January 29 - National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, Elko - Treat your family to an extra-special show during the 2011 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, as Rooster Morris captivates all ages in a program that will include storytelling, poetry, fiddle music and songs.
775-738-7508 (8805)
February 8 -10 - Southwest Polka Festival, Las Vegas - 480-218-7009 (8383)
April 7 - 10 - Clark County Fair and Rodeo, Logandale - 888-876-3247 (8384)
April 8 - Movie In The Park - Despicable Me, North Las Vegas - Free movie in the park hosted by the City Of North Las Vegas.
702-633-2650 (9082)
April 27 - May 1 - Laughin River Run, Laughlin - Get ready for the largest motorcycle event on the west coast.
800-542-8445 (8803)
April 30 - 19TH ANNUAL LAS VEGAS CITY OF LIGHTS JAZZ FESTIVAL, Summerlin -
Hills Park (8385)
May 6- 8 - Reno River Festival, Reno - The Reno River Festival- three days centered on kayaking the truckee river- has added mountain biking and an obstacle run as it has evolved.
775-324-6622 The Truckee River Whitewater Park (8804)
May 6 - Movie In The Park - Shrek Forever After, North Las Vegas - Free movie in the park hosted by the City Of North Las Vegas.
702-633-2650 (9085)
May 12-15 - Las Vegas Helldorado Days, Las Vegas - Helldorado Days which began in 1935, is the longest running civic event in the history of Las Vegas, originally created as a means to encourage tourism to the city upon completion of the Boulder Dam. With over 40,000 people in attendance, Helldorado Days offers a 4 day pro rodeo, a parade, carnival, treasure hunt for gold, whiskerino contest, golf tournament, poker tournament, art show and auction, trail ride, exhibits and food. For 4 days Downtown Las Vegas is transformed into Helldorado Days as the event takes over several vacant downtown blocks and builds a rodeo arena and carnival from the ground up.
(702) 870-1221 4100 W Charleston Blvd (8387)
May 13 - 15 - Spring Wings Bird Festival, Fallon - The Spring Wings Bird Festival introduces the connection between all aspects of the Lahontan Valley: habitat, wildlife, history, humans, and how the community works together to protect and preserve natural resources.
866-432-5566 (8801)
May 21 -22 - The 15th annual Lyon County Fly-In, Silver Spring - Activities for this two-day event include a hot air balloon ascension (weather permitting), a pancake breakfast, Reno All-British Car Club Show & Shine, Gunfighters of Nevada Shoot 'Em Up and opening ceremonies featuring a parachute jump, flag raising and National Anthem. 775) 887-1294 Silver Springs Airport (8388)
May 21 - Starlite Music Series - Big Al & The Shuffle-Aires, North Las Vegas - The Starlite Music Series is a FREE concert featuring some of the valleys TOP local bands.
702-633-2418 (9217)
June 3 - Movie In The Park - How To Train Your Dragon, North Las Vegas - Free movie in the park hosted by the City Of North Las Vegas.
702-633-2650 (9086)
June 16 - 25 - Reno Rodeo, Reno - Now a 10-day event in its 92nd year and is a PRCA
(Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association) sanctioned sporting event.
(775) 329-3877 The Reno Livestock Events Center (8389)
June 22 - Richard Elloyan Cowboy Music & Poetry, Eureka - 775-237-6006 Eureka Opera House (9725)
June 24 - 25 - Don Edwards Original Cowboy Music, Eureka - 775-237-6006 Eureka Opera House (9726)
June 24 - Movie In The Park - Yogi Bear, North Las Vegas - Free movie in the park hosted by the City Of North Las Vegas.
702-633-2650 (9087)
July 2 - Independence Day Jubiliee, North Las Vegas - 12th Annual IDJ. Doors open at 5:00pm. $2.00 admission fee. Featuring live music and fireworks.
