Hot August Nights Revs Up for our 40th Anniversary with Caesars Entertainment’s Reno Resorts in Downtown Reno as Main Host Venue
Hot August Nights Revs Up for our 40th Anniversary with Caesars Entertainment’s Reno Resorts in Downtown Reno as Main Host Venue FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE RENO, Nevada (Jan. 28, 2026) — Hot August Nights, America’s nostalgic celebration of classic cars and rock ‘n’ roll, is proud to announce that Caesars Entertainment’s Reno resorts will serve as […]
Hot August Nights Announces New Executive Director, Lisa Jansen
RENO, Nev. (November 2025) — Hot August Nights has announced Lisa Jansen as its new Executive Director, bringing fresh leadership to one of Nevada’s most iconic annual events as it gears up to celebrate 40 years of classic cars, music, and community. Jansen brings more than 20 years of experience in event management, community engagement, […]
Built on Classics, Powered By Volunteers
Built on Classics, Powered by Volunteers For four decades, Hot August Nights has been more than just one of the world’s largest nostalgic car shows—it’s been a celebration of America’s love affair with classic cars and rock ’n’ roll. Since 1986, Hot August Nights has grown into an event recognized around the globe, yet our […]
Classics, Cocktails and Community
Classics, Cocktails and CommunityHot August Nights Foundation Gala Funds Scholarships and Opportunities for Children In-need and At-risk RENO, Nevada (Jan. 28, 2025 ) — The Hot August Nights Foundation invites the community to an evening of elegance, entertainment and generosity at its signature fundraiser, Classics & Cocktails, Friday, March 15, 2025, at the Atlantis Casino […]
Hot August Nights Gears Up for Volunteer Recruitment Event
Hot August Nights Gears Up for Volunteer Recruitment EventThursday, Feb. 6, 2025, 4 to 6:30 p.m. at the National Automobile Museum RENO, Nevada (Jan. 20, 2025) – Car and event enthusiasts interested in being a “driving” force behind the world’s largest nostalgic car show — Hot August Nights — are invited to its annual volunteer […]
Nation’s Largest Nostalgic Classic Car Event Marks 39 Years with a New Venue and Fresh Events
The Nation’s Largest Nostalgic Classic Car Event Marks 39 Years with a New Venue and Fresh Events Hot August Nights takes place in Reno, Nevada, Aug. 1-10, 2025 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 […]
Bringing 10 Days in 2025 to Northern Nevada – Celebrating Our Classic Car Culture
We understand that events like ours bring together people to share a love for cars and celebrate our common passions. We have heard from many of our participants and attendees that want us to either keep or find a new kick-off location. So, we are going to do both. We’ll open Reno-Sparks check-in to all participants on Friday, […]
Hot August Nights Foundation Annual Coat Drive Takes Place Oct. 1-31, 2024
The Hot August Nights Foundation winter coat drive aims to collect new and gently used winter coats for in-need and at-risk youth in our community Reno, Nev. (Oct. 2, 2024) – The Hot August Nights Foundation, the non-profit arm of Hot August Nights, is collecting winter coats for in-need and at-risk youth in the Reno-Sparks […]
Hot August Nights Crowns 2024 Event Series Champions
RENO, Nevada (Sept. 17, 2024) – This year’s 10-day celebration of classic cars and rock and roll went out with a bang as Hot August Nights awarded its most coveted prizes to the Event Series winners, naming a new Grand Champion for 2024 – a cherry red 1957 Chevy Bel Air Convertible owned by Charlie […]
UPDATE on Virginia City as a 2025 Kickoff Venue
RENO, Nev. – September 7. 2024 On August 2, 2024, an incident occurred in Virginia City during our Hot August Nights kickoff. Our organization does not condone nor support racism or hate speech. We took action to permanently revoke the registrations of the car participants seen in the viral video from all future Hot August […]