Reno Rainbow Fest during the month of July is part of the 16th annual Artown festival in 2011. The month-long summer arts festival features more than 400 events produced by more than 100 cultural organizations and businesses in locations citywide, with major funding provided by the City of Reno.
Reno Rainbow Fest's target audience is Lesbian, Bisexual, Gay, &Transgender. The first Pride celebration in Reno in 1997, founded by Kaye Crawford, brought equality through visibility to the Gay Community. Reno Rainbow Fest's promoters, Shelly Palmer and Kaye, have over 30 years combined experience producing festivals.
Celebrate with Gay folks on Saturday, July 9 from 11am-6pm in Wingfield Park featuring MUMBO GUMBO sponsored by Harrah’s Reno. All day entertainment includes the thunderous booms of Reno Taiko Tsurunokai. Browse in vendor and food booths, during this all-inclusive family event, for $5.
Enjoy the T-Cup ride and Titan's Puppet Show at the new "Children's Journey in Rainbowland" with free access in West Street Plaza.
Full of heated energy after a full day at the Rainbow Fest? Chill at the SPLASH pool party at 5:30pm while enjoying the mixed sounds of Rendezvous w/Cool Beans' live performance at Harrah's Reno Hotel. Stay charged up as the fun continues throughout the night and celebrate being gay. $5 cover.
Saturday Night Live Party at 10:30pm at the 5 Star Saloon featuring exotic GoGo Dancers from sunny California. $5 donation with proceeds going to Northern Nevada Hopes.
Every Gay Bar in Reno has geared-up for the weekend-long Gayla celebration during Reno Rainbow Fest. Dance, drink, and party, at all 7 bars and gather on Saturday for the all-day festival.
Harrah's Reno Hotel & Casino, 1-888-726-6311 (mention code S07RRF for the low $59
rate) is launching the weekend-long event by hosting a Welcome Party on Friday night, July 8. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres.
