Weekend Warrior: Sept 2026

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September may signal the end of summer, but around here, nobody told the calendar to slow down! The month ahead is packed with big flavors, colorful skies, live entertainment, unexpected adventures, and plenty of reasons to make the most of these gorgeous late-summer days. Soak up the sunshine, savor that first hint of fall, and start filling your calendar, because The Weekend Warrior has your September plans covered!

Enjoy and Cheers!
~Denise Hallerbach
Associate Broker, Better Homes and Gardens Drakulich Realty

BEST IN THE WEST NUGGET RIB COOK-OFF
WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 2 – MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 2026
VIRGINIA SQUARE (VICTORIAN AVE BTW PYRAMID WAY & 14TH ST)

🍖🔥 Follow the smoke to Victorian Square, because the Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off is firing up six finger-lickin’ days of BBQ! From September 2–7, top rib cookers from around the world battle for bragging rights while hungry crowds sample smoky, saucy creations by the rack. Add free nightly concerts, an arts and crafts marketplace, family fun, and the legendary Rib Village, and you’ve got a Labor Day tradition worth getting a little messy for. 😋🎶 Come hungry, wear the stretchy pants, and sink your teeth into all the details at NuggetRibCookoff.com. Here’s the exciting line-up of live music headed to Reno for this must-experience event:

HINDER (Wed, Sept 2, 7-9 pm): 1990’s-2000’s Post Grunge
HOTEL CALIFORNIA (Thurs, Sept 3, 7-9 pm): Eagles Tribute Band
THE WAILERS (Fri, Sept 4, 7-9 pm ): The late Bob Marley’s Reggae band
TAYLOR DAYNE (Sat, Sept 5, 7-9 pm): American pop singer popular in the late 80s-early 90s
REVISITING CREEDENCE (Sun, Sept 6, 7-9 pm): Creedence Clearwater Revival Tribute
DREW BALDRIDGE (Mon, Sept 7, 2:30-4:30 pm): Upcoming American Country singer

DIANA ROSS: Grand Sierra Resort – Wednesday, Sept 2 (7 pm) 👑🎤 A living legend takes the Grand Theatre stage! With a catalog stacked full of Motown classics like “I’m Coming Out,” Diana Ross remains one of music’s most iconic voices.

LOST 80’S LIVE: Grand Sierra Resort – Thursday, Sept 3 (6 pm) 🕺💫 Leg warmers optional, nostalgia guaranteed! This multi-act tribute tour packs an entire decade of synth-pop and new wave hits into one night.

ROGER DALTREY: Grand Sierra Resort – Saturday, Sept 5 (7 pm) 🎤⚡ The Who’s legendary frontman brings his powerhouse voice and decades of rock history to the Grand Theatre.

QUEENSRŸCHE & SLAUGHTER: Grand Sierra Resort – Sunday, Sept 6 (7 pm) 🤘🎸 Two heavy-hitting rock acts share the bill for a night of soaring vocals and shredding guitar work. Metal fans, mark your calendars.

JESSE MCCARTNEY: Grand Sierra Resort – Thursday, Sept 10 (7 pm) 🎶💙 The early-2000s heartthrob-turned-pop staple brings his catalog of hits — including “Beautiful Soul” — to the Grand Theatre. Nostalgia never sounded so good.

EARTH, WIND & FIRE: Grand Sierra Resort – Friday, Sept 11 & Saturday, Sept 12 (7 pm) 🔥🎺 TWO nights of pure funk, soul, and horns! Earth, Wind & Fire’s catalog of hits — think “September” (yes, in September!) — makes this a can’t-miss double dose of groove.

CHANCE THE RAPPER: Grand Sierra Resort – Friday, Sept 18 (7 pm) 🎤✨ The Chicago rapper and Grammy winner brings his energetic, genre-blending sound to the Grand Theatre for a night of hip-hop and gospel-infused hits.

CHICAGO: Grand Sierra Resort – Sunday, Sept 20 (7 pm) 🎺🎶 One of the best-selling bands of all time brings their horn-driven classics — “25 or 6 to 4,” “Saturday in the Park,” and more — to the Grand Theatre stage. Bring your dancing shoes.

