My go to always!!! Love their suites and all the atmosphere along with the good restaurants. Really…read moregood gaming ands always have an amazing time!

Fun event and some really great, different kinds of chili. I wish there had been outside chili…read morecompetitors as this was all GSR restaurants.

I have never been to this festival before, but some of my friends told me about it and recommended…read moreit to me, so I decided to come by and check it out. When I first showed up I was quite surprise to see that it looked very similar to the Rib Cookoff, a yearly event that I go to every year! Lots of the streets closed off from traffic for foot walk, with several stands of shops, food, drinks and more! A live band performance, and people everywhere! I got food from one of the stands, Meatballs and Polenta. I got meatballs and garlic bread. The meatballs were really good but the garlic bread got very hard by the time I started to eat it. Pretty fun. Fun little event for sure! Definitely go check it out if you enjoy Italian food whenever you're in the area!

Although the weather wasn't perfect, this event was busy. We ended up going once to shop the booths…read moreand see all the neat stuff people make and sell. We went another time to eat when the food vendors were less busy. The artichoke/italian sausage was amazing. The mushroom ravioli was tasty, we found some pastries with cinnamon and sugar but I can't remember what they were called. There was a wine walk (we didn't partake in) but there were lots of wines to taste. Thanks to the Eldorado for this 12th straight year that I have attended.

Wasn't expecting planning on the festival but really got a chance to enjoy it. I got a chance to…read moretake advantage of the VIP tent with lots of amazing food and great music.

This was my first time at the Reno River Festival and I had a good time. The vendors were nice,…read morefriendly, and genuinely passionate about their craft which was very refreshing. The live performances were fun, and I can definitely see this becoming a staple for Reno Events. I didn't expect to pay $20 for entrance which was a bummer as we were going to bring more family and friends but the entry cost was a little too high for bringing kids. There were a nice set of carnival rides, but I was discouraged on buying tickets as we had already $40 to get into the event and wanted to save some of our budget to buy things from vendors. We went on the last day of the event, in the early afternoon and it was nice to see more locals enjoying themselves and it wasn't too crowded which was a plus in our book! My fiancé and I loved that dogs are welcome to join us as some other outdoor events do not allow us to bring our puppy. Overall, the variety of food, atmosphere, and performances were awesome! I only wish the entry price was reduced as I would've brought more people and would've had more money to spend on the vendors. Final verdict... I would definitely come back, but only if the entry prices come down or are removed. If this is your first time attending the event, the $20 is not so bad to see the art installations and see the live performances. I would recommend this for first timers.

1 of 2 Yelp Reviews. 7/31/26 to 8/2/26 dates for this year…read more Quality/Quantity - I'm told if you come right before 8pm (closing time) and many vendors give discounts on their wings...? So many to choose from, I just could NOT decide. See their website for wing winners! I did not take the many other vendors' pictures. Ambiance - Approximately 4 city blocks, not including the side streets. Plenty of wing vendors; see my pictures, I am sure I missed a few. A few beer/drink vendors. Hand washing stations, thank you. Plenty of seating!! Thank you. Most behind the booths, side streets, etc. Activities, events, etc. We came on the last day which was not too busy, which is what I prefer. Festival Hours: Friday, July 31, 2026 | 1 PM - 10 PM. Saturday, August 1, 2026 | Noon - 10 PM. Sunday, August 2, 2026 | Noon - 8 PM. Country Music Headliners (free concerts): July 31: Harper Grace. August 1: Restless Road. August 2: Mackenzie Carpenter. Service - Good. Price - Depends on what you do, buy, eat, or drink. Owner Comment - Congrats on all your success since 2014.

Another great year of fresh air, music, vendors and of course wings. We committed to trying 3…read moredifferent wings and found some good ones. FURY Hot Chicken & Shaka Wings had a unique dry rub that was probably our favorite. Slater's Ding-a-Wing's hot wings were tasty without over doing the "hot". Men Wielding Fire's BBQ wings came as no surprise since they have been perfecting this flavor for at least 15 years. We actually wanted to try Moonshine BBQ but the lines were long and barely seemed to be moving (usually a good sign of good flavors) but we wanted to get out of the heat. Fun event that filled the weekend right before Hot August Nights kicked off.

