Yes, This Festival 22nd Anual Best Dam BBQ festival, Car Show, Gun Show, and Craft Bazzar, Etc. was…read morea Full Weekend This 2026 24th of May Yahh!! I Heard there was all kinds of fun on Saturday Live Music, Kids BBQ (pork chop) cook-off, Adults (steak) cook-off, Rib Eating Contest Police against Fire Fighter's, and a People's Choice Judging... Wow. I'm here on Sunday for my Official Duty to Judge the KCBS sanctioned BBQ Cookoff where 40 teams compete for Prize Money and Points Standings. This is one thing that throws off the Public as these Teams are competing and not Vending thier BBQ. IT'S been that way for 22 years straight, The event named Best Dam BBQ is to draw in people to help with Jaycee's yearly fundraising and that comes from Purchased Wares, Donations, and a Weekend Long BBQ cookout...Burgers and Hotdogs only, Backyard BBQ! Soo my day was Awesome to come out early and People watch, Check out all the BBQ competitors rigs and tents, Smell the Smoke, then Do My Thing as an official Kansas City BBQ Society Master Judge, Then browse the Craft Fair and pick up some Amazing Homemade Sweets... This is a Public (Feel Good) Outing to Enlighten Everyone, you can find a place to explore, Fill your Belly, and Who can resist a Bandstand Live Bands in the Park!! Loved it Again for What it is and This Year and Next Years Full Weekend of Fun too Come, soo remember to put it on your extended Calendar and Support Boulder City, Nevada.

First time at this event and unfortunately @ 2:10 Pm when I arrived everyone was sold out of BBQ I…read morehad my heart set on some great brisket. How is this even possible and this event called The Best Dam Bbq Festival is open until 10 Pm. I guess with no Bbq meats? There was a car show and alot of vendors selling crafts and desserts Good thing this location is downtown Boulder City and there happens to be a-lot of restaurants out here to choose from I'll support local.

This is a very exciting event to attend. It happened towards end of March so weather was perfect…read moreand it's outdoor so it's dog friendly. Do bring your dog a bowl and water tho as none are provided. I couldn't see any main entrance or check in stand among the many tents that were set up so it was a bit unorganized and confusing in the beginning so I circled around the entire event until I came upon a tent that didn't seem to be serving any beer and inquired. That's where I checked in and it appears to be sponsored by Wellsfargo bank. The staffs were friendly enough but again did not explain to me any details or how it works so I put my little souvenir cups with the wristband (which appears to be a decor ribbon) inside in my car and proceeded to the first tent. At the first tent I looked at their beverages and asked for a sample and the staff asked me where's my wristband and cup? I said oh! I left it in my car since I didn't know that was my wristband and cup lol So I went back to my car and got them. Another walk, another wasted time but this is where the fun begins... From there it was drinks after drinks after drinks being poured into my 1 mini glasses. Everyone were friendly and eager to pour you a sample so pick and choose carefully otherwise you'll get tipsy really fast! There were no food provided except at the food truck that cost and a cookie stand that also cost. I did see several people walking around with their pretzel necklace including a cute dog wearing one Some of my top beers, hard cider, Lager, Ale or Pilsner were the mango flavored hard cider from Blake's, The pink poison from Nasty Beast. Oh you also get 2-3 plastic coins that you can drop in the vendors container for your picks and the vendors with the most coins wins the votes. How exciting right?? That contest made it more fun! I made friends with strangers and I had my dog, Peanut with me whom friendly strangers asked to pet. There were games to play also, including bean bags toss, the hammer game, ring toss game (cost but proceeds goes to charity) There were so many awesome beer and vendors to name but Lovelady Brewing co, Blake's, Nasty Beast, North 5th Brewing Co, Lazy Dogs, the Original Club Tails, 21Rocs, RoseAde, Silver Reef Brewing co, Nutrl, among many others. It was so much fun!! So much to do and see and sample! I was slurp slurping away and getting tipsy as I go lol. Oh there are a dump and rinse stations set up randomly so you can pour out your beer and rinse out the extras which was really helpful. I can't wait to attend their event next year. Thank you New Vista Beer Festival and Yelp for making this happen!

