Al and Shirley Lockett
Reno's Original Show Producers
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About Lockett Shows—Reno, Nevada
Lockett Shows were developed by longtime show producer, Al Lockett of Lockett Incorporated.
The idea of producing shows came to Al 43 years ago. It was in 1967. He has been producing convention center shows ever since.
If you've been in the Reno area for any length of time, you'll remember Al's original shows—the indoor motorcycle races and custom car show, both held at the Reno fairgrounds when it was just the small event building on Wells Ave.
Over time, Al built his shows on a much larger scale and began producing shows out of what was once called the 'Centennial Coliseum'—now the Reno-Sparks Convention Center.
His most popular show, the Autorama, partly due to all the car buffs in the Reno Area, but mostly due to his ingenuity and interest in custom cars and rebuilding the old classics.
The natural progression from the custom car show was the introduction of the Reno Boat, Sport & RV Show. Attendees were delighted with a showroom full of custom RV's, motorhomes and travel trailers.
Al's home shows came next—the Reno Spring Home & Garden Show and the Reno Fall Home & Lifestyle Show. Both shows have been a great success and have supported local business owners in their efforts to reach local home owners.
Over the years, Al passed the throne onto his wife, Shirley Lockett. Shirley has tirelessly continued Al's effort and has dedicated herself to producing the best convention center shows in the Reno area.
Shirley Lockett didn't stop there though. Shirley is the power behind the production of the bridal shows in Reno.
Shirley saw a need and developed the Grand Bridal Showplace, Premier Bride Showcase and the Bridal & Beauty Expo. Brides now have an event where they can build relationships with all the vendors they need to create a perfect wedding.
More recently, Al & Shirley have taken up the reigns together and developed the Reno Off-Road & Motorsports Expo and the Reno Outdoor Recreation Expo. Both shows have everything for the outdoor enthusiast—from off-road rigs to snowshoes to magnificent RV's and recreational vehicles.
Al & Shirley Lockett are proud of the shows and look forward to a future providing the community with shows throughout the years.
A New Look
With an increasing need to catch up with the times, Lockett Incorporated has chosen a new brand and look for the future. While still in development, Lockett Shows is the direction we chose.
Lockett Incorporated, the parent company of Lockett Shows, is moving forward with developing an even bigger and better company in an effort to serve their community through home shows and outdoor recreation shows.
Community Involvement
UNR—Interior Design Scholarship Endowment
For many years, Lockett Incorporated contributed to the UNR Department of Interior Design, in appreciation for student participation in the annual Reno Home Show.
Currently, Lockett Incorporated is a supporter of the care and well-being of animals through local rescue groups and charities.
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