Date Book SPRING & SUMMER EVENTS 05/18–05/20 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. 05/03 – 05/06 PBR SEASON SERIES LAST COWBOY STANDING/ HELLDORADO DAYS The top 50 bull riders will battle it out for the prize at this annual competition where each cowboy will test his stamina atop a bucking bull. The event is part of the annual Helldorado Days. 7/3–7/7 UFC’S 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. 09/14–09/16 NASCAR WEEKEND Las Vegas Motor Speedway heats up with a NCWTS race on Friday, an XFINITY Series race on Saturday and the SouthPoint 400 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race on Sunday. 05/10–05/13 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. JUNE NHL AWARDS It will be a night of talent, triumph and trophies at the National Hockey League’s players in the league. annual celebration of the best 07/06 – 07/16 NBA SUMMER LEAGUE The Pro Basketball Summer League brings together NBA rookies to practice against each other at Thomas & Mack Center on the UNLV campus. 09/21–09/23 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. 4 VisitLasVegas.com » Find more exciting shows and events at VisitLasVegas.com PHOTOS COURTESY OF: (FROM TOP) INSOMNIAC/PHOTO BY TYLER HILL; LAS VEGAS MOTOR SPEEDWAY; PBR/PHOTO BY ANDY WATSON
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