FESTIVALS & FAMILY FUN
Cool Car Cruizen Fridays
Fridays through Oct. | Shops at Heavenly | South Lake Tahoe
All cool vehicles welcome. Open to all cars, trucks, and motorcycles from 5 to 8 p.m. | goodsamsaferide.com
V&T Historic Railway train rides
Through Oct. 22 | Eastgate Depot | Carson City, Nev.
Nevada’s rich history in mining and mills comes alive on the Carson City-Virginia City route through tunnels, canyons and mining towns aboard a restored Pullman coach led by a Baldwin steam locomotive. | vtrailway.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. For one week, the high desert north becomes home to hundreds of aircraft, their pilots and crews. 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. Shoppers will enjoy a Western trade show and horse sales. | renosnafflebitfuturity.com
Mexican Independence Party
Sept. 15 | Shops at Heavenly | South Lake Tahoe
Celebrate Mexican Independence with a performance by Ballet Folclorico de South Lake Tahoe and a live mariachi from 4 to 7 p.m. | theshopsatheavenly.com
Sierra City Big City Rod Run
Sept. 15 | Sierra City
This family-friendly event in downtown Sierra City offers a show, food, music, awards and raffle prizes from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | sierracountychamber.com
Night at the Museum
Sept. 15 | The Virgil | Reno, Nev.
Enjoy a night of cocktails, food, fun and hands-on exhibits in this fundraiser for the ROC Foundation. | renoorthofoundation.org
Cool September Car Days
Sept. 15-17 | Shops at Heavenly | South Lake Tahoe
Car, truck and M/C show with cash and prizes awarded, 25 trophies and poker walk. Open to all cars, trucks and motorcycles. | goodsamsaferide.com
Mexican Heritage Festival
Sept. 16 | Truckee River Regional Park | Truckee
Fox Cultural Hall (formerly Arts for the Schools) presents the third annual Mexican Heritage Festival with a celebration of LatinX culture, live music, dance, art, food and drinks. | foxchall.org
Sassabration | Carson City Pride
Sept. 16 | Carson City venues
Support equality, diversity and community Sassabration, for local organizations that support the LGBTQ community. This family-friendly event features music, performance artists, food and vendors. | sassabration.com
Mayhem at the Ranch Murder Mystery
Sept. 16 | Danberg Home Ranch | Minden, Nev.
At this fun 1920s murder mystery, witness the crime and solve the who-dun-it. Enjoy a light meal from Coco “N” Moe’s Catering, plus no-host beer and wine and a prize raffle. Dress in period clothing for a 1920s party. | dangberg.org
Virginia City Hill Climb
Sept. 16-17 | Virginia City. Nev.
This annual event sponsored and hosted by the Ferrari Club of America is open to any high-performance car. Spectators might catch a glimpse of Tigers, Vipers, BMWs, Corvettes, Camaros and Ferraris. | virginiacityhillclimb.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
Street Vibrations Fall Rally
Sept. 21-24 | Downtown | Reno, Nev.
This event is the conclusion of the motorcycle rally season and features live music, more than 100 vendors, food and beverages, a poker run and more. There are additional venues in Virginia City and Carson City. | roadshowsreno.com
Washo Cultural Gathering
Sept. 23-24 | Grover Hot Springs | Markleeville
Enjoy pinon pine planting, traditional dancing, arts and crafts booths, food and drink, and educational demonstrations. On Sept. 23, from 9 to 11 a.m. the Washo will join Alpine Watershed Group for Markleeville Creek Day. | Alpine County CA on Facebook
Lake Tahoe Comic Con
Sept. 23-24 | Tahoe Blue Event Center | Stateline, Nev.
