Events and festivals Las Vegas
September
Best in the Desert
A 300 mile desert and mountain race from Las Vegas to Reno, over a three-day period, in the longest off-road race in the country.
Call (702) 636-7111 for information.
Mexican Independence Day
A number of venues host live music, food and craft booths, most notably a fair and picnic at Freedom Park sponsored by
Call (702) 649-1198 for information.
Blue Sky International Film Festival
Independent film directors screen their latest documentaries and short features Nevada's largest film festival.
Call (702) 737-3313 for information.
October
Viva Las Vegas
Las Vegas hosts tours, parties and concerts for gay and lesbian visitors and residents, ending with a full day party at Wet 'n' Wild theme park.
Call (702) 892-0711 for information
Professional Bull Riders Championships
Winning riders and the most challenging bulls meet for a four-day competition at the end of October.
Call (702) 895-3761 for information.
Fetish and Fantasy Halloween Ball
One of the more popular events is presented by the purveyors of adult products, weekend closest to Halloween.
Call (702) 474-4000 for information.
November
COMDEX
COMDEX is where hardware manufacturers, software vendors and service providers launch products. Mid-November.
Call (415) 905-2300 for information
Pennzoil World of Outlaws
Small cars with big engines race at 150 mpg in the middle of November at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Call (702) 632-8252 for information.
Motor Trend International Auto Show.
Annual exposition of new cars, mini-vans, SUVs and trucks in late November
Call (702) 892-0711 for information.
December
National Finals Rodeo
A week of steer wrestling, bronco bucking and calf roping the middle of December.
Call (702) 895-3761 for information.
New Year's Eve Downtown.
For a more organized alternative to the Strip celebration, enjoy popular live bands and a synchronized fireworks display at the Freemont Street arcade.
Call (702) 678-5777 for information
New Year's Eve on the Strip.
The entire Strip is packed with partying street crowds and top name entertainers everywhere
Call (702) 892 0711 for information
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