* * * September Events * * *
Featured Events Taking Place In Nevada Weekend Friday 10th, Saturday 11th and Sunday 12th September 2010
The Great Reno Balloon Race
Reno, Nevada,
September 10th to September 12th
The Great Reno Balloon Race
The Great Reno Balloon Race is the largest free hot air ballooning event in the Nation. During three days in early September, you can look up into the Reno skies and see a rainbow of hot air balloons soaring about. From its humble beginnings in 1982 with just 20 balloons, The Great Reno Balloon Race has taken flight with more than 100 balloons each year. Taking place just a few miles north of downtown Reno, the event enchants both young and old with its vibrant colors and inspiring music.
National Championship Air Races and Air Show
Reno, Nevada,
September 15th to September 19th
National Championship Air Races and Air Show
The Reno National Championship Air Races - the only place in the world where you can experience:
five days of REAL AIR RACING by six classes of aircraft,
close-up access to racing aircraft, pilots, and crews in the pits,
a world-class airshow,
a large static aircraft display, including the Heritage Trophy competition, and
great concessions and amenities.
Street Vibrations Motorcycle Festival
Reno, Nevada,
September 22nd to September 26th
Street Vibrations Motorcycle Festival
Street Vibrations Motorcycle Festival is a celebration of music, metal and motorcycles. Street Vibrations offers tours, live entertainment, parades, ride-in shows, stunt shows and more. This event is so big, it rocks at several locations throughout the region. Major event venues are planned at Harley-Davidson Dealerships in Carson City and Reno and in historic Virginia City. Rides to what Mark Twain called “the fairest picture the whole earth affords,” Lake Tahoe -- provide unparalleled entertainment. Flirt with Lady Luck during poker walks and runs and during slot tournaments. It’s HOG heaven! Don’t miss America’s Finest Custom Bike Builder’s Expo to view the latest creations. Check out the Tattoo Expo for body art extraordinaire. The event is open to all motorcycles. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Juvenile Diabetes Association.
NEW THIS YEAR! We are expanding into Sparks. This year, all the big rigs and most of the outdoor vendors will be on Victorian Avenue. We're takin' back the streets in Reno. There will be bike parking on Virginia Street, food vendors at three locations, live entertainment and loads of vendors in the Reno Events Center and the Reno Ballroom. That's not enough for you? OK, how about vendors at select locations in Virginia City. Need more? Let's put vendors, entertainment and food and beverage at Reno Harley-Davidson®.
Ruby Mountain Balloon Festival
Elko, Nevada,
September 24th to September 26th
Ruby Mountain Balloon Festival
The Ruby Mountain Balloon Festival is an annual event bringing together balloonists; pilots, crew and interested individuals, to educate and share the sport of Hot Air Ballooning. The Balloon Festival will host a variety of vendors selling unique balloon items and festival attire.