Our First Visit to the Virginia City Camel Races Was a Hoot Virginia City NV, Sept10, 2022 – Virginia city is one of the first locations I visited some 15 years ago when I moved to the Carson City region of the Sierra. The Annual Outhouse Races for Halloween, that year was such a fun … Read more
The 41st Annual Reno Balloon races Sept 9-11 Reno Nevada – September 8, 2022 – Reno Nevada is the place to be this week in the Sierra Nevada. As our skies fill with smoke and heat from the surrounding fires the 41st annual Reno Balloon races will bring a familiar joy to travelers and local … Read more
Virginia City’s 63rd annual event is gearing up for some good family fun VIRGINIA CITY, Nev. (Sept. 7, 2022) – They’re back! Virginia City’s 63rd annual International Camel & Ostrich Races is happening Sept. 9-11, 2022 in the historic mining town. Camels, zebras and ostriches join professional and amateur jockeys in Virginia City, Nevada, putting … Read more
Galena Campfire Program Series: Star Gazing with the Astronomical Society of Nevada Reno NV – July 7, 2022 – Weather permitting ASN (Astronomical society of Nevada) will have a presentation of the “Summer Triangle” Friday July 29th at Galena State park.. Several telescopes will be setup to view live the presentation. The Summer Triangle is … Read more
After more than a year of lockdowns, social distancing and little reason to celebrate, the world is returning to a bit of normalcy and the High Sierra Communities is ready to celebrate. The events and festivals California and Nevada is known for are back and ready to wow locals and tourists in October! Murrieta Craft … Read more
The Great Reno Balloon Race kicked off today in Reno and Sierra Rec was there to experience life in a balloon above Reno. Reno NV, September 9, 2021 – Reno has some great events each year, but until today I never realized how special the Reno balloon race event was for drivers and spectators alike. … Read more
The Great Reno Balloon Race Releases 2021 Event Details RENO, Nev. (August 2021) — In preparation for its 40th anniversary event, The Great Reno Balloon Race announces its 2021 entertainment lineup. The Great Reno Balloon Race (GRBR) prepares to captivate itsmany spectators during its 40th anniversary event this Sept. 10 through Sept. 12 at Rancho … Read more
RIB COOK OFF 2021 SEPTEMBER 1 – 6 Greetings Best In The West Nugget Rib Cook-Off Enthusiast, The Rib Cook-Off returns to Victorian Square outside the Nugget Casino Resort beginning September 1, 2021! The six day festival will feature 22 of the country’s best high volume rib cookers squaring off for the highly coveted title of … Read more
Best in West Rib Cookoff, Reno Balloon Races and National Championship Air Races Make September in Reno a Can’t Miss Event Reno Nevada -When fall comes knocking at the door in the Sierra Reno Nevada will take front stage with three of the worlds most exciting events. Travelers and regional visitors will flock to the … Read more
Carson City NV, August 24, 2021 – This weekend in Carson City the crowds may be hoping for a little fresh air as the city will have multiple crowd favorites. Teh Capital City Brewfest is set for August 28th in downtown Carson City on Curry Street behind McFadden Plaza. The Capital City Brewfest will take … Read more
Reno NV, November20, 2020 – Mt Rose Mountain notified Pass holders that the mountain is offically open at the Top for season pass holders. With Tahoe’s highest base elevation at 8260′ and a season total of upto 32″ of snow and great weather for making snow nightly Ski season is officalliy open before the Thanksgiving … Read more
First Of Its Kind, Red Bull Raid Levels Up And Returns to Squaw Valley In 2020 Human Powered Ski And Splitboard Event Combines Speed And Form In Uphill Battle Olympic Valley, CA. (FEB 11, 2020) – Red Bull Raid, the only freeride event in the United States that blends the endurance aspect of competitive uphill ski … Read more
Come and celebrate the 31st Annual Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off in Sparks, Nevada, Wednesday, August 28 through Monday, September 2! Often referred to as the Super Bowl of rib competitions on the national BBQ competition circuit, the annual Labor Day Weekend event spans more than 6 city blocks in the heart … Read more
