--- title: "Our Picks: Reno-Sparks-Tahoe Events in August" description: Explore the exciting August events in Reno-Sparks-Lake Tahoe, including Hot August Nights, Truckee Music Fest, Bowers Bluegrass Festival, and more. Find out why living in Reno is the best choice with Ken Angst, REALTOR®. image: https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/hubfs/Aug%20Events%20Reno-Tahoe-2.png --- [![Logo](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Logo.png?width=1500&height=500&name=Logo.png "Logo")](https://www.livinginsouthreno.com/) Open main menu Close main menu - [Buyers](https://www.livinginsouthreno.com/buyers) - [Sellers](https://www.livinginsouthreno.com/sellers) - [Current Listings](https://www.livinginsouthreno.com/current-listings) - [Contact Us](https://www.livinginsouthreno.com/contact-us) [Reno](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/tag/reno) [Love Where You Live](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/tag/love-where-you-live) # Our Picks: Reno-Sparks-Tahoe Events in August ![Ken Angst REALTOR®, P.E. Nv Lic S.168655](https://app.hubspot.com/settings/avatar/4d8aeb5e1542057ee25a8b3a3a947d18) [Ken Angst REALTOR®, P.E. 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We've put together a list of our favorite events to help you make the most of the season. Let's explore some of our top picks! [Hot August Nights](https://hotaugustnights.net/reno-sparks/) (Aug. 4-7): The 37th Annual Hot August Nights returns to Reno-Sparks with a full schedule of  Show-n-Shines, cruises, car enthusiast events, live entertainment, drag races, and more. This renowned annual event brings thousands of vintage cars to the streets of Reno and Sparks. Hot August Nights is one of the largest annual classic car events in the world with 6,000 officially registered vehicles 1979 or older. [Truckee Music Fest](https://truckeemusicfest.ticketspice.com/tickets-2024#event-info)(Aug. 9-10): Head just west of Reno to the Truckee Music Fest for food, family, outdoor fun, and some amazing live music lineups in the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains. On Friday night, Kip Moore, Charles Kelley & A Thousand Horses will perform.  On Saturday don't miss Sublime, G Love & Special Sauce & Makua Rothman.  [Tickets are available online](https://truckeemusicfest.ticketspice.com/tickets-2024#buy-tickets).  [38th Annual Bowers Bluegrass Festival](https://www.nnba.org/2024bowersbluegrassfestival) (Aug. 23-25): Three days of Bluegrass, Western Swing, Old Time & Folk Music at the historic Bowers Regional Park in Washoe Valley. Enjoy live music, camping, workshops, vendors, food trucks, kids' activities, and more. [Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off](https://nuggetribcookoff.com/)(Aug. 28 - Sept. 2): Some of the top BBQ teams in the nation will come together in Sparks to compete for a chance to claim nearly $20,000 in prize money and earn coveted bragging rights! The festival draws an estimated 350,000-400,000 BBQ enthusiasts each year, who indulge in over 250,000 pounds of mouth-watering ribs throughout the 6-day event. More top events and activities in August include the [Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival](https://laketahoeshakespeare.com/), [Reno Aces Baseball at Greater Nevada Field](https://www.milb.com/reno/schedule/2024-08), [Food Truck Fridays](https://www.facebook.com/RenoStreetFood), and [Dragon Lights Reno](https://dragonlightsreno.org/). ##### Before You Go Be sure to check the event's website for the most up-to-date information, ticketing details, and health and safety protocols. These events draw visitors from far and wide, so it's a good idea to plan ahead.  If you are thinking of moving to the Reno-Sparks area and want to learn more about why it’s such a wonderful place to live, please reach out. I truly love where I live and would be thrilled to tell you more about this beautiful place that I am lucky enough to call home. [Contact me](mailto:ken@livinginsouthreno.com) today and learn more about why living in Reno is the best place to be.  S.168655 #realestate #lovewhereyoulive #augustinreno #homebuying #househunting  #angstrealestateteam #livinginsouthreno #HautepropertiesNV #makememove #renorealestate #renohomes  #nevadarealestate #renotahoe #renoliving #renonv #nevada #renorealtor #realtor ### Leave a Comment ## Related Articles [![August Events Around the Reno-Tahoe Region text over images of old cars, blurgrass player, concert and grilling ribs](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/hubfs/Aug%20Events%20Reno-Tahoe-2.png)](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/reno-tahoes-august-headliners-from-hot-rods-to-rib-cook-offs) [Reno](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/tag/reno) [Love Where You Live](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/tag/love-where-you-live) ### [Reno-Tahoe’s August Headliners: From Hot Rods to Rib Cook-Offs](https://blog.livinginsouthreno.com/reno-tahoes-august-headliners-from-hot-rods-to-rib-cook-offs) August is just around the corner and brings with it several can’t-miss events to the Reno-Tahoe region. 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