It's about to be a wacky weekend with competitions from racing bathrooms to racing hybrid bikes. If you're looking for a more laid-back, yet distinct experience there's something for you too!
- Reno Open Studios is Northwestern Nevada’s window into the creative worlds of incredibly talented visual artists. Our mission is to provide a unique way to profile the visual artistic culture offered in our area while learning about ourselves and others.
- September 30 - October 2
The fourth annual race to benefit the Washoe County Sheriff's Office K9 Unit will be have both a 5k and 9k run/walk that will start and finish at Reno Running Company in the Summit Mall. The race is perfect for all fitness levels and is very family friendly!
Summit Mall, Reno
October 1
World Cowboy Fast Draw Championship
- Fast draw enthusiasts world-wide compete with single action revolvers, similar to those used in the Old West. It is a timed sport using single action .45 caliber (western style six shooters) with wax bullets that travel 650 feet per second.
- Churchill County Fairgrounds
- September 30 - October 2
- CrossReno is a USA Cycling sanctioned cyclocross event and festival. Not only is it a race offering national ranking, but it's also a festival featuring food, local and regional craft beer garden, and a live music.
- Rancho San Rafael
- October 1
World Championship Outhouse Races
- This hilarious Comstock tradition pits 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.
- Virginia City
- October 1 - 2
- The 26th annual event features pipe bands, clan tents, Scottish and Irish dancers, historical reenactors, Celtic animals, vendors, kids games, food and more.
- Bartley Ranch
- October 1 - 2
- Enjoy a variety of culinary delights throughout the Riverwalk District.
- Downtown Reno
- October 1
- You know the name, and you've heard his music, but have you experienced DJ Snoopadelic expressing himself through all his musical tastes?
- Grand Sierra Resort
- September 30
- Jeff Foxworthy is one of the world’s most respected comedians. He’s the largest-selling comedy-recording artist, a multiple Grammy Award nominee and best-selling author of more than 26 books.
- Silver Legacy Casino
- October 1
Spartan Race 2016 World Championship
- As seen on NBC, the world's best and most challenging obstacle race comes to Tahoe for the epic 2016 World Championships.
- Squaw Valley
- October 1 - 2