Primm Valley Casino Resorts announces March Headline Entertainment at Star of The Desert Arena
The Mint 400 off-road race kicks things off with a Banda Festival on the other end for huge entertainment all month long
Primm Valley Casino Resorts, located at the California and Nevada Stateline, continues to entertain both locals and visitors with great entertainment at a price you can afford. The Star of the Desert Arena at Buffalo Bill’s Resort and Casino has another great lineup including two festivals this March with tickets on sale now at PrimmValleyResorts.com/entertainment. The March lineup includes:
March 7-9:
BF Goodrich Tires The Mint 400, America’s premier off-road race
- Friday, March 7: The midway is scheduled to open at 6 a.m., marking the beginning of the racing events.
- The morning will feature the Car, Truck, and UTV Limited Race, followed by engaging Youth Races.
- The afternoon will culminate with competitive qualifying sessions for top-tier classes, including Unlimited Truck SPEC, Class 1 and Unlimited Trucks.
- Saturday, March 8: The day’s activities will commence with the Midway opening at 6 a.m., followed by qualifying races at 7 a.m., featuring both Motorcycle Races and Youth Races.
- The Seventh Annual Mint 400 Unlimited Grid Walk and the Unlimited Race are set to start at 10:15 a.m., culminating in a post-race celebration at the Tree Bar in the Buffalo Bills Resort & Casino at 7:30 p.m.
- Revisiting Creedance rocks the stage at Star of the Desert Arena
- Doors at 5 p.m.; Show at 7:30 p.m.
- Tickets start at $20 (plus applicable service charges)
- Revisiting Creedance will perform at the Star of the Desert Arena, honoring the legacy of the legendary Creedance Clearwater Revival with their classic hits.
- Sunday, March 9: The event series concludes with an Awards Ceremony (race teams only) at 10 a.m.
- Tickets for The Mint 400 start at $30/day or $40/weekend and are tiered based on viewing areas, VIP amenities and more. For full information, visit TheMint400.com.
It’s non-stop action this March 7-9, 2025, as The Mint 400, ‘The Great American Off-Road Race,’ rolls out at Primm Valley Casino Resorts. From professionals to hobbyists, youth to adult, motorcycles to massive off-road trucks, The Mint 400 is set to deliver all the off-road action on the punishing 400-mile racecourse for participants and spectators alike. Home of The Mint 400 Start/Finish Line, Primm Valley Casino Resorts is delivering a massive amount of fun from a variety of bars and food trucks, live entertainment, after parties and more.
The Mint 400 is steeped in Las Vegas history, first starting downtown and over the years becoming the pre-eminent off-road race in North America. The race action covers a 100-mile course throughout the punishing desert terrain surrounding Primm resorts and into Jean and back. Most competitors will complete four treacherous laps for 400 miles. Nearly 65,000 off-road and recreational enthusiasts come to watch 500 race teams in 50+ classes from 25 different states and 15 different countries go door to door, while the Livestream coverage is beamed to over 800,000 viewers worldwide. No other off-road race allows fans the thrilling experience of watching the top off-road race teams from around the world battle for fame and glory, in a festival setting – complete with a luxury VIP section.
The epic racing is what brings guests to The Mint 400, but it’s the overall experience that keeps them coming back each year. Primm Valley Casino Resorts is ready to host the off-course action once again with amazing entertainment, after-parties and a host of food and beverage options to keep the festivities going from day to night. All the action post-race culminates each night at The Tree Bar located in the center of Buffalo Bill’s.
Saturday, March 15:
Grupo Labertino
- Doors at 5 p.m.; Show at 7:30 p.m.
- Tickets start at $30 (plus applicable service charges)
Grupo Labertino out of Sonora, Mexico, is known for its cumbia, rancheros, corridos and boleros. The band first gained a following with its cumbia style of music, but it was corridos that would win the band acclaim. Albums such as Corridos de Grueso Calibre, Profeta y Otros Caballos Famosos and Pienso en Ti have become staples for their fans through Mexico and the United States
.Saturday, March 22:
Iam Tongi with special guest Kapena
- Doors at 5 p.m.; Show at 7:30 p.m.
