park. | truckeegravel.com

Run to the Beach

July 4 | North Tahoe Regional Park | Tahoe Vista

Run, walk or stroll the 5k or 10k course. Starting at the North Tahoe Regional Park, the courses offer scenic and fun trails. The finish is on the beach at Tahoe Vista Recreation Area. | ultrasignup.com

Ragnar Trail Tahoe

July 7-8 | Sugar Bowl Resort | Norden

Teams of eight will test their limits on three amazing trails through Sugar Bowl surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Relay style, they’ll divide and conquer, taking turns running three trails that vary in difficulty, until they’ve conquered each individually and collectively as a team. | sugarbowl.com

USA BMX: BlackJack Nationals

July 7-9 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center | Sparks, Nev.

The racing excitement starts on July 7 at 1:30 p.m. and continues all day on July 8 and 9. | usabmx.com

Truckee Hula Bowl

July 8-9 | Truckee River Regional Park | Truckee

This disc golf tournament will offer two rounds on July 8 with shotgun starts and a third round on July 9, also with a shotgun start. | discgolfscene.com

Downieville Classic Mountain Bike Race

July 13-16 | Sierra Crest | Downieville

Race or ride the epic cross country to the Sierra Crest and back to town or take in a double dose with 15 miles of the Downieville Downhill in the All Mountain World Championships. Or just come to enjoy the bike festival for the weekend. | sierratrails.org

Death Ride: Tour of the California Alps

July 15 | Turtle Rock Park | Markleeville

The 103-mile course begins at 5 a.m. and covers both sides of three mountain passes: Monitor Pass, Ebbetts Pass and the Pacific Grade. The full course is not for the faint at heart. | deathride.com

Tahoe Rim Trail 100-Mile Endurance Run

July 15-16 | Western Nevada College | Carson City, Nev.

Tahoe Rim Trail 100-Mile Endurance Run is one of the absolute best ultra runs in the country. This race will be run on single-track trails and dirt roads within Spooner State Park and on the Tahoe Rim Trail located within the state park and on National Forest land all at or above 8,000 feet of elevation. | trter.com

Palisades Mountain Run

July 22 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

For the past 41 years, runners and hikers have made the annual pilgrimage to the top of Palisades for this event with stunning views of Lake Tahoe. The course climbs 3.6 miles up Mountain Run to High Camp where awards, raffle, music, refreshments and beer are provided. | farwestnordic.org

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Tahoe Paddle Race Series

July 24, Aug. 28, Sept. 19 | Area venues

Tahoe Paddle Race series celebrates its 14th anniversary with three events on Lake Tahoe. The series offers both the recreational paddler and the race enthusiast an opportunity to participate in SUP, prone paddleboard or OC1 class races and ends with the Tahoe Cup Lake Crossing. | tahoepaddleracing.com

Tahoe Pro/Am

July 29-30 | Bijou Community Park | South Lake Tahoe

South Tahoe Disc Golf Association presents the 29th Annual Tahoe Pro/Am No.4 of the 2023 Sierra Tahoe Series. | discgolfscene.com

B4BC’s Skate the Lake

Aug. 5-6 | area venues | North Lake Tahoe

Boarding for Breast Cancer’s Skate The Lake is a 28-mile skate/bike/roll starting at Sugar Pine Point State Park to Palisades Tahoe and ending at Common’s Beach. B4BC welcomes anyone on wheels of all ages and abilities to join this push for prevention to raise funds for B4BC’s education, prevention and survivorship programs. | b4bc.org

Ta-Hoe Nalu Paddle Festival

Aug. 12-13 | Kings Beach State Recreation Area | Kings Beach

Celebrate stand-up paddleboarding with two days of paddle clinics, yoga, races and fun on the beach. | tahoenalu.com

Downieville Mountain Epic

Aug. 18-20 | Pack Saddle Campground | Downieville

Help Sierra Buttes Trail Stewardship on a fun-filled weekend of trail work, camping, barbecues and beer. | RSVP sierratrails.org

Northstar Enduro

Aug. 19-20 | Northstar California | Truckee

This world-class enduro event is for anyone, amateur to pro, on Northstar California’s Bike Park terrain. Racers can expect steep, loose, rocky, challenging, technical terrain, consisting of Blue, Black and Double-Black terrain. | californiaenduroseries.com

Truckee Tahoe Throwdown

Aug. 19-20 | area venues

There will be two rounds in this disc golf tournament; the first round is in Truckee at Sierra College on Aug. 19 and the second round is in Tahoe Vista on Aug. 20. Both rounds are 18 holes. | discgolfscene.com

Flat Track Race

Aug. 25-26 | Fuji Park | Carson City, Nev.

Professional racing in Carson City with the famed Police vs. Fire Challenge Race, bar-bangin’ Pro Riders and some Crazy 110’s play cat and mouse with the young guns. | racenv.com

Adventure Van Expo

Sept. 16-17 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

This gathering for adventurers of all sorts will showcase a variety of custom and stock adventure vehicles, camping tents and gear. There will be van builds, open house vans and 4-wheel campers and more with solar talks, demonstrations and food and beer. | adventurevanexpo.com

FESTIVALS & FAMILY FUN

Reno Rodeo

Until June 24 | Area venues | Reno, Nev.

