Enjoy Hot August Nights in Reno

What's more American that classic cars and rock 'n roll?  If you like both, come enjoy Hot August Nights in Reno this week.  From now until Sunday, August 8th, there will be live music, car shows, a classic car cruise around Reno and lots of shopping at the Big Boy's Toy Store, Silver Auction and Hot August Nights Swap Meet.  In addition to the daily car shows, show 'n shines, car competitions, craft fairs, hula hoop contests, Gearhead Games, car raffles (for charity), controlled car cruises, Big Boy's Toy Store, Silver Auctions, Hot August Nights Swap Meet and daily prize drawings, some of the Hot August Nights events going on this week include:

Monday, August 2, 2010:
Chicago Dogs Eating Contest - Atlantis Casino Resort

Tuesday, August 3, 2010:
Slot Tournament - John Ascuaga's Nugget
Elvis Look-a-Like Contest - Atlantis Casino Resort

Wednesday, August 4, 2010:
Autorama - Reno Ballroom
Poker Walk - Downtown Reno
Meet & Greet with stars from 'American Graffiti' and 'Happy Days' - Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
Sock Hop - Circus Circus ($5 per ticket, $1 extra for reserved seating)
Jelly Donut Eating Contest - Atlantis Casino Resort

Thursday, August 5, 2010:
Poker Run and Walk
Jelly Belly Bean giveaway - Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
Meet & Greet with stars from 'American Graffiti' and 'Happy Days' - Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
Tricycle Race - Atlantis Resort Casino

Friday, August 6, 2010:
Fashion Style Walk & Icon Look-a-Like Contest - Legends Outlets (Sparks)
Jelly Belly Bean giveaway - Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
Meet & Greet with stars from 'American Graffiti' and 'Happy Days' - Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
Drag Racing & Burnouts - Reno-Fernley Raceway in Fernley
Twist Dance Contest - Atlantis Casino Resort
Kids Show 'n Shine - Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
Fireworks - downtown Reno

Saturday, August 7, 2010:
Jelly Belly Bean giveaway - Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
Meet & Greet with stars from 'American Graffiti' and 'Happy Days' - Peppermill Resort Spa Casino
Twist Dance Contest - Atlantis Casino Resort
Twinkee Eating Contest - Atlantis Casino Resort

Sunday, August 8, 2010:
Award Presentations & Parade - downtown Reno
Big Spin Contest for $10,000 - Peppermill Resort Spa Casino

Tickets are needed to attend the Silver Auction ($12) and Hot August Nights Swap Meet ($6) and can be purchased daily at the gate.  All concerts in downtown Sparks and at the Grand Sierra Resort are free.  There will be some concerts that require tickets at some Reno and Sparks casinos.  Please click here for the full schedule of events.  If you love music and classic cars, you'll enjoy Hot August Nights in Reno.