2017 Vegas Events - 4th Quarter (Oct-Dec)

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Las Vegas Conferences & Events with expected attendance >10,000.

 

The city still stands following a scorching summer. Temperatures will now quickly moderate during the fall season. This will be a good time, climate wise, to visit. Starting in mid October a light jacket might be wise to bring for evening adventures. By late November the nearby ski area may have snow.

 

Expect increased hotel rates on holiday weekends. New Year’s Eve is a huge deal with a massive fireworks display. Rooms will book quickly. There are some very large conventions and events during this period.

 

Primary sources include:

http://www.lasvegastourism.com/conventions_oct.htm

http://www.vegasmeansbusiness.com/planning-tools/convention-calendar/?formid=2&e_sdate=10%2F01%2F2017&e_edate=12%2F31%2F2018

 

Oct 03-05: Global Gaming Expo / Sands Expo / 26K

Oct 07-09: Columbus Holiday Weekend / The Strip & Downtown / Large crowds

Oct 10-12: IMEX America / Sands Expo / 12K

Oct 10-12: Nat’l Business Aviation Ass’n / LV Convention Ctr / 25K

Oct 10-14: Sweet Adelines Int’l / MGM Grand / 15K

Oct 28-Nov05: Professional Bull Riders World Finals / T-Mobile Arena / 20K

Oct 31-Nov 03: Automotive Aftermarket Week / Sands Expo / 160K

Nov 10-12: Veteran’s Day Weekend / The Strip & Downtown / Large crowds

Nov 14-16: Autodesk University / Venetian Resort / 12K

Nov 17-19: Live Design Int’l / LV Convention Ctr / 14K

Nov 11-12: USAF Thunderbirds Airshow / Nellis AFB LV (Park at LV Speedway) / Large crowds

Nov 16-18: Fabtech Int’l / LV Convention Ctr / 26K

Nov 23-26: Thanksgiving Day Holiday Weekend / The Strip & Downtown / Large crowds

Dec 04-07: Power-Gen Int’l / LV Convention Ctr / 27K

Dec 07-16: National Finals Rodeo / Thomas & Mack Center at UNLV / 175K

Dec 22-25: Christmas Holiday Weekend / The Strip & Downtown / Large crowds

Dec 29-Jan02: New Year’s Holiday Weekend / The Strip / Massive crowds

Jan 09-12: Consumer Electronics Show / LV Convention Ctr / 165K

 

Things to do:

http://www.lasvegas-entertainment-guide.com/shows-in-las-vegas.html

https://www.timeout.com/las-vegas/things-to-do/best-things-to-do-in-las-vegas

 

Beware the hidden (but mandatory) “resort fees” added to your hotel bill. The following links were checked as of date this was posted - but verify actual cost prior to booking!

https://www.vegas.com/incl/resortfees.html

http://www.lasvegasdirect.com/las-vegas-hotel-resort-fees.html

 

Parking fees are now being charged at most Strip hotels. You probably don’t need a car if you stay on the Strip. Just walk. Use the monorail, RTC buses and the free trams that operate between some casinos. Uber, Lyft and taxis are available. The below link goes to the garages - but click the links on the left for info IRT other transportation info.

https://www.vegas.com/transportation/parking-garages/

 

If you’ve never seen a live Cirque du Soleil show your life is incomplete.

 

Disclaimer: There is no guarantee this info is, or will remain, accurate. Exercise due diligence prior to making any time or financial commitments.

 

Remember - Gambling odds always, always, always favor the house!