The Helldorado Days Rodeo returns to downtown Las Vegas at the CORE Arena at the Plaza Hotel & Casino, this Friday, Nov. 7 and Saturday, Nov. 8. Gates open at 4 p.m. with a family-friendly festival featuring carnival rides, games, a mechanical bull, line dancing, and a petting zoo.
Each night of the Helldorado Days Rodeo will have a special theme.
· Friday is dedicated to the kids and the next generation of rodeo stars and fans with the theme Neon Night. All attendees are encouraged to come dressed in their brightest, boldest colors.
· Saturday is Patriotism Night, and the Helldorado Days Rodeo will honor the military with a special night of patriotism and pride, dedicated to those who serve and protect our country. Attendees are encouraged to wear red, white, and blue.
The Helldorado Days Rodeo is fully sanctioned by the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association. The rodeo will feature bull riding, barrel racing, team roping, tie-down roping, steer wrestling, saddle bronc riding, breakaway, and bareback riding, with prize purses totaling $40,000.
The Helldorado Days Rodeo also features free related western-themed events, like mutton bustin (a sheep riding competition for future cowboys and cowgirls who are 4-10 years old and under 60 pounds), a Whiskerino contest, and a historical exhibit area. Winning artwork of the children’s coloring contest will also be on display Friday night.
Only a few general admission tickets for the rodeo are still available, and the event will sell out. General admission tickets are on sale online starting at $20 per person (plus taxes). Only tickets purchased from the Plaza’s website are officially sanctioned for the event. Tickets are not being sold for the event via any other retail site.
After the rodeo ends, guests can keep the night alive back on the festival grounds with a free Rodeo After Party offering drink specials, a live DJ set, and the electrifying energy of Forest House Art Car in a legendary Vegas nightlife setting. Gates open to the public for the after party at 8 p.m.
Sponsored by the Commission for the Las Vegas Centennial and the Plaza Hotel & Casino, the mission of the Helldorado Days Rodeo is to bring the community together to celebrate the spirit of Old Las Vegas, including those who shaped the city’s history and those who are working to preserve the western lifestyle while looking toward the future.
Details about the Helldorado Days Rodeo, the carnival, and all associated events are at: https://www.plazahotelcasino.com/entertainment/helldorado-days-rodeo/.
About the Plaza Hotel & Casino
Located in the heart of downtown Las Vegas, the Plaza Hotel & Casino combines a vintage Rat Pack attitude with modern styling and personal customer service for the ultimate Vegas experience. First opened in 1971 and built on the site of the original Las Vegas railroad depot at 1 Main Street, the Plaza has transformed its historic location into a one-of-a-kind destination for cocktails, gaming, entertainment, and dining. Its glittering porte-cochère is home to the outdoor Carousel Bar that offers handmade cocktails inside a life-sized, animated Vegas-themed carousel setting. The Plaza has nearly 1,000 modern rooms and suites, a classic Vegas showroom, downtown’s only bingo hall, and 30,000 sq. ft. of refurbished ballroom and meeting space. The Plaza brought the rodeo back to downtown Las Vegas with its CORE Arena, downtown’s only outdoor equestrian and multipurpose facility. Guests enjoy a variety of dining options led by the renowned Oscar’s Steakhouse in the hotel’s iconic glass dome and on a rooftop patio overlooking the Fremont Street Experience. The Plaza has a lounge-style sports book, downtown’s first and only smokefree, social media friendly gaming space, and hundreds of slot machines and nearly two dozen table games on an 80,000-square-foot casino floor. A rooftop pool and recreation deck with private cabanas, hot tub, food truck, and dedicated Pickleball courts provide a variety of outdoor amenities. For more information on the award-winning Plaza Hotel & Casino, visit www.plazahotelcasino.com. Get updates via Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
