Las Vegas is a year-round destination. Except for the first three weeks in December and weekdays during July, you can assume that Las Vegas will be running at full speed. Weekends, always crowded, are especially jam-packed for the Super Bowl, Valentine's Day, President's Day, the NCAA Final Four, Easter, Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day. The week between Christmas and New Year's is the most crowded week of the year. In addition, nearly 50 conventions of more than 20,000 participants are held here every year; prices skyrocket, availability plummets, and the hordes fill every open space. Sporting events, such as boxing matches, golf tournaments, the National Finals Rodeo and the NASCAR Winston Cup Las Vegas 400, also have a major impact on the crowd situation. It's a good idea to contact the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority (702/892-0711) to find out who or what will be in town at the time you're planning to visit.
Las Vegas Major Convention Dates for 2004
Event |
Dates |
Expected Attendance |
Consumer Electronics Show |
Jan 8-11 |
110,000 |
National Association of Home Builders |
Jan 19-22 |
75,000 |
World Floor Covering Associates |
Jan 28-30 |
41,000 |
Men's Apparel Guild in California (MAGIC) |
Feb 23-26 |
115,000 |
Associated Surplus Dealers |
Mar 7-11 |
52,000 |
National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) |
Apr 19-22 |
130,000 |
National Hardware Show |
May 10-12 |
50,000 |
Networld/Interop |
May 11-13 |
40,000 |
JCK Show |
June 4-8 |
50,000 |
Associated Surplus Dealers |
Aug15-19 |
52,000 |
Men's Apparel Guild in California (MAGIC) |
Aug 30-Sept 2 |
115,000 |
Specialty Equip. Mkt. Assn. (SEMA) |
Nov 2-5 |
88,000 |
Softbank Comdex |
Nov 15-18 |
125,000 |
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