Embark on a delectable journey through the world of fine dining and gastronomic adventures with a bevy of culinary food festivals, wine and beer tastings, chocolate festivals and more to indulge in the coming months.
Downtown Wine Walk
1st Saturday | Carson City, Nev.
Downtown Wine Walk is held the first Saturday of every month. Participants receive a commemorative wine glass and endless reasons to stroll through downtown sipping and tasting the afternoon away. | downtowncarson.org
Third Thursday Wine Walk
3rd Thursday | Main Street | Gardnerville, Nev.
From 4:30 to 7:30 p.m., experience all that Gardnerville has to offer through October. This year beer vendors have been added to the walk. | mainstreetgardnerville.org
Wine Walk
3rd Saturday | Riverwalk District | Reno, Nev.
The Wine Walk along the Truckee River is from 2 to 5 p.m. on every third Saturday of the month. | renoriver.org
Tahoe Club Crawl
Every Saturday | Hard Rock Lake Tahoe | Stateline, Nev.
The crawl schedule is based on the best events each season to the best nightclubs in Northern Nevada. Get a welcome shot at each of the venues visited. | tahoeclubcrawl.com
Foam Fest
Until Oct. 31 | area venues
Join Achieve Tahoe for its 34th annual Foam Fest fundraiser throughout the month of October. Buy a ticket and visit local partner breweries to support Achieve Tahoe’s outdoor recreation programs for people with disabilities. | achievetahoe.org
Tahoe City Farmers’ Market
Until Dec. 21 | Tahoe City
The Tahoe City Farmers’ Market continues at Commons Beach until Oct. 13 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. and then moves indoors to the Boatworks Mall on Thursdays from Oct. 26 to Dec. 21 (no market on Thanksgiving) from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | tahoecityfarmersmarket.com
Barktoberfest
Oct. 12 | Pet Network Humane Society | Incline Village, Nev.
This fundraising event for the nonprofit will feature live music by Jacked Up, food and games and beer tastings. Kids can enter free. | Pet Network on Facebook
Market at Markleeville
Oct. 14 | downtown Markleeville
Markleeville wraps up its farmers market for the season on Oct. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | The Market at Markleeville on Facebook
Truckee Farmers’ Market
Oct. 17 | Truckee River Regional Park
Truckee Certified Farmers Market hosts its final market of the season from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Oct. 17. | truckeecertifiedfa.wixsite.com
Grand Sierra Beer & Chili Festival
Oct. 21 | Grand Sierra Resort and Casino | Reno, Nev.
Check out the live music and vendors, buy some chili and other cool stuff or get a pass for unlimited beer tasting from 1 to 6 p.m. | grandsierraresort.com
Zombie Crawl
Oct. 21 | The Reno Arch | Reno, Nev.
Crawl Reno offers the popular Zombie Crawl is what USA Today called the best costumed Halloween party in the nation. | crawlreno.com
Passport to Dining
Nov. 2 | North Tahoe Event Center | Kings Beach
North Tahoe Business Association brings together 30 restaurants, caterers, breweries and wineries for a night of unlimited tastings to excite the palate, along with a raffle and silent auction. | northtahoebusiness.org
Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival
Nov. 3 | Hyatt Regency | Incline Village, Nev.
The theme for the 33rd annual Tahoe Chocolate & Wine Festival is Glitter and Gold. Enjoy wine and chocolate tastings with heavy appetizers and live music. Proceeds benefit Sierra Community House. | sierracommunityhouse.org
Golden Gala
Nov. 3 | Tahoe Blue Events Center | Stateline, Nev.
Soroptimist International of South Lake Tahoe hosts its 50th annual Golden Gala fundraiser featuring a food, wine and beer tasting along with a silent auction. | sislt.org
Chemistry of the Cocktail
Nov. 3 | The Discovery | Reno, Nev.
Meet the future at the 11th annual Chemistry of the Cocktail. Sip futuristic craft libations, enjoy innovative fare created by the experts at Blend and take part in activities, all while providing financial support for The Discovery. | nvdm.org
Small Town Big Night Out
Nov. 11 | Truckee Donner Community Recreation Center | Truckee
Rotary Club of Truckee presents Small Town Big Night Out, a fun Western-stye community barbecue, in place of the Cadillac Ball. | smalltownbignightout.com
Fantasies in Chocolate
Nov. 11 | Grand Sierra Resort | Reno, Nev.
The formal event features confectioners from around the region as well as a VIP dinner, a DJed music and light exhibition and a silent auction. Guests are treated to unlimited samples as well as unlimited drinks, all centered around the 2023 theme: The Factory Desserted. | fantasiesinchocolate.com
Elegant Affair
Nov. 17 | Boatworks Mall | Tahoe City
Enjoy an evening of tastings inside the Boatworks Mall from 6 to 9 p.m. Details TBA.
Eclipse Release Party
Dec. 7 | FiftyFifty Brewing Company | Truckee
The barrel-aged beer party of the year is returning to its roots. This release party offers unlimited pours of vintage and current Eclipse, charcuterie, passed appetizers, pizza slices, commemorative glass and Eclipse bottle. | fiftyfiftybrewing.com
The Grinch Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl
Dec. 2 | area venues | Virginia City, Nev.
Have some fun during the Grinch Made Me Do It Saloon Crawl with festival specialty holiday drinks at featured locations. | visitvirginiacitynv.com
Holiday in the Hills: Lumberjack Christmas
Dec. 3-4 | area venues | Placer County
Channel the flannel on a self-guided wine tour and toy drive on the Placer Wine Trail. Visit 20+ wineries in Auburn, Granite Bay, Lincoln, Rocklin and Newcastle dressed in lumberjack attire. Live music, visit from Santa, treats, holiday discounts and new wine releases included. | placerwine.com
Winter Wonderland
Dec. 6 | Atlantis | Reno, Nev.
Enjoy an evening of food and cocktail pairings, craft beer and a silent auction starting at 6 p.m. to benefit Nevada Diabetes Association. | facebook.com/nevadadiabetes
Reno Santa Crawls
Dec. 9 | Silver Legacy | Reno, Nev.
Crawl Reno offers special event crawls such as the Santa Crawl, which has more than 20,000 Santas filling downtown. Costumes are a must. | crawlreno.com
Snowshoe Tour + Chalet Dinner
Dec. 22-March 16 (select dates) | The Chalet | Alpine Meadows
After the mountain closes and the winter moon rises, experience a snowshoe tour to the mid-mountain Chalet for an intimate seated dinner featuring Bavarian-inspired, multi-course cuisine. Must be age 21 and older. | palisadestahoe.com
