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!

A free experience, parking in the back, passionate and friendly staff. This was like visiting a…read moresnapshot of some parts of local life and history, with an emphasis on some donated "technology" of the times. Good signage. Donations appreciated.

One thing I love about small-town museums is that they are run by volunteers that are passionate…read moreabout the history that the museum represents. I can't confirm that this one is run by volunteers, but it definitely has the small-town feel. We were greeted by a woman who was excited to give us the spiel about how the town was settled (Mormon pioneers that traveled south from Salt Lake City looking to plant cotton). She also proudly showed us the story board that she was creating herself. It changes out each quarter and tells the whole story of the town, the commerce and the culture. She also said that she's working to get it online so it can be enjoyed by people all over. The museum itself is small but stuffed with old history and artifacts of the past. It was really dark inside-I'm not sure if they didn't turn on the lights or if it's just that way, but it felt kind of eerie.

Small dive casino figured I would stop by as I usually love these small local places. It was…read morerelatively hard to find this place as there is little to no signage anywhere indicating that a casino even exists in this building which may end up being a good thing since you're better off driving right past it to the many other superior gaming locations throughout Mesquite. I make no exaggeration when I say this is the worst casino I have ever visited and the worst gaming experience I have had up to this point. Upon entering I immediately felt unwelcome with the locals and staff just staring at me as if I didn't belong there no welcome or even a verbal acknowledgment. I walked up to the bar and greeted the bartender he didn't reply just stared at me and walked away. I sat at one of the bartop machines and was not offered a drink or even acknowledged. I decided to go sit at one of the machines on the floor and play there instead. A worker then approached me and asked if I had ID which was expected and I provided it she then proceeded to tell me that I couldn't have any outside drinks in the casino and to throw away my water which is ridiculous seeing as I wasn't offered any drink at all even though I was actively playing. After I threw away my water she walked away and never spoke with me again. I played a little bit more than left. As far as gaming is concerned these are the worst pay tables I have seen in any gaming bar/casino, everything returning well below 97% for video poker, there are some pay tables that return close to 90% which is so bad you may as well just play a regular slot machine. There is no players club either or any other incentive to play. After talking to locals in other places around Mesquite I heard even more horror stories about this place and how they treat new clientele. Overall a very bad experience in every category would not recommend giving this place your business, the management needs to make some serious changes if they want to continue operating otherwise I look forward to its inevitable closure and acquisition by Dotty's or another gaming operator.

I enjoy this place. The only issue, like all of the other reviews, is the service. The entire staff…read moreis really nice - they just haven't been trained properly to provide good service. It's truly an easy fix. When you see a new guest or table sit down, simply acknowledge them. It's not that difficult. Look, we all know you're busy, but it literally takes 2 seconds to say hi, I'll be right with you. And when people ask for a menu, it's a good idea to give them a menu because they probably want to eat. And if you do remember to bring them a menu, it's also a good idea to come back and ask them if they'd like to order any food. Look, we're not launching the space shuttle here. A little common sense goes a long way.

If you plan on visiting Mesquite, NV and and want to learn more about the area this the stop for…read morethat. Not a whole lot to see inside, so don't plan on spending a lot of time here. The people inside are friendly and can answer any questions you have. They have a bunch of info posted on boards outside about hiking in the area, current laws, things happening around town and some of the wildlife you might encounter. I was pissed off about their "pet area" because they have a large beautiful grassy area in front of the visitors center, but pets are not allowed on the grass and must resort to behind the building where it's nothing but rocks. I saw tons of broken glass and then there were the piles of other pets shit all over the rocks and I didn't feel it was the best or safest spot for my dog to be. I feel that because the pet area is designated behind the building that it's maybe not cared for or noticed by the people inside the visitors center much. It's sad because it's the pet owners who should be cleaning up after their pets and clearly they are lazy and not doing it, but the visitors center allows dogs in that area, so they should help keep it at least safe with no broken glass or not have it at all given there is a nearby park within walking distance people could go to that is well maintained. Open Monday through Friday 8 am to 4:30 pm - Closed Sat & Sun

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.

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.

Great little art gallery with local talent. The ladies running the shop were lovely. Worth the time…read moreto swing into for a unique gift.

Picked up some beautiful cactus paintings a change dish and tortilla warmer to decorate our home…read morewith for a desert vibe. They were having a Christmas bizarre, with all kinds of hand made items from local artists. If you're visiting Mesquite, don't make the mistake of passing by it's art gallery.

Here for my son, Islands Best Tournament and really like this sports park. It is set in a very…read morepicturesque area with the plateaus and Mountain View's. Lots of parking and has grass and synthetic fields. Definitely a cool venue for sports football etc.