Amazing hot air balloon show! We drove an hour and a half just to experience it, and it was truly…read moreworth it. I love that the admission was free and that we had the chance to see and learn more about hot air balloons. Maraming salamat to all the staff who worked hard to make this event happen.

I went to this festival on a Sunday morning for the 7:30am liftoff. I saw this event on the news…read moreand told myself, I absolutely had to come because I've always wanted to see hot air balloons! I drove all the way from Las Vegas and was excited to watch these balloons fly out! There is ample parking at Casablanca Resort and you can just walk across the street where the balloons are set up at. It was a little chilly so definitely bring a coat and sunglasses since it will be super bright too. BUT... the balloons didn't get to fly up! Unfortunately, weather also plays a big part too in how the balloons go up and sadly, weather did not permit for the hot air balloons to go up. But it was nice because the guy leading the announcement was very professional and allowed the hot air ballon to static or go up for a little bit to show the height and volume of these balloons which was really cool! I loved how educational everything was and how the pilots were showing how things worked and what the actual basket looked like (it's literally like how I saw it in the movies - an ACTUAL basket)! They also have a show at night as well. It was nice to see an event like this and seeing the display of colorful balloons being blown up. If you haven't ever experienced a hot air balloon festival, you definitely have to come! I will be back especially since I didn't get to see the balloons go up this time around. I don't remember seeing food or drinks at this venue so it's good to get something to eat or drink beforehand. There's a gas station nearby though for you to get things.

Our second year coming in October 2025…read more We like walking around and we bought the nuts a few things like crocs jibnits . We also had coffee drinks and smoothies. Highly recommend

The market runs from 9 AM to 1 PM, with tents set up on both sides of the waterway, creating a nice…read morestroll-through experience. The Tuacahn gift shop offers 20% off one item during the market, which is a nice bonus. On a warm day, the shaved ice stand is a refreshing treat. There are tons of great local vendors. This is a great way to support small businesses. Shop local!

Such a fun, family event to bring the little ones to! The St. George event had lots of vendors to…read morelook through and live entertainment of special carols for the kids.

​ the Dickens Christmas festival in St George Utah was terrible. It's dark and dingy and tired. The…read morevendors look bored and are selling mostly Trinkets and garbage. Occasionally there was a booth that had something rather nice but overall it was just junk . There was no food really to speak of except for piles of dried out tired looking pastries on tables with people clamoring around them. It was nice to see some children performing in their holiday costumes but otherwise it was just a bunch of people pushing each other around to see if there was anything interesting . The festival has been going on for years and it feels tired . Time to do something fresh and new .

The Clark County Fair and Rodeo is a fantastic county fair out in the middle of nowhere…read more You drive from Vegas like you are going towards Salt Lake City which means leaving Nevada for Arizona by way of Mesquite. Just when you are out in the desert, before Mesquite, you turn off toward Logandale and in just a few miles you find parking for the county fair. Once you enter the gates to the fair you feel transported to someplace else. It is green and has shade trees everywhere. Locals are pulling out their camping chairs and claiming their spots underneath a canopy of old trees. It seems like a giant family picnic or reunion. Off to the left is a building hosting artwork, photography, and a ton of crafts. There is a little shop inside with inexpensively priced snacks and drinks. There was a face painter on the way out of that building as you work your way to the large entertainment building with a terrific stage and seating area. We saw illusionists, a hypnotist, bands, and a drumming duo - show after show after show. Then back outside we saw strolling jugglers, a baseball comedy fire show, a one-man band, and many vendors. Beyond the myriads of vendors was a building full of more vendors including one selling amazing fudge. Back up towards the office we saw another stage with a lot of dancers. Then there were some barns and other buildings working our way back around the fairgrounds. Beyond that was the carnival full of great rides and games and vendors from Brown's Amusements. We spent the entire day there and had so much fun. When we told my dad about it, he insisted on going next year. So, we have plans to visit him in Vegas and take him to the 2026 Clark County Fair and Rodeo.

