15 summer festivals in Nevada to look forward to

The summer months bring a slew of exciting festivals to Nevada, including music, psychic readings, heritage, honey, and barbecue.

Nevada is a festival wonderland pretty much all year long, but the action really heats up in the summer with everything from wine tastings to Western history.

Country or classical? Art or agriculture? There’s a festival for everyone over the next few months throughout the Silver State. So wrangle the whole family and head to one of these 15 summer festivals.

Reno River Festival

When: May 29-31
Where: Idlewild Park, 2055 Idlewild Dr., Reno
Cost: From $15 for three days (children are free)

The Biggest Little City’s summer-starting Reno River Festival has something for everyone in the family, even your dog. Starting as a celebration of the 2003 opening of the Truckee River Whitewater Park, this festival features a music fest, adventure park, vendor village, food fest, bars, bark park, and a rubber duck scavenger hunt.

Psychic & Healing Fair

When: Jun 13-14
Where: Grand Sierra Resort and Casino, 2500 E. 2nd St., Reno
Cost: $15; children (12 and under) are free

SoulSearch’s Enlightenment Expo, plus a Psychic and Healing Fair, immerse you in everything mystical, metaphysical, and spiritual, from psychic readings and chakra balancing to workshops and talks by leading holistic wellness practitioners. Explore deep personal growth at the fair, and take home tools and gifts to aid you on your journey.

29th Annual Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews & Blues Festival

When: June 19-20
Where: Virginia Street, Reno
Cost: From $41.25

Celebrate summer with a beer and barbecue block party at the Row (Eldorado, Silver Legacy, and Circus Circus casinos). Enjoy live music, beer from more than 50 local and national breweries, and delicious barbecue like ribs, smoked beef brisket, pulled pork, and traditional fixings like creamy coleslaw, barbecue baked beans, and cornbread, and that’s just the beginning.

25th Annual Las Vegas Juneteenth Festival

When: June 20, 4 to 9 p.m.
Where: The Expo at World Market Center, 435 S. Grand Central Pkwy., Las Vegas
Cost: Free admission

Celebrating the end of slavery, the 25th Annual Las Vegas Juneteenth Festival will unite the community for music, food, art, and other family activities while highlighting the contributions of African Americans to the U.S.

6th Annual Educational Kids Fair

When: June 20, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Where: Historic Fourth Ward School Museum, 537 S. C Street, Virginia City
Cost: $9; children are free

Virginia City is hosting a day of learning and exploration at its historic Victorian-era schoolhouse. Fun for the whole family, the day will be jam-packed with old-timey activities like printmaking, calligraphy, and gold panning, plus modern-day fun like dress-up photo booths.

Classical Tahoe

When: July 11-Aug. 9
Where: UNR Lake Tahoe, 999 Tahoe Blvd., Incline Village, Lake Tahoe
Cost: TBA

America’s leading classical musicians show off their stuff in a majestic North Lake Tahoe setting during the annual Classical Tahoe. This musical event hits all the right chords, starting with a gala and a summit, followed by nearly a month of orchestral and chamber music by local and international orchestras.

Lavender Honey Festival

When: July 12, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Idlewild Park, Reno
Cost: Free admission

A feast for your senses, this one-day event stays true to its name with all things lavender and honey. Come support local farms and local food at this celebration of Nevada agriculture. Fun for all ages, there will also be arts and crafts, food, music, and entertainment.

Summer League Film Series

When: July 16-18
Where: Strip View Pavilion, Thomas & Mack Center
Cost: TBA

Taking place during the annual NBA Summer League, the Summer League Film Festival has daily screenings of films that capture the “passion, perseverance, and personal journeys” of sports and their impact on our society.

Night in the County

When: July 23-25
Where: Yerington
Cost: From $237

A farming town gets transformed into a country music destination during the Night in the Country Music Festival. There will be camping, festival experiences (like a beer relay, mud volleyball, and a tournament of champions), and a lineup of country artists.

4th Annual Gambler’s Run Music Festival

When: July 23-25
Where: Crystal Bay Casino, North Lake Tahoe
Cost: From $269

Enjoy three days of nationally touring music acts, plus food and craft vendors, at the Gambler’s Run Music Festival 2026. The environmentally friendly event is plastic-free.

Goldfield Days

When: July 31 – Aug. 2
Where: Goldfield
Cost: TBA

A small town celebration of Wild West history in Goldfield, once the “World’s Greatest Gold Camp,” Goldfield Days include a land auction, vendors, mining demonstrations, old-timey games, vintage car shows, and a parade. For three days, this living ghost town is booming, just like the olden days.

Eureka County Fair

When: Aug. 6-9
Where: Eureka County Fairgrounds
Cost: TBA

Celebrating the spirit of small-town America and lasting rural traditions, the Eureka County Fair draws attendees from far and wide for exhibits, demonstrations, and activities that highlight the county’s agriculture, craftsmanship, and entertainment, while supporting local artists, musicians, and businesses. There will be a fun zone for kids, goat roping, a rodeo, and much more.

4th Annual Incline Wine + Food Lake Tahoe Celebration

When: Aug. 28-29
Where: 1047 Lakeshore Blvd., Incline Village
Cost: From $242

Set across a 6-acre lakefront estate in North Tahoe, this celebration includes two days of wine, food, and champagne, accompanied by live music and appetizers. There’s an exclusive Vintner’s Sunset Reception on the first day, followed by a walk-around wine tasting on Day Two. Wear a vibrant vintage-style outfit to taste vintner wines, Napa Valley estate library reds, and elegant white wines, as well as vintage Laurent-Perrier Champagne. Hosted by the Sabrina Belleci Team at Casa Tua, all money raised will support the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe.

Talofa Fest

When: Aug. 28-30
Where: Desert Breeze Events Center
Cost: From $40; children are $5

Chill vibes and tasty eats are the heart of this cultural celebration. Escape to the islands with reggae and reggaeton music, food, and family fun. This year’s event partners with the Hispanic community, adding to its powerful message of unity, culture, and community.

Burning Man

When: Aug. 30-Sept. 7
Where: Gerlach
Cost: From $550

Originating in 1986, Burning Man is back to celebrate the interconnectedness of society and our ties to the natural world. Head to the temporary Black Rock City for a weeklong event based on community, art, and self-expression, concluding with the burning of a large wooden effigy.

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