The inaugural Lake Tahoe Comic will have celebrity guests on hand both days. There will also be an amateur cosplay contest with cash prizes and vendors. | laketahoecon.com
Wild & Free
Sept. 26 | Valhalla Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care’s annual fundraiser features a meal catered by The Cork & More and custom cocktails. Proceeds from the event and a live auction go directly to feeding, delivering medical care and providing support to the hundreds of wild animals and birds that pass through its doors each year. | ltwc.org
Water Lantern Festival
Sept. 30 | Sparks Marina Park | Sparks, Nev.
Experience the magic at the Water Lantern Festival and enjoy food trucks, music and the sight of thousands of floating lanterns that reflect messages of love, hope and happiness. | waterlanternfestival.com
Community Health Fair
Sept. 30 | Community Recreation Center | Truckee
Truckee Lions hosts a free health fair with child safety seat inspections and installation; free dental checks and fluoride treatments; free health and vision screenings, free flu shots; free glasses and more from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | e-clubhouse.org/sites/ truckee
Bonanza Kennel Club AKC Dog Shows
Sept. 30-Oct. 1 | Fuji Park | Carson City, Nev.
Come out and enjoy the annual AKC Dog Shows, Obedience and Rally Trials held at Fuji Park and Hall. | bonanzakc.com
Fire Fest
Sept. 30 | Hard Rock Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.
This Lake Tahoe Basin interagency extravaganza will be held in the Hard Rock Lake Tahoe parking lot from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. It is hosted by local fire agencies. | facebook.com/tahoercd
Fire Ball
Oct. 4 | Olympic Valley Event Center | Olympic Valley
This fundraiser for the Olympic Valley Fire Department will include live music, a DJ and fire performers, as well as a silent auction, small plate dinner and cash bar Attire is black and white with a splash of red to honor firefighters. | ovpsd.org
Liar’s Cruise
Oct. 7 | Lake Tahoe
Celebrate autumn with a cruise on Lake Tahoe. Enjoy stories, a feast of never-ending hors d’oeuvres and bottomless bubbly while traveling along Tahoe’s West Shore on the “Tahoe Gal.” Proceeds benefit Sierra State Parks Foundation. | sierrastateparks.org
All Together Now-A Magical Evening
Oct. 7 | Carson Valley Inn | Minden, Nev.
The Friends of the Douglas County Library present this gala fundraising from 5 to 9 p.m. The evening will include a no-host cocktail hour, dinner, magic show with magician Robert Hall and live and silent auctions. | douglascountynv.gov
World Championship Outhouse Races
Oct. 7-8 | Virginia City
The races pit teams of costumed outhouse racers against each other. One person rides and the remaining team members push, pull or drag the decorated outhouses down the racetrack. | visitvirginiacitynv.com
Fastest Gun Alive World Championship
Oct. 12-15 | Churchill County Fairgrounds | Fallon, Nev.
More than 250 gunslingers will be vying for the title at this 18th year of competition. Relive the spirit of the Wild West with a craft fair, car show, comfort food and more. | cowboyfastdraw.com
Classic Car Show & Old Car Giveaway
Oct. 13-15 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe
South Shore-based nonprofit Good Sam Safe Ride presents this event, free for both participants and attendees. True to its name, the event is an appreciation of old, classic automobiles. | goodsamsaferide.com
Tahoe Donner Fall Festival
Oct. 14 | Northwoods Clubhouse | Truckee
Now in its 12th year, this family-friendly harvest celebration for all ages features a full day of seasonal-themed events and activities. | tahoedonner.com
Fall Bulb Festival
Oct. 14 | Wilbur D. May Arboretum | Reno, Nev.
More than 100 varieties of Dutch-grown bulbs are for sale. Garden professionals will answer questions and offer planting demos. | mayarboretumsociety.org
Envision Tahoe Venture Summit
Oct. 20 | Tahoe Blue Event Center | Stateline, Nev.
