In a style only a place called "Sin City" could have, Vegas hosts world's raciest and most outlandish Events and Festivals in the world.
Cinevegas
In a bid to become a cultural as well as gambling mecca, Lake Las Vegas hosts the Cinevegas Film Festival, featuring nine nights of dances, exhibitions and awards in mid-June. Such acclaimed movies as "Hustle & Flow", "Aristocrats", "Whale Rider", and "Napoleon Dynamite" have aired their premiere screenings at the Cinevegas Film Festival.
Craft Fair and Rib Burnoff
This mid-May festival, popular among the locals, features a large assortment of crafts, including leathers, metals, woods, among other crafted materials, as well as a Rib cooking competition.
Fetish and Fantasy Halloween Ball
Usually held the last weekend in October, this dress up ball has become a notorious event, that continually had to change venues due to popular demand. This has become one of the "must do" events in Las Vegas, along the lines of Club 54 in New York in the late 70s. The FFHB changed locations to the Stardust in 2006, moved from the Las Vegas Sports Center in 2005, and
Helldorado Days
Established in 1934 to spur "continued interest in Las Vegas" after the construction of Hoover Dam was complete, Helldorado Days was a rodeo that grew into a multi-faceted event including: Dinner and Art Auction, Helldorado Parade, Charity Golf Tournament, Poker Tournament, Trap Shooting Competition, and the Helldorado Trail Ride. The event is hosted by the South Coast Casino and takes place in mid-May.
Kite Carnival
Held annually during the first Sunday in March, this Festival celebrates the elegance of wind-powered flight, with competitions and events related to kite making and flight. The Festival takes place at Freedom Park.
Las Vegas International Marathon
Held in February, this event attracts thousands of participants looking to compete under the Southern Nevada sun. The event begins in Sloan and finishes its 26.2 mile run at the south end of the Strip.
Las Vegas Music Festival
The Las Vegas Music Festival celebrates orchestral and concert music through competitions performed by graduates and undergraduates, as well as youth and adult chamber groups and orchestras. The festival is usually held for two weeks from July to August, and is hosted by the University of Nevada at Las Vegas.
Pimp n Ho Ball
Hosted by the Palms at their "Rain" nightclub during Labor Day Weekend, the Pimp n Ho Ball is precisely what you'd expect: people masquerading as Pimps and Streetwalkers and party it up through the night. The party has garnered such a reputation that there is a Standing Room Only for entrance into the event.
Trashy Lingerie Party
Another one of the Maloof brothers creations that's hosted by the Palms Hotel and Casino, this event takes place at the Skin Pool Lounge during the hottest time of the year: Late July. Most social boundaries are crossed at this party and the Party gets rather bawdy and lewd. Not for the faint of heart.
World Series of Poker
The granddaddy of all poker events, this annual Poker Championship has found a great following among both professionals and amateurs looking to strike it rich. The event is hosted by Harrah's and begins in late June with the "Main Event", a multi-million dollar poker tournament commending in August.
World's Largest Bachelorette Party
Another Palm's Hotel and Casino creation, the World's Largest Bachelorette Party features Male Revues and other themed events at Rain Dance Bar.