The annual Reno Rodeo combines professional and amateur bull riding with Western-themed fun and activities. From mutton bustin’ to barrel racing, live music and good eats, get ready to celebrate the Wild West. | renorodeo.com

Cool Car Cruizen Fridays

Until Oct. 15 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

All cool vehicles are welcome every Friday from 5 to 8 p.m. | goodsamsaferide. com

Wildlife Wednesdays

June 21-Aug. 30 | Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care | South Lake Tahoe

Every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. guest speakers discuss a specific animal, from woodpeckers to wolves, bears to beavers at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care. | ltwc.org

Truckee Thursdays

June 22-Aug. 10 | Downtown | Truckee

Truckee Downtown Merchants Association presents Truckee Thursdays, part street fair and part block party, in historic downtown. Hobnob with locals, meet visitors and join in the fun — live music, activity booths, local vendors and food trucks — every Thursday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. Sponsored by Tahoe Weekly. | truckeethursdays.com

Movies in the Park

June 23, July 14, 28, Aug. 11 | Heritage Park | Gardnerville, Nev.

Gather around with popcorn and a blanket for family-friendly movies that start after the sun sets behind the park — around 8 p.m. | townofgardnerville.com

Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival

June 24 | Truckee Tahoe Airport | Truckee

Truckee Tahoe Air Show & Family Festival is known as one of the region’s most family-friendly events with free parking and free admission. Experience a breathtaking and world-class air show with aerobatic performers. Visit the Grocery Outlet STEM Expo, the Family Festival, free rides for kids by EAA Young Eagle’s pilot volunteers, displays, vendors and more. Tahoe Weekly is a sponsor. | truckeetahoeairshow.com

Native Species and Lake Tahoe Bird festivals

June 24-25 | Taylor Creek Visitor Center | South Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Institute for Natural Science presents two family-friendly days to learn about bird research on June 24 and native species of the area on June 25. Attend walks with experts, visit educational booths and more. | tinsweb.org

Danberg Summer Festival

June 24-Sept. 15 (select dates) | Danberg Home Ranch Historic Park | Minden, Nev.

The Dangberg Home Ranch was founded in 1857 when German immigrant Heinrich Friedrich Dangberg started a new life in Carson Valley. Now it’s a day-use park that hosts the summer festival that includes art collections, Chautauquas and concerts. | dangberg.org

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Truckee Tahoe Air Show | Clark Cook Photography

Historic Train Rides

June 24-Oct. 27 (select dates) | Eastgate Depot | Carson City, Nev.

Nevada’s rich history is told on the V&T Carson City-Virginia City route through tunnels, canyons and mining towns aboard a restored 1914 Pullman coach led by a 1916 Baldwin 2-8-0 steam locomotive. This all-day train excursion includes a 3.5hout stop in Virginia City. | vtrailway.com

Movies on the Beach

June 28-Aug. 16 (no movie July 5) | Commons Beach | Tahoe City

Enjoy summer evenings at Tahoe City’s Commons Beach. Bring low-back chairs, blankets, sleeping bags and a flashlight. Family-friendly movies play at dusk on Wednesday nights from 6 to 11 p.m. | tcpud.org

4th of July celebrations

July 1-7 | Area venues

The Tahoe Sierra knows how to put on a party, and the 4th of July is no different with festivities starting on July 1, fireworks and drone shows throughout the area on July 2, 3 and 4, and patriotic concerts. Details in this edition and at TheTahoeWeekly.com

Car, Truck and Motorcycle Shows

July 1-Sept. 18 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

Good Samaritan Safe Ride offers eight different car, truck and motorcycle shows throughout the summer, from Rolling Chrome/Tahoe Thunder to Hot Tahoe Cruisin’ and celebrity invitational. | goodsamsaferide.com

Truckee River Railroad

July 1-Sept. 30 (select days) | Truckee River Regional Park | Truckee

From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Truckee River Railroad will offer rides on its 7.5-foot gauge railroad for kids and adults. The railroad runs around the children’s playground area in the park. | tdrrs.org

Family Fun Fridays

July 7-28 | Mills Park | Carson City, Nev.

On Fridays in July enjoy Movies in the Park along with Food Truck Fridays from 6 to 9:30 p.m. Bring chairs and blankets for the movie. | visitcarsoncity.com

Silver Age Comic Con

July 8 | Reno-Sparks Convention Center | Reno, Nev.

Silver Age Comic Con is a one-day pop culture and comic convention. It is fun for all ages and a celebration of comic books, movies, fantasy and sci-fi, superheroes, collectibles and more. | silveragecomiccon.com

BioBlitz 2023

July 8-9 | Sagehen Creek Field Station | Truckee

Join Tahoe Institute for Natural Science naturalists to look for birds, mammals, insects, spiders and wildflowers. No experience necessary. All ages. | tinsweb.org

American Century Championship

July 12-16 | Edgewood Tahoe

The 34th annual American Century Championship, celebrity golf’s most prominent tournament of sports and entertainment superstars, returns to Edgewood. Spectators can watch the action up close. | americancenturychampionship.com

Reno Basque Festival

July 15 | Neil Road Rec Center | Reno, Nev.