Envision Tahoe Venture Summit is an opportunity to catalyze change and take action to benefit the regional economy and community. This year’s focus is on organizing and accelerating Tahoe’s innovation ecosystem. | tahoeprosperity.org
Big Truck Day
Oct. 21 | Town Corporation Yard | Truckee
Kids of any age will enjoy a hands-on, up-close day with heavy equipment. Meet Smokey Bear and visit Humane Society/Town of Truckee Animal Shelter. Big Trucks will be on display along with the CHP helicopter. | tdrpd.org
Wrangler/Professional’s Choice National Finals
Oct. 21-28 | Reno-Sparks Livestock Event Center | Sparks, Nev.
American Cowboys Team Roping Association attracts competitors from across the country. Young and old, men and women compete in the hopes of capturing the national title. | actra.org
Fall Wedding Show
Oct. 22 | Lake Tahoe Golf Course | South Lake Tahoe Mingle with some of Tahoe’s best wedding and event vendors. Free swag bags for the first 50 couples. | facebook.com/laketahoegc
Reno Bridal & Beauty Expo/Greater Reno Women’s Expo
Oct. 22 | Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev.
If you’re a bride-to- be, you might want to attend Reno’s largest, most diverse and elegant wedding events for couples planning their special day. | lockettshows.com
Go Local Business Expo
Oct. 26 | Tahoe Blue Event Center | Stateline, Nev.
Meet more than 80 local businesses and explore the diversity of offerings that are available on the South Shore. Connect to all that the community has to offer while enjoying bites and beverages. | tahoechamber.org
Nevada Day Weekend
Oct. 27-28 | area venues | Carson City, Nev.
Nevada Day commemorates the 36th state’s entry into the Union on Oct. 31, 1864. Entries include floats, marching bands, horses, entertainers and more. Events include the parade, the World Championship Single Jack Rock Drill Competition, the Beard Contest and the Balloon Launch. | nevadaday.com
AT THE MOVIES
Fly Fishing Film Tour
Sept. 23 | Battle Born Brewing | Reno, Nev.
Oct. 13 | Sidellis Lake Tahoe Brewery | South Lake Tahoe
The 17th annual Fly Fishing Film Tour presents a selection of films featuring locations from Cuba to Patagonia, Mexico to Australia and beyond. | flyfilmtour.com
Manhattan Short Film Festival
Sept. 28-Oct. 1 | UNR Crowley Student Union | Reno, Nev.
The festival is screening in more than 400 countries across six continents. Movie-goers become the judges and vote for their favorite film. | manhattanshort.com
“Legend Has It”
Sept. 29 | Community Art Center | Truckee
Sept. 30 | KT Base Bar | Olympic Valley
Oct. 5 | Greater Nevada Field | Reno, Nev.
Teton Gravity Research Ski lore is riddled with stories, sometimes of unknown origin, describing plausible but extraordinary past events. Often shared on chairlifts, the skintrack or over a beer, these legendary tales all contribute and shape our present experience. | tetongravity.com
“Flying High Again”
Oct. 12 | Cargo Concert hall | Reno, Nev.
Teton Gravity Research’s newest snowboard movie defies all odds to bring together a crew of riders for a full-length, feature film and the annual snowboard film to remind the core snowboard community of this lost art form. | tetongravity.com
Wild & Scenic Film Festival
Oct. 21 | The Virgil | Reno, Nev.
Cultivated from South Yuba River Citizen League’s Wild & Scenic Film Festival, this year’s lineup features award-winning short films that combine filmmaking, cinematography and storytelling to inspire solutions and possibilities to restore the earth and communities. | blackrockdesert.org
“The Land of Giants”
Oct. 26 | Olympic Village Events Center | Olympic Valley
Matchstick Productions presents its newest film that explores the most iconic mountains on Earth. Meet amazing athletes and snag gear from film partners. Two show times: 7 and 9:30 p.m. | matchstickpro.com
CULINARY DELIGHTS
Farmers’ Markets
Through Oct. | Area venues
A number of local farmers markets are still open for the season, with a few oper ating through mid-October including markets in Tahoe City, Meyers, Markleeville, Truckee and the Lost Sierra. Find a list of Fall Farmers Markets in this edition and at YourTahoeGuide.com/eat
Downtown Wine Walk
1st Saturday | Carson City, Nev.
