Hot August Nights Turns 40 with Big Changes | Reno News

Hot August Nights turns 40 with a bigger, bolder celebration downtown—featuring a revamped main stage, a return of the iconic Prom, and expanded awards thanks to major sponsors. The music lineup is electric, with Elvis, Elton John, Bob Seger, and Beatles tributes rocking both Reno and Sparks. Classic car culture thrives with nightly cruises, drag races, and Show-n-Shines, drawing nearly 6,000 vehicles and 400 volunteers. And behind the scenes? The Hot August Nights Foundation has donated over $1.5 million to local youth since 2007—proving this isn’t just a festival, it’s a community heartbeat. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4b8dabd1c8aec83f