New Adventures in Reno Tahoe USA
2012-05-16
Symbiosis Gathering
Pyramid Eclipse features an epic lineup of artists, musicians and teachers,
and invites the masses to gather on the remote desert shores of Pyramid Lake,
where the central line of the annular solar eclipse will pass at 6:30 p.m. on
May 20, 2012. The May 17-22 event honors the alignment of the Earth, Moon and
Sun with a celebration; including, live music, guest speakers and workshops on an
array of topics, such as yoga and neurology.
http://pyramideclipse.com/
From June 21-24, pro, intermediate and beginner dancers from
across the nation come together on the southwest shores of Pyramid Lake for Dancers Extreme Challenge. Featuring a
5,000 sq. ft. dance floor on the lake front, this complete, packaged experience
includes: a Survivor style team
competition, water volleyball, bon fires, and all-you-can eat breakfast, lunch
and dinners.
http://latindancemag.com/events.html
Sparks Marina is set to host the Sparks Xtreme Beach Sports Festival from June 30 – July 1, where
the EVP Volleyball Tour and UWP Watercross Tour will combine for the first time
on the west coast. Both events are the largest of their kind in country,
featuring hundreds of All-American athletes going head-to-head in pro volley
ball action on the beach and high-speed race action on the water.
http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/reno-tahoe/what-to-do/events/special-events/06-30-2012/sparks-xtreme-beach-sports-festival
Fireworks 500,
July 1-8, features nine days of action packed events: qualifying races;
performances by the Monster Freestyle MX Team, featuring X-Game and Ninja Stunt
Team riders; race car displays; autograph signing; and, live entertainment. On
July 7, racers take to the desert at the Reno Tahoe Motorplex, off Interstate-80
Exit 32, for a thrilling 500-mile race – the longest off-road race in the
United States.
http://hdrarace.com/2012/04/26/fireworks-500-information/
The inaugural Lake
Tahoe SummerFest, July 30 – August 19, is a celebration of the arts. Masterpieces
of classical music will be performed by instrumentalists from The New York
Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, San Francisco Symphony and Los Angeles
Philharmonic, with live theatre and fine art presented by The Nevada Museum of
Art. This celebration art and culture will be enjoyed under the tall pines, and
alongside the crystal blue water, of Tahoe’s North Shore.
http://tahoesummerfest.org/
Presenting hundreds of athletes competing in over 15
different sports, The Human Performance
Project is the most diverse display of athletics in the country. Held at
the Grand Sierra Resort from August 23-26, competitors face off in Olympic,
mixed martial arts, bodybuilding, outdoor and action sport categories.
http://www.humanperformanceproject.com/
Expedition Man,
August 25, is Northern Nevada’s first Ultra Distance Triathlon, traversing a
194.2 mile course from South Lake Tahoe to the Legends at Sparks Marina.
Participants begin with a brisk swim in beautiful Zephyr Cove Lake Tahoe,
followed by a challenging bike course through Carson City into Reno,
culminating with three fast out-and-backs around the Sparks Marina.
http://www.expeditionman.com/
Reno Tahoe USA is home to more than 290-days of special
events. For more information, see the full Special Events Calendar at http://www.visitrenotahoe.com/events/reno-tahoe-2012-special-events-festivals.
