10 events to check out in Vegas this fall Yes, Vegas is all about glitz, glamour and gambling — but it’s also home to a wealth of world-class festivals. Check out these fabulous fall events, from culinary extravaganzas to hip cultural get-togethers.
FOR THE FOODIES:
Greek Food Festival, Sept. 27 to 29 Satisfy your craving for baklava and souvlaki at the 41st annual Greek Food Festival, which
will showcase lively music and folk dancing, along with booths of
jewelry and artwork. But the real star is the array of authentic Greek
desserts, which will include cookies, cakes and those ohso-good honey
puffs.
www.lasvegasgreekfestival.com Food & Wine All-Star Weekend Oct.
4 to 6 Get your gastronomic fix at the annual Food & Wine All-Star
Weekend, Oct. 4 to 6, at the Bellagio, Aria and MGM Grand. From
champagne brunches to burger bashes, the weekend will feature intimate
sessions with the likes of super chefs Joël Robuchon, Michael Mina and
Shawn McClain. www.mgmresorts.com/foodandwine
Luckyrice, Oct.
4 to 6 Shining a spotlight on Asian cuisine, Luckyrice is back for its
second year in Vegas. Sample tastes from the eastern half of the planet
as the Cosmopolitan Boulevard Pool morphs into an Asian night market
with bites from notable chefs whose inspiration comes from Taipei,
Thailand and everywhere in between. www.luckyrice.com
FOR THE GEARHEADS:
Super Run Classic Car Show Sept.
26 to 29 Start your engines: More than 1,000 shiny, chromedout hot
rods, muscle cars and vintage rides — including a well-preserved hearse
used when the mob ran Vegas — converge on Water Street in downtown
Henderson for the Super Run Classic Car Show. The all-ages event
features live entertainment, food and games, including the ever-popular
roaring engines contest and burn-out competition. www.visithenderson.com Las Vegas BikeFest, Oct. 3 to 6 If bikes are more your thing, join thousands of motorcycle aficionados at Las Vegas BikeFest to
experience a weekend-long party with hogs, heifers, games, giveaways
and bikini bike washes. And be sure to take a “Slow Ride” with Foghat at
the Saturday night concert at Vendor Village. www.lasvegasbikefest.com
Motor Trend International Auto Show Nov.
29 to Dec. 1 Love new car smell? Head to the Motor Trend International
Auto Show as it parks in Vegas and see the shiniest new models and
prototypes from the world’s top automobile manufacturers. It’s a perfect
way to kick some tires without the shadow of a salesman as you drool
over your dream car. www.motortrendautoshows.com/lasvegas
FOR THE ARTSY TYPES:
Age of Chivalry, Oct. 11 to 13 If you need a new suit of armor, head to the Age of Chivalry — Las Vegas Renaissance Festival. Now
in its 19th year, the fair promises great food (including a six-course
“feaste”), chivalrous battles, costumed maidens and 100 artisan booths.
Come dressed in your most authentic medieval garb, but leave your
weaponry at home (visitors will be searched at the gates). www.lvrenfair.com
Summerlin Art Festival, Oct. 12 and 13 Create your own chalk masterpiece and browse the work of more than 100 artisans and craftsmen at the Summerlin Art Festival, one
of Southern Nevada’s largest outdoor art events. The festival also
includes roving entertainers, face painters and live music. www.summerlin.com/art-festival
Life Is Beautiful Festival, Oct. 26 and 27 Celebrate art, food, music and learning at the inaugural Life Is Beautiful Festival in
Downtown Vegas. Expected to draw tens of thousands, LIB will feature
more than 50 established and up-and-coming musical groups, performances
from Cirque du Soleil, motivational speakers, and cooking demos and
pop-up dinners by some of the biggest names in the culinary world.
www.lifeisbeautifulfestival.com
Vegas Valley Book Festival Oct. 30 to Nov. 2 Book worms, arise! The Vegas Valley Book Festival showcases
the written, spoken and illustrated word with readings, workshops and
book signings. The lineup of talent this year includes Edgar Award
winner Luis Alberto Urrea and Catherine Coulter, the author of 66
best-selling thrillers. www.vegasvalleybookfestival.org