Each year, RN&R readers vote for their favorite people, places, things and events in our Best of Northern Nevada poll. To see the complete list of winners and finalists, click here.
Here’s what they deemed cream of the crop in 2026.
Best Radio Station: Alt 92.1
Best Nonprofit Group: Eddy House (homeless youth shelter)
Best Local Dance Company: Reno Dance Company
Best Charity Race or Walk: Moms on the Run (benefitting women with breast or gynecological cancer)
Best Monthly/Regularly Scheduled Event: First Thursday at Nevada Museum of Art
Best Dog Park: Rancho San Rafael Regional Park
Best Special Event at Lake Tahoe: Lake Tahoe Shakespeare Festival
Best Local Band: New Wave Crave
Best Animal Shelter: Nevada Humane Society
Best Special Event in Downtown Reno: Artown
Best Art Gallery: Nevada Museum of Art
Best Movie Theater: Galaxy Theatres Legends
Best Special Event in Carson City: Nevada Day Parade
Best Local Theater Company: Reno Little Theater
Best Local Podcast: Worst Little Podcast
Best Local TV News: KOLO 8 News Now
Best Special Event in Downtown Sparks: Best in the West Nugget Rib Cook Off
Best Special Event in Minden/Gardnerville: Genoa Candy Dance