Events Spotlight
» Events Spotlight Lincoln Highway Celebration
May/June 2013
In 1913, the Lincoln Highway became America’s first coast-to-coast road, paralleling many sections of the 1860 Pony Express mail route. Today’s Lincoln Highway, if you will, in Nevada is U.S. Highway 50 running through the heart of the state and known around the world as “The Loneliest Road in America.”
» Events Spotlight Riding For a Cause
March/April 2013
Some ride for exercise, some for competition, and some for hope. In Las Vegas, you can ride for all three. On April 20, the Riders for Candlelighters Kids will pedal for an extraordinary cause. 2013 marks the Riders for Candlelighters cycling team’s fourth year.
» Events Spotlight Mesquite Balloon Festival
January/February 2013
CasaBlanca Resort & Casino hosts the two-day Mesquite Balloon Festival—weather permitting—on Saturday, January 26 and Sunday, January 27. Both mornings, a dazzling array of spectacular hot-air balloons will launch from the CasaBlanca driving range.
» Events Spotlight Glittering Lights
November/December 2012
Glittering Lights, the holiday drive-through spectacular, brightens Las Vegas Motor Speedway with the world’s largest light tunnel and more than 450 animated light displays along a 2.5-mile racetrack.
» Events Spotlight Nevada Air Shows
September/October 2012
Nevada’s boundless skies practically beg to be filled with barrel-rolling planes, crisscrossing contrails, and the roar of jet engines. From fly-ins and air races to open houses and air shows, Nevada is home to some of the country’s most unique and popular aviation events.
» Events Spotlight Goldfield Days
July/August 2012
The 2012 dates for the Goldfield Days Celebration and Land Auction, an annual glorification of the western culture and lifestyle, are August 17-19. Festivities include bed races, food, beer, and vendors, as well as the inaugural Independent Performer’s Showcase.
» Events Spotlight Festival Season
May/June 2012
Changes for downtown Reno’s annual whitewater kayaking event are in store for 2012 as the Reno River Festival announces the addition of former freestyle kayak world champion Ruth Gordon-Ebens as director. The ninth annual festival also makes a move to June 15-17, aiming for consistently warmer temperatures.
» Events Spotlight They Call the Thing Rodeo
March/April 2012
More than 20 annual rodeos in the Silver State draw cowboys and cowgirls from across the country, and the big ones such as June’s Reno Rodeo and Las Vegas’ National Finals Rodeo in December are just the loop in the lasso. From north to south, east to west, high school to professional, Nevada is rodeo.
» Events Spotlight Lock Your Love
January/February 2012
It’s eternal—love that is—and even more so when it’s locked at Lovers Lock Plaza in Lovelock, home to the nation’s only “eternal” chain. This Valentine’s Day, February 14, lovers are invited to travel to Lovelock for a wedding and vow-renewal ceremony.
» Events Spotlight reno-sparks by the dozen
November/December 2011
Nevada’s version of the Twin Cities offers myriad events to appease all types of residents and tourists. Use this story to plan a couple—perhaps 12—trips to Reno and Sparks.
» Events Spotlight nevada silver trails by the dozen
September/October 2011
From Pahrump to Panaca, Nevada Silver Trails offers myriad events to appease all Nevada walks of life. Use this story to plan a couple—perhaps 12—trips to south-central Nevada.
» Events Spotlight nevada powwows
July/August 2011
Powwows offer a sanctuary for people of all cultures. Also known as fandangos, these beautiful and inspiring ceremonies bridge past to present and connect generations, keeping culture, language, and legends alive.
» Events Spotlight northern nevada by the dozen
May/June 2011
From the Black Rock Desert to Spring Creek, Cowboy Country offers myriad events to appease all Nevada walks of life. Use this story to plan a couple—perhaps 12—trips to Northern Nevada.
» Events Spotlight central nevada by the dozen
March/April 2011
It’s a new year, which for many means a new start. To us, it means a clean slate of central Nevada events. Use this story to plan a couple—perhaps 12—trips to central Nevada in 2011.
» Events Spotlight southern by the dozen
January/February 2011
It’s a new year, which for many means a new start. To us, it means a clean slate of Southern Nevada events. Use this story to plan a couple—perhaps 12—trips to Southern Nevada in 2011.
» Events Spotlight honoring the horse
November/December 2010
To pay homage to movie horses, and horses in general, the “Honoring the Horse” exhibit will be featured in the University of Nevada, Reno’s Mathewson-IGT Knowledge Center through March 2011.
» Events Spotlight going the distance
September/October 2010
Nevada is home to nearly a dozen marathons that offer something for every runner. Take the Lake Tahoe Marathon, September 26, perhaps the most strikingly beautiful race in the country.
» Events Spotlight burn baby burn
July/August 2010
When I think about Burning Man the first memory that comes to mind is surprisingly short and not even my own. Last year one of my friends went a little overboard and wound up passing out in the middle of the playa one night. He awoke the following morning to find that someone had covered him with a blanket.
» Events Spotlight bring the whole family
May/June 2010
Spring in Nevada offers several events to please kids and kids at heart. Following is a handful of event suggestions for you and the family.
» Events Spotlight cowboy poetry saunters into genoa
March/April 2010
If you aren’t up for the adventure of a real cattle drive, you might opt for an alternative that’s just as authentic, but a little lower key, by attending the first Genoa Cowboy Poetry and Music Festival.
