What happens when tasty cold beers and live music meet spicy hot bowls of chili? That’s right, party time! This October it’s time to don the comfy pants, grab your best buds, and head on over to the Grand Sierra Beer & Chili Festival.

Savor beer tastings from dozens of local, regional and national craft beer favorites. In between sips, slurp your way through delicious chili samples and other menu specialties from local restaurants – then vote for your favorite chili to take home the People’s Choice prize (a $1,000 donation to the charity of their choice a $1,000 cash prize, and a trophy — along with bragging rights until next year).

Live entertainment featuring 90s alternative cover band Total Recall!

Entertainment Schedule:

Starting at Noon:  DJ Rekoh Suave at DJ Booth
DJ will break during live entertainment. 

1:00 PM–2:15 PM: The Heidi Incident at Main Stage

3:00 PM–4:15 PM: Bread & Butter at Main Stage

4:30 PM–6:00 PM: Total Recall at Main Stage

Fest Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025

Time: 1pm–6pm

Location: Grand Sierra Resort and Casino - 2500 East 2nd Street Reno, NV 89501

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