SPECIAL EVENTS

March 12 - 13

Irish Days Festival

We’re celebrating everything Irish this weekend with authentic Irish cuisine, great beer, free live entertainment, fun and games!

March 20

15th Annual Chili Cook-Off—

$5,000 in prize money will be up for grabs it this event! Judged categories include Chili, Salsa and Booth Decoration. Cooks will be on the riverwalk at 10 am decorating their booths. Cooking begins at 1pm. All chili and salsa is made from scratch right on the riverwalk! After the judging, visitors will be able to sample the chili and the salsa! Enjoy free live entertainment in the evening. Great fun and entertainment for all!

To enter Chili Cook-Off, download the contest entry documents, or email name and address to: info@cb-ew.com

March 27

Confederate Railroad

Confederate Railroad first rolled onto the national country music scene in the early 90s with its unique style and sound. Headed by founder and frontman Danny Shirley, the former backup band for both David Allan Coe and Johnny Paycheck got their big break by signing with Atlantic Records. In 1993 they received the Best New Group Award from the Academy of Country Music. From rowdy country to raw emotion, this Confederate Railroad concert will please every country music fan.

Show starts at 8pm, doors open at 7pm

$10 tickets available at the Edgewater Casino Cage or the door, must be at least 21, hours/prices subject to change, management reserves all rights.

March 25 - 28

Laughlin River Stampede PRCA Rodeo

Many of the world’s best competition cowboys and cowgirls come to Laughlin for a share of the prize money in this annual event. Watch bull riding, barrel racing, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc and bareback riding!Photo by Richard Reuf Photography

March 27

Confederate Railroad

Confederate Railroad first rolled onto the national country music scene in the early 90s with its unique style and sound. Headed by founder and frontman Danny Shirley, the former backup band for both David Allan Coe and Johnny Paycheck got their big break by signing with Atlantic Records. In 1993 they received the Best New Group Award from the Academy of Country Music. From rowdy country to raw emotion, this Confederate Railroad concert will please every country music fan.

Show starts at 8pm, doors open at 7pm

$10 tickets available at the Edgewater Casino Cage or the door, must be at least 21, hours/prices subject to change, management reserves all rights.

April 2 - 4

11th Annual Blues & Brews

Legendary Blues Man Michael Burks returns to headline this annual festival at Colorado Belle. The free event is held outdoors in Colorado Belle’s Center Circle Event Area to a standing-room only crowd of serious blues fans. Guests enjoy a variety of great beer and food options. Great brews and free blues with Michael Burks, John Earl & the BoogieMan Band.

April 10 - 11

Xtreme Bulls

This action packed event features rodeo’s most dangerous event! Bull Riders come from all over the USA to compete for their share of the $60,000 prize purse.

April 9 - 10

Merchants of Moonshine

This great band will perform in the Edgewater Event Center. Free admission, must be at least 21, subject to change, management reserves all rights.

April 16 - 19

Bash for Cash Softball Tournament

Softball teams from across the southwest are invited to compete for cash in this exciting event!

April 16 - 17

Wings & Things

Enjoy chicken wings, buffalo wings and other things dipped into a wide variety of sauces during this wild riverwalk event! Chill, Colorado Belle’s new indoor/outdoor daiquiri bar, will be open to serve drinks from the northeast corner of the casino. Guests will also enjoy carnival games and live music during the festival. Event runs 2pm to 9pm Friday, noon to 9pm Saturday and noon to 6pm on Sunday. Special room packages →

April 21 - 25

28th Annual Laughlin River Run

This 28th annual event draws thousands of motorcycle enthusiasts to Laughlin every year looking for a great ride and a good time. Edgewater & Colorado Belle Casino Resorts host vendors, entertainment venues and food and beverage tents on several acres of parking lots in the center of the Laughlin strip. Free live entertainment in 2010 will include the return of blues ‘Iron Man’ Michael Burks and his band, Judge Jackson, and Chris Hiatt’s outstanding tribute to Stevie Ray Vaughn as well as Las Vegas bluesman John Earl & The Boogieman Band, Brad Wilson, and “Turn the Page”, an tremendous tribute to Bob Seger.

Among the many events scheduled are the tattoo contest and “Bedroom Babes” contests at Edgewater and a Custom Bike Show at Colorado Belle. The west coast’s largest motorcycle rally, as many as 60,000 riders visit the area each year.

The two properties are offering special packages for the event priced from $209.99 (plus tax). For details and reservations, call 800-67-RIVER (800-67-74837). Special room packages →

May 28 - 30

Rock ‘N’ Ribs

Enjoy 3 days of great barbecue and excellent outdoor entertainment at this 2nd annual event! Special room packages →

July 4

Rockets Over the River

Spectacular fireworks are launched over the Colorado River each year in this salute to America’s Independence. Watch the fireworks from the riverwalk between Colorado Belle and Edgewater!

August 14

River Regatta

This annual organized float down the Colorado River is a great way to enjoy the summer weather in Laughlin! Edgewater’s Inferno hosts a Regatta After Party from 10pm to 4am. If you thought it was fun in the water, wait until you walk into the Inferno!

September 3 - 5

Italian Festival Laughlin

Mangia!, Laughlin’s headquarters for truly authentic Italian food, is the cornerstone for the Italian Festival, highlighting the menu of the restaurant that won the “Best Food” award in 2009 just months after opening its doors! Don’t miss the amazing selection of Italian food, plus great free live entertainment, fun and games for the whole family. Special room packages →

September 17 - 18

Mexican Fiesta Laughlin

Fantastic authentic Mexican food and free live entertainment are featured in this festival on the riverwalk between Colorado Belle and Edgewater! Special room packages →

October 1 - 2

Das Beer Fest

Domestic, imported, draft—if you love beer, this festival’s for you! In addition to great beer, we’re serving up authentic German cuisine and great free live entertainment! Special room packages →