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RENO RODEO: KICKOFF TO COWBOY CHRISTMAS
BE THERE: JUNE 20–29 IN RENO, NEVADA
VIBE: ENERGETIC AND OPEN-AIR
BEST FOR: FIRST-TIMERS
Reno Rodeo is the unofficial start to Cowboy Christmas, a highly profitable slew of professional rodeo competitions that take place around Independence Day every summer. “It serves as a pivotal moment for contestants, igniting their momentum,” explains 2024 Reno Rodeo President Carrie Ann Sattler. “And when the sun goes down and the Nevada skies are awash with color, it’s a truly unforgettable experience.” Festivities begin with a 300-head cattle drive through downtown and continue with concerts, children’s wild-pony races, and businessmen’s steer decorating.
INSIDER TIP: WIND (AND WINE) DOWN AT BEAUJOLAIS BISTRO.
WHAT TO EAT: NEW ZEALAND RACK OF LAMB AT BRICKS
WHERE TO STAY: THE JESSE HOTEL & BAR
SIDE TRIP: LAKE TAHOE
FOR MORE: RENORODEO.COM
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GREELEY STAMPEDE: FLAG-WAVING FAMILY FUN
BE THERE: JUNE
