Nevada Family Fairs & Festivals
18 family events across Nevada for 2026.
Recurring Happening nowLake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
Award-winning Shakespearean theater unfolds on an open-air stage at scenic Sand Harbor on Lake Tahoe's Nevada shore.
RecurringFallon Cantaloupe Festival & Country Fair
The Oasis of Nevada celebrates its award-winning Hearts of Gold cantaloupe with carnival rides, rodeo, livestock barns, live music, and cantaloupe-infused treats galore.
RecurringBest in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off
One of the nation's largest barbecue competitions closes Victorian Avenue in Sparks each Labor Day weekend as pitmasters cook more than 250,000 pounds of ribs.
RecurringNumaga Indian Days Powwow
Nevada's largest powwow brings dancers and drummers from across the continent to Hungry Valley over Labor Day weekend.
Recurring4.8(498)Great Reno Balloon Race
The world's largest free hot-air ballooning event launches nearly 100 colorful balloons above Reno each September.
RecurringInternational Camel & Ostrich Races
A prank that became a tradition since 1959, this only-in-Nevada spectacle pits jockeys atop camels, ostriches, and zebras before cheering crowds in historic Virginia City.
RecurringLas Vegas Greek Fest
One of Nevada's largest cultural celebrations serves spanakopita, gyros, baklava, and traditional Greek fare alongside folk dancing, live music, and an agora marketplace.
RecurringGenoa Candy Dance Arts & Crafts Faire
Nevada's oldest town hosts one of the West's best craft fairs, a tradition since 1919 with 400 artisan booths, homemade candy, live music, and a Saturday night dinner dance.
RecurringOffBeat Music Festival
A citywide music crawl packs more than a dozen Reno Brewery District venues with 60 performances spanning psychedelic rock, outlaw honky-tonk, retro soul, and emerging festival-circuit acts.
RecurringArt in the Park
One of the Southwest's largest outdoor art festivals fills multiple Boulder City parks with 300 juried artists, live demonstrations, music, and food vendors.
RecurringEldorado Great Italian Festival
Downtown Reno transforms into Little Italy each fall with a grape stomp, wine walk, gelato-eating contest, and a sauce cook-off pitting Italian families from across the West.
4.8(19)Reno Artisans Holiday Faire
There will be over 30 local artists, crafters, small businesses, raffle, food and more.
Eddy Street Holiday Vintage Market
You will find a wide variety of items such as antiques, vintage, custom furniture and gifts, repurposed goods, and much more.
3.7(3)Las Vegas Holiday Fantastic Vintage Market
You will find a great selection of vintage goods, antiques, repurposed items, and one of a kind finds.
4.5(134)Reno Holiday Bazaar
A craft fair in Reno.
Eddy Street Winter Vintage Market
You will find a wide variety of items such as antiques, vintage, custom furniture and gifts, repurposed goods, and much more.
Las Vegas Winter Fantastic Vintage Market
You will find a great selection of vintage goods, antiques, repurposed items, and one of a kind finds.
Las Vegas Holiday Gun Show
Buy, sell, or trade.
Frequently asked questions
How many family events & festivals are there in Nevada?
Our directory lists 24 family events & festivals across Nevada for the 2026 season, including Great Reno Balloon Race, Las Vegas Christmas in July Event and Reno Artisans Holiday Faire.
When is the best time for family events & festivals in Nevada?
Nevada's family events & festivals cluster in September and July — that's when you'll find the most to choose from.
What are the most popular family events & festivals in Nevada?
By Google review score, Great Reno Balloon Race in Reno ranks among the most popular, with a 4.8-star rating from 498 reviews.