The Basque culture is a big part of Reno’s history and tradition. Celebrate Basque heritage with traditional food, music, dancing and activities. | renobasqueclub.org

Gold Discovery Days

July 15-16 | Plumas-Eureka State Park | Johnsville

Take advantage of this fun-filled family weekend at this historic state park for an opportunity to step back in time. Get a taste of what mining life was like from the 1851 discovery of gold on Eureka Peak, through the 1890s. Educational activities, music food and period costumes. | plumas-eureka.org

Barracuda Championship

July 20-23 | Old Greenwood | Truckee

Get ready for the greatest lip-smacking, golf-clapping, summer-loving event in the region. The Barracuda Championship combines amazing golf with savory outdoor grilling as PGA Tour professionals tee up in Truckee. | barracudachampionship.com

Northern Nevada Pride

July 22 | Fourth & Virginia streets | Reno, Nev.

Show your pride and celebrate the diversity of the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community in Reno. The day begins with a commUNITY parade that ends at the festival in Wingfield Park. | northernnevadapride.org

Road to Reno

July 26-29 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center | Sparks, Nev.

One of the world’s fastest-growing equine sports, cutting offers excitement and drama for horse, rider and spectators alike. The challenge: to select a single calf from the herd and gently guide it into the center of the arena – and prevent it from escaping. | pccha.com

Plumas-Sierra County Fair

July 27-30 | Plumas County Fairgrounds | Quincy

Star and Stipes and Summer Nights is the theme of this year’s county fair. The fair will be filled with food, fun, exhibits, music and more. | plumas-sierracountyfair.net

Hot August Nights

July 28-29, Aug. 1-6 | Virginia City & Reno/Sparks

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 filling the air. The event includes show ‘n’ shines, classic cruises, poker walks and live entertainment. | hotaugustnights.net

2023 MAG Auctions

Aug. 3-5 | Reno-Sparks Convention Center | Reno, Nev.

Motorsport Auction Group is a collector car auction featuring muscle cars, street rods, classic cars, vintage cars and leading automobile products. This is a great event for car enthusiasts looking to buy or sell. | motorsportauctiongroup.com

Lake Tahoe Concours d’Elegance

Aug. 11-12 | Obexer’s Boat Company | Homewood

This year’s 49th annual Concours will again be staged at the historic Obexer’s Boat Company in Homewood with the two-day show open to the public. | laketahoeconcours.com

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Experience summer’s offi cial playground. Hike, bike, zipline, shop and dine your way through the mountainside adventures of North Lake Tahoe.

Pine Lodge 120th Birthday

Aug. 12 | Sugar Pine Point State Park | Truckee

Hellman-Ehrman Mansion aka Pine Lodge is turning 120 this summer and Sierra State Parks Foundation is hosting a celebration with children’s activities, a historic car showcase, fashions of the era and a cake cutting. | sierrastateparks.org

Gatsby Tea & Vintage Fashion Show

Aug. 12-13 | Tallac Historic Site & Valhalla Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe

The Gatsby Tea and Vintage Fashion Show returns in partnership with Great Basin Institute, to host the Gatsby Festival at the Pope and Baldwin estates on Aug. 12 and 13. Come to the Valhalla Grand Lawn on Aug. 13 at 2 p.m. for sweet treats, tea and champagne to toast the end of prohibition. | valhallatahoe.showare.com

Northern Nevada International Dragon Boat Festival

Aug. 19 | Sparks Marina | Sparks, Nev.

Celebrate ancient Chinese culture, sport and the natural wonders of the Reno-Sparks region. Dragon boats are 40-foot human-powered canoes decorated with ornate Chinese dragon heads and tails. | mldb.gwnevents.com

Water Lantern Festival

Aug. 19 | Sparks Marina | Spark, Nev.

The gates open at 5 p.m. Enjoy food trucks, music and activities. Design your lantern from 8 to 9 p.m. for the launch at 9 p.m. This is a family friendly event that can be shared by everyone. | waterlanternfestival.com

Virginia City Roundup Motorcycle Rodeo

Aug. 25-26 | Arena & Fairgrounds | Virginia City, Nev.

Chopper Magazine’s Virginia City Roundup Motorcycle Rodeo is a combination as crazy as it sounds. This event brings a weekend of a wild ruckus to Comstock, featuring a live concert, a custom motorcycle show and an amateur rodeo with bulls, broncs and more. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

Truckee Professional Rodeo

Aug. 25-26 | McIver Arena | Truckee

See barrel racing, mutton busting and bull riding at the annual Truckee Professional Rodeo. The event includes an arena dance with live music. | truckeerodeo.org

Championship & Last Chance Arabian Horse Show

Aug. 27 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center

The family will enjoy watching this equine competition featuring the magnificent, versatile and beautiful Arabian horse. The event showcases Western riding, English and Native costume rides. | arabianhorses3.org

Numaga Indian Days Powwow

Sept. 1-3 | Hungry Valley Reservation | Hungry Valley, Nev.

This nationally acclaimed Powwow features Native American dancers, singers and drummers along with traditional foods and crafts. | RSIC Powwow on Facebook

Heritage Civil War Days and Battle Trains

Sept. 2-3 | C Street | Virginia City, Nev.

