Who doesn’t love wings? We are talking about spicy, creamy, finger-licking buffalo wings. Or maybe sweet, smoky, sticky wings. I personally love them all, and I know I’m not alone. Boneless or bone-in, saucy or crispy, dipped or solo, as a meal or a snack, chicken wings are one of the most popular foods in the nation. If you love wings, make plans now to enjoy your fill at the annual wing festival in Reno, Nevada.

The 9th Annual Biggest Little City Wing Fest, presented by The Row on July 28 and 29, 2023, is a weekend full of food and fun in the heart of Reno.

The festival takes place on Virginia Street between 2nd and 6th Streets. If you are unfamiliar with the area, The event will fill the street under the famous Reno Arch and outside of the hotel-casino complex owned by Caesars Entertainment which includes the Circus Circus, Silver Legacy, and Eldorado hotels.

The festival is also a competition with award-winning wing cooks coming together to offer up their best recipes in hopes of winning cash prizes - and bragging rights. On Saturday night, The Sauce Showdown is held in the Wing Ring Stadium where recipes are judged and awarded titles of “Hottest Hot Wings,” “Best Sweet Wing, etc.

As a result of some good old-fashioned healthy competition, attendees will have scores of delicious - and fiery - flavors to sample. You don’t have to wear a bib, but with over 20,000 pounds of saucy wings being served up at the event, it’s probably not a bad idea!

You will have to attend the Wing Fest to see just what’s on the menus, but past events have featured unique and delicious creations like maple bacon bourbon, salted caramel, spicy buffalo garlic, and even strawberry cheesecake.

Vendors will also be offering their own special sides to go with their particular wings.

Of course, like any great festival, the Biggest Little City Wing Fest will include loads of other activities including live music performances and a craft fair. Families with kids will enjoy face painting and adventurous activities like bungee jumping, rock climbing, camel rides, and water fun.

Let’s celebrate all things chicken wings! From sweet to fiery, and everything in between, this annual festival and competition is going to be amazing, so mark your calendars. Have you ever been to the Reno wing festival? Tell us about your experience in the comments! Find out more about the Biggest Little City Wing Fest on the Caesars Entertainment website. You can also follow the Eldorado, Circus Circus, or Silver Legacy on Facebook to keep up with announcements and events, and even a 10-day countdown to the festival. If don’t live in Reno and plan to stay overnight in the city, why not book a stay at the Eldorado Resort Casino and be front and center for the festival all weekend?

Would you like to know what else is coming up in Nevada? Check out more events and festivals in the state!