
Dream it
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everyone's invited. be there.
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everyone's invited. be there. ✦
CityfesT • August 23 + 24
Rancho San Rafael PArk
3:30 PM · Family Fun Zone
4:30 PM · BMX and FMX Demonstration
5:30 PM · Kids Stage Show
6:30 PM · Live music + a message of hope
Free Family Fun at
Reno-Tahoe CityFest!
🎉 Get ready for two unforgettable days at Rancho San Rafael Park! CityFest brings non-stop fun with inflatables, carnival games, face painting, and a live stage show for kids and families—completely FREE!
🔥 Action-Packed Afternoons starting at 3:30 pm!
Experience the thrill of BMX and Freestyle Motocross stunts at the world-class Action Sports Demo. Come early and catch the adrenaline!
🍔 Food, Fun & Community
Grab your favorite festival eats from local food vendors while enjoying all the action. From snacks to full meals—there’s something for every craving.
🎶 Live Music Every Night
Enjoy powerful performances from artists like Lecrae, Cain, Colton Dixon, Jon Reddick, Marisol Park, and Rhett Walker. Music starts at 6:30 PM—bring your dancing shoes!
💬 A Message of Hope
Each night wraps up with an uplifting message of encouragement and hope from speaker and author Andrew Palau.
There’s something for everyone—see you there!
Saturday | August 23 Lineup
Sunday | August 24 Lineup

FAQ
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Yes! CityFest is free and does not require any kind of ticket or reservation to attend. So, go ahead, invite the whole neighborhood!
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As we get closer to the event, a parking map will be provided on this website!
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Definitely! We will have multiple local food trucks and vendors on-site with food to purchase!
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To keep the event safe and enjoyable for everyone, please do not bring canopies or umbrellas, as they can block views and create crowding. Firearms are strictly prohibited—thank you for helping us maintain a safe environment.
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We’re glad you asked. This is important information. There are no seats available on-site so plan to bring your lawn chairs and blankets if you want a place to sit. Strollers, wagons, and walkers are welcome.
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Strong and nice and brave and cool. A hired security company positioned at strategic locations and helping to manage internal security needs. There will also be a volunteer safety team in bright red shirts circulating throughout the site.
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There will be an area in the middle of the field next to the sound mixing booth that is reserved for those in wheelchairs. Please note that the festival takes place in a field with uneven terrain. We recommend keeping this in mind when planning your visit.
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We will allow for service dogs who are clearly marked with their work vest and on a 4′ leash at all times. Please do not bring any other animals with you.
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Yes! The festival is designed for all ages to enjoy, with the family fun zone activities beginning at 3:30pm and the main stage experience at 6:30pm.
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Lost items may be retrieved at the security RV on the north side of the park near Volunteer Check-In.
If you find something, it should be given to the nearest Safety Team member (look for the red shirts.)
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Local community leaders and 140 churches, ministries, and businesses have teamed up to make CityFest possible, with the help of the Palau team. It’s a gift to our community!
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We would love your help! Click here to check out volunteer opportunities.
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CityFest is more than an event—it’s a movement! CityServe is a movement focused on encouraging, equipping, and empowering the community to love and serve our region through united, long-term efforts focused on the area’s greatest needs.
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Andrew has traveled worldwide and been instrumental in building a model for citywide outreach as a speaker, director, and pivotal leader. His weekly radio broadcasts of hope-filled messages are heard by millions, in dozens of countries, and he has personally authored several books. Andrew lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife, Wendy. They have three children.
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Saturday, August 23
3:30 pm — Kids' Zone, Action Sports Demo, Food, and more.
6:30 pm — Main Stage performance with special message from Andrew Palau
Sunday, August 24
3:30 pm — Kids' Zone, Action Sports Demo, Food, and more.
6:30 pm — Main Stage performance with special message from Andrew Palau
Volunteer
Join the CityFest crew! There are tons of ways to pitch in, share your skills, and help make a real impact for families and communities. Let’s do some good—together!
CITYSERVE
CityServe is all about rallying our community to make a real difference where it matters most. We’re here to inspire, equip, and empower you to love and serve our region in big, lasting ways. Ready to jump in?