Extend Your Stay
Want to come in early or stay later? See what's happening around Reno and plan your trip.
Octane Fest! June 7-10, 2012
See the stars of off-road racing at this four-day motor sport jamboree. Octane Fest is a high-powered motor sports extravaganza featuring NHRA/Top Gun drag racing, IMCA oval dirt track racing, truck and tractor pulls, demolition derby, mud bogs, TUFF Truck, rock crawl and freestyle motocross. Music, show-and-shine, a motorsports swap meet and a firework finale compliment the racing action.
Scorpions -The Final Sting Tour! June 8, 2012
The Scorpions are hitting Reno on their global 2012 farewell tour "The Final Sting," with a very special surprise guest. Don't miss your last chance to see the Scorpions LIVE in Reno; they'll Rock You Like A Hurricane!
Nevada State Cowboy Fast Draw Championship! June 8-10, 2012
Relive the excitement of the Old West in historic Virginia City when gunslingers from all over the United States compete for the Nevada State Cowboy Fast Draw Championship. Gunfights occur all day long, and when the smoke clears, the last gunslinger standing will claim the Championship title.
Rock 'n' Roll Revival & Classic Car Show! June 8-10, 2012!
Twist and Shout your way back to the 60’s and 70’s for a weekend of classic cars and Rock ‘n’ Roll music in downtown Reno where you’ll enjoy food and beverage booths, vendors, live entertainment, classic cars show ‘n’ shine and more!
Enjoy the Wildest, Richest Rodeo in the West! June 14-23, 2012!
Join the Reno Rodeo cowboys as they herd cattle through the streets of downtown Reno in the iconic Cattle Drive. Xtreme Bulls will compete for a $40,000 purse while you cheer on the nation's best bareback bucking broncos, roping champions from around the globe, and the flawless Miss Reno Rodeo.
Reno River Festival! June 15-17, 2012!
Kick off that business suit, don your flip-flops and head north just a few blocks from the Silver Legacy. Truly relax after the VETS2012 conference and enjoy some of the best entertainment in town at the 9th annual Reno River Festival! Human and 4-legged participants kayak, race, body-board, and plunge into the Truckee River for some frigid, exhilarating fun! Splash Dogs, Run Amuck, slalom kayaking competitions, freestyle, boatercross, live music and more will entice you to stay in Reno a few more days!
The National Automobile Museum
Just down the street from the conference, you'll discover a car-lover's paradise. From the private collections of Elvis to John Wayne and James Dean, from filmdom to the Bonneville Salt Flats, the exhibits and automobiles will amaze even the seasoned enthusiast. Step inside and step back in time!