Reenactors battle out scenes on the Virginia & Truckee Railroad and in the middle of C Street as part of the Labor Day Parade. Attendees are encouraged to dress in Victorian clothing and join the ladies for High Tea or ride on an evening champagne train and see a battle from the comfort of your seat. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

International Camel & Ostrich Races

Sept. 8-10 | Area venues | Virginia City, Nev.

It all started with a tall tale from an Old West newspaperman and the legends lives one. Come and see these extraordinary animals race. Each day, races start at High Noon and gates open at 10 a.m. | visitvirginiacitynv.com

The Great Reno Balloon Race

Sept. 8-10 | Rancho San Rafael Regional Park | Reno, Nev.

The Great Reno Balloon Race is the largest free hot-air ballooning event in the world. During three days in early September, enjoy a rainbow of hot air balloons soaring over Reno. | renoballoon.com

Douglas County Rodeo & Concert

Sept. 8-9 | Douglas County Fairgrounds | Gardnerville, Nev.

The 2023 Douglas County Rodeo will feature extreme bronc, team roping, barrel racing, all the rodeo excitement along with food trucks, bounce houses and more. The concerts will include Josh Abbott Band, Easton Corbin, Jake Jacobson and Colton Jesse & The Hooligans. | douglascountynvrodeo.com

Impalas Reno Super

Show

Sept. 9 | Reno-Sparks Convention Center | Reno, Nev.

According to Impalas Magazine, this event is the Best of the West Lowrider Tour. Children aged 10 and younger enter free with a paid adult. | impalasmagazine.com

STIHL National Championship Air Races

Sept. 13-17 | Reno Stead Airport | Reno, Nev.

Held every September north of Reno, the air races have become an institution for Northern Nevada and aviation enthusiasts from around the world. The event features seven racing classes, a large display of static aircraft with military and civil flight demonstrations. | airrace.org

Snaffle Bit Futurity

Sept. 13-17 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center | Reno, Nev.

This is a showcase for the Spanish vaquero’s horse-training methods dating back to the early American West. The competition is a family-friendly sports event for all horse enthusiasts. | renosnafflebitfuturity.com

2023 Sassabration: Pride Parade

Sept. 16 | Sassafras Eclectic Food Joint | Carson City, Nev.

Join the fun group of pirate ships, art cars, bicycles and walkers down Carson Street to the event where food, music and vendors await. Adam Whitney, as Bea Arthur, is the Grand Marshal leading the sassy parade. Costumes are highly encouraged. | sassabration.com

Family Farm Festival

Sept. 17 | KidZone Museum | Truckee

KidZone Museum hosts the Family Farm Festival with face painting, art and crafts, a petting zoo, bulb planting, bilingual singalongs and play in the museum. Truckee Donner Railroad Society will have activities, as well. | kidzonemuseum.org

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THEATER & PERFORMING ARTS

“Kinky Boots”

Until July 17 (select dates) | Brüka Theatre | Reno, Nev.

Brüka Theatre puts the kink in the boots in this two-act musical that follows Charlie Price, who takes over the struggling shoe-making factory from his father. He discovers an unlikely hero in Lola, a drag performer. | bruka.org

Cabaret Le Cirque

Until July 31 | Eldorado Resort Casino | Reno, Nev.

Cabaret Le Cirque is a mischievous twist of burlesque and vaudeville, combining stunning show dancers with jaw-dropping circus acrobatics. Shows available Tuesday through Sunday. Show times vary. | caesars.com

Fever Dream: A Rock Burlesque Experience

Until Aug. 26 | Hard Rock Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.

Fever Dream is an erotic mixture of classic and modern rock ‘n’ roll songs, seductive dancers and risqué aerialists. | hardrockcasinolaketahoe.com

“Step Up and Dance!”

June 17 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

Core Connection Dance Company’s annual dance recital showcases talented young dancers of all ages in all styles of dance. | pioneercenter.com

Out of this World

June 21 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

This exciting show will include students of all ages as well as their award-winning competition team. | pioneercenter.com

Disney in Concert

June 24 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

Reno Philharmonic Orchestra presents Disney’s “A Dream is a Wish,” featuring four Broadway caliber vocalists and clips from iconic Disney movies. Be enchanted and enjoy your favorite Disney songs in a whole new way. | renophil.com

Tahoe Improv Comedy Players

June 27, July 18, Aug. 8 | Valhalla Boathouse | South Lake Tahoe

Tahoe Improv Comedy Players celebrate their 30th anniversary with a return to their roots. Each show will have special guests from community organizations to play the games with the Improv Players. The second half of the show will turn audience suggestions into hilarious scenes made up on the spot. | valhallatahoe.com

“Seussical: The Musical”

June 30-July 30 (select dates) | Reno Little Theater | Reno, Nev.

The Cat in the Hat tells the story of Horton, an elephant who discovers a speck of dust that contains the Whos, including Jojo, a Who child sent off to military school for thinking too many “thinks.” Ultimately, the powers of friendship, loyalty, family and community are challenged and emerge triumphant. | renolittletheater.org

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Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival

June 30-Aug. 20 | Sand Harbor State Park | Incline Village, Nev.

