Parks and Open Space

Bower's Mansion Programming

2026 Programs

June Programs on the Porch

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This year, we will feature Bluegrass music on Wednesday evenings at 7pm in June. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy this free* series each Spring in front of the historic Bowers Mansion. *This series is free, however donations are happily accepted for the performers. Call the Ranger Office at 775-849-1825 for more information. 
  • June 3, 2026 - Coyote Crossing
  • June 10, 2026 - Front Porch
  • June 17, 2026 - Rough Edges
  • June 24, 2026 - Joey Carmon & Kentucky Blue
  • July 1, 2026 - Sage Creek

July Artown Tours

Image showing some of the Bowers art located in the formal parlor.

In 1946, a small group of Reno women began collecting Victorian donations from local residents who wished to restore Bowers Mansion to its original glory. The collection includes furnishings, paintings, sculptures, quilts, and other art pieces dating back to 1860. Join us for hourly tours of the Art of Bowers Mansion starting at 11AM until 3PM.

August Bowers Bluegrass Festival

                                          Picture of Sage Creek Bluegrass performing in the formal parlor at Bowers Mansion

40th Annual Bowers Bluegrass FestivalSat & Sun, August 22 & 23, 2026. See Northern Nevada Bluegrass Association for more information.

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