Downtown Wine Walk is held the first Saturday of every month. Participants re ceive a commemorative wine glass and endless reasons to stroll through downtown sipping and tasting the afternoon away. | downtowncarson.org
Third Thursday Wine Walk
3rd Thursday | Main Street | Gardnerville, Nev.
From 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., experience all Gardnerville has to offer through October. This year beer vendors have been added to the walk. | mainstreetgardnerville.org
Wine Walk
3rd Saturday | Riverwalk District | Reno, Nev.
The Wine Walk along the Truckee River is from 2 to 5 p.m. on every third Satur day of the month. | renoriver.org
Tahoe Club Crawl
Every Saturday | Hard Rock Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.
The crawl schedule is based on the best events each season to the best nightclubs in Northern Nevada. Get a welcome shot at each of the venues visited. | crawl.com
Ale Fest and Wing Competition
Sept. 16 | Heavenly Village | South Lake Tahoe
Sample beers, spirits, kombucha and sodas from all over the area. Also, purchase sampler plates of a chicken wing cook-off between the top Heavenly Village restau rants, competing for the trophy. | theshopsatheavenly.com
Legends of Beer Festival
Sept. 23 | The Outlets at Legends | Sparks, Nev.
The third annual Legends of Beer Festival follows the beer-mile relay and features more than 30 craft breweries. Additional craft beverages, including canned cock tails, mead, cider and seltzer and non-alcoholic beverage. | @legendsofbeerfestival
Incline Wine + Food’s Autumn Tasting
Sept. 23 | Aspen Grove Community Center | Incline Village, Nev.
Spend an afternoon under the aspen trees tasting Napa Valley wines. Attire is Tahoe casual chic with comfortable walking shoes. Auction benefits Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe and Incline Middle School. |
Tahoe City Oktoberfest
Sept. 23 | Gatekeeper’s Museum | Tahoe City
Revelers can enjoy craft beers from some of the region’s best microbreweries, live music and food with traditional Bavarian-themed games and a craft vendor village. The crowd will select the winner of the Best German-themed costume contest. | visittahoecity.org
Join
Saturday, Oc tober 7, 12-4 pm
truckeewinewalk com | facebook com/truckeewinewalk
Thir ty shops in historic downtown Truckee will pair with wineries and restaurants to ser ve shoppers wine tastings and food
17th Annual
North Tahoe’s Most Flavorful Fundraiser
Thursday, November 2 | 6-9pm
North Tahoe Event Center in Kings Beach
Enjoy a delicious and fun evening of unlimited, responsible tastings to excite the palate — featuring tastings from 30 restaurants, caterers, wineries & breweries. PLUS an extensive and valuable silent auction and raffle!
$60 | Advance Tickets Only!
AVAILABLE AT NORTHTAHOEBUSINESS.ORG
Purchase early, limited tickets are available. Available to guests 21+
Genoa Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire
Sept. 23-24 | Genoa, Nev.
This event, which boasts more than 300 arts and crafts booths, activity and food vendors, draws thousands of people to Genoa. The original fundraiser in 1919, held by the town’s ladies, was to pay for the purchase of street lights. | genoanevada.org
Wine Walk
Sept. 29 | Main Street | Genoa, Nev.
