The Las Vegas Bikefest kicked off today at the Cashman Center and it’s all about the bikes through Sunday as this annual biker bacchanalia celebrates its tenth anniversary.

The Sahara along with downtown properties the Golden Nugget and the Fitz are serving as this year’s host hotels for the event and the schedule is jam packed with poker runs, poker tournaments, autograph sessions, wet t-shirt contests and more.

Vendor Village

Cashman Center

Free parking is available. Shuttles to Vendor Village depart from the Fitz Hotel valet area and in front of the Sahara. Shuttle rides are free for all Las Vegas BikeFest registrants. Cost is $5 if you are not registered and will be collected at the pick-up location.

Shuttle Schedule:

Thursday, Sept 30 – 5 pm-10 pm
Friday & Saturday, Oct 1 & 2 – 9:30 am-8:30 pm
Sunday, Oct 3 – 9:30 am-2:30 pm

Vendor Village Schedule:

Thursday, Sept 30 – 5 pm-10 pm
Friday & Saturday, Oct 1 & 2 – 10 am – 8 pm
Sunday, Oct 3 – 10 am-2 pm

Parties

Thursday, Sept 30

Village Oasis at Vendor Village – Cashman Center – Free beer and snacks for all registrants. Special guests include Mayor Oscar Goodman, Billy Huffsey, Elisa Furr, Julia Nixon, Kathleen Kinmont, Duncan Foure and entertainment will be provided by Branscombe Richmond and the Renegade Posse.  7 pm-9 pm

Hogs ‘n Heifers – 3rd Street – The Ruffnecks perform 8 pm-11 pm. Doors prizes and drink specials.

Friday, Oct 1

House of Lords – Sahara – Beef, Bourbon & Babes – Special prix-fixe menu available in addition to the regular menu. Cocktails included from Bullet Bourbon & Harlem Liquor.  Leather and Lingerie show featuring the women of “Striptease”.

Sahara Pool – Las Vegas BikeFest 10th Anniversary Party – Doors open at 9 pm. Admission is free. The first 1,000 through the door get a commemorative anniversary gift. Food and drink specials. Bikini trike races, wet wife-beater contest and more. Live entertainment by Branscombe Richmond and the Renegade Posse. Special guests include Billy Huffsey, Elisa Furr, Julia Nixon, Kathleen Kinmont and Duncan Faure.

Hogs & Heifers – 3rd Street – Live music by Swollen Blue, 8 pm-11 pm. Door prizes and drink specials.

Saturday, Oct 2

Sahara Pool – Rock ‘n Roll Beerbust –  $40 for BikeFest registrants/$50 for all others. All the BBQ you can eat and all the Miller beer you can drink. Two live bands. 4 pm-10 pm.

Hogs & Heifers – 3rd Street – Live music by Southern Stue, 8 pm-11 pm. Door prizes and drink specials.

NASCAR Café – Sahara – Bikefest After Party – Free admission for BikeFest registrants/$10 for all others. Live band, contests, giveaways, food and drink specials. 10 pm.

Sunday, Oct 3

Hogs & Heifers – 3rd Street – It Ain’t Over Til We Say it’s So BBQ – Live entertainment by Whiskey Revival and Darby O’Gill and the Little People.

Autograph Sessions

Friday, Oct 1 & Saturday, Oct 2

Artistry in Iron Official Autograph Session – Vendor Village AII Exhibit – Complimentary official souvenir autograph program for all registrants. Noon-2 pm & 3 pm-5 pm.

Contests

Friday, Oct 1

Aristry in Iron, Master Builder’s Championship – Vendor Village – Invitation only show. 10 am-8 pm

World’s Strongest Biker – Vendor Village Exhibit Hall – 11 am-noon. Competition categories: Trike Pull, Tire Carry and Keg Carry. All registrants are welcome to participate. $300 to the winner and $200 to the runner-up. Registration: 10 am-11 am.

Bikini Contest – Cashman Center Theater – 1 pm-2 pm. $500 for 1st place, $300 for 2nd place and $200 for 3rd place. Celebrity guest judges will pick the winners.  Attendance open to all registrants.

Hog Out Competition Preliminary Heats – Harley-Davidson Café – Winner determined by who can eat the most hog sandwiches in two minutes. 2 pm-3 pm.

Mr. Las Vegas Bikefest – Cashman Center Theater – 3 pm-4 pm. One lucky lady registrant will be selected to be the judge. Sign up for the random drawing at the registration area. Attendance open to all registrants.

Las Vegas Harley-Davidson Wet T-Shirt Contest – 2605 S Eastern – $1,000 for the winner. $500 for 2nd place. $250 for 3rd place. 5 pm-6 pm

Saturday, Oct 2

Custom Bike Show – Cashman Center – Check-in 8 am-10 am at the Grant Sawyer State Office Building on Washington Avenue. Judging begins at 10 am. $3,000 prize for the winner of the Radical Class.

Miss Las Vegas Bikefest – Cashman Center Theater – Sign up 1 pm-2 pm. Sexy bike wear, bedroom attire and bike pose categories. $1,000 to the winner. $500 for 2nd place. $250 for 3rd place.  Attendance and competition open to registrants.

Hog Out Competition Finals – Harley-Davidson Café – Winner determined by who can eat the most hog sandwiches in two minutes. 5 pm.

Poker Runs

Friday, Oct 1

Ultimate Pass Poker Run – Check in 7:30-9 am at the NASCAR Café at the Sahara. Poker Run starts at 8 am and features a ride through Red Rock. $1,000 for the best hand and $250 for the worst hand. Run ends at Vendor Village with a complimentary beer. Approximate distance is 75 miles. Event open to Ultimate Pass registrants.

