Here are the best events to enjoy this fall in Las Vegas.
1. Rise Lantern Festival
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Let go of summer Oct. 7 and 8 at Rise Lantern Festival in the Mojave Desert. Biodegradable lanterns will light up the sky as guests enjoy live music from JP Saxe, Magic Giant, Emmit Fenn and Meridian. Bonus: The festival’s partnership with MGM Resorts scores attendees special festival rates for overnight bookings. 3pm, Jean Dry Lake Bed, Mojave Desert, risefestival.com
2. Las Vegas Food & Wine Festival
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For the 13th year, top culinary talents will convene on the Strip and at Tivoli Village Oct. 5 through 9 for a weeklong extravaganza of wining and dining featuring headliners Katsuya Uechi, Todd English, Francois Payard and more. Come hungry. Las Vegas Strip and Tivoli Village, vegasfoodandwine.com
3. Rod Stewart: The Hits
Rock out with Rod Stewart as he performs his greatest hits in celebration of the 10th anniversary of his residency at Caesars Palace. With a total of nine shows on select dates between September 23rd and October 1st, there are plenty of opportunities to catch the two-time Rock & Roll Hall of Fame inductee. With favorites like “Forever Young” and “Maggie May,” Stewart is ready to astound crowds with his incredible five-decade career. 7:30pm, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace, ticketmaster.com
4. Mecum Auctions
Get ready to drive in style Nov. 10 throguh 12. Mecum Auctions is bringing its best classic cars, antique motorcycles, vintage tractors and road art to Las Vegas for one weekend only. Bid on coveted rides that are sure to rev engines, from a fiery red 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air to a sleek black 1966 Pontiac GTO convertible. 8am, Las Vegas Convention Center, mecum.com
5. iHeartRadio Music Festival
T-Mobile Arena will host the 12th annual iHeartRadio Music Festival from Sept. 23 and 24, with a star-studded lineup that is sure to get Las Vegas festival goers on their feet. Catch morning and afternoon performances from 5 Seconds of Summer, Avril Lavigne, Lauv, Carly Pearce, Chlöe, Chase Rice and more. Surprise performances and collaborations remain a secret, however past performances from Taylor Swift and Drake promise an equally A-List group for this year’s festivities. T-Mobile Arena, iheart.com/music-festival
6. 8th Annual Rise Up Benefit Gala
In an ongoing effort of supporting pediatric cancer patients and their families–both emotionally and financially–the Tyler Robinson Foundation (TRF) is hosting its 8th Annual RISE UP Benefit Gala. Inspired by the efforts of the organization, hit pop rock band Imagine Dragons will make this night memorable with a one-in-a-lifetime musical performance. Sing, dance and kick cancer’s a**! Resorts World Las Vegas, trf.org
7. When We Were Young
The bands are back together at When We Were Young, the ultimate three-day festival for Las Vegas’ emo and rock enthusiasts–October 22nd, 23 and 29. Featuring performances from iconic groups of the past two decades—including Paramore, My Chemical Romance, The Used, Taking Back Sunday and Dashboard Confessional—the festival allows attendees to amplify their experience with a plethora of packages. Partnerships with Resorts World Las Vegas, The Palazzo and Planet Hollywood, among other properties, make overnight stays a breeze while VIP Cabana tickets provide roped-off viewing areas in the shade, complimentary bottles of liquor and Champagne, food vouchers and more. Las Vegas Festival Grounds, whenwewereyoungfestival.com
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