Special Events

Gerlach May 25-29

The Black Rock Desert is best known for its annual Burning Man Festival. But if you’re looking to enjoy the majestic landscape without the crowd, come celebrate the playa’s natural and human history with five days of demonstrations, campouts, volunteer hot spring cleanups, hikes, rocket launches, and more.

Reno July 28-Aug. 1

One of the top 100 film festivals in the country, Cordillera prides itself on killer venues with packed houses. The Friday night screening is at Wingfield Amphitheater on the Truckee River. The festival is part of July’s Artown Festival, which hosts more than 500 events.

Incline Village July 1-Aug. 21

All the world’s a stage, but sunset over Lake Tahoe may be the most majestic backdrop to The Bard’s most famous works. This summer, award-winning thespians will give nightly performances of the comedy “Much Ado About Nothing” and the hit musical “Mamma Mia!”

From small-town soirees to weekend-long metropolitan bashes, Nevada’s time-honored celebrations draw in the crowds. Here are a few can’t-miss events going on this summer.

Carson City June 18-19

Since 1990, cultural enthusiasts have gathered alongside American Indian dancers and artisans to celebrate tribal heritage at the historic Stewart Indian School. More than 200 dancers showcase the pride of their people, and visitors can peruse more than 30 food and crafts vendors.

McGill June 2-5

For four days, 31 bands from all corners of the nation will converge in eastern Nevada to fill Steptoe Valley with the best of alternative/ indie country, bluegrass, and southern twang. Proceeds from this inaugural music fest will go to the Nevada Northern Railway’s McGill Depot and McGill Railroad Track restoration projects.