Benna Curates: Events and New Experiences in the Reno-Tahoe area this Month

This August and September in the Reno-Tahoe area you'll find exciting activities for everyone in the family to enjoy!

Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival 2026 | July 3 - August 23

Experience two unforgettable performances at the Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival, running July 3–August 23, 2026, with outdoor productions under the stars. This season features Shakespeare’s gripping tragedy Macbeth and The Heart of Robin Hood, an action-packed reimagining of the legendary tale filled with adventure, courage, and romance. Tickets are selling quickly, so reserve your seats now for an unforgettable theater experience at Lake Tahoe. Learn more here!

Tahoe Wine + Feast | August 21 - 22

Tahoe Wine + Feast is a premier outdoor culinary festival taking place August 21–22, 2026, at The Village at Northstar in Truckee, California, featuring award-winning chefs, renowned winemakers, wine tastings, educational seminars, and exclusive multi-course dining experiences. The festival includes Friday's wine seminars, curated lunches, and pairing dinners, followed by Saturday's Grand Tasting with more than 300 premium wines, gourmet small bites, live entertainment, and a luxury artisan marketplace. Ticket options range from $75 for individual events to $500 for the all-inclusive 2-Day VIP Experience, with General Admission to the Grand Tasting available for $95. Learn more here!

Incline Wine + Food | August 28 - 29

The 4th annual Incline Wine + Food Lake Tahoe returns August 28–30, 2026, featuring more than 70 premier Napa Valley wines, Laurent-Perrier champagne, gourmet food, live entertainment, and its signature Grand Tasting on Saturday, August 29, at the lakefront Sierra Riviera estate in Incline Village, with tickets starting at $300. The weekend celebrates exceptional food and wine while raising funds for local nonprofits and community youth programs through the Boys & Girls Club of North Lake Tahoe. Learn more here!

The Great Reno Balloon Race 2026 | September 10 - 13

The 45th Annual Great Reno Balloon Race will take place September 10–13, 2026, at Rancho San Rafael Regional Park, marking its first-ever four-day event and celebrating both its 45th anniversary and the U.S. 250th anniversary with the theme "Stars, Stripes and Soaring Dreams." The free festival features daily Dawn Patrol and Glow Shows, returning and new special-shaped balloons, vendor booths, and the debut of the Cloud 9 VIP Club on the newly added Thursday.  Learn more here!