THE ROW welcomes the Great Italian Festival back to downtown Reno Oct. 8 – 9. For the 40th year, guests may experience Italy’s flavors, sounds and style right in the heart of The Biggest Little City guests celebrating Italian culture, traditions and authentic cuisine.

The fun-filled weekend will feature homemade Italian food, live entertainment, artisan shopping, cooking competitions, family-friendly activities and more. The free event will be open from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 8, and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 9.