Second year at the Rib Cook-Off and it's time for a review!…read more This event takes place every year by Victorian Square and the Nugget. Dozens of BBQ joints from around the country come to sell ribs, but also other bbq meats and sides. There are two main ways to enjoy the event: purchase tickets to the VIP area or walk around Victoria Square and pay for whatever item you want to order at each stall. I did the VIP tent last year and the pay at the stall this year. VIP Rib Village: this part is expensive, about $150 per person. But, what you receive is great if you plan on eating a lot! You get unlimited ribs, sides, bbq sauce, drinks (including alcoholic) and ice cream. You also get a table and chair so this is perfect if you want to make sure you have somewhere to sit. It is set up like a buffet station and you really get to try every different rib vendor. This was a really fun experience, the drawback being that the wings aren't always as fresh as they're hatched up and can be waiting around in a catering dish. The ice cream was such a cool treat at the end of the night though and it was nice to be in a shaded spot. General Area: this is free admission and you basically walk around lined up stalls of BBQ and other food vendors. This is really nice if you're not going to eat as much, and if you a want to eat items that aren't just ribs. Every stall has other smoked meats, sandwiches, platters and desserts. You can basically just order what you want, just like you would at any food truck festival. Prices are still steep, think $12-14 for a 3 rib sampler, $30-40 for meat platters, $8-15 for sides etc. If you like to try a few things but don't want a full meal, especially if you can share with someone else, this may end up being the cheaper option. There also aren't many options set up to sit down, though you can find some spots on stairs/retaining walls to sit if the night isn't too busy. It can also be hard to find shade especially in the middle of the day. You can use the outdoor parking lot at the Nugget, street parking or Uber for convenience. We had no issues finding parking but have not gone on the busier weekend days. Overall, this is such a great event while not a cheap one, and I have enjoyed myself both times!

9/5/26- I had plans…read moreto stop by tomorrow, but since we were in the area, decided to have lunch. We used to get free Ribfest tickets, but this year they changed. Luckily we got two free tickets.. Better organized with the names of the vendors-.. but once you put the ribs on you forget which was what.. Second round: got the two favorite ones I liked with their sauces.. Beautiful day and perfect weather..

Nice festival that was exceptionally poignet with the horrific fires on Maui…read more I love the sharing of native cultures - food, dance, and song. This definately family friendly event is a very welcome annual festival in downtown Reno. Hope to be able to attend this fun event on a regular basis.

I loved this festival. It is very family friendly as it's a no-alcohol event and had lots of…read moreactivities for the kids. The whole vibe was very welcoming and positive. They had constant entertainment and it was not overcrowded. Their were food vendors and we had a delicious teriyaki chicken with rice and macaroni salad and for dessert there was shaved ice and mochi. Loved seeing the vendors with all types of crafts for sale. It's a really mellow festival and loved that they we're supporting the Maui Wildfire Relief fund.

If you've never been to the The Great Reno Balloon Race, put it on your list. Watching the balloons…read morelight up before sunrise and slowly fill the sky is something you have to experience in person. The event is well organized, family friendly, and has a great community atmosphere. My biggest tip is to arrive early, dress in layers, and bring a chair or blanket. It gets chilly before the sun comes up, but it's absolutely worth it. Whether you're a local or visiting Reno, this is one of those events that reminds you how special our community is. I'll definitely be back.

Free Event yearly!!! It was an amazing experience seeing all the balloons up close. Rancho San…read moreRafael is such a big place it can accommodate all balloons that are joining the race. It's not a regret waking up 2 in the morning to see this magical event. The dawn patrol started at 5am so we were there about 3:30. Parking starts to fill at that time and we were all bundled up. If you plan to do this event, wear comfy shoes as there's a lot of walking to get to the parking and going into the park itself. There's $25 cash parking fee if you park at San Rafael. But if you park outside, it's always free. Bring blankets and folded chairs. There's merchants selling food and other things which start serving at about 5:30 am. The place is almost at full capacity as early as 5am so be there at least 3:30am. I'm sure you will have an amazing time! All balloons for Dawn Patrol ascended at 5:30. Then about 7am all the other balloons started going up. See you again, next year!

This is the kick-off for what will be a monthly event in conjunction with the Wine Walk on the…read morethird Saturday from now until October. It is sponsored by the TMCC Alumni association with the proceeds going to support first generation TMCC students. This was a really nice event and really kept to the theme of local arts and crafts. There are booths with jewelry, pottery, hand crafted glassware, photography, visual arts, health and beauty items as well as wine snobs paraphernalia. There was live music which adds to the festival atmosphere. The items for sale were of nice quality and really ranged in price. I think it would be a great place to buy unique items that are not available at every other street fair around. Not a tie-die t-shirt or funky sunglasses to be found here. This is really a nice quality Arts and Crafts event.

