43rd Annual Great Italian Festival
Event Description:
Chow down, party hard, catch every play and more all in the heart of The Biggest Little City. Come experience the most exciting events and entertainment Reno has to offer.
During Columbus Day weekend, The Great Italian Festival is a celebration of Italian culture and traditions. Downtown transforms into Little Italy with a sauce cooking contest, lots of pasta, an Italian farmers market, food booths and incredible free, live entertainment all weekend long.
No ticket or entry fee required to enjoy this family-friendly weekend. Ticket purchase is only required for the Wine Walk event, which can be found here.
This event is happening next on:
Saturday, October 11, 2025 - 10:00 am to 7:00 pmShow all dates
Sunday, October 12, 2025 - 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Where is the event?
Downtown Reno