DOGSTAR w/ THE BACKFIRES: Silver Legacy – Sunday, Sept 20 (7 pm) 🎸🎬 Yes, THAT Dogstar… Keanu Reeves’ alt-rock band is on tour and rolling into the Grande Exposition Hall. Come for the novelty, stay for the surprisingly solid rock set.

BIG THIEF: Grand Sierra Resort – Tuesday, Sept 22 (7 pm) 🌿🎶 Indie-folk favorites Big Thief bring their intimate, poetic songwriting and dreamy instrumentation to the Grand Theatre. A quieter, deeply moving night among the month’s big shows.

LYNYRD SKYNYRD: Reno Events Center – Friday, Sept 25 (7 pm) 🦅🎸 “Sweet Home Alabama” and “Free Bird” come to downtown Reno as Southern rock legends Lynyrd Skynyrd bring their iconic sound to the Reno Events Center. A must for classic rock fans.

THE PHIL COLLINS STORY: Grand Sierra Resort – Friday, Sept 25 (7 pm) 🥁🎶 A note-for-note tribute to Phil Collins and Genesis, complete with the drum fills and ballads that defined an era. “In the Air Tonight” never gets old.

SOCIAL DISTORTION: Grand Sierra Resort – Saturday, Sept 26 (7 pm) 🖤🎸 Punk rock legends Social Distortion bring their gritty, road-worn sound to the Grand Theatre. Expect leather jackets, loud guitars, and a crowd that knows every word.

A.J. CROCE: Silver Legacy – Saturday, Sept 26 (8 pm) 🎹🎶 Son of the legendary Jim Croce, A.J. brings his own soulful blend of rock, blues, and jazz to the Grande Exposition Hall for an evening celebrating both his father’s legacy and his own.

THE GREAT RENO BALLOON RACE
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 – SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2026
RANCHO SAN RAFAEL PARK – RENO, NV

🎈✨ For four magical mornings, Reno trades its blue skies for a brilliant canopy of color! Celebrating its 45th anniversary, The Great Reno Balloon Race sends up to over 100 hot air balloons soaring above Rancho San Rafael and northwest Reno. Admission is free, with the option to upgrade to the Cloud 9 VIP Club. Set your alarm early for the glowing Super Glow Show (5 am), magical Dawn Patrol (5:30 am), and breathtaking Mass Ascension (7 am), when the sky becomes a floating kaleidoscope of color. ✨ Gather all the details to make your balloon race experience the best ever RenoBalloon.com.

TYLER HENRY HOLLYWOOD MEDIUM LIVE TOUR
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 (8 pm)
SILVER LEGACY RESORT CASINO – GRANDE EXPOSITION HALL

🔮✨ Got a question for the universe? Tyler Henry just might have an answer. The star of Netflix’s Life After Death with Tyler Henry and Hollywood Medium returns to the Silver Legacy for An Evening of Hope and Healing, sharing how he connects with the other side before giving live readings to members of the audience. You never know who he’ll connect with or what might come through, which is exactly what makes the evening so fascinating, emotional, and completely unscripted. 💫 See what the universe has in store and find tickets at TylerHenryMedium.com.

DANE COOK: Silver Legacy Grande Exposition Hall- Saturday, September 12 (8 pm)
😂 Dane Cook has been making audiences lose it for more than two decades, and he still knows exactly how to work a room. Expect the wildly relatable stories, physical comedy, and perfectly exaggerated observations that made him one of the biggest stand-up stars of his generation. Check him out here!

TAMMY PESCATELLI: Nugget Resort Casino- Friday, September 18 (8 pm)
😂 Tammy Pescatelli says the things the rest of us are probably thinking but are smart enough to keep to ourselves. Marriage, family, aging, and everyday annoyances are all fair game, delivered with the wonderfully sarcastic edge that makes her feel like your funniest girlfriend after a couple glasses of wine. Catch a bit of Tammy’s show here.

BERT KREISCHER: Grand Sierra Resort- Saturday, September 19 (7 pm)
😂 Yes, Bert Kreischer will probably take his shirt off. And yes, things will probably go downhill from there. 😂 “The Machine” has built a comedy empire by turning the most ridiculous moments of his life into stories that somehow get even funnier the more unbelievable they become. Explore Bert’s comedy style here!

