Hot August Nights – The Largest Nostalgic Car Show in the World Become a Hot August Nights Volunteer member It’s because of you we’ve lasted over 35 years! Available year-round, explore our selection of merchandise including T-shirts, hats, jackets and more Enhance your experience with several opportunities to get up close at some of our most popular events
Main Event in Reno-Sparks – Hot August Nights Hot August Nights, a not-for-profit organization, began as a way to drive tourism to the area during August Now, it’s considered an iconic special event for attendees and participants to relive and celebrate the classic car culture and community
HAN-2025EventSchedule-REV_7-20-25 7am to 3pm Motorsport Auction Groups (MAG) – Auction, Viewing, Vendors Displays – Admission $20 or 3 day pass for $45 – Reno-Sparks Convention Center Hot August Nights Host Venue at the University of Nevada – *Show-n-Shine, Vendors, Entertainment More Hot August Nights Downtown Reno – Show-n-Shine, Vendors, Entertainment, Cruise
Visitor Info – Hot August Nights At Hot August Nights we celebrate the diverse and vibrant world of the classic car culture and community Our events are a space where enthusiasts from all backgrounds come together to share this passion
History of Hot August Nights The aim of Hot August Nights was to fill a void in tourism in Reno during the month of August and to raise money for local charities The first concert was held in the Convention Center parking lot where most hadn’t danced to “that” music, to a live band, under the stars, since high school
Reno-Sparks Main Event – Hot August Nights Hot August Nights, a nonprofit organization, began as a way to drive tourism to the area during August Now, it’s considered an iconic special event for attendees and participants to relive and celebrate the nostalgic times of the 50s, 60s and 70s
2026 Reno-Sparks Main Event - Hot August Nights Since 1986, Hot August Nights has grown into one of the largest classic car events in the world, with 6,000 officially registered vehicles (1979 or older) rolling into the Reno-Tahoe region
2025 – Hot August Nights Dedicated to supporting Northern Nevada’s youth, the Hot August Nights Foundation hosts three key annual fundraisers annually: Classics Cocktails, the 50 50 Raffle during Hot August Nights events and an auction of a donated vehicle at the MAG Auction during the main event
Largest Nostalgic Classic Car Show in the U. S . . . - Hot August Nights Hot August Nights is the largest nostalgic classic car show in the U S and so much more Bringing a more than $100 million economic impact to the northern Nevada region, the 37th annual city-wide event encompasses six venues with 5,500 registered participants rolling into the Reno-Sparks community for 10 days, attracting more than 500,000
Nation’s Largest Nostalgic Classic Car Event Marks 39 Years with a New . . . RENO, Nevada (Jan 13, 2025) – The nation’s largest nostalgic classic car event, Hot August Nights, brings together the classic car community with 6,000 registered participants, attracting an estimated 500,000 plus attendees for the annual event