This season the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival presents “Little Shop of Horrors,” along with the Monday Night Showcase Series featuring live music and dance performances each week. | laketahoeshakespeare.com

Dancing in the Street

July 6 | Midtown | Reno, Nev.

Explore seven outdoor music venues throughout midtown. Each stage will feature back-to-back performances representing a unique genre of live music ranging from funk fusion, Latino, folk rock, country, EDM dance, pop and Motown. Catch street performers, flash mobs, dance lessons, food trucks and more. | renomidtown.com

“Men on Boats”

July 6-15 (select dates) | Valhalla Boathouse | South Lake Tahoe

Ten explorers. Four boats. One Grand Canyon. “Men On Boats” is the true-ish history of an 1869 expedition, when a one-armed captain and a crew of foolhardy yet loyal volunteers set out to chart the course of the Colorado River. | valhallatahoe. showare.com

Dancing at Bartley

July 7 | Bartley Ranch | Reno, Nev.

The show features brand-new, short, choreographed works by local and out-ofstate dance artists. Audience members will have the opportunity of hearing about the creative process that each individual choreographic artist practices and then be entertained by the dancers of Sierra Nevada Ballet. | sierranevadaballet.org

Bored Teachers Comedy Tour

July 10 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

Bored Teachers presents the funniest teacher-comedians in the world all on one stage. Their hilarious skits have amassed hundreds of millions of views on the Internet: “We Can’t Make This Stuff Up.” | pioneercenter.com

“Vortex”

July 14-15 | Robert Z. Hawkins Amphitheater | Reno, Nev.

A.V.A. Ballet Theatre presents the ballet that rocks featuring passionate rock, dance and alternative music. | avaballet.com

“The Last Unicorn”

July 22, 24, Aug. 5 | Area venues

Based on the novel by Peter S. Beagle, this original full-length ballet to the music of Franz Lizt follows the last unicorn left on earth who journeys far to save the rest of her race. | sierranevadaballet.org

Lake Tahoe Dance Festival

July 26-29 | Area venues

Lake Tahoe Dance Collective brings the top performers in the world to three locations this year: Gatekeeper’s Museum in Tahoe City, the lakefront in Incline Village, Nev., and West End Beach in Truckee Audience participatory demonstrations and meet-the-artist talks help further the collaboration between artists. Sponsored by Tahoe Weekly. | laketahoedancecollective.org

“Coppélia”

Sept. 16-17 | Pioneer Center | Reno, Nev.

The fall gala season for A.V.A. Ballet opens with the classic ballet “Coppélia,” featuring the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra. This is the story of a doll created by Doctor Coppelius to be his companion and he secretly dreams of discovering a way of bringing her to life. | avaballet.com

ARTS & CULTURE

Artists in Residence

June 21-Oct. 23 Tallac Historic Site | South Lake Tahoe

Great Basin Institute presents three artists this summer: Julia Schwardon Marianelli (until July 8), Pam McKnight (July 13-Sept. 3) and Kristen Holden (Sept. 3-Oct. 23). The artists will be offering workshops and demonstrations. | thegreatbasininstitute.org

UC Davis TERC Lecture Series

June 22, July 20, Aug. 10, 31 | Granlibakken Tahoe | Tahoe City

UC Davis Tahoe Environmental Research Center offers lectures from prominent UC Davis professors and researchers on a variety of subjects from nature to sleep to deep space. On July 20 is The State of the Lake Report 2023. | tahoe.ucdavis.edu

Haunted Ghost Tour

June 22-Sept. 7 (select dates) | Gold Hill Hotel | Virginia City, Nev.

The tours at Gold Hill Hotel, proclaimed the eighth most haunted location in Nevada, are hosted by Northern Nevada Ghost Hunters. The evening includes a dinner, historical tales and a hunt for ghosts. | goldhillhotel.net

Benefit Poetry Reading

June 23 | Olympic House | Olympic Valley

The Community of Writers presents this evening of poetry from eight poets, who will read from their published and unpublished work. This event is in person and online. | communityofwriters.org

Makers Market

June 24-Sept. 9 (select dates) | Tahoe Backyard, Kings Beach

Enjoy locally made arts & crafts, food, live music, craft beer, yard games and more from 3 to 7 p.m. | tahoebackyard.com

Saturday Night Star Parties

June 24-Sept. 16 | Jack C. Davis Observatory | Carson City, Nev.

The Jack C. Davis Observatory at Western Nevada College hosts Star Parties on the third Saturday of the month, lectures begin at 7:30 p.m. | wnc.edu

Visiting Artists Workshops

June 26-July 28 (select dates) | UNR at Lake Tahoe | Incline Village, Nev.

The Fine Arts department at University of Nevada, Reno at Lake Tahoe hosts the annual Summer Art Workshops with a variety of summer workshops given by nationally known painters, photographers, sculptors, ceramicists and more. | unr.edu

Dragon Lights Reno

June 30-Aug. 13 | Rancho San Rafael Regional Park | Reno, Nev.

