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San Gennaro Feast, F1 construction 🚧, & iHeartRadio Festival

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Jennifer Bassett
September 20, 2024

There’s a lot going on in Las Vegas this week including a large Italian Festival, F1 construction, and the iHeart Radio Music Festival.

In today’s edition:

  • San Gennaro Feast This Weekend

  • ‘Garden of Time’ at Bellagio’s Conservatory

  • When One Mexican Restaurant Closes - Another One Opens

  • $106,172 Winner at Green Valley Ranch

  • Your Upcoming Weekend Highlights

  • The F1 Transition Begins: Tree Removal at Bellagio

  • Poll: Weigh in on F1

FESTIVALS

San Gennaro Feast This Weekend

The San Gennaro Feast is back in Las Vegas, celebrating its 44th year from September 18-22 at the M Resort. This festival honors Saint Gennaro, the Patron Saint of Naples, and is recognized as the largest Italian food festival in North America. It offers delicious Italian cuisine and a variety of entertainment options for visitors. Admission is $15 for adults, $12 for seniors and military.

✨Festival-goers can expect several activities, including:

  • International Food Vendors: Enjoy a wide array of authentic Italian dishes

  • Amusement Rides & Games: Thrilling rides and games for all ages.

  • Live Music & Performers: Experience performances from local and international artists.

  • Arts & Crafts Vendors: Browse unique crafts and exhibits.

  • Family Activities: Engage in fun activities like face painting and a petting zoo.

SEASONS

‘Garden of Time’ at Bellagio’s Conservatory

The Bellagio Hotel’s Conservatory & Botanical Gardens has changed its seasonal display to its newest Harvest theme - The Garden of Time. It runs through November 9 before it changes over to the Holiday display.

OPENINGS & CLOSINGS

When One Mexican Restaurant Closes - Another One Opens

While La Popular CDMX at the Palms closed just one year after its opening, The Cosmopolitan is getting its first Mexican restaurant - Amaya.

Amaya will open in Holstein’s old spot on the second floor in January 2025.

Some of the highlighted menu items include:

  • 2-lb Whole Lobster with chili cream sauce

  • Slow Cooked Birria Short Tib

  • Showstopping Fajita Board

Dinner hours will be an "electrifying celebration," the news release states, with DJs and other performances inviting guests to dance in their seats.

💰WINNERS

$106,172 Winner at Green Valley Ranch

WEEKEND

Your Upcoming Weekend Highlights

Only a few of the performers at iHeart Radio Music Festival

Music

Comedy

Sports

  • Raiders vs. Panthers at Allegiant Stadium | Sept 22 | Tickets $125+

  • Las Vegas Aviators vs El Paso Chihuahuas at Vegas Ball Park | Sept 20-22 | Tickets $19

Food & Wine

  • San Gennaro Feast at M Resort | Sept 18-22 | More Details

  • HaSalon‘s 1-year Anniversary Israeli Mediterranean Dinner | Sept 19-20 | Reservations $195

  • Picnic in the Alley in the Arts District | Sept 21 | Tickets $125+

  • Art of Agave: Tequila Cocktails Masterclass at Horseshoe | Sept 19-21 | Tickets $100

SHOWS

Going on Sale Friday, September 20

  • Garth Brooks at Caesars Palace | Feb-March 2025 | Tickets $170+

  • Lionel Richie at Wynn | Jan & Apr | Tickets

  • Trivium & Bullet For My Valentine at Palms | Apr 10 | Tickets $55+

  • Jennifer Hudson at Fontainebleau | Dec 21-22 | Tickets $79+

  • Stars of Comedy at Harrahs | Starting Oct | Tickets $45+

  • Gabriel “Fluffy” Iglesias at Cosmopolitan | Dec 27-28 | Tickets $105+

  • Heart Relaunch at Fontainebleau | Feb 28 | Tickets $121+

  • Styx at Venetian | Jan 24-Feb 1 | Tickets

🌞WEATHER

Fall Begins

PHOTO OF THE WEEK

The F1 Transition: Tree Removal at Bellagio

Bellagio Tree Removal and F1 Construction. Photo Credit: @Mic_VegasSphere

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Till next week!

Jenn