Hot August Nights, a not-for-profit organization, began as a way to drive tourism to the Reno-Tahoe area during August. Now, it’s considered an iconic special event for attendees and participants to relive and celebrate the nostalgic times of the 50s, 60s and 70s. The annual event features free nightly entertainment, Show-n-Shines, MAG Auctions (Motorsport Auction Group), drag races and burnouts, a swap meet and more for 10 days at five venues throughout Reno-Sparks. Since 1986 thousands of car enthusiasts from near and far have come to the Reno-Tahoe region to participate in one of the largest annual classic car events in the world with 5,500 officially registered vehicles 1979 or older.