This was such a fun afternoon event to attend! And it happened at the end of March so the weather…read morewas perfect for being outside on the Lawn in Summerlin. Plus, it's dog friendly. Drinks, sunshine, and entertainment....what more can one ask for? :) Unlimited tastings for four hours is a great deal for this event and such a fun way to try new drinks. Also a dangerous way to get tipsy if you don't pace yourself and hydrate along the way! LOL There were water stations to rinse your tasting cup, but not water stations to drink from so I recommend bring your own water to stay hydrated at this event. In addition to beer, the event also had a lot of seltzer/canned alcohol drinks. There were even a few vodka cocktails in a can to try. There were so many awesome alcoholic drinks and vendors and the offerings exceeded my expectations. Every tent was excited to pour you a sample (or a sample of everything they had) and the energy was great and for a great cause. Everyone we encountered vendor wise/volunteer at this event was super friendly and made the event such a chill atmosphere. Some even had some cute swag to hand out like the lemonade seltzer tattoos. The main entrance or check in stand was a little bit unorganized/there was not a clear sign and there was a bit of a wait, but it is a volunteer charity event so it was to be expected. I loved how they had a few large screens up to watch the games on as well as some games to play. Seating was limited/practically non-existent but you are moving around so much that you don't even notice it. But if you care about that, I recommend bringing your own chairs or a blanket to sit on. For the price of this event and how much fun it was I definitely want to come back again :) Tell your friends everyone... this is an event you don't want to miss!

This year the food for VIP was underwhelming…read more Last year they had BURGERS and it was amazing This year there were very little alcohol stands set up was not worth the money If it's like this next year I won't go

Having attended this festival before back in 2019, I went again in 2021…read more My parents had an extra ticket to this festival and I decided to go with them since I didn't have anything else going on. We got VIP tickets, which allowed us to enter an hour early before everyone else (VIP could enter at 4, everyone else at 5). Proof of vaccination was required at the entrance. I bought my physical card with me since they weren't using the Clear app. There were a bunch of tents from mostly local brewers serving all kinds of beer. For example, Able Baker, Big Dog's, BJ's, Chicago, Crafthaus, and Tenaya Creek. They had plenty of water stations lying around to wash your cup out in case you didn't like the beer you were given. They also had food trucks! Slater's 50/50, one of my favorite restaurants, was there and I had to get something from them. I ordered their Bacon Mac and Cheese bites with ranch dressing drizzled on top and they were the bomb! I'm definitely going to get those again when I visit Slater's in the future. Lastly, my favorite part about the festival was the silent disco. Here, they were giving out vodka shots and drinks. You can't use your beer cup for the vodka so they give you a separate cup or shot glass. You are given a set of headphones and you dance along to the music the DJ is playing, with three different music channels available. This festival happens every October. Go to it if you can! You'll have fun.

Had bought a Groupon for Fizz... the champagne bar in Ceasars... to take my assistant out for a…read morepost-Holiday drink or three. But when we arrived, Fizz was closed. For good. Like out of business forever. So we walked over to the comfy looking Race and Sportsbook bar and managed to still have fun. Bartenders are friendly, the people watching is terrific, you can smoke (!), and there is every kind of game/sport imaginable playing on one of the dozens of large TVs in front of you. So while it wasn't the glamorous champagne night out we had planned, Race and Sportsbook isn't a bad place to throw back some cocktails with a friend. And heck, they even have some bubbly options.

This place is made for catching all the screen action you can take in. They boast as having one of…read morethe best sports book in Las Vegas and it is completely believable. Great place to stop and grab a drink from the friendly bartenders as you make your way to the Forum Shops. Roomy seating areas for lounging.

