Reno River Festival — Idlewild Park Weekend

Liquid Blue Events will bring the Reno River Festival to Idlewild Park in Reno from Friday, May 29, through Sunday, May 31, 2026, according to the festival’s official schedule. The three-day event is billed as a summer kickoff built around live music, river activities, food and drink vendors, and specialty attractions at the Truckee River site. The festival website lists hours of 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. on Friday, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Visit Reno Tahoe and Travel Nevada listings describe the 2026 edition as moving to Idlewild Park for 2025 and 2026 and expanding its lineup of activities. ### When does the festival run, and where is it being held? Idlewild Park at 2055 Idlewild Drive is listed by the festival as the location for the 2026 event. The official schedule says admission will end one hour before closing each day and notes that times are approximate and subject to change. May 29 to May 31 are the dates shown across the festival website, Visit Reno Tahoe, and Travel Nevada event pages. (renoriverfestival.com) The site says the festival has moved to Idlewild Park for 2025 and 2026, placing the event along the Truckee River west of downtown Reno. ### What is included beyond the music lineup? Visit Reno Tahoe says the festival will present 30 acts on two stages. (renoriverfestival.com) Its event listing names food, local craft beer, hard seltzers, shopping, thrill rides, an 18-hole bucket golf course, yoga in the park, an interactive dog park, a scavenger hunt and a raft ride down the Truckee River among the scheduled attractions. Travel Nevada says the weekend will also include more than a dozen food trucks and specialty food booths, more than 100 vendors, and a Hops & Happiness drink tour with craft beer, hard seltzers and canned cocktails at outdoor bars. The state tourism listing says additional fees apply for the Hops & Happiness tour, MusicFest VIP tables and other specialty activities. (visitrenotahoe.com) ### Which performers and named events are on the schedule? Visit Reno Tahoe’s listing names The Calling and Everclear in its promotional copy for the 2026 festival. The same page says Friday’s lineup includes Reuben Kincaid, Arden Park Roots and The Calling on the main stage, with Mark Dana, Gwen Buckley, Jeremy Settles and Jameson Roads on the acoustic stage. (travelnevada.com) The Ask Reno event guide says the festival will anchor the Idlewild Park weekend with 30 acts on two stages, whitewater kayaking, the Hops & Happiness beer tour and the Dog Jog 5K. That matches the broader activity list carried by tourism and festival pages, though the official schedule page viewed Sunday did not publish a full act-by-act rundown. (visitrenotahoe.com) ### How does the Dog Jog work? Sunday at 9 a.m. is the start time listed for the Dog Jog on the festival’s official page. The event is described as a 5K through Idlewild Park and the Truckee River area, with dog water stations and photo opportunities along the route. The festival says participants can check in during festival hours on Saturday or beginning at 7:30 a.m. (ask-reno.com) Sunday, and must check in before 8:30 a.m. Dogs must remain on a leash, the event is not timed, and kids and strollers are allowed. Pricing is listed at $25 for adults, $15 for children 17 and under, and $5 per dog. ### How much does it cost to get in? Travel Nevada lists three-day Reno River Festival passes at $18.50, with free admission for children 17 and under. (renoriverfestival.com) The state tourism page says extra charges apply for the Great Reno River Rally, the Hops & Happiness tour, VIP tables and other add-on experiences. The festival’s ticketing page is linked through the official site and partner listings for advance purchases. (renoriverfestival.com) Travel Nevada says a portion of pre-purchased entry fees will benefit Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful and the Kiwanis Bike Program. ### Where can people find the latest details before opening day? The festival website says schedules remain subject to change and directs visitors to its passes and event pages for updates. (travelnevada.com) The site also lists contact information for Liquid Blue Events at team@liquidblueevents.com and (775) 851-4444. Friday, May 29, is the opening day, with gates scheduled to open at 1 p.m., according to the official schedule. (travelnevada.com) Visit Reno Tahoe, Travel Nevada and Ask Reno all carry event listings with lineup and ticket details ahead of the weekend. (renoriverfestival.com)