It’s a weekend for celebrating moms. And you can do that with a good run this Sunday as Moms-on-the-Run makes its 16th run around Foster Field at Reno High School. But that’s just the beginning! You have lots of options including some incredible acoustic music, amazing sculptures and a huge celebration of the Truckee River. Enjoy! Â
Friday, May 6
Sculpture Fest Downtown Reno
Thirty sculptures will be on display around Reno’s downtown area this weekend for the second annual Sculpture Fest.
River Festival
This annual celebration of the Truckee River includes a lot of kayakers and kayak racers but there will also be a lot of music and food all along the river.
Square Dancing convention
Round and Square dancers from around the country will gather at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in one of the largest square dancing conventions of the year….right here in Reno
www.squaredancenevada.com/festhome.htm
Saturday, May 7
Sculpture Fest Downtown Reno
Thirty sculptures will be on display around Reno’s downtown area this weekend for the second annual Sculpture Fest.
Square Dancing convention
Round and Square dancers from around the country will gather at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center in one of the largest square dancing conventions of the year….right here in Reno
www.squaredancenevada.com/festhome.htm
Tommy Emmanuel at Nightingale Hall
He comes from Australia and his style and commitment are really something to see. Acoustic guitar is his medium and you won’t believe his arrangements until you hear them in person. He’ll be onstage at Nightingale Hall at UNR Saturday night.
Jackpot of Gems Show
The Reno Livestock Events Center is the place to be if you are a rockhound. The annual gem show is there all weekend.
River Festival
This annual celebration of the Truckee River includes a lot of kayakers and kayak racers but there will also be a lot of music and food all along the river.
Sunday, May 8
Mother’s Day Wine Walk 1-3
This weekend the wine walk through downtown Reno will honor moms with drink specials along the way.
www.greatwesternmarketplace.com
Moms-on-the- Run
This is the 16th year for this local event that funds the needs of women in our community that are battling breast and gynecological cancers. It starts at 9 am Sunday and don’t forget the color for the day is pink.
Jackpot of Gems Show
The Reno Livestock Events Center is the place to be if you are a rockhound. The annual gem show is there all weekend.
River Festival
This annual celebration of the Truckee River includes a lot of kayakers and kayak racers but there will also be a lot of music and food all along the river.
Sculpture Fest
Thirty sculptures will be on display around Reno’s downtown area this weekend for the second annual Sculpture Fest.