Northern Nevada shifts into high gear in preparation for America’s premier classic car event Hot August Nights-the largest classic car and nostalgic festival in the county- descends upon the region with more than 6,000 vintage vehicles this August. The 10-day celebration commences in the historic mining town of Virginia City, Nev. on Friday, Aug. 2 to … Read more
Annual fundraising festival supporting the Humane Society of Truckee-Tahoe returns for 18th year Olympic Valley, Calif. – July 19, 2019 —This summer, The Village at Squaw Valley will host the 18th annual Brews, Jazz and Funk Fest. The family-friendly weekend is filled with the melodic sounds of jazz tunes set in the European-inspired Village at Squaw Valley. … Read more
Williams to perform full set of Tom Petty songs known as “Petty Grass” (CARSON CITY, NEV.) May 27, 2019 – Epic Rides today announced Keller Williams and the Hillbenders as the Saturday evening headlining act at the Four Peaks Brewing Concert Series during the Carson City Off-Road mountain bike event on June 28-30, 2019. Hailing … Read more
The free outdoor concert series featuring top blues musicians returns to The Village at Squaw Valley every Tuesday, June 11 through Sept. 3 [Olympic Valley, Calif.] May 27, 2019 – The eleventh summer of Bluesdays in the Village at Squaw Valley returns this June with its best lineup yet, featuring talented blues and jazz musicians from across the … Read more
North Lake Tahoe CA – Since its inception in 2009, Tahoe Paddle Racing (formerly known as Tahoe Cup) has been a combined effort of soulful paddlers, organizer, volunteers, sponsors, and exhibitors, who continue to enjoy, promote and enhance paddlesport activities and events in the Tahoe Basin. The proceeds from the Tahoe Paddle Racing series benefit … Read more
A new decadent brunch at Squaw Valley is the perfect way to spend Easter Sunday with the family• The weekend will feature one-of-a-kind events including Snow Golf, Beacon & Eggs, and the Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival, complete with a “Trashion Show” Sierra REC Magazine -Events – [Olympic Valley, Calif.] April 15, 2019–Squaw Valley Alpine Meadows is … Read more
First of its kind event will test the speed and skill of local men and women, both uphill and downhill Sierra Rec Magazine – [Olympic Valley, Calif.] April 1, 2019 – Red Bull is bringing a brand new event to Squaw Valley on April 13, 2019: Red Bull Raid. The event will be hosted in Squaw … Read more
Arcade Belts to Host 5th Annual Mothership Classic at Squaw Valley to Raise Funds for Tahoe-Based Nonprofit Olympic Valley, Calif.] March 20, 2019–With all of the new Tahoe snow, Squaw Valley skiers’ and snowboarders’ spirits are sure to be high in their quest to raise funds for the High Fives Foundation. The 5th annual Mothership Classic will … Read more
Two weeks later date will accommodate extra snowmelt in huge Sierra Nevada winter (CARSON CITY, NEV.) March 11, 2019 – In order to deliver on the objective of giving mountain bikers a true backcountry experience on world-class singletrack that challenges riders as much as it inspires & rewards, and allowing for extra snowmelt time in … Read more
Well, they did it! MT. Rose opened today for skiing on Nevada Day and Halloween weekend. Winter Season is officially here. How about you, are you itching to get on the slope? So cool that Mt Rose, Our Tallest Ski Mountain in the area, to get open early. The resort is open 8an to 12 … Read more
Visitors Will Be looking To the Sky This weekend for The Action In the Carson Valley Sierra Rec Magazine, October 2017 – Sierra Events – Are you looking for an event to add to your calendar this weekend? Look no further than The Carson Valley. The Annual Aviation Round-up kicks off this weekend highlighted by … Read more
MMA meets Motor Cross at one of the most challenging off road venues in the West August 26 and 27 @ Wild West Motorsports Complex Sparks Nv, August 22 2017 – Ready to say goodbye to summer with an adrenaline filled weekend in Reno Nevada? This is a can’t miss summer event in the Reno … Read more
