Quick answer: Boulder City Wurst Festival 2026 is Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Bicentennial Park, 999 Colorado Street. Admission is free. The Best Dam Car Show runs 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., and the live auction runs 4 to 6 p.m.
Wurst Festival is one of those Boulder City fall days where the park fills early, the food smell hits Colorado Street, and the afternoon auction gets loud in the best way. Here is the simple version before you head downtown.
- Date: Saturday, September 26, 2026
- Main festival hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Place: Bicentennial Park, 999 Colorado Street, Boulder City
- Admission: Free admission
- Car show: Best Dam Car Show, 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Live auction: 4 to 6 p.m.
For the listing page, start with our Boulder City Wurst Festival event page. For the rest of the month, check the full Boulder City events calendar.
When is Boulder City Wurst Festival 2026?
Boulder City Wurst Festival 2026 is Saturday, September 26. The main festival runs 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Bicentennial Park. The car show starts earlier, at 8 a.m., and the live auction closes the day from 4 to 6 p.m.
The date comes from the Boulder City Sunrise Rotary festival page and the Chamber-reviewed Boulder City Events listing. September 26 is also the last Saturday in September, which matches the Rotary club’s usual timing for this fundraiser.
Official details are posted by Boulder City Sunrise Rotary and the Boulder City Events listing.
Where is Wurst Festival held in Boulder City?
Wurst Festival is held at Bicentennial Park in downtown Boulder City. The Chamber event listing gives the address as 999 Colorado Street, Boulder City, NV. That puts the festival close to Nevada Way, Arizona Street, City Hall, and the downtown restaurant row.
If you are meeting people there, use Bicentennial Park as the meetup point, not a booth or a food truck. Cell service can get busy during crowded festival hours, and the park is easier to find than any single vendor spot.
What happens at Wurst Festival?
Wurst Festival has bratwurst, hot dogs, drinks, food trucks, antique vendors, live music, the Best Dam Car Show, and a live auction. Sunrise Rotary runs it as an annual fundraiser, with proceeds going back into local community projects, including the alcohol-free graduation party for Boulder City High School seniors.
The Rotary page says grillers cook more than 4,000 brats, sausages, and hot dogs during the one-day event. The Chamber listing adds that the beer garden opens at 10 a.m., food trucks follow soon after, and thirty antique vendors are expected.
The auction is a big piece of the day, not a side table. It runs 4 to 6 p.m., with items such as vehicles, golf and vacation packages, furniture, sports memorabilia, and local business donations commonly appearing on the Rotary page.
What should families know before going?
Families can treat this as a busy downtown park event with food, cars, music, and crowds. Go earlier for the car show, use the park as your base, and decide on a meetup spot before everyone splits for food, vendors, or shade.
The car show is the cleanest early stop because it runs 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The main festival starts at 10 a.m., so families who want cars plus lunch should not wait until late afternoon.
If the kids need a reset before or after the festival, our Boulder City parks with kids guide has nearby play and picnic ideas. If lunch turns into dinner, use our Boulder City restaurants near Hoover Dam guide for easy local options.
How should visitors use the day if they are also seeing Hoover Dam?
If Wurst Festival shares the day with Hoover Dam, keep the schedule simple. Do the dam earlier, come back into Boulder City for the festival, and leave room for parking and food lines downtown. The fixed times to remember are 8 a.m., 10 a.m., 3 p.m., and 4 p.m.
Those times matter because the car show ends at 3 p.m. and the auction starts at 4 p.m. If you arrive at 4:30 p.m., you can still catch the auction, but you missed the car rows and the easier food window.
For a visitor day that includes the dam, use our low-stress Hoover Dam day trip guide and keep the festival as the Boulder City stop afterward.
FAQ about Boulder City Wurst Festival 2026
Is Boulder City Wurst Festival free?
Yes. The Chamber event listing marks Boulder City Wurst Festival 2026 as free admission. Food, drinks, auction items, and vendor purchases are separate. Bring payment for anything you plan to buy, especially if you want food or auction items.
What time does the Wurst Dam Car Show start?
The Best Dam Car Show is listed from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. That is earlier than the main festival, which starts at 10 a.m. Go in the morning if the cars are a major reason you are attending.
What time is the live auction?
The live auction runs 4 to 6 p.m. Sunrise Rotary describes the auction as the largest piece of the fundraiser. If you want to bid, do not leave after lunch, because the auction sits near the end of the festival day.
Who runs Wurst Festival?
Boulder City Sunrise Rotary runs Wurst Festival as its annual fundraiser. The Rotary page says proceeds support community activities, including the alcohol and drug-free All Night Graduation Party for Boulder City High School graduating seniors.
Where should I check for updates before I go?
Check the Boulder City Sunrise Rotary festival page and the Chamber-reviewed Boulder City Events listing before you go. Those pages are the best places to confirm final timing, entertainment notes, vendor details, and any day-of changes.
Boulder City gets a lot of good fall Saturdays. This one has a simple shape: cars in the morning, food and vendors through the day, and the auction late afternoon. If that is the part you care about most, time your visit from there.