Hot August Nights

Hot August Nights[1] is an annual event held in Reno and Virginia City, Nevada during the days of 2nd-7th on the month of August. The event is mostly around classic vehicles manufactured before the 1970s, and is based on Rock And Roll as well.

For the song by Neil Diamond, see Hot August Nights.
Hot August Nights at the Peppermill in Reno, Nevada

The term Hot August Nights got its name from the weather being hot as it generally is during the month of August.[2]

History

The event was first created by Willie Ray Davison on 1 August 1986 with the intent to celebrate Rock and Roll music, America's culture in the 1950s, to increase tourism during the month and to raise money for charities. The event was first held at the Reno-Sparks Convention Center during a live event with the Righteous Brothers, Wolfman Jack, and Jan & Dean.

The event branched off on its own and is now held in several locations, including Virginia City, Victorian Square in Sparks, Peppermill Hotel And Casino, Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, Grand Sierra Resort and Virginia Street in downtown Reno.

There was one event casualty: in 2020 when officials scrapped it because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

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References
  1. "Welcome To Hot August Nights".
  2. "History | Hot August Nights".
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