INTERNATIONAL CAMEL & OSTRICH RACES
FRIDAY-SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11-13, 2026
HISTORIC VIRGINIA CITY

🐪🏁 Only in Virginia City could a newspaper prank involving racing camels turn into a beloved tradition that’s still going strong 67 years later! The International Camel & Ostrich Races return with brave (or slightly crazy) jockeys hanging on as camels, ostriches, zebras, and emus gallop, swerve, and occasionally forget there’s a finish line. Between races, grab some carnival treats, browse the vendors, take a camel ride, or simply sit back and enjoy the wonderfully unpredictable spectacle. 😂 Head over to VisitVirginiaCityNV.com and snag your tickets before this wild weekend rides off into the sunset!

TCHAIKOVSKY DISCOVERS AMERICA, Free Family Concert
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 (3 pm Activities, 4 pm Concert)
PIONEER CENTER for the PERFORMING PLAZA

🎻🇺🇸 What happens when one of Russia’s greatest composers lands in America and discovers a whole new world? The Reno Phil’s Tchaikovsky Discovers America turns his real-life 1891 journey to New York and Niagara Falls into a delightful mix of live orchestra, actors, dance, and more than 25 excerpts from favorites like The Nutcracker, Swan Lake, and the 1812 Overture. Designed especially for young listeners, this FREE family concert at the Pioneer Center includes hands-on kids’ activities before the music begins. 🎶 Introduce your little ones to the magic of the orchestra and discover more at RenoPhil.com.

SPARKS WATER LANTERN FESTIVAL
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, 2026 (4:30 pm – 8:30 pm)
SPARKS MARINA

🏮✨ For one magical evening, hundreds of tiny lights dance across the water; each one carries a wish, memory, or dream. The Reno Water Lantern Festival turns Sparks Marina into an enchanting scene, as hand-decorated lanterns are released together in one unforgettable glowing display. Come early for food trucks, music, and time to create your own lantern before gathering along the shoreline for the massive launch. 💫 Learn more about this unforgettable experience at WaterLanternFestival.com.

SLEEPING BEAUTY
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 19 & SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
SPARKS MARINA

🩰✨ A wicked curse, a sleeping princess, and one very important kiss… fairy tales don’t get much more enchanting than this! A.V.A. Ballet Theatre opens its fall season with Sleeping Beauty at the Pioneer Center, featuring professional guest dancers alongside a large local cast. The Reno Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Laura Jackson, performs Tchaikovsky’s gorgeous score live while the beloved story of Princess Aurora and the evil Carabosse unfolds onstage. 👑 Learn more about this timeless classic production and find tickets at PioneerCenter.com.

STREET VIBRATIONS FALL RALLY
THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 – SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 2026
RENO – SPARKS – CARSON CITY – VIRGINIA CITY – LAKE TAHOE

🔥 Does the roar of a motorcycle engine get your motor running? Then you’ll be in HOG HEAVEN! Street Vibrations Fall Rally rolls into Northern Nevada, filling the streets with gleaming bikes, live music, stunt shows, poker runs, vendors, and thousands of riders showing off their machines. You don’t need to own a Harley or even know your horsepower from your handlebars to have fun wandering through the action and admiring some seriously impressive rides. 😎 Fire up your weekend plans and cruise over to RoadShowsReno.com for the full rally rundown!

ALEX RAMON
TUESDAYS-SUNDAYS (7:30 pm)
HARRAH’S LAKE TAHOE – SOUTH SHORE ROOM

🪄✨ I recently watched Alex Ramon perform mind-blowing magic at a private party, and I’m still trying to figure out how he did what I saw! I was genuinely amazed, and apparently I’m in good company: Alex earned the coveted Fool Us trophy from Penn & Teller for a trick even they couldn’t figure out. Trust me, seeing his magic in person is completely different from watching it on a screen, and I can now say firsthand that he is REALLY good! 🎩 Go see for yourself and find his upcoming shows at AlexRamonMagic.com.

