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CURATED DISPATCH · ISSUE NO. 02
Top Picks This Weekend
Updated Every Thursday by Steve Dorsey & Local Contributors
STEVE'S SIGNATURE PICK ·
Las Vegas Greek Food Festival — Best overall pick
Approximately $10 general admission; verify at checkout. Active military, veterans, first responders and up to four family members enter free. Saturday blood donors also receive free admission.
Friday–Sunday, September 25–27
Location: St. John the Baptist Greek Orthodox Church, 5300 El Camino Road, Las Vegas
Best family/outdoor pick
Gilcrease Orchard Fall Harvest Opening Weekend — Best family/outdoor pick
Pumpkin picking, corn maze, wagon rides, live music, photo areas, animal habitats and a straw maze. Weekend stage shows are scheduled for 8:30, 9:45 and 11 a.m., and 12:15 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 26–27, 7 a.m.–2 p.m
Location: Gilcrease Orchard, 7800 N. Tenaya Way, Las Vegas
Best free community day trip.
Boulder City Würst Festival — Best free community day trip
Pumpkin picking, corn maze, wagon rides, live music, photo areas, animal habitats and a straw maze..
Saturday, September 26 ·10AM to 6PM
Admission: Fress
Location: Bicentennial Park, 999 Colorado Street, Boulder City
Best hidden gem
Crouching Tiger & Beyond: Cinematic Soundscapes
An intimate cinematic concert inside the Rita Deanin Abbey Art Museum featuring pianist Alexandria Le and Hong Wang performing music on traditional Chinese instruments.
September Saturday, 26, 5–7 p.m.
Tickets: From $95
Location: 5850 N. Park Street, Las Vegas
Creator opportunity
Drink Las Vegas — Best premium and creator opportunity
Creator opportunity: Media and creator applications remain visible, but attendance is limited and approval-based. Hosted access may include interview and filming opportunities
When: Thursday–Sunday, Sept. 24–27
Location: Bellagio, ARIA, The Cosmopolitan and Park MGM
Relax and Chill
City of Lights SoulFest
The Las Vegas soul-music community tourists rarely see.” Interview attendees about the performers and the importance of outdoor cultural events in Vegas.
Sunday, September 26 - 27 Begin Around 1PM
Location: Clark County Government Center Amphitheater, 500 S. Grand Central Parkway, Las Vegas
Shop & Seek:
Desert Dusk Night Market
More than 50 local artists, makers and creative entrepreneurs selling artwork, metal art, illustrations, ceramics, jewelry, collectibles and handcrafted goods
Sunday, September 27.
Event Time: 4–8 p.m.
Location: Commerce Parking Lot at Craig Ranch Regional Park, 628 W. Craig Road, North Las Vegas.
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Fergusons Downtown — A Creative Community Within the City
Once a historic downtown motel, Fergusons Downtown has been reimagined as a gathering place where independent businesses, creators, food, events, and community come together. Its shared spaces create a small ecosystem where local entrepreneurs can connect, collaborate and grow—showing how thoughtful placemaking can help strengthen the culture and creative economy of Las Vegas.
📍 Downtown Las Vegas: 1028 Fremont St
🌐 Instagram: @fergusonsdowntown · Web: fergusonsdowntown.com
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COMMUNITY & RITUAL
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HERITAGE & PRESERVATION
Black Boat Weekend 2027
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