Saturday, Oct 2

$10,000 Poker Run – Check in 9 am at the NASCAR Café at the Sahara. Event open to Ultimate Pass registrants. Scenic ride along Lake Mead. Park fee of $3 (single rider), $5 (two riders on one bike) to enter the park. Approximate distance: 75 miles.

Poker Tournaments

Friday, Oct 1

Bikefest Poker Tournament – Sahara Poker Room – 3 pm – $5,000 prize pool based on 50 entries plus biker swag giveaways. Visit Sahara Poker Room for rules.

Saturday, Oct 2

Bikefest Poker Tournament – Sahara Poker Room – 3 pm – $5,000 prize pool based on 50 entries plus biker swag giveaways. Visit Sahara Poker Room for rules

Poker Walk

Friday, Oct 1

Fremont Street Poker Walk – Walk open to Ulimate Pass registrants. Pick up your first card at the Fitz by 11 am.

Slot Tournaments

Thursday, Sept 30 & Friday, Oct 1 & Saturday, Oct 2

Sahara – Sahara Slot Tournament – Visit Club Sahara booth to sign up and get a copy of the rules. Entry is free. Cash prizes and biker swag up for grabs. 11 am-5 pm.

Casino Lounges

Admission is free unless otherwise noted. Must be 21 or older.

Aliante Station – ETA Lounge – David Ritz, 7 pm (1/2 price drinks, 4 pm-9 pm)
Bellagio – Baccarat Bar – Bruce Zarka, 4:15 pm-8:30 pm
Bellagio – Baccarat Bar – Ray Glover, 8:45 pm-1 am
Bellagio – Fontana Lounge – Patty Janura, 9 pm-1 am
Bellagio – Petrossian Bar – Marta, 10 am-2:45 pm
Bellagio – Petrossian Bar – Whitney Phoenix, 3 pm-7:45 pm
Bellagio – Petrossian Bar – David Osborne, 8 pm-12:45 am
Boulder Station – Railhead – Swing Dance Party with Jerry Tiffe, 2 pm-4 pm
Fiesta Rancho  – Cabo Lounge – Karaoke Kraze, 8 pm-midnight ($2 draft beers, margaritas or Jose Cuervo Silver, $4 Jagermeister, Skyy Vodka Grape or Cherry Bombs
Green Valley Ranch – Quinn’s – Karate Karaoke, 7 pm-11 pm
M Resort – Hostile Grape – Live Jazz Night, 6 pm-10 pm
M Resort – Ravello Lounge – Lon Bronson Band, 9:30 pm-12:30 am
Palace Station – Jack’s – Evenflow, 7 pm-11 pm
Sam’s Town – Sam’s Town Live – Variety Toast of the Town, Doors open at 1 pm, show starts at 2 pm (Free admission for B Connected members)
Silverton – Twin Creeks Steakhouse – Jeremy Cornwell Project, 6 pm-8 pm
South Point – Showroom – The Dennis Bono Show, 2 pm (Free admission with Club Card)
Texas Station – South Padre – La Nueva 103.5 presents “Live Mix” with Jesus “Chuy” Espiricueta and DJ Lee mixing the top Mexican hits. 20 pm-2 am, Doors at  pm ($5 cover at the door, free admission for ladies) (2-for-1 Patron shots 9 pm-10 pm. $3 shot of the day. Arrive before 11 pm to receive a drawing ticket. Winner gets one night stay, VIP booth with bottle service and a $25 dining certificate for the following week)

Today’s Freebies

The Clark County Library recognizes Banned Book Week with “Uncensored Voices: Celebrating Literary Freedom” where local literati including Dayvid Figler and Moniro Ravanipour will read excerpts from books that have been targeted.

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Godskitchen welcomes Norman Doray to Vanity Nightclub at the Hard Rock with resident DJs Tony Arzadon and Nathan Scott. Open bar until 11:30. Free admission for ladies and locals. Doors open at 10:30 pm.

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Blush Thursday features free admission for local ladies and ladies drink free champagne 11 pm until midnight. Sounds by DJ Jace One.

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Frankie’s Tiki Room presents the Graveyard Double Feature at 4 am (Fri) with “Almost Famous” and “Drillbit Taylor.”  Popcorn and admission are free.

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This week’s Rock ‘n Roll Wine Lounge returns to Lavo at the Palazzo with samples of Seven Hills Riesling (WA) and Independent Producers Merlot (WA) and an open bar featuring Reggae Rhapsody Wine Blend and The Grotto Red Blend from 6 pm-8 pm. A DJ spins alternative, indie, reggae and hip-hop. Click here for RSVP (required to attend). Check in with host upon arrival for wrist band.

Poolin’ Around

VooDoo Beach welcomes the 107.9 live concert series featuring Gin Blossoms, Free Energy and the Daylights. Doors open at 5:30 pm. Click here to print free ticket

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Get Cool by the Pool on the 3rd floor pool deck at the Las Vegas Hilton from 4 pm-8 pm with 2-for-1 drink specials, $2 shrimp cocktails, $3 cerviche. Daily drawing at 7 pm. Live entertainment by Bert Lynch, 5:30-8 pm. Admission is free.

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Liquid Pool Lounge at Aria presents Tequila and Turntables industry swim party with $5 Patron shots, $3 Coronas, $15 Corona buckets and half off appetizers.

Special Nightlife Events

It’s Beerfest Thursday at McFadden’s at the Rio. Beer pong tournament starts at 10 pm. Free open bar for local and college ladies, 10-11 pm. $10 open bar for ladies from 10 pm until close. $5 Big Ass 32 oz pitchers. $5 Bombs. DJ Ted and DJ Green provide the tunes.

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Calling all cowgirls to the Tao Hoe-Down at the Venetian where the hottest cowgirl in Sin City wins $5,000. Come dressed western style and join in the well open bar from 10-11 pm.