BROADWAY COMES TO RENO: TICKETS AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE
NOW
PIONEER CENTER for the PERFORMING ARTS

🎭 Broadway is rolling out the red carpet in Reno, and the 2026–2027 season is worthy of a standing ovation! The Pioneer Center’s Broadway Comes to Reno series has unveiled a blockbuster lineup featuring Water for Elephants, Elf The Musical, The Outsiders, Jersey Boys, The Bodyguard and Maybe Happy Ending, with SIX and the phenomenon that is Hamilton joining the excitement. From circus spectacle and Christmas cheer to Tony Award winners, iconic music and revolutionary storytelling, there’s a show waiting for just about every theater lover. Season subscribers also score perks like preferred seating, early ticket access, and the chance to keep their seats from year to year. 🎟️✨🎭 Take your seat for an unforgettable season and explore the lineup at PioneerCenter.com.

RENO MEDIAN SALES PRICE hit all-time highs in June at $700k and July at 710k. Median Sales Price in August was $679,000 ⬆️ 10% year-over-year! Aug 2026 US MEDIAN SALES PRICE was $400,649 ⬆️ 1.9% year-over-year. Overall, our local market consistently outperforms the majority of the US Real Estate market. Here is a snapshot of our appreciation over the last several years:

MEDIAN DAYS TO CONTRACT in August 2026 was 28, ⬆️ 7.7% increase compared to August 2025. The graph below shows that our market has been moving more slowly overall than in the “COVID Frenzy” with the exception of the “COVID Spike” in 2022:

ACTIVE INVENTORY IN AUGUST 2026. There were 618 single-family homes actively available for purchase in Reno. Overall, there are fewer active listings on the market than during “Pre-COVID” years:

WHAT FACTORS ARE DRIVING LOW INVENTORY AND SLOWER PACE?

1) SEASONAL TRENDS: Real estate activity typically slows as we head into the fall and winter months, particularly through the holidays.
2) THE “LOCK-IN” EFFECT: Many homeowners are holding onto the historically low mortgage rates on their current homes, delaying moves they might otherwise have already made.
3) PERCEIVED HIGH INTEREST RATES: While mortgage rates climbed well above 8% during portions of the 1970s through 2000, they fell to historically low levels below 3% during the pandemic. The long-term average is approximately 7.7%. In August 2026, rates fluctuated between 6.55% and 6.73%—still below that historical average.
4) AFFORDABILITY: Home prices have risen over time as limited inventory meets consistent demand. Combined with today’s higher borrowing costs, that has created affordability challenges for many buyers, particularly first-time buyers.

DO YOU WANT OR NEED TO MAKE A MOVE NOW?

Depending on your circumstances, today’s market may offer opportunities that aren’t immediately obvious. Whether you’re buying, selling, or doing both, let’s talk about your goals and determine what’s achievable and how to use the current market to your advantage.

🏠🏠🏠🏠 Sometimes, the best decision a seller can make is to hit pause, make an important improvement, and come back even stronger. While preparing this beautiful Somersett home for its next owner, my sellers discovered the home had the original Kitec plumbing. Although there had never been a leak or plumbing issue, they chose to proactively replace the entire plumbing system rather than leave the decision to a future buyer. Why? Because they wanted the next homeowner to move in with complete confidence and peace of mind. Learn more about this Somersett Village 4-bedroom, 3-bathroom beauty, move-in ready and available now at Bit.ly/1630SpringHillRS.

Listed on August 13, this charming 2-bed/2-bath/823 SF condo in the desirable community of Springland Village went under contract in just 3 days! It was offered for $278,000 and is scheduled to close escrow on September 13, over asking! For more information and photos, visit Bit.ly/SunnySlope2649.

Thinking about selling? Even in a changing market, the right pricing, presentation, and marketing strategy can make all the difference. If you’ve been wondering what your home could sell for, or whether now is the right time to make a move, let’s talk! Your home could be our next success story! Email me or call me at 775-233-0682 today to get the conversation started!

🏠🏠🏠🏠 When the right home comes along, you have to be ready to jump on it! After spending a day touring several homes with my new buyers and learning more about their wants, needs, and preferences, 5492 Fossilstone Court appeared in my search feed: a gorgeous 4-bed, 3-bath, 2,932 SF, 4-year-old home in mint condition, with panoramic Wingfield Springs views. I immediately knew it was a must-see, so I added it to our “Top 2 Revisit” schedule for the following day. Their offer was quickly accepted, and they became my newest Nevadans on August 5! YAY!!

DENISE HALLERBACH
REALTOR – BROKER SALESPERSON
NV Lic #BS.1001182
denise@drakulichre.com

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