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April 18, 2024

Best Bets: John Fogerty, Age of Chivalry, Monster Energy Cup and more for your Las Vegas weekend

Monster Energy Cup

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The Monster Energy Cup Supercross offers its biggest prize ever at Sam Boyd Stadium.

Fall festivals are out in full force this weekend but there are also some music legends playing rare shows on the Strip, definitely worth looking into whether you’re a Vegas visitor or a longtime local. Choose your own weekend adventure and enjoy.

VIVA LAS VEGRASS The Southern Nevada Bluegrass Music Society presents its second annual Viva Las VeGrass music festival at Craig Ranch Park this weekend. Expect nonstop music from local, regional and national bluegrass groups on a solar-powered stage with the addition of craftspeople focused on recycled art and organic products, food trucks and a beer garden. October 12-14, info at snbms.org.

AGE OF CHIVALRY Clark County Parks and Recreation presents the 25th annual Age of Chivalry Renaissance Festival, a three-day event at Sunset Park packed with various activities, historical re-enactments, live performances and authentic period foods and beverages. The annual favorite family-friendly festival offers more than 100 artisans, full-contact jousting tournaments, princess tea parties and bands including Killian’s Angels, Tempest and Whiskey Bards. October 12-14, info at lvrenfair.com.

JOHN FOGERTY Back for the fall extension of his intimate Encore Theater engagement, John Fogerty brings unparalleled rock power and his unforgettable collection of Creedence Clearwater Revival classics to the Vegas stage this weekend and through October 20. October 12-13, info at wynnlasvegas.com.

LIONEL RICHIE Your last chance to catch “All The Hits” at Planet Hollywood’s Zappos Theater has arrived. Lionel Richie’s Las Vegas Strip residency concert returns Friday and Saturday with his final performances set for October 17, 19 and 20. October 12-13, info at caesars.com.

MONSTER ENERGY SUPERCROSS In its eighth year, the Monster Energy Cup supercross race offers a potential $1 million bonus, the largest prize in motorcycle racing, awarded to the winner of all three 10-lap main events at Sam Boyd Stadium. Fans can enjoy a full day of entertainment at the Pit Party from noon until 6 p.m. including autograph sessions, live music, freestyle motocross and more. October 13, info at unlvtickets.com.