AUGUST EVENT SCHEDULE AT SOUTH POINT HOTEL, CASINO & SPA EVENTS
Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association “Western U.S. Championship” – July 30 – Aug. 3
South Point Arena will host the Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association (CMSA) “Western U.S. Championship” July 30 – Aug. 3. During the fastest growing equestrian sport in the nation, riders ranging from novice to seasoned professional will compete in a fast-action timed event using two .45 caliber single action revolvers each with five rounds of specially prepared blank ammunition. This event is free and open to the public.
Art N’ Ink Festival – Aug. 8 – 10
South Point Hotel welcomes the best of the tattoo industry with local and international ink slingers during the second annual Art N’ Ink Festival Aug. 8 – 10. The three-day festival will feature a multitude of tattoo artists, burlesque shows, tattoo contests, pin-up fashion, classic car shows as well as nonstop freestyle motocross performed by Metal Mulisha and Fitz Army. Guests will get to mingle with some of the industry’s top artists such as Roman Abrego from “Artistic Element,” Daniel Rocha from “Seven Tattoo,” Big Sleeps from “Letters to Live By,” Rich Pineda from “Rich Pineda Art” and Fonzy from “Greaskull Tattoo Alley.” In addition, South Point will host a craft beer festival on Friday, Aug. 8 from 5 to 9 p.m. During the craft beer event, Art N’ Ink Festival ticketholders will enjoy complimentary samples from more than 15 brewers.
This year’s festival will feature a charitable element as tattoo artist Abrego has donated a 1969 Dodge Charger to benefit the Fxck Cancer Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to raising awareness and educating others about the importance of early cancer detection. The 1969 Dodge Charger, valued at $80,000, will be given away during a raffle drawing on Sunday, Aug. 10.
The Art N’ Ink Festival will take place Friday from 3 to 11 p.m., Saturday from 1 to 11 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 7 p.m. Individual tickets are on sale and start at $17.
LVCHA Futurity, Aged and Open Cutting Horse Show & Western Gift Expo – Aug. 19 – 27
South Point Arena will host the Las Vegas Cutting Horse Association’s “Futurity,” “Open Cutting” and “Aged Cutting” events Aug. 19 – 27. Throughout the week, fans will witness the nonstop action of an equestrian cutting show. In addition to the excitement in the Arena, guests will have the opportunity to exhibit and purchase Western-lifestyle items such as jewelry, shirts, boots, hats and more at the Western Gift Show in the Arena’s concourse. This event is free and open to the public.
For more information on upcoming events, please visit the South Point Arena website.
About South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa
Featuring more than 2,100 guestrooms, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa overlooks the famous Las Vegas Strip and the serenity of the surrounding mountainscape. Each oversized guest room features state-of-the-art LED televisions as well as WiFi with high-speed internet connections. Guests visiting South Point will experience affordable luxury through a casino offering top-of-the-line gaming technology, more than 60 table games and a race and sports book area featuring separate viewing areas for both horse racing and general sporting events; a wide variety of dining options, including the award-winning Michael’s Gourmet Room; the world-class Costa Del Sur Spa and Salon; a fabulous 400-seat showroom featuring headliner entertainment; a 16-screen Cinemark movie complex; a state-of-the-art, 64-lane bowling center; and a 165,000-square foot convention center. In addition, South Point holds one of the finest event facilities in the country with the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center, which features more than 1,200 climate-controlled stalls and plays host to some of the country’s most unique events. South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa is at 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89183.
For more information or for room reservations, call (702) 796-7111 or visit the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa website. Connect with South Point on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and foursquare.