This was a nice little afternoon diversion for the wife and me. We were able to walk around a bit…read moreand take in the scenery. So super conveniently located to Baldini's where we were able to go and have some lunch! Walking around we saw lots of cool little things and plants we might get at a later date. If we had smaller kids they probably would have loved the police vehicles that were on hand to ooooh and ahhhh over. We had too much planned out in the asphalt and concrete world we weren't able to stay for the different talks that they had planned throughout the day. Plus our brown thumbs probably would have started killing everything in sight. We aren't really crafty or gardeny ....not a word. Anyway maybe by next year we will have sprouted a green thumb to be nurtured by this event.

2018. Part 2 Two…read moreweeks really meant dividing the review into two parts. Over the weekend I stopped in at one of my most favorite places- SÜP, for their RBW special trio of soups and a mini loaf of bread for $10. They have participated all seven years. I get this to go, and it becomes lunch for three days. Always delicious. Not on Monday, I finally got to Moo Dang. I am such a wimp when it comes to spicy, but I still enjoy Asian foods. The RBW special was Drunken Noodles (zero spice for me) and a Big Chang Beer for $10. The noodles still had fabulous flavor and the beer I sent to another table- cheers. Wednesday was continuing the RBW dine with friends. Erica and went to Zozo's for their over the top $30 RBW special. So many choices !!! Probably the best bargain during the event. Appetizer, soup or salad, main, and dessert all for $30. Oh, and don't forget their very addictive basket of garlic bread. Yep, easily two meals here. See separate Zozo's review for all the food. So indecisive and running out of time. Thursday I ran up to Skyline Kitchen and Vine. $30 for an adult beverage, appetizer, main and dessert. Craving a burger, I did the 8 oz Kobe Burger, topped with caramelized onions, white cheddar, and a steak sauce aioli. Check restaurant review for full food description. Another busy Friday, but Claudy came up from Carson to try the RBW $10 lunch special at Chihuahua's on South Virginia across from the Lexus dealer. Plenty of food for the price. Chips and salsa arrived first. Then platter of a beef enchilada and a chili Relleno with beans and rice. The meal was good, but nothing wowed me. And the food chilled off rather quickly. That didn't matter because the waitress took my plate before I was all thru. Claudy and I ordered each of the desserts. Both were very sweet. The place wasn't packed during lunch, but I did feel rushed. Saturday!! Oh no RBW is over. The fabulous finale is always the Chef Showdown. This year 6 chefs who participated in RBW sliced, diced and sautéed against each other for bragging rights of the best in Reno. They an hour to create a vegetarian plate using butternut squash, couscous, turmeric and pomegranate. Mmm the aromas that filled the air. The best part is you get to walk around all the kitchens and see how they cook and ask questions. Brett Moseley won best use of ingredients and Joe Bell won best plating and overall WINNER. Congrats to everyone!!! Now after two weeks of having so many fabulous food specials with lots of friends- I'm off to the gym. See you next year. Or in any locally owned restaurant. Remember- Break the Chain, Reno has fabulous food.

This year was the 7th Annual Reno Bites Restaurant Week, however for me, it was my very first…read moreparticipating in it. It was two weeks of absolute fun as my room mates and I made an effort to visit as many restaurants as we possibly could. I already made separate reviews for all the places we dined at for the Reno Bites Restaurant Week, but just in case you missed it, we visited: Liberty Food and Wine Exchange, Chihuahua's Cantina and Grill, Skyline Kitchen and Vine, Sierra St. Kitchen, Moo Dang, Shore Room, and lastly Fin and Filet. Of course, I would have loved to try them all out, but there's only so much we could visit with work and what not. I love food and I love to eat. Whether it's breakfast, lunch, dinner, or dessert, I love them all. Not to mention there are countless restaurants and new ones keep popping up. With Reno Bites Restaurant Week, there are those selected and highlighted restaurants advertising their specials for those two weeks, making it very appealing to want to try them out. I, personally, was able to dine at many restaurants that I always wanted to try out, but never got the chance to. It was not just the food, but the experience as a whole. For those selected restaurants, it was great exposure and they were able to showcase a little taste of what they were about. And for us, it was fun and delicious experience. Unfortunately, we missed the Chef Showdown because we were out of town for the weekend. But, there's always next year and many years to come. Overall, this being my first ever Reno Bites, I have to say I loved every minute of it. Prices were very affordable and the foods were all so tasty. Sad to think we'll have to wait a whole year until the next one rolls around, but when it does finally come, I'll be ready!