Fandango Gourmet Food Truck Fest

The Fandango Gourmet Food Truck Fest comes to Carson City on June 30.

On Saturday, June 30, the nation’s hottest culinary trend will rally in Carson City as Casino Fandango hosts an event unlike any other: the Fandango Gourmet Food Truck Fest from noon to 5 p.m. at 3800 South Carson Street in Carson City.

The most notable mobile restaurants from Reno, San Francisco, Sacramento, and Los Angeles will roll into Carson City and serve up a variety of authentic, exotic cuisines all prepared fresh.

In addition to the assortment of meals on wheels, attendees can savor a refreshing soda or an adult beverage from one of the outdoor bars and enjoy live musical performances throughout the day from the Red Hot Smokin’ Aces. 

Admission is free, and the food trucks will accept cash for your food purchases. Don’t miss out on this phenomenon — the food is fresh, tasty, and priced just right!

Mobile restaurants will include: Breezy Freeze, Nom Nom, Bodawgs, Red Truck, Bool BBQ, Red Robin Yummm Mobile, Dish Truck, Sauce Wagon, Fuzion Eatz, Slap Yo Mama, Gourmelt, St Lawrence Pizza, and Kenji’s.

Titanic: 100 Years Later

Las Vegas' Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition to Memorialize Titanic’s Centennial with Candlelit Vigil

Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition will commemorate the Centennial of RMS Titanic’s launch and eventual sinking with a presentation on the legacy of Titanic and a candlelit vigil. 185 students from Griffith Elementary School will tour The Exhibition and remember those who suffered or were lost in the sinking by participating in the candlelit vigil.

After touring The Exhibition, students will hear from descendant Tom Goldsmith, learn about artifacts from the world’s leading artifact specialist, Alex Klingelhofer, and one student will read a self-written essay on why the story of Titanic is still significant today.

WHEN: Tuesday, April 10
11 a.m. presentation and candlelit vigil

WHERE: Atrium Level of Luxor Hotel and Casino
3900 Las Vegas Boulevard South
Las Vegas, NV 89119

NASCAR Weekend driver appearances in Las Vegas

NASCAR standout and native Las Vegan Kyle Busch will greet fans on Thursday at M&M's World in Las Vegas. Photo: Mars Inc.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Nationwide Series stars will be making appearances in and around Las Vegas this week in preparation for NASCAR Weekend at Las Vegas Motor Speedway (read all about it in Nevada Magazine's March/April 2012 issue). All events are free of charge and open to the public.

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 7

Jennifer Jo Cobb – Lee's Discount Liquors, 4427 E. Sunset Rd., Henderson. 5-7 p.m.

THURSDAY, MARCH 8

Eric McClure – WalMart at 8060 W. Tropical Parkway. 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.

Bobby Labonte – WalMart at 8060 W. Tropical Parkway. 3-5 p.m.

Tony Stewart – Office Depot at 1435 W. Craig Rd. 1 p.m. Wristbands limited to 450 and may be obtained at the store beginning at 8 a.m. on March 8. Fans with wristbands must be in line no later than 1:30 p.m. to obtain an autograph.

Kyle Busch – M&M’s World at 3785 Las Vegas Blvd. South. 4-6 p.m. Fans should call M&M’s World at (702) 736-7611 for details on obtaining wristbands prior to the appearance. Read a Q&A with Busch in this Nevada Magazine feature.

Live SiriusXM broadcast with Clint Bowyer and Michael Waltrip at The Pub inside the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino. 5-7 p.m. (Broadcast, hosted by Claire B. Lang, starts at 4 p.m.) Waltrip will sign autographs at 5:30 p.m., Bowyer at 6 p.m.

Greg Biffle – autograph session at Team Ford, 5445 Drexel Road. 6 p.m.

Q&A with Jimmie Johnson, hosted by Chris Myers. Suncoast Hotel & Casino showroom. 7-8 p.m. Doors open at 6:45 p.m. for the first 250 fans.

Q&A with Dale Earnhardt Jr. hosted by Jeff Hammond. Sam’s Town Live! inside Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall. 7-8 p.m. Doors open at 6 p.m. (arrive early to submit your questions to Dale Jr.).

Brad Keselowski – Miller Lite appearance at Dick’s Last Resort inside the Excalibur Hotel &Casino. 8 p.m.

Jamie McMurray – autograph session Bass Pro Shops, 8200 Dean Martin Dr. 6 p.m.

FRIDAY, MARCH 9

Autograph session with Danica Patrick and Cole Whitt at the Palms Casino Resort. 6-7 p.m. Fans should call the Palms for details on obtaining tickets prior to the appearance.

Autograph session with Michael McDowell and Jason Bowles at The Pub inside the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino. 7 p.m.

Autograph session with Bobby Labonte and team owner Brad Daugherty at The Pub inside the Monte Carlo Resort & Casino. 8 p.m.

Autograph session with Regan Smith and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Roxy’s at Sam’s Town Hotel & Gambling Hall. 8-9 p.m.

Autograph session with Kurt Busch, David Reutimann, Dave Blaney, Ken Schrader, Robert Richardson Jr., Scott Riggs, Eric McClure, Jennifer Jo Cobb and Johanna Long at the Riviera Hotel & Casino at 2901 Las Vegas Blvd. South. 8-9 p.m.