Hot August Nights kicks off in Virginia City

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) – The engines are firing, the chrome is polished, and the nation’s largest nostalgic car event is getting ready to roll. Hot August Nights, the fan-favorite celebration of classic car culture, kicks off its 10-day 2025 event with a jam-packed Opening Weekend in Virginia City.

KOLO 8’s Hana Altenburg was in Virginia City Friday morning to talk to tourism director, Todd Tuttle about this weekend’s events.

Friday-Saturday, Aug. 1-2:

  • Car Participant Check-In and Registration – J Resort in downtown Reno, open 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. both days for all registered car participants; closed on Sunday, Aug. 3.
  • Show-n-Shines in Four Locations – Open to all Reno-Sparks registered participants, classic beauties will shine brightly from 8…

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