I have never been to the Clark County Fair before and wow, what amazing show! The fairgrounds were…read moreso green and shady, I saw families bring their chairs and enjoy the day together. Danny Brown had a ton of rides for all ages. There was a ton of entertainment. I loved the little store inside the first building, they had delicious homemade treats to eat and take home. There was so much entertainment to watch and enjoy. There was a great food row, and so many vendors to visit. I will enjoy this fair for years to come!

The Heritage Parade and Festival runs for 4 days Thur-Sun. The highlight for the kids is the…read moreparade on Sat morning. They also have a small car show, live entertainment, carnival and my fave lots of food booths. There was Peruvian, Thai, Japanese, Filipino, Mexican, Irish, Hungarian, Sno Cones, Frozen Yogurt, Beer, Wine, Sake and plenty of the usual carnival food like funnel cakes, corn dogs, etc. I love Henderson festivals. We go to a few a year. They are usually free or low priced, plenty of parking, good for families, not super packed, great day out with the kids

After attending the Super Run Classic Car Show in downtown Henderson last weekend, I am a fan of…read morelocal events.The Super Run Classic Car Show transformed Water Street into a classic car museum filled with people. The cars included a 1923 Ford coexisting with a Chevy El Camino, a Plymouth Road Runner, 1978 Trans Am, and every classic car imaginable. Just like a good museum, the cars included information about their year and make. A good number of the cars had the hoods popped open to display the engines. The vehicle owners were there to share information. There was even a stand displaying hundreds of Match Box and Hot Wheels cars for sale. The Super Run Classic Car Show featured a few food concessions plus a beer garden. They sold corn dogs, smoothies, hot dogs, burgers, sausages, and fries. Personally I have mixed feelings about the food concessions in downtown events. My understanding is that the events are entertainment that helps stimulate the downtown economy. On Water Street so much of the downtown economy is restaurants and bars. I'd do my part by supporting the Cafe in the El Dorado, the Coffee House, and the Gold Mine Tavern because they plan to be in the community for the long run. Besides, lately I'm not too crazy over the taste of carnival food. In my reporting of the Super Clasic Car Show, what made Super Run Classic Car Show shine was that it made Water Street shine. I never saw Water Street so happening on a weekend afternoon. For a day Water Street looked like US 66 when GTOs ruled the road. A Water Street that is usually empty on a Sunday morning was animated with people. These people were supporting local businesses. From my observation, business was up on Water Street. There was even a 15 minute wait to eat in the Cafe. It also seemed that the casinos and bars were busier. When I look back on the Super Run Car Show, I think of how it made Water Street shine on a weekend afternoon When I look back on this event, I look forward to more local events.

Not much to update, my original review remains relevant 3 years later! So just read that one. MIA…read morethis year is that purple Hello Kitty car. New entry , Minions!.. lol. (I know how are these qualified as classic cars?) Late afternoon, early evening still is our favorite time to go. Even though it seems busier, there's still room to walk about. Took us around 2. 5 hours leisurely pace walking from beginning Lake Mead /Water St all the way up and back down. Just want to stress stay hydrated as in drink water! Sunday's event awards are at 1 event ends at 3.

My daughter and I traveled from Canada to Las Vegas specifically for the lantern launch. On October…read more3, 2025, after arriving at the MGM Grand shuttle pickup location, RISE staff informed guests that the Sky Lantern Launch had been cancelled due to weather. Because the lantern launch was the main experience we purchased tickets for, staff instructed us to contact RISE by email to request a refund. Based on this instruction, we did not board the shuttle transportation, did not attend the festival, and our tickets were never scanned or used. I contacted RISE that same day as directed. Over the following months, I sent multiple follow-up emails but received only generic responses asking me to "have patience." After more than five months of repeated follow-ups, RISE finally responded on March 9, 2026--only after another email from me--denying my request and citing a "no refunds" policy. Being told to request a refund, then strung along for months before being denied with no real explanation, is incredibly misleading and reflects extremely poor customer service. This was not a small expense -- we traveled internationally for this event -- and the way this was handled is unacceptable. This was a very expensive and disappointing lesson. I would strongly caution anyone from trusting this event.

