Las Vegas Official Visitors Guide - 2019
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SEE LARGER-THAN-LIFE FESTIVALS, CONCERTS & MORE
FEBRUARY
2/28–3/3
Ultimate Vegas Sports Weekend
Sports fans of all kinds won't want to miss this weekend of Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding Tour, NASCAR, USA Sevens Rugby, UFC and Vegas Golden Knights events. visitlasvegas.com/sports
MARCH
3/22–3/23
Monster Jam All-Star Challenge
Engines will roar, dirt will fly and the crowd will go wild at Sam Boyd Stadium during this first annual event featuring 20 monster trucks battling in racing, two-wheel skill and freestyle competitions. *monsterjam.com*
APRIL
4/18–4/21
Viva Las Vegas Rockabilly Weekend
Pin-up girls, burlesque dancers, vintage hot rods, tiki pool parties and dozens of Djs and rockabilly bands draw more than 20,000 people to the The Orleans Hotel & Casino for this annual event. vivalasvegas.net
UNLVino
Sip your way through an extensive lineup of beverages (everything from wine and beer to sake and cider), and sample gourmet bites from more than 50 eateries at this scholarship fundraiser for the University of Nevada, Las Vegas’ William F. Harrah College of Hospitality. unlvino.com
4/5–4/6
Great Vegas Festival of Beer
More than 500 craft beers from 100 breweries await at this epic celebration of all-things-beer, and local chefs and restaurateurs offer plenty of gastropub fare to complement the experience. greatvegasbeer.com
MAY
Vegas Uncork’d by Bon Appétit
This foodie festival garners throngs of gourmands and the “who’s who” in the culinary industry, from celebrity chefs to world-class wine makers to innovative mixologists. vegasuncorked.com
5/17–5/19
Electric Daisy Carnival
World-famous DJs, spectacular fireworks, costumed performers and illuminated artwork transform the Las Vegas Motor Speedway into North America’s largest electronic dance music festival. lasvegas.electricdaisycarnival.com
JUNE
NHL Awards
It will be a night of talent, triumph and trophies at the National Hockey League’s annual celebration of the best players in the league. nhl.com
JULY
World Series of Poker Championship
Whether you’re hoping to win big yourself or just want to watch the gaming action, this is the richest annual poker tournament in the game. wsop.com
UFC International Fight Week
Fans can get up-close to their favorite UFC fighters during autograph sessions, meet-and-greets and Q&A panels at this week-long festivity that culminates with a main event. ufc.com
SEPTEMBER
iHeartRadio Music Festival
This two-day music festival at T-Mobile Arena brings together some of the biggest names in the music industry, as celebrity hosts run the show. iheart.com/music-festival
9/20–9/22
Life Is Beautiful
Music, art, cuisine and big ideas seamlessly intermingle at this creative festival that takes over the streets of Downtown every fall with live music and art events at the forefront. lifeisbeautiful.com
9/30–10/6
Shriners Hospitals for Children Open
The PGA Tour returns to Las Vegas to put FedExCup golfers to the test at TPC Summerlin, dubbed by Golf Digest as one of America’s best courses shrinershospitalsopen.com
OCTOBER
Las Vegas Pride
Celebrating Southern Nevada’s LGBTQIA+ community, a colorful parade through Downtown kicks off the weekend’s festivities and is followed by a two-day festival featuring exhibitors, food vendors and live entertainment at Sunset Park. lasvegaspride.org
NOVEMBER
11/16–11/17
Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon
A lively nighttime setting, on-the-Strip start and finish points, live music along the route and a run-through wedding option prove this is no ordinary footrace. runrocknroll.com/las-vegas
PBR World Finals
Professional Bull Riders World Finals returns to the state-of-the-art T-Mobile Arena on the Strip, where 35 of the sport’s top riders face tough opposition from the rankest bucking bulls. pbr.com
Motor Trend International Auto Show
Get a sneak peek at more than 350 of the hottest new cars and trucks on the market at this annual auto show, as well as exotic vehicles and custom, tricked-out cars from the SEMA Show. autoshowlv.com
DECEMBER
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
Watch the best professional cowboys compete in bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, barrel racing, bull riding and more, and then shop authentic Western wares from more than 400 vendors at Cowboy Christmas. nfrexperience.com
The Nutcracker
Go on a magical journey for an evening as this classic holiday production comes to life onstage through ballet and music performed by a full orchestra at The Smith Center. thesmithcenter.com
Winter's Village
Enjoy live music, roast marshmallows by the fire, meet with Santa and see holiday lights at Winter's Village at Green Valley Ranch and Red Rock Casino, Resort & Spa. Special stay-and-play packages are available at both hotels. wintersvillage.com
The Ice Rink at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas
Glide across the ice beneath twinkling lights at the Boulevard Pool, which transforms into a festive 4,000-square-foot skating rink every winter. Do a few twirls, roast s'mores by the fire and savor seasonal drinks and foods cosmopolitanlasvegas.com
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