Dragon Lights Reno will illuminate Wilbur D. May Arboretum and Botanical Gardens in Rancho San Rafael Park with all-new lantern displays. Forty-two largerthan-life lantern sculptures, made of steel, fabric and thousands of LED lights, will transform the arboretum into an illuminous wonderland. | dragonlightsreno.org

Washo Cultural Tours

June 30-Aug. 25 (select days) | Palisades Tahoe High Camp | Olympic Valley

Join members of the Washo Tribe at High Camp where they will share stories of Washo history and culture from the valley and surrounding mountains. The tour is free with the purchase of a tram ticket. | palisadestahoe.com

Truckee Arts & Crafts Fair

July 1-2 | Truckee River Regional Park | Truckee

More than 100 artisans and crafters will be displaying their wares at the Truckee River Regional Park from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Relax to the sound of live music or grab a bite from specialty food vendors. | Truckee Arts & Crafts Fair on Facebook

ARTown

July 1-31 | Area venues | Reno, Nev.

ARTown encourages audiences to embrace multidisciplinary arts and works to strengthen the art industry in Northern Nevada with a month-long celebration of visual and performing arts. From live music to unique exhibits, enjoy the many variations of creative expression. | artown.org

Full Moon Markets

July 3, Aug. 1, 30, Sept. 29 | Boatworks Mall | Tahoe City

Boatworks hosts a market from 3 to 9 p.m. featuring live music.

Great American Craft Fair

July 4 | McKinley Park | Reno, Nev.

Located on the Truckee River, this craft fair will offer jewelry, paintings, photography, wood working, ceramics, yard art, household decor, wearables and more. The event includes an automobile show with classic American car, locally brewed beers or wines and music. | greatamericancraftfairs.com

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First Fridays at Muse

July 7, Aug. 4, Sept. 1 | Muse Art Reclaimed | Tahoe City

Enjoy this outdoor artisan fair from 3 to 8 p.m. on the first Friday of the month with art, music, food, drinks and fun. | museartreclaimed.com

Carson City Ghost Walking Tours

July 8-Oct. 7 (select dates) | McFadden Plaza | Carson City, Nev.

This 30th season explores “Zeitgeist, Spirit of the Times.” Experience Carson City’s Victorian Era and diverse history led by Madame Curry, the widow of the city’s founder. | carsoncityghostwalk.com

Graeagle Arts & Crafts Fair

July 15-16 | Town Park | Graeagle

Expect numerous booths featuring quality, handmade crafts and fine art by the exhibitors. Live bluegrass music is also featured along with an assortment of foods and beverages at nearby specialty booths. | graeagle.com

Third Thursdays Maker Markets

July 20, Aug. 17 | South of North Brewing Co. | South Lake Tahoe

Check out local vendors and artisans every Third Thursday from 5 to 9 p.m. at South of North Brewing Co in South Lake Tahoe. | South of North Brewing on Facebook

Waší.šiw PitdéP: Indigenous Culture & Arts Festival

July 22-23 | Meeks Bay Resort | Tahoma

The Washo Tribe of Nevada and California present this festival of Native American arts & crafts, a basket competition, indigenous demonstrations, cultural activities, food vendors and raffle prizes. | washoetribe.us

Tanners Marketplace Antique Craft and Retro Show

July 22-23 | Reno-Sparks Convention Center | Reno, Nev.

Tanner’s Marketplace is the place for your personal treasure hunt. Find jewelry, stamps, shabby chic, art deco, architectural salvage, vintage clothes and a wide variety of smalls. | tannersreno.com

Cordillera International Film Festival

July 27-31 | Wingfield Park | Reno, Nev.

Enjoy a film festival by filmmakers for filmmakers with film screenings, celebrations, networking events, education panels and more. | ciffnv.org

Antiques and Vintage Sale

July 28-30 | Truckee High School | Truckee

Thousands of quality antiques and unique collectibles, all for sale, will be featured at the 48th Annual Truckee Antiques & Vintage Sale. More than 60 exhibitors from nine states will take part in this year’s event. | tbcashows.info

Tahoe Art League Artist Studio Tour

July 28-30, Aug. 4-6 | Area venues | South Lake Tahoe

The 16th annual tour invites the public into artists’ private studios to view and purchase unique local art during two weekends. Paintings, printmaking, sculpture, ceramics, photography and art jewelry are among some of the featured works of the league’s fine artists. | talart.org

Kings Beach Art Tour

Aug. 5-6 | Kings Beach venues

The Kings Beach Art Tour features local artists who will open their studios to display and sell their art through a self-guided studio art tour from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. in Kings Beach and Tahoe Vista. | northtahoebusiness.org

Sierra Arts Festival

Aug. 12 | Sparks Marina | Sparks, Nev.

Sierra Arts Festival celebrates local artists in downtown Sparks with an open-air art market, music, family friendly entertainment, a beer garden, local food trucks and free parking. | sierraarts.org

Tahoe City Art by the Lake

Aug. 18-19 | Boatworks Mall | Tahoe City

The 13th annual Tahoe City Art by the Lake will give visitors a special opportunity to meet with 30 artisans showcasing a wide variety of arts and crafts including photography, paintings, ceramics, jewelry and more. The fair takes from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | pacificfinearts.com

Art Walk on the Comstock

Aug. 19-20 | D Street | Virginia City, Nev.