702-633-2650 (9714)
July 14-17 - 90th Annual Oregon Trail Days Celebration, Gering - Nebraska's oldest continuous celebration featuring parades, entertainment, chili cook-off, international food fair, regional art shows, craft fairs, and a bike race up Scotts Bluff National Monument.
(308) 631-9976 City-wide (9225)
July 17 - 18 - Carson City/Storey County 4H Youth Fair, Carson City -
775 887-2252 (9722)
August 5 - Movie In The Park - Tangled, North Las Vegas - Free movie in the park hosted by the City Of North Las Vegas.
702-633-2650 (9089)
August 11 - 14 - Eureka County Fair and Rodeo, Eureka - 775-237-6026 (9723)
August 19 - Gigi Love, Blues, Rock, Country & Folk Music, Eureka - 775-237-6006 Eureka Opera House (9724)
August 21-22 - White Pine County Fair, Ely -
775 289-8877 (9731)
August 29 - September 5 - Burning Man, Black Rock Desert - Once a year, tens of thousands of participants gather in Nevada's Black Rock Desert to create Black Rock City, dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance.
415-863-5263 (9786)
August 31 -September 5 - Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off, Sparks - The country's favorite free rib festival is back! Once again transforming the Labor Day holiday on Victorian Square in downtown Sparks into a must-attend culinary, music, craft, and family end-of-summer affair.
775-324-6435 (9823)
September 9 -11 - International Camel Races, Virginia City - The Camels in his competition look just as at home in the sands of Nevada as they would in say, a Bedouin desert camp. Originally brought to the area as pack animals, the camels now deliver hilarity on the racetract.
800-718-1587 (8802)
September 14 - 18 - Reno Air Races, Reno - Welcome to the home of the Reno National
Championship Air Races, the only place in the
World where you can see five days of REAL AIR
RACING by six classes of aircraft up close and
personal. Race aircraft in the Unlimited Class
reach speeds of over 500 mph - by far the
fastest-moving machines in motorsports! The event
also includes a world-class air show featuring the USAF "Thunderbirds", top aerobatic performers, military and civil flight demonstrations, and a large display of static aircraft.
775-972-6663 (8382)
September 16 - Brad Richter/Viktor Uzur Duo Guitar & Cello, Eureka -
775-237-6006 Eureka Opera House (9727)
September 16 - Movie In The Park - Toy Story 3, North Las Vegas - Free movie in the park hosted by the City Of North Las Vegas.
702-633-2650 (9088)
September 30 - Movie In The Park - Alpha & Omega, North Las Vegas - Free movie in the park hosted by the City Of North Las Vegas.
702-633-2650 (9091)
October 14 - Juni Fisher Cowgirl Balladeer, Songwriter, Entertainer, Eureka - 775-237-6006 Eureka Opera House (9728)
October 14 - Movie In The Park - Megamind, North Las Vegas - Free movie in the park hosted by the City Of North Las Vegas.
702-633-2650 (9092)
October 28 - 30 - Nevada Day, Carson City - As the state with the largest formal celebration honoring its admittance into statehood, Nevada will commemorate 147 years of statehood during the annual Nevada Day Celebration. The highlight of the celebration is the Nevada Day Parade, which will be held next year on Saturday, October 29.
866-683-2948 (8806)
November 4 - Marie Rhines Americana - Fiddler, Composer, Eureka - 775-237-6006 Eureka Opera House (9730)
November 12 -13 - The Nellis Air Force Base Open House and annual Las Vegas air show., Las Vegas - The largest free public event in Nevada returns to Nellis Air Force Base when the U.S. Air Force hosts Aviation Nation 2011-- the Nellis Air Force Base Open House and annual Las Vegas air show.
702) 652-7469 Las Vegas Motor Sport (8807)
December 1 - 10 - National Finals Rodeo, Las Vegas -
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The Nevada State Fair features a number of widely diverse events, including concerts, art exhibits, livestock competitions and bake-offs. Every year the Nevada State Fair attracts thousands of Nevadans and tourists alike.