Sip and walk Main Street while connecting with local businesses, artists, makers and vendors; $20 will get you a 2023 Genoa Wine Walk Glass and a wristband. | visitcarsonvalley.org
Beartoberfest
Sept. 30 | Tahoe Backyard | Kings Beach
Tahoe Backyard hosts Beartoberfest and Kings Beach Block Party featuring brews from Bear Belly Brewing, live music and food throughout the day. | tahoebackyard. com
Wine in the Woods
Sept. 30 | Sorraco’s | Sierra City
This fundraiser for Sierra City Volunteer Fire Department offers wine, appetizers and music by Oso Blue. Ages 21+ only. | sierracountychamber.com
Oktoberfest
Sept. 30 | Village at Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley
This annual event transforms the Village at Palisades Tahoe into the largest Bavarian playground in North Lake Tahoe, complete with German beer and Bavarian music and dance, plus the ever-popular Oktoberfest Games for plenty of family fun. | palisadestahoe.com
Brisket & Brews Sukkot Fall Festival
Oct. 1 | North Tahoe Hebrew Congregation | Tahoe Vista
Indulge in brisket and sip on brews while enjoying the festive atmosphere. There will be live music, kid activities and a farmer’s market. Learn about Sukkot and meet the members of the congregation. | eventbrite.com
Oktoberfest Beer Festival
Oct. 1 | South of North Brewing | South Lake Tahoe
Enjoy different Oktoberfest-style beers (and additional styles) presented by several craft breweries and a complimentary tasting glass from noon to 4 p.m., along with live music and food specials. Proceeds benefit Bread & Broth 4 Kids of Lake Tahoe. | southofnorthbeer.com
Foam Fest
Oct. 1-31 | area venues
Join Achieve Tahoe for its 34th annual Foam Fest fundraiser throughout the month of October. Buy a ticket and visit local partner breweries to support Achieve Tahoe’s outdoor recreation programs for people with disabilities. | achievetahoe.org
Big Crush Harvest Wine Festival
Oct. 6-8 | Amador County venues
The Amador Vintners Association presents its annul Big Crush Harvest Wine Festival with wine tastings, harvest activities, live music and food at more than 45 member wineries. | amadorwine.com
Truckee Wine Walk & Shop
Oct. 7 | Downtown Truckee
Truckee Wine Walk & Shop is scheduled from noon to 4 p.m. in historic downtown. Attendees receive a commemorative wine glass to sample wine at 30+ venues. Also, enjoy bite-sized snacks at a variety of downtown restaurants and merchants, plus a map to all participating venues. | truckeewinewalk.com
Oktoberfest
Oct. 7 | downtown | Sierra City
From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., enjoy Sierra City’s 22nd annual Oktoberfest at numerous downtown venues. See the colors change to fall, meet new people, visit friends and enjoy food and entertainment. | sierracountychamber.com
Oktoberfest
Oct. 7-8 | Casino Fandango | Carson City, Nev.
There’s no admission fee to this event with German food and a Bavarian beer garden along with live music from the Oompah Band, a craft fair, games, prizes and more. | casinofandango.com
The Row’s Great Italian Festival
Oct. 7-8 | Eldorado Resort Casino | Reno, Nev.
The Row’s Great Italian Festival transforms downtown Reno into Little Italy with a grape stomp, wine walk, an Italian farmers’ market, food booths and free, live entertainment all weekend long. | caesars.com
Barktoberfest
Oct. 12 | Pet Network Humane Society | Incline Village, Nev.
This fundraising event for the nonprofit will feature live music by Jacked Up, food and games and beer tastings. Kids can enter free. | Pet Network on Facebook
Zombie Crawl
Oct. 21 | The Reno Arch | Reno, Nev.
Crawl Reno’s popular Zombie Crawl is what USA Today called the best costumed Halloween party in the nation. | crawlreno.com
Wild & Free
Oct. 26 | Valhalla Tahoe | South Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Wild Care, Inc.’s annual fundraiser features a meal catered by The Cork & More and custom cocktails along with a live auction. Proceeds go to food, medical care and ongoing support to wild animals and birds that pass through its doors each year. | ltwc.org
Passport to Dining
Nov. 2 | North Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach
North Tahoe Business Association brings together 30 restaurants, caterers, breweries and wineries for a night of unlimited tastings to excite the palate, along with a raffle and silent auction. | northtahoebusiness.org
Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival
Nov. 3 | Hyatt Regency | Incline Village, Nev.
