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Reno, NV and Local Area August Car Show Guide

If you’re looking for a classic car show or event, more than likely you’ll find it here. Grab your friends and family and head out to an event near you throughout the entire month of August.


Hot August Nights

WHEN:August 6 – 11
WHERE:
Reno, NV – Citywide

 

The Biggest Little City revs into high gear for Hot August Nights, the largest classic car and nostalgic event in the country! Thousands of visitors pay tribute to the exquisitely powerful automobiles and electrifying music of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. The world’s premier classic car event, more than 5,000 vehicles from the golden era of design are showcased with events throughout Reno and Sparks. Restored hot rods and sexy muscle cars give car enthusiasts a first-hand experience of popular decades gone by.  More Info


Big Boys Toys

WHEN:August 7 – 10
WHERE:
Reno Events Center, Reno, NV

 

Big Boys Toy Store offer over 55,000 square feet and over 320 booths of the latest in parts, accessories and technology for your hot rod, street rod, and muscle car. Visit such vendors as hot rod builders, stereo equipment, tires and wheels, chassis, bodies, engines and engine builders, and anything else you can think of for your hot rod or classic vehicle.  More info


Reno Swap Meet

WHEN:August 8 – 9
WHERE:
Reno Sparks Livestock Events Center, Reno, NV

 

Hot August Nights Reno Swap Meet will be held at Reno Sparks Livestock Event Center. This event will be promoted and managed by the knowledgeable automotive staff of Western Pacific Events Inc. owned by Bob and Vivian Davies of Bakersfield, CA. It features pre-1979 automotive parts, services and nostalgic items offered for sale by well over 700 vendors in 2000 plus outdoor spaces as well as covered spaces. Swap meet attendees will also see well over 600 Collector Vehicles offered “For Sale” in the outdoor car corral that is adjacent to the swap area.  More info


Electric Cars & Coffee

WHEN:August 10
WHERE:
10 Greg St Suite 122, Sparks, NV

 

Interested in electric vehicles or have an EV? Join us for coffee & convos about what’s happening in the local car community.

Meet local EV drivers and show off your EV on display.
Hangout with drivers from Tesla Owners Club NorCal in town for HAN.

More info


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