Events

The United States Bowling Congress (USBC) Open Championships is the world's largest annual participatory sporting event, attracting between 7,500 and 14,000 five-player teams (38,000-70,000 participants). Bowlers compete for an estimated prize fund between $4.5 - $7.5 million. Bowlers come from all 50 states and numerous foreign countries.

The premier event for USBC members age 60 and older looking for a high-level competitive tournament in a unique environment.

Approximately 250 of the sport's top professional and amateur players age 50 and older compete for a prize fund of up to $100,000.

Rockets Over the River is an annual Independence Day celebration launching fireworks over the Colorado River. The display is free for public viewing along the entire Laughlin River Walk and is choreographed to patriotic music broadcasted on area radio stations and simulcasted over speakers by Laughlin hotels.

Senior Softball World Championships is the largest slow-pitch softball event in the world and largest senior softball tournament in the history of the sport. The best men and women teams in ages from 40 to 90 play in one of four sessions held over three weeks in Las Vegas.

One of country music’s biggest stars, Jason Aldean will “make it easy” to have a swingin’ good time when he takes the stage at the Laughlin Event Center next year as part of his Highway Desperado Tour. The multi-platinum recording artist will take over Laughlin's premiere entertainment venue with his iconic brand of country on Saturday, Sept. 21, 2024.

Champion Indian cowboys and cowgirls compete against each other throughout the year for more than $1 million in prize money, which culminates with the Indian National Finals Rodeo. More than 480 contestants will compete in eight major events at the South Point Equestrian Center.

Downtown Hoedown is the official kick-off to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. This event is free to the public and features top country talent on multiple stages within the spectacular Fremont Street Experience, located in historic downtown Las Vegas.

The only official gift show of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Cowboy Christmas has been a Las Vegas tradition since 1986. Running concurrently with the Wrangler NFR, Cowboy Christmas features more than 700,000 square feet of show floor and more than 400 exhibitors from across the United States.

The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is the season-ending championship event for the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and is widely acknowledged to be the richest and most prestigious rodeo in the world. The event showcases the top livestock and 15 contestants in seven events, all vying for a share of the $11.5 million purse and coveted PRCA Gold Buckle.