I attended the last day of this three-day festival in 2025. I had a fun time. Overall, this…read morefestival is more laid back and spiritual than a traditional music festival like Lollapalooza. In the first part of the day a DJ is performing in a small central booth. Most attendees were vibing, having drinks, and chilling. Once the sun sets everyone does the lantern release which was honestly magical. Then the bands start performing on the main stage. After the last act there is a fireworks show that is probably the most aesthetically pleasing fireworks display I've seen. This is a smaller festival that is not strictly music focused so there was quite a bit of down time in the day in between events. For example, after the first act performed on the main stage the crowd hung out for 30 minutes while the crew swapped out instruments and equipment for the second artist. We paid extra for the first premium level (Gold) which got us access to an area with couches, tents, and tables. This was well worth the price because otherwise there would be nowhere to sit other than the sandy desert. The desert gets quite cold at night and this event is entirely outside with no indoor areas so if you plan to stay for the headliners dress warmly! We drove to and from the festival which I highly recommend. The "venue" is a good 35 minutes outside of Las Vegas even when there's no traffic. To be clear, this event takes place in the middle of the desert where there are no buildings, amenities, towns, or services of any kind other than what the event staff build. There is limited or no cell service in the desert and Uber/Lyft don't serve the venue. The event ended at midnight and I was grateful not to have to wait on a shuttle at the end of a long day.

Come hungry and bring your stretchy pants--The Great American Foodie Fest in Las Vegas is the…read moreultimate cheat day celebration. Must-try bites--like Japanese katsu sandwiches, chili oil dumplings, waffle fries, and cannoli bursting with cream and chocolate chips. But it's not just about the eats. There are thrill rides, giant slides, spinning attractions, and carnival games for all ages. Family-friendly food fest in Las Vegas you shouldn't miss!

The 2026 Great American Foodie Fest was and is being held at Desert Breeze Park in Vegas May 8, 9,…read more& 10. (I suggested edit on Yelp). I HIGHLY SUGGEST going general admission for this one. Also as a side note don't purchase your tickets in advance like I did. It is better to pay a few dollars more and decide you don't want to walk around a festival in 100F heat. I went VIP and now am sorry I did. First of all this is the most unorganized food festival that I have ever been too. We had to stand in line to get wrist bands. Then as soon as we got wrist band we had to stand in another line to wait to get in. Then we had to stand in yet ANOTHER line to get our VIP food tickets. Also on the way to stand in the Food Ticket line there were countless trip hazards. (the most I have ever seen anywhere!) THE PROBLEM WITH VIP IS THAT IT LIMITS YOU TO ONLY CERTAIN VENDERS. YOU ALSO NEED A CELL PHONE to bring up a map of the event and it also lets you know what VIP Venders that you can try. You also need to GRAB A SEAT FAST because covered seating is very limited and fills up FAST. Then I hope you are OK with LOUD Music. The music they play is uncomfortably LOUD. Another problem with VIP is that YOU DON'T GET YOUR MONEYS WORTH. After three plates I was full and didn't want anymore food. We just wanted to leave. That said and ANYWAYS - The food I tried was good. I wish plates were smaller so I could have stomach room to try more things. I think what I enjoyed most was that my husband figured out the locations of certain food trucks and brought back the foods to our seats. I also enjoyed watching a young man (like 15 or 16 years old) air drumming and be-bopping to an extended version of Rod Steward's Do You Think I'm Sexy. I wonder if he knew that was a fifty year old song? Then Abba's Dancing Queen filled the air and he went cold. That was entertaining. Got lucky and had a close parking spot. Good Luck!