The theme for the 33rd annual Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival is Glitter and Gold. Enjoy wine and chocolate tastings with heavy appetizers and live music. Proceeds benefit Sierra Community House. | sierracommunityhouse.org
THE GREAT OUTDOORS
Tahoe Cup Lake Crossing
Sept. 15-17 | Lakeview Commons, South Lake Tahoe to Waterman’s Landing, Carnelian Bay
The Lake Crossing sits apart from other paddle races by its length (22 miles) and the majestic paddle across Lake Tahoe nicknamed the Alpine Caribbean. | tahoepaddleracing.com
100-Mile Endurance Horse Race
Sept. 16 | C Street | Virginia City, Nev.
The race consists of three loops, each returning to base camp in Virginia City over hardpack and rocky terrain on historical wagon roads with some sandy singletrack footing and several mountain climbs. | nastrwp23.com
Sierra Charger
Sept. 16 | Donner Ski Ranch | Norden
The inaugural Sierra Charger offers Ebike racing, featuring a Moto Hare Scramble and Hard Enduro Race. | bigblueadventure.com
Story Songs for the Carson Valley
Sept. 16 | River Fork Ranch Preserve | Minden, Nev.
Along with storytelling and a walk on the River Fork Ranch property, Mark Vollmer and Jim Eaglesmith will discuss how the wetlands influence life and how geology made the diverse region it is today. | Nature Nevada on Facebook
Adventure Van Expo
Sept. 16-17 | Palisades Tahoe | Olympic Valley
This family-friendly weekend celebrates the van life community and offers the opportunity to view an array of van vendors and overland products. In addition to all of the great van builds the event will feature live music, food and local brews. | adventurevanexpo.com
Livewire Classic
Sept. 17 | Northstar California | Truckee
This is the final in the Downhill Mountain Bike Race Series. The top three racers in each division will receive awards for each race as well as the entire series, based on cumulative points. An after party and awards ceremony will follow. | northstarcalifornia.com
XTERRA Lake Tahoe 5K and 10K
Sept. 17 | Village Green | Incline Village, Nev.
The course heads north and onto the trail system featuring tall pines, aspens and creek crossings. Run one lap for the 5K or two for the 10K. | tahoetrailrunning.com
Balls in the Ruff
Sept. 18 | Schaffer’s Mill Golf & Lake Club | Truckee
Schaffer’s Mill Golf & Lake Club will host a scramble-style tournament with the return of the awards dinner, multiple hole-in-one holes with prizes, contest holes, refreshments and an all-around good time. Proceeds benefit Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe. | hstt.org
Talks at Tahoe
Sept. 21 | UNR at Lake Tahoe | Incline Village, Nev.
Dr. Carlos Ramirez-Reyes will discuss the legacy of James E. Church’s snow science research. He figured out and perfected a way to measure snow moisture content along various snow course locations found across the Sierra Nevada. | events.unr.edu
Great Sierra River Cleanup
Sept. 23 | area venues | Lake Tahoe region
This event is a Sierra-wide watershed cleanup coordinated by Sierra Nevada Alliance in collaboration with California’s Coastal Cleanup Day. Volunteer to help remove litter and plastic pollution from the Sierra Nevada watershed. | sierranevadaalliance.org
Lederhosen 5K
Sept. 23 | Fanny Bridge | Tahoe City
This course starts and finishes near Fanny Bridge along the Truckee River. Registration includes beer tickets and commemorative Oktoberfest beer glass. Don’t forget to wear Lederhosen or Drindl to snag the best costume award for the run and for the day. | tahoetrailrunning.com
Markleeville Creek Day
Sept. 23 | Turtle Rock Park | Markleeville
Markleeville Creek Day is a community-wide, volunteer-based watershed restoration event coordinated by Alpine Watershed Group. This event includes installing willow stakes, removing trash, pulling invasive weeds, addressing erosion issues, wrapping aspens and other eco-friendly projects. | alpinewatershedgroup.org
Music & Mulligans
Sept. 25 | Somersett Golf & Country Club | Reno, Nev.
