After hosting a virtual event last year, Hot August Nights will be hosting in-person events this year in Reno-Sparks starting on Monday morning.
The event began Friday in Virginia City with car shows, celebrity judging, car cruises and concerts.
The official Hot August Nights parade will take place in Downtown Reno on Aug. 8, starting at 10 a.m.
Here is what you need to know about the week-long event in Reno-Sparks.
Show-n-shines
Detailed classic cars will be on display for much of the day on these days.
- Aug. 3 – 8: 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Grand Sierra Resort.
- Aug. 3 – 8: Acres of Champions show-n-shine from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. at Atlantis Casino and Resort.
- August 4: Women with Wheelz show-n-shine from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Nugget Casino, east parking lot.
- August 7: Celebrity choice show-n-shine from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Grand Sierra Resort.
Free music headliners: Grand Sierra Resort
- Long Time (a tribute to the Band Boston) : Tuesday at 8:15 p.m.
- The Australian Bee Gees (a tribute to the Bee Gees) : Wednesday at 8:15 p.m.
- Peter Noon’s Herman’s Hermits: Thursday at 8:15 p.m.
- The Guess Who: Friday at 8:15 p.m.
- Commodores: Saturday at 8:15 p.m.
Free music headliners: Victorian Square
- The Stars of Beatlemania: Wednesday at 8:15 p.m.
- Hollywood Stones Tribute: Thursday at 8:15 p.m.
- Surfin the Beach Boys Tribute: Friday at 8:15 p.m.
- Chuby Checker: Saturday at 8:15 p.m.
Additional information about the event’s schedule can be found on their website at www.HotAugustNights.Net.
Kristin Oh is a public safety reporter for the Reno Gazette Journal. She can be reached at koh@rgj.com or at 775-420-1285. Please help support her work by subscribing.