We went to the ugly Christmas sweater wine walk in Boulder City and it did not disappoint!…read moreThere were over 20 wine stops at various businesses..and the wines were so many different varietals ..it was refreshing to get dry wines as well as sweet in the mix. Everyone dressed up..it was so fun!! I will do this every year..for only 25 dollars you get 4 hours of wine walk...amazing time....

I walked and wined around Downtown Boulder City during the October 13, 2018 Halloween & costume…read moretheme walk- Wicked Wine Walk. The price is right, 2 for $45. There are 20 some stops along the Walk, which include retail stores, restaurants, bars and service businesses. Even the Boulder Dam Museum (within a hotel) is a stop, and they had one of the nicest set ups. Among the "treats" at the stops are wine, of course, water and snacks. It's not wine at each stop, which is disclosed in the event description. However, only one business that we went to didn't have wine! And they pour heavy in the cute and sturdy tasting glass everyone gets. Most places had a few different types of wine, some even had around 10! It was a hot day, and it was nice to get relief in the a/c at the stops. Some of the places had a big area for the wine tasting, and a few were really awkward. These places were busy with regular customers, and it seemed like having the wine there was an imposition. The check-in was easy, and this is where you buy tickets and receive the wine stop map. A few vendors were there handing out goodies as well as wine. This event is a great way to check out all the businesses around Downtown. They have a gift basket raffle and another basket for the costume contest winner. Overall, it exceeded my expectations and I plan on returning.

10/2 2 am Gregg and I are safe. Music:…read moreThis has been an amazing year for both the Main Stage and the Next from Nashville Stage. Friday's highlights were High Valley, Midland, Walker McGuire, Brothers Osborne (amazing musicians), Lee Brice, and Eric Church. Lee Brice did a cool tribute to police, fire, and military where the lights were off and the crowd lit up their phone to I Drive Your Truck. Eric Church did black and white in the screens, interacted amazingly with the audience and played way over the allotted time. He said that it was his last show of the year and he was having a good time so he just kept playing. It was almost midnight when he was finished. It was a great night. Saturday was a completely different vibe with Brett Young, Lauren Alaina (amazing stage presence), Maren Morris, and Sam Hunt. Sam Hunt was great. I had no idea how many songs he had written. He also really interacted with the audience which was great. One weird thing was after his first encore they didn't even let him say goodnight to us and started music. It was another great night. I am looking forward to tonight's lineup of Muscadine Bloodline, Big and Rich, Jake Owen, and Jason Aldean! Seating: The fourth year of this country music festival is every bit as fabulous as the first three. Each year they have tried things a little differently trying to improve the festival while maintaining the original flavor. The first year there weren't nearly the 33,000 sold out crowd members and you could bring chairs and sit close to the stage. That brought with it hazards that necessitated a chair corral separated from the standing room where chairs are organized in rows. The VIP tickets were either a sky box that came with bottle service for over $1000 or a raise platform for $149 that was behind the speaker areas so you couldn't really see the stage. However the short line to the bathroom and the private bar was worth the $50 upgrade I'm. Org years 1 and 2. The second year there were more people but you could bring in blankets in the GA area. The blankets made it so you couldn't leave the area and come back without stepping on someone. The first level VIP area had more restrooms and private bars and it was a lot bigger than the first year again making the upgrade worth it. This year they added open seating in a second level VIP and again the sky box. The third year you couldn't bring blankets and there were assigned seating in the 2nd level VIP area. We tried that and it was amazing. Great view of the stage because the of the amazing four story screens, cocktail service at your seat, and they added that you could connect your wrist band to your credit card so you didn't need your wallet. A bonus was that you could bring your chair home with you. They even thought about the size of them because they were comfortable to sit in and still fit in your suitcase to take home. This year there was only $100 difference between the assigned seating VIP and the sky box so we picked that. It has been really great. You are above the crowd and they didn't over rent them so that there are about 15 people per level so that you aren't packed like sardines on the balconies. There is AC so that you can get out of the heat of the day for a few minutes, water, charging cords, and wonderful small amenities such as band aids, hair ties, and wet wipes. The servers are top notch. This is definitely the best way to go for seating.

