Eldorado Great Italian Festival
About this event
The Eldorado Great Italian Festival is a cultural festival in Reno, Nevada, at Eldorado Resort Casino. The 2026 event takes place Oct 10–11, 2026. 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. A 40-year Carano family tradition of meatballs, ravioli, and free street-festival celebration along Virginia Street.
Annual, Columbus Day weekend in October
Location & directions
Eldorado Resort Casino, 345 N Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89501
Frequently asked questions
When is Eldorado Great Italian Festival 2026?
Eldorado Great Italian Festival takes place Oct 10–11, 2026 in Reno, Nevada. Annual, Columbus Day weekend in October
Where is Eldorado Great Italian Festival held?
Eldorado Great Italian Festival is held in Reno, Nevada, at Eldorado Resort Casino, 345 N Virginia Street, Reno, NV 89501.
What is Eldorado 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.
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