More than 100 hand-selected artisans will display their works, from woodworks to paintings, sculptures to clothing and everything in between. | visitvirginiacitynv. com

Reno Chalk Art Festival

Aug. 25-27 | Atlantis Casino Resort | Reno, Nev.

Watch chalk paintings come to life at this third annual festival. Using pavement for canvas, artists create spectacular masterpieces. Expect three days of art, food, live entertainment, artisan crafters and more. | atlantiscasino.com

Silver State Art Festival

Sept. 8-10 | Fuji Exhibit Hall | Carson City, Nev.

This art festival features gourds, basketry and fine arts and crafts. The event offers gourd and basket-weaving classes. | nevadagourdsociety.org

Reno Tahoe International Art Show

Sept. 14-17 | Reno-Sparks Convention Center | Reno, Nev.

This event will showcase 200+ curated regional artists and bespoke furniture designers as part of a central “Heart of Reno” feature, presenting more than 1,000 pieces of original fine artworks. Showcased in the adjacent ballrooms will be 40+ national and international galleries presenting the works of renowned artists from around the world. Tahoe Weekly is a sponsor. | rtiashow.com

City of Sparks Art Walk

Sept. 15 | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev.

Take a walk through Sparks history The Sparks Heritage Museum from 4 to 8 p.m. or join a guided interactive tour featuring historic places and spaces including the museum, the landmark Glendale School House, the Chinese in Nevada Monument and Rail Car Display in Lillard Park. | 39northdowntown.com

CULINARY DELIGHTS

Food Truck Fridays

Until Aug. 25 | Idlewild Park | Reno, Nev.

Reno Street Food offers deliciously packed food trucks, pop-up restaurants and food trailers held from 5 to 9 p.m. every Friday with live local bands and artists. | Reno Street Food on Facebook

Feed the Camel

Until Sept. 6 | McKinley Arts & Cultural Center | Sparks, Nev.

Reno’s Hump Day food truck event celebrates local food trucks that convene under the Keystone Bridge, serving unique specialties, along with local beer. Every Wednesday from 5 to 8:30 p.m. And no, there aren’t actual camels to feed. | Feed the Camel on Facebook

Wind Down Wednesday

June 21, July 26, Aug. 23 | Heritage Park | Gardnerville, Nev.

This food truck event beloved by locals and visitors alike is a fun evening of food, drinks and live music. From 4 to 8 p.m. |

Third Thursday Wine Walk

June 20, July 15, Aug. 17 | Main Street | Gardnerville, Nev.

There is no better way to experience Main Street than participating in a monthly wine walk. Bring your friends and family to experience all that Gardnerville has to offer with a new theme every month. | mainstreetgardnerville.org

Pouring for Paws

June 24 | Tahoe Time Plaza | Incline Village

Wylie Animal Rescue Foundation’s annual fundraiser offers music by Jacked Up; beer, wine and specialty cocktails for sale; food truck; silent auction and raffle. | ivcba.org

Capital City Brewfest

June 24 | McFadden Plaza | Carson City, Nev.

This Brewfest features more than 24 breweries from 3 to 8 p.m. to benefit Rotary projects including local scholarships. Live music is in McFadden Plaza. | capitalcitybrewfest.com

Carson City Wine Walk

July 1, Aug. 5, Sept. 2 | Downtown | Carson City, Nev.

Take pleasure in a stroll through downtown while enjoying a wine walk on the first Saturday of every month from 1 to 5 p.m. | downtowncarson.org

Dinner/Brunch in the Barn

July 1-Sept. 3 (select dates) | Sierra Valley Farm |Beckwourth

This dinner series celebrates farm, food and community. Each night is an all-inclusive four-course dinner, farm tour and live music. New this year is Brunch in the Barn on select dates. | sierravalleyfarm.com

FREE CONCERTS

June 21: Poor Man's Whiskey

June 28: Sneaky Creatures

July 5: Dead Winter Carpenters

July 12: Down the Rabbit Hole

July 19: Everyday Outlaw

July 26: Tessa Lark & Michael Thurber

August 2: Boot Juice

August 9: Blues Monsters

August 16: Beatles Flashback

August 23: Coburn Station

Dinner in the Barn | Katherine Hill

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Sierra Nevada Lavender & Honey Festival

July 9 | Idlewild Park | Reno, Nev.

This scent-sational new event will feature all things lavender and honey along with arts and crafts, food, demonstrations, music, entertainment and more. | lavenderandhoneyfest.com

Lobster Feed

July 13 | TBD | Incline Village, Nev.

North Lake Tahoe Community Health Care Auxiliary Lobster Feed is on July 13. | ivcba.org

Pints for Pups

July 15 | The Brewing Lair | Blairsden

High Sierra Animal Rescue’s fundraiser Pints for Pups is at the Brewing Lair from 4 to 8 p.m. There will be live music, disc golf and a raffle. Leashed dogs are welcome. | highsierraanimalrescue.org

Reno Wine Walk

July 15, Aug. 19, Sept. 16 | Riverwalk District | Reno, Nev.