- Tickets start at $20 (plus applicable service charges)
Iam Tongi is well-known for his soul-infused lyrics and voice that led him to become the American Idol Season 21 winner. A native of Hawaii, Tongi grew up in a community filled with music, first picking up the ukulele in fifth grade and soon singing to join the likes of his father and grandfather. It became a bonding moment for the three of them, specifically for Iam and his father who infused in him the love of music – from island reggae to country, classic rock and R&B. By 13 Tongi had played his first show. With his fluid style, warm vocal rasp and beaming optimism, Tongi easily cut through the din of the inattentive crowd, earning his first taste of the rush live performance offered. But when the family moved to Seattle, music truly became a lifeline.
Dropped into a culture he’d only seen on TV, the tender-hearted Tongi was slow to make friends, and found solace in music instead. In a devastating blow, Tongi’s father passed away in December 2021 – but not before encouraging his son to keep singing, one last time. Instead, the younger Tongi put his guitar away and tried to forget the music that brought back painful memories. This time, it was his mother who knew better. Secretly signing her son up for American Idol – a dream her late husband had long pushed for – she surprised Tongi with the news just two days before his audition. In one of Idol‘s all-time emotional highlights, Tongi’s moving performance of James Blunt’s “Monsters” immediately went viral, and by the end of Season 21, Tongi had made history as the first Pacific Islander to ever win the show.
In 2024 Tongi connected with acclaimed songwriter/producer Johnny Reid and the pair’s instant connection rekindled Tongi’s creative drive. He now enters his next chapter with new songs, including his latest single “Road to Hana”. A bouncing, windows-down mix of upbeat island reggae and country heart, the track is a tribute to Hawaii with a clever romantic twist. Co-written by Tongi, Reid and Roy Morgan, it marks the first taste of a trove of new material. Leaning into his cultural heritage and musical roots, Tongi is celebrating the ever-changing magic of music – and of life itself.
Saturday, March 29:
Banda Baila Fest featuring Mi Banda El Mexicano, Banda Zeta, Banda Arkangel R-15, Banda Toro and Banda Vallarta show
- Doors at 12:30 p.m.; Show at 1:30 p.m.
- Tickets are $50 for General Admission, $150 for VIP General Admission (plus applicable service charges)
It’s an all-day party full of great music, dancing, food, drinks and more out at Primm Valley Casino Resorts as it celebrates Banda Baila Fest where a lineup of banda groups will take the stage inside Star of the Desert Arena starting at 1:30 p.m. and going into the night. Revelers will love the sounds of Mi Banda El Mexicano, Banda Zeta, Banda Arkangel R-15, Banda Toro and Banda Vallarta show as they take the stage throughout the day and night performing hits from throughout their careers. The festivities abound with food trucks starting at 11 a.m., themed buffet at Buffalo Bill’s Buffet all weekend long and more.
Concert tickets can be purchased online by logging onto primmvalleyresorts.com or ticketmaster.com. Shows are all ages unless otherwise specified. Guests under 21 must be accompanied by an adult 21 years or older.
About Primm Valley Casino Resorts
Primm Valley Casino Resorts is owned and operated by Affinity Interactive, an omni-channel gaming industry leader with an expanded suite of casino and online gaming offerings. Located at the border of Southern Nevada and Southern California, Primm Valley Casino Resorts is home to Buffalo Bill’s Resort and Casino and Primm Valley Resort. Buffalo Bill’s underwent a multi-million dollar renovation in 2022 and reopened with redesigned hotel rooms; a refreshed casino floor; a new lineup of restaurants including the BB Chophouse and its acclaimed Buffalo Bill’s Buffet; as well as the Star of the Desert Arena which also underwent renovations, including the addition of a half-million-dollar video wall that provides attendees with an immersive concert experience. Buffalo Bill’s Hotel & Casino is the destination for all the Mint 400 race action and home to The Official Mint 400 Primm Valley Start/Finish Line! For more information or to make reservations, visit PrimmValleyResorts.com or connect socially on Facebook and X @primmvalley.