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Reno Events in September 2026

Name: Great Reno Balloon Race
Start: 2026-09-10
End: 2026-09-13
Location: Rancho San Rafael Regional Park

3 events in September

Balloon Race & Labor Day

September opens with the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook-Off over Labor Day, then the Great Reno Balloon Race — the world's largest FREE hot air balloon event — closes out summer with 100+ balloons at dawn.

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Highlights

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FestivalSep 10 - 13FEATURED

Great Reno Balloon Race

Rancho San Rafael Regional Park

World's largest FREE hot-air ballooning event! Dawn Patrol starts at 5:30 AM.

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FestivalSep 10 - 13FEATURED

Great Reno Balloon Race

Rancho San Rafael Regional Park

World's largest FREE hot-air ballooning event! Dawn Patrol starts at 5:30 AM.

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Cultural FestivalSep 12 - 13

Biggest Little Latin Festival

Virginia Street, Downtown Reno

Annual celebration of Latin culture on Virginia Street. Music, food, vendors, and family-friendly activities at The Row. Dates TBC for 2026.

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MusicSep 27

Los Tigres del Norte

Grand Sierra Resort

Norteño legends Los Tigres del Norte at Grand Sierra Resort.

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Plus: Every Week in September

Monthly1st Thursday, 5-7 PMFREE

First Thursday at Nevada Museum of Art

160 W Liberty St

WeeklySundays, 9 AM - 1 PMFREE

Riverside Farmers Market

Idlewild Park

WeeklyMultiple shows per week

Laugh Factory at Silver Legacy

Silver Legacy (The ROW), Downtown

WeeklyWednesdays, 7 PMFREE

Trivia Night at The Brewer's Cabinet

475 S Arlington Ave

WeeklyMar - Sep (check schedule)

Reno Aces Home Games

Greater Nevada Field

WeeklyVarious (check UNR calendar)FREE

UNR Campus Events & Lectures

University of Nevada, Reno