For 33 years, the Great Italian Festival has brought the sights, sounds and flavors of Italy to downtown Reno. The festival, held each year in October, is a celebration of Italian culture and traditions.

The festival includes numerous event highlights including a grape stomp, sauce cookers competition, free live entertainment on two outdoor stages, an Italian farmer’s market, bocce ball, kids’ gelato eating contest, a wine walk, and incredible Italian food street-side.