Enjoy a beautiful day with live music and unexpected surprises on the course. The scramble begins with a shotgun start; golfers can breakfast, lunch, libations and an afternoon reception. Proceeds support the Reno Philharmonic Orchestra. | renophil. org
Great Trail Race
Sept. 30 | Area venues
The Great Trail Race is an epic point to point route between Truckee and Tahoe City that you can either mountain bike or trail run. Choose one of two course options, Elite or Classic. | bigblueadventure.com
Bike’toberfest
Sept. 30-Oct. 1 | Northstar California | Truckee
Enjoy full vendor alley, whip off on Livewire, long jump on Last Jump Daytona Berms, awards for best Lederhosen costume, beer garden and huge giveaway. | northstarcalifornia.com
Rock Reno Half Marathon, 10k, 5k
Oct. 1 | Greater Nevada Field | Reno, Nev.
The courses take runners and walkers through the streets of downtown and along the Truckee River. Once participants finish they can celebrate with music and food and drinks. Participants receive a finisher medal, Rock Reno race shirt and a postrace rock celebration. | raceroster.com
Ford Bronco Super Celebration
Oct. 4-7 | Mills Park | Carson City, Nev.
Great drives to gold mining towns, ghost towns, Lake Tahoe and more. Explore the off road and rugged adventures of Prison Hill OHV and Recreation Center. Come have action-packed days with a Ford Bronco of any generation. | broncodriver.com
Swinging for the Schools
Oct. 7 | Plumas Pines Golf Resort | Graeagle
This annual golf tournament fundraiser is for the Sierra Schools Foundation. It begins with a shotgun start at 10:30 a.m. A dinner and silent auction follow. | sierracountychamber.com
Rebelle Rally
Oct. 12-21 | Area venues | California & Nevada
The Rebelle Rally covers approximately 2,000 km of California and Nevada desert driving via dirt roads, double tracks, trails and sand dunes. | rebellerally.com
Tahoe Trifecta/Lake Tahoe Marathon
Oct. 13-15 | area venues
Run three half marathons in three days in two states, California and Nevada and you will have done the Tahoe Trifecta. Or run two races or one, such as the downhill Emerald Bay Half Marathon, or pick from shorter races. | laketahoemarathon. com
Corral Night Ride
Oct. 14 | Corral Loop | South Lake Tahoe
The Corral Night Ride is a fabled gathering of hearty souls that stage a night ride with Halloween revelry each year. All ages welcome. | tamba.org
Truckee River Day & Fair
Oct. 15 | Truckee River venues
Truckee River Watershed Council’s 28th annual Truckee River Day is a community day of river, meadow and wetland restoration. Community fair follows the event. | truckeeriverwc.org
High Fives Charity Golf Tournament
Oct. 16 | Gray’s Crossing | Truckee
Enjoy 18 holes of golf at Gray’s Crossing Golf Course, Vice Golf Balls and other great gifts. | highfivesfoundation.org
MammothMarch
Oct. 21 | Rancho San Rafael Park | Reno, Nev.
The first MammothMarch in the Silver State features parts of the largest U.S. National Forest outside of Alaska and will be one challenging 20-mile hike — scenic views and gorgeous overlooks included. | mammothmarch.com
UNR Ski Swap
Oct. 27-29 | Reno Sparks Convention Center
There’s a huge selection of new and used equipment. Everything from boards to boots, skis to snow shoes, clothing, helmets, gloves and more. Free parking and admission. | unrskiswap.com
Dirty Wookie Run
Oct. 28 & 29 | Wingfield Park | Reno, Nev.
The Dirty Wookie is a Halloween weekend running event. The 5K run/walk is on Oct. 28, with the 10K on Oct. 29. The 10K runners can either take the shuttle (purchase required), get a ride or jog to the start line. | renoraces.com