Great location. VIP is a let down because we're so far from the stage. You think they would get…read moreVIP closer for the price!

First time going this year! It was crowded at first but after an hour and a half in the crowed…read moredisappeared. It was a fun night with wine, music, and a little food. I think we missed some of the food because we only found 2 stations. We found all the wine though! Fun night out in a beautiful location.

The Wine Walk at Lake Las Vegas was $30. This weekends venue is beautiful sitting at Lake Las…read moreVegas which is on Lake Mead but east of Boulder Highway. I was here from beginning to end not as a participant but as a volunteer. My parents live on the way at Flamingo and Boulder, east by the mountains, and so I figure I can visit them then work a little bit before going off and hanging out friends afterwards. Ended up at YelpHQ instead but that was even more fun. As a volunteer, time working the booth really flew by. Then again, time flies by when you're having fun. I thought our team leader was gonna be late so I wanted to run the show but she was there. There were tons of volunteers as well, Yelp was given two booths out of the twenty to man and one of those booths had a photo booth for memories. I hope you readers that attended took advantage of that! The start of the event was at 7pm, each wine glass was to be filled with 1 oz of wine. Our booth (#3) had a.. wait for it.. let me get a hell yea for the Thorny Rose a Pinot Grigio, a refreshing white wine with melon, lemon, and other perfect fruity combinations. We were given a sheet to display what this wine was but as a group we memorized it in case people asked. I told some people it was a Horny Rose, but they must have been toasted since they didn't catch on. It was so good that we weren't even allowed to taste it but people wanted us to stamp another booth's number so they can have seconds. Nope, sorry! I do believe other tables were pouring over 1 oz of wine though. Portion control is important because by 9PM the wine was running low and we were completely out soon after. Some of the wine tables were hidden from the main pathway also so I kept having people come up to me asking where whatever table number was where. Maybe the tables could be placed in numerical order so they can backtrack if they caught themselves skipping one by accident? But hey vino fans, next time do come early so you can sample the wines and after you're done and have gotten your good fix you can sit around on the grass and enjoy the entertainment provided or eat at a restaurant. It was sad to see the pizza place closed though! Wine goes perfect with pizza, didn't you know that? In the end just know that you participated in a fundraiser for a good cause and hope you checked in and received your free wine glass charm. Shout outs to my fellow volunteers Pam, Ron, Robin and her dude, Vanessa, Tony, Nathan, Christina, Arvin, Anthony, Shirley, and Teri who had to leave early cause of a stomach bug. If I missed anyone else I apologize! And to everyone who stopped by the Yelp booth to say hi and chit chat about Yelp, you guys are awesome. And the "unofficial" line that was formed with people checking in or downloading the app, signing up, then checking in, we didn't mean for it to happen but thank you to those people as well. A votre sante!

Las Vegas Chocolate is a great stop on your Vegas trip. I tried different kinds of chocolate and…read morethat was super fun!

This review is for the 2013 Chocolate and Pastry show. It sounds from reading the reviews from…read morelast year that much is the same. I, too, got a Groupon for VIP admission and it was so worth it to have an hour to forage before the doors were opened to the general public. There was some very good chocolate. There was also the dried meat table but I didn't wait in line for that. By then I was in such caloric overdrive that I wasn't in any mood for some real food. I just wanted the sugar stuff. For the hotels, the desserts made by the chefs at Excalibur/Luxor were the tops in look and taste. But there exquisite chocolates at almost every station you went. I don't drink so I really needed some water to cleanse my palate. Unfortunately, the two large containers were dry. I was so glad I attended this event and I think I'll go again next year with a game plan already being devised. This plan, however, will have to remain classified. The fact that the event benefits St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital is just icing on the cake. It was as good as it gets except for one thing--Robin Leach. He really is well named!