Nostalgia returns to the Reno-Sparks for the 39th Hot August Nights bringing with it a full schedule of Show-n-Shines, cruises, the Motorsport Auction Group (MAG) Auction, Big Boys Toy Store, drag races, a swap meet and so much more.
Since 1986 thousands of car enthusiasts from near and far have come to the Reno-Tahoe region to participate in one of the largest annual classic car events in the world with 6,000 officially registered vehicles 1979 or older.
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.
Five smaller Show-n-Shines taking place in Virginia City and at Summit Racing Equipment, Victorian Square in Downtown Sparks, J Resort and the Bonanza Casino. Added Drag Races on Friday and Saturday night for racing, burnouts and demonstrations.
Grab your passport, secure your stamps and you could win a grand prize valued at more than $7,000, including registration, lodging, Insiders Club, VIP experiences and more for 2026 plus other raffle prizes.
The main event with 6,000 officially registered classics taking over the streets of Reno-Sparks for 10-days with a new home venue for 2025, the University of Nevada.
Bonanza Casino’s Cruisin’ for the Cure car show benefits the Prostate Cancer Foundation with classic cars, live music, food trucks and more.
Big Boys Toy Store offers over 55,000 square feet of space filled with more than 300 booths boasting the latest in parts, accessories and technology for your hot rod, street rod and muscle car. PLUS the NEW Builders Showdown offers prize money for Pro and Home Builders.
Women with Wheelz is designed exclusively for women and is limited to the first 100 registrations. Registration is FREE. Must be a 2025 Hot August Nights officially registered participant. Open to vehicles 1979 and older. This is a HAN Event Series qualifying event.
MAG Auctions offers an opportunity to purchase the vehicle of your dreams – old, new and everything in between.
The Swap Meet at The J Resort in Downtown Reno is the place to find classic cars, hard-to-find parts, tools, memorabilia, antiques, collectibles, vintage and nostalgic items and much more by hundreds of vendors.
The Outdoor Car Corral at The J Resort is the only location during Hot August Nights where you can sell your private party car. View collector vehicles at all stages.
The Hot August Nights Foundation, along with automotive industry partners, invite youth (21 & under) to showcase their vehicle expertise in a team competition. Teams will have their automotive projects judged on design, functionality, creativity, originality, and presentation, with vocational scholarships and prizes awarded to winners.
The classic Grand Finale Parade starts at 9 AM
Hot August Nights Grand Finale Parade presented by Bonanza Casino starts at the University of Nevada and ends at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center for the HAN Grand Finale event.
Starts at 10:30 AM with Celebrity Choice Awards
Hot August Nights Grand Finale takes place at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center with awards at 10:30 AM. The program includes Celebrity Choice Awards, Best of Show Awards, Youth Automotive Challenge Scholarship Awards and the crowning of the 2025 HAN Event Series, presented by Champion Chevrolet, category winners and the Grand Champion.
The main event with 5,500 officially registered classics taking over the streets of Reno-Sparks for a week of events.
