(RENO, NV) – The unofficial kick off to summer, the 23rd annual Great Eldorado BBQ, Brews and Blues Festival is set for Friday, June 15 and Saturday, June 16. The event is equal parts barbecue block party, microbrew tasting event and music festival with two stages featuring nonstop rock and blues with Tommy Castro, Shane Dwight, Spin Doctors and more. Downtown Reno will be rockin’ with all this live entertainment, amazing food and beer from more than 50+ microbreweries from around the world. The festival route runs from The Eldorado Resort Casino and Virginia Street between Third and Fifth streets, 3-9pm Friday and 11am-8 p.m. Saturday.

Festival-goers can buy their tickets in advance for special discounted rates, saving $5 to $10! A one-day wristband costs $40 in advance or $45 on the day of the event; a two-day wristband costs $65 in advance or $75 the day of the festival. Visit us at at the website or call us at 800-648-5966 or 775-786-5700 for more information.

Entertainment Schedule

Friday, June 15

4th Street Stage

3:30 p.m. – Jason King Band

5:30 p.m. – US Air Force Band Mobility

7:45 p.m. – Vanilla Ice

3rd Street Stage

4 p.m. – AC Myles

6 p.m. – Shane Dwight

Saturday, June 16

4th Street Stage

12:00 p.m. – Maxx Cabello Jr.

2:00 p.m. – Shane Dwight

4:00 p.m. – US Air Force Band Mobility

6:30 p.m. – The Spin Doctors

3rd Street Stage

11:30 p.m. – Jason King Band

1:30 p.m. – AC Myles

3:30 p.m. – Buddy Emmer

5:30 p.m. – Tommy Castro and the Painkillers

Schedule is subject to change.