Events
Tourism is the main focus of Reno, and a number of yearly tourism events are held in the Reno-Sparks area, mostly during the summer months.
Yearly events
Reno National Championship Air Races, Reno-Stead Airport, ? 775-972-6663. September 14 - 18, 2011. Held every September just north of Reno, the National Championship Air Races have become an institution for northern Nevada and aviation enthusiasts from around the world. Each year, the event draws 200,000 visitors to the Reno-Stead Airport, attracting more than 86,000 unique fans. The event features six racing classes, a large display of static aircraft and several military and civil flight demonstrations.Note: The Reno-Stead Airport is a small regional airport located about 10 miles north of Reno. This airport has nothing to do with the Reno-Tahoe International Airport, the main commercial airport for the Reno-Tahoe area.
The Great Reno Balloon Race, Rancho San Rafael Park. September 9-11, 2011.
Hot August Nights, Throughout Reno. August 9th through August 14th, 2011.
Street Vibrations, ? 800-FOR-RENO. September 21-25, 2011.
Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-off, Victorian Square, Sparks. Labor Day Weekend.
Reno Rodeo, ? 1-800-225-2277. June 16-25, 2011.
Reno is Artown. July TBA, 2011.
Nevada State Fair, 1350 North Wells Ave. On March 8th, 2011, The Board of Directors for the Nevada State Fair came to a difficult decision. Sadly, for the first time since the fair's 1874 opening, there will not be a Nevada State Fair in 2011, ending a 136 year run that established the Nevada State Fair as the longest running event in 'The Silver State'.
Brews & Blues Festival, Eldorado Hotel & Casino, ? 1-800-879-8879. June 27, 2009.
Reno River Festival, ? 1-800-FOR-RENO. May 6-8, 2011.
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