Take a stroll along the Truckee River while sipping on wine from 2 to 5 p.m. every third Saturday of the month at participating Riverwalk District merchants. | renoriver.org

Downieville Mountain Brewfest

July 22 | Main Street | Downieville

Downieville Mountain Brewfest offers fresh mountain air, fishing, mountain biking, small-town charm, music, food and some of the finest craft beer available in northern California and Nevada. | downievillebrewfest.com

Vatican Speakeasy Fundraiser

July 22 | Pope Estate | South Lake Tahoe

This annual fundraiser includes 1920s music, drinks, costumes and finger foods. Held outdoors at the Pope Estate, guests can participate in a silent auction, try out the Charleston or watch a live demonstration. | thegreatbasininstitute.org

Biggest Little City Wing Fest

July 28-29 | The Row | Reno, Nev.

This annual event serves more than 20,000 pounds of chicken wings. Free live entertainment on outdoor stages, shopping and local celebrity wing judging top off the delicious holiday weekend. | caesars.com

Reno Garlic Fest

July 29 | Dick Taylor Park | Reno, Nev.

Reno Garlic Fest showcases locally grown garlic, garlicky foods, garlic-based medicinals along with music, games and gardening resources. The event supports local farmers, builds community and strengthens neighborhood ties through locally raised food. | Reno Garlic Fest 2023 on Facebook

Taste of Gold

Aug. 5 | Lake Tahoe Community College | South Lake Tahoe

The annual Taste of Gold fundraiser brings the community together on campus to enjoy pours of regional wines, small-batch crafted beers and locally produced spirits along with tasty bites. Enjoy live music, dancing and a silent auction. | ltcc.edu

Truckee Brew Fest

Aug. 5 | Truckee Regional Park | Truckee

The 16th annual Truckee Brew Fest features more than 30 specialty brews from Northern California and Nevada breweries, live music dancing, barbecue and silent auction. Sponsored by Tahoe Weekly. | truckeeoptimist.com

Brews, Jazz & Funk Fest

Aug. 12 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

Festivalgoers can sip on a wide array of tasty beers from different breweries, as well as enjoy an incredible lineup of music. | palisadestahoe.com

End of Summer Luau

Aug. 12 | Douglas County Community and Senior Center | Gardnerville, Nev.

Tickets now available | rtiashow.com

Tahoe Bloody Mary Competition

Aug.12 | Tahoe Beach Retreat & Lodge | South Lake Tahoe

The 11th annual Tahoe Bloody Mary Competition will host 15 of the best and most creative bartenders in the Tahoe/Reno/Carson region. This signature summer event will be held under the sun right on the beach with rocking bands, live DJs and the most exquisite Bloody Marys you’ve ever tasted. | FNCTN Music on Facebook

Sierra Forage Dinner

Aug. 18 | Olympic Valley Stables | Olympic Valley

This is Mountain Area Preservation’s annual fundraiser, featuring a far-to-table, multi-course dinner paired with wines. The event also includes live music and live auction to help raise critical funds to support local environmental advocacy. | mountainareapreservation.org

Tastes of Incline

Aug. 24 | The Chateau | Incline Village, Nev.

Tastes of Incline has returned. Hosted by P.E.O Chapter AC, the event from 4 to 7:30 p.m. serves as a fundraiser to help local women with educational scholarships. | ivcba.org

Tahoe Brewfest

Aug. 26 | Ski Run Blvd. | South Lake Tahoe

The sixth annual Tahoe Brewfest will offer craft beer tasting, live music, live DJs and fun. | tahoebrewfest.com

Wine in the Garden

Aug. 26 | Markleeville Library | Markleeville

Enjoy music, a raffle, appetizers and beer tasting in the beautiful Markleeville Library garden. | alpinecounty.com

Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off

Aug. 30-Sept. 4 | Victorian Square | Sparks, Nev.

At America’s biggest, free barbecue festival, enjoy the country’s best grilling competition. Two dozen of the world’s top barbecue competitors serve up more than 240,000 pounds of ribs for thousands of hungry eventgoers. | nuggetribcookoff.com

Alpen Wine Festival

Sept. 3 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

The 33rd annual Alpen Wine Fest includes wine tasting from more than 40 vineyards, live music, a silent auction and raffle. | palisadestahoe.com

Guitar Strings vs. Chicken Wings

Sept. 8 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley

Six local bands go head-to-head in a battle to be crowned the best band in the Village. Meanwhile, six restaurants face off in competition pitting the best wings against each other. You decide the winners. Benefits Tahoe Institute For Natural Science. | palisadestahoe.com

Barbera Festival

Sept. 9 | Terra d’Oro Winery | Plymouth

The Amador Vintners Association hosts the 10th Barbera Festival. Festival goers can taste Barbera wines from more than 50 wineries, along with gourmet food, live music and local artists. | amadorwine.com

Fly-In Pancake Breakfast

Sept. 10 | Nervino Airport | Beckwourth

Airplane enthusiasts should navigate to the Nervino Airport in Beckwourth for the annual Portola Rotary Club Fly-In Breakfast. | portal.clubrunner.ca

Fall Ale Fest

Sept. 16 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe

Oktoberfest in Heavenly Village is from 1 to 5 p.m. For a $40 donation, enjoy a wing cook-off; live music; beer, spirits, kombucha and soda tasting; commemorative glass and wristband. | theshopsatheavenly.com