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Ski resort snow totals
The following are snow totals as of Jan. 24.After Reno show, Sting at 60 looks back and ahead
Sting still has it after all these yearsHiking tips as the season changes
Fall is a great time to enjoy the outdoors, especially on one of the region's many hiking trails.Zombie Crawl
Lurching through downtown Reno on Halloween weekendSlide Back '80s ski day
Break all the rules of ski and normal fashion for a day on the slope that goes back in time to the glorious '80s. You could even earn new gear in the "most fashionable" contest, with the action and group photo at noon.Monthly Reno Beer Crawl
Find new microbrews and specialty beers every fourth SaturdayTahoe Celebrity Golf Tournament
What famous faces will show up for 2011?Reno-Tahoe Open
Recognized by the pros as a favorite stop on the PGA TourReno Air Races
Five days of racing. Six classes of aircraft. And speeds topping 500 mph. It all adds up to the 46th annual National Championship Air Races, flying into Reno Stead Field this September.Great Italian Festival
For 30 years, the Eldorado has brought the sights, sounds and tastes of Italy to Reno during the Eldorado Great Italian Festival.Valentine's Vampire Bar Crawl
This blood-sucking bar crawl celebrates the fact that being in love often bites.Riverwalk Wine Walk
Downtown merchants serve wine along the scenic Truckee River.Earth Day at Idlewild
Annual celebration brings local tech, ag and artists to the park May 1.Halloween Parties
Casinos put on some of the biggest Halloween events in Reno.Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews and Blues Festival
This summer, the best BBQ, Brews & Blues combine to take over North Virginia Street in front of the Eldorado Hotel Casino. The 14th Annual Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews & Blues festival kicks off the summer street festivals in downtown Reno, June 25 - 26.Great International Chicken Wing Society Cook-Off
Chicken wing cookers compete and its the public who wins every Fourth of July weekend.Reno Rodeo
Dubbed the "Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West," the Reno Rodeo rolls into town June 16-25 at the Reno-Sparks Livestock Events Center.Reno River Festival
Featuring thousands of fans, vendors, white water pros from around the world, and live music in the park May 6-8.Great Reno Balloon Race
For more than 25 years, people from all over the world have chosen to spend their September mornings at the Great Reno Balloon Race, taking in the spectacular sights and sounds of this unique event.Virginia City Camel Races
If you plan on visiting Virginia City the month of September, be prepared to experience one of most hilarious and uncommon races of its kind, Sept. 10-12.Hot August Nights
Shine your Chevy, detail your Deuce Coupe and hustle your hot rod over to Reno and Sparks' Hot August Nights for a celebration of America's love affair with cars and rock & roll August 9-14.Artown
Each July, Artown highlights visiting artists and local talent for a month of events -- many of them free.Whole Foods Hometowne Farmer's Market
Victorian Square comes to life every Thursday with fresh food and family funEurofest at the Sands
Celebrate a wealth of European food, beer and music June 3-5International Reno Bachata Festival
Parties, classes and performances for dance fans of any skill level.Burning Man
Once a year, tens of thousands of participants gather to create Black Rock City in Nevada's Black Rock Desert, dedicated to community, art, self-expression, and self-reliance. They depart one week later, having left no trace whatsoever.Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off
Indulge in the country's best ribs every Memorial Day weekend in Victorian Square.Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
The 39th season begins July 15 and features the jovial "Twelfth Night."Street Vibrations
Street Vibrations Motorcycle Festival is a celebration of music, metal and motorcycles. Street Vibrations offers tours, live entertainment, parades, ride-in shows, stunt shows and more. This event is so big, it rocks at several locations throughout the region Sept. 21-25, 2011.© Copyright 2009 Reno Gazette-Journal. Use of this site signifies your agreement to the Terms of Service and Privacy Policy.