Parks and Open Space

Bower's Mansion Programming

2026 Programs

June Programs on the Porch

Program Crowd Image

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 (Self Guided tours before the program starting at 6:00)

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.

  • Sunday Art tours
  • July 12, 19, 26
  • Each 90 minute Art tour begin at 11:00, 1:00 and 3:00
  • $8 Adults / $6 Seniors and Children

August Scottish Clan gathering and 200th birthday party for Eilley Bowers

Scottish Pipers performing in front of Bowers Mansion

  • Saturday, August 8
  • Meet and learn about Nevada Society of Scottish Clans
  • Haggis Toss
  • Raffle Prizes
  • Members Potluck 
  • Self guided tours 11 - 3 / $8 Adults, $6 Seniors and Children
  • Hear the Bowers story at 11, 12, 1, 2.
  • Meet Eilley Bowers
For more information about the Nevada Society of Scottish Clans please visit their website.

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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