The Red Rocker Reigns Supreme: Sammy Hagar to
Receive Key to the Las Vegas Strip in Honor of
Cabo Wabo Cantina’s 15-Year Anniversary
Sammy Hagar to receive a Key to the Las Vegas Strip in
celebration of Cabo Wabo’s 15th anniversary
Iconic Rock & Roll Hall of Famer, philanthropist and entrepreneur Sammy Hagar will be celebrated with a prestigious Key to the Las Vegas Strip, recognizing his profound economic and charitable impact in Clark County, Nevada. The ceremony will be held at Cabo Wabo Cantina, Hagar’s rockin’ Strip-side restaurant and patio at Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino, at 2 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 4.
This honor commemorates two monumental events: the 15th anniversary of Cabo Wabo Cantina in Las Vegas and Hagar’s 77th birthday, which he will celebrate by bringing his famed “Birthday Bash” to Vegas for the very first time with two sold-out shows at Palms Casino Resort. Clark County Commissioner James Gibson will present Hagar with the Key on the stunning Strip-side patio of Cabo Wabo Cantina, offering panoramic views of the vibrant Las Vegas Strip.
While Hagar’s economic contributions to Las Vegas would be impossible to measure; his generosity is visible in his ardent support of local non-profits. Through The Hagar Family Foundation, Hagar has donated more than $650,000 to various local organizations including Three Square and the Lou Ruvo Center for Brain Health, to which he has also donated his talents through pro-bono performances at the organization’s annual Power of Love gala. He also regularly makes donations to the greater community through profits from his Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum restaurant at Harry Reid International Airport.
“Bringing Cabo Wabo Cantina to Las Vegas has made me feel like a local since day one. Cabo Wabo Cantina was created as a place where I could hang out and bring my friends and it has remained the ultimate spot on the Strip for rock ‘n’ roll, killer margaritas and great Mexican food. Through amazing partners, the best team in town and the exceptional Mexican food of Chef Tacho Kneeland, who has been there since day one, Cabo Wabo Cantina is still going strong,” said Hagar. “I’m grateful to the Clark County Commission, everyone at Cabo Wabo Cantina, and all of Las Vegas for this honor. My experiences here have been some of the most special moments of my life and I couldn’t be more thankful.”
Cabo Wabo Cantina will host an exclusive fan event from 1:30 to 4 p.m., giving Hagar’s “Redheads” a front-row seat to the action. Tickets, $55 per person, include prime ceremony viewing and two complimentary cocktails made with Hagar’s spirits. They include the Santo Margarita made with Hagar’s Santo Tequila and the classic CW Mai Tai made with Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum. Fans can also enjoy Sammy’s canned cocktails and Red Rocker Lager, sold in single cans or buckets. Plus, ticket holders will receive 20% off all food purchases during the celebration.
Cabo Wabo Cantina, awarded “Best Tequila Selection” in Las Vegas Review-Journal’s “Best of Las Vegas,” is the ultimate destination for coastal Mexican cuisine, an extensive tequila selection and rockin’ vibes. With a stunning Strip-side patio that offers coastal Baja cuisine including Sammy’s tequila shrimp, short rib enchiladas and pork carnitas tacos; alongside exceptional cocktails made with Hagar’s own Santo Tequila, a partnership with tastemaker Guy Fieri, Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, Sammy’s canned cocktails and Red Rocker Brewing Co.‘s Red Rocker Lager.
Hagar’s mark on Las Vegas can be felt throughout Clark County. His restaurant profile locally also includes Sammy’s Island at Palms Pool and Sammy’s Beach Bar & Grill at Harry Reid International Airport.
With a career spanning over five decades, Hagar has solidified his legacy as one of the most accomplished lead singers and songwriters in rock music. From breaking into the industry with the seminal hard rock band Montrose, to his multi-platinum solo career, to his ride as the frontman of Van Halen to Chickenfoot to his latest best-selling supergroup, The Circle, Hagar has amassed 25 Platinum albums on sales surpassing 50 million worldwide. His success has led to earning the highest respect in the music industry with a Grammy Award, an induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
For more information, visit www.cabowabocantina.com. For reservations and ticket purchases for the event, please reach out to Kristen Maurer [email protected].
About Sammy Hagar:
For more than five decades, Sammy Hagar has been recognized as one of the best and most accomplished lead singers and songwriters in rock music. From breaking into the industry with the seminal hard rock band Montrose, to his multi-platinum solo career, to his ride as the frontman of Van Halen, Chickenfoot and his latest best-selling supergroup, The Circle, Hagar has amassed 25 Platinum albums on sales surpassing 50 million worldwide. Along his journey, he has set the tone for some of the greatest rock anthems ever written with songs like “I Can’t Drive 55,” “Right Now,” and “Why Can’t This Be Love,” and earned the highest respect of the music industry with a Grammy Award, induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Since opening his flagship Cabo Wabo Cantina in 1990, Hagar has turned a lifelong passion for great food, music and spirits into a thriving lifestyle brand encompassing restaurants and spirits. A pioneer in the spirits industry, Hagar launched Cabo Wabo Tequila in 1996 and catapulted it into the #2 ultra-premium tequila brand in the United States, before selling it in 2010 for a record-breaking nine-figure deal. He now owns an award-winning portfolio of top-shelf spirits and beer, including Sammy’s Beach Bar Rum, a partnership with rock icon Rick Springfield, Santo Spirits, a partnership with tastemaker Guy Fieri, Sammy’s canned cocktails and Red Rocker Brewing Co.
Hagar’s thriving restaurant portfolio includes the original Cabo Wabo Cantina in Cabos San Lucas, home to the rocker’s legendary annual Birthday Bash celebrations, Cabo Wabo Beach Club in Huntington Beach, which celebrated its one-year anniversary in May; Cabo Wabo Cantina on the Las Vegas Strip; which is celebrating its 15-year anniversary this year; and Sammy’s Beach Bar and Grills in Cleveland, Maui, Honolulu and Las Vegas airports. Earlier this year, Palms Casino Resort in Las Vegas debuted Sammy’s Island, a tropical pool getaway inspired by Hagar’s music and Baja beach vibe. The historic theater in his hometown of Fontana, California was recently remodeled and renamed Stage Red Theater in his honor.
About Cabo Wabo Cantina
Awarded “Best Tequila Selection” in Las Vegas Review-Journal’s “Best of Las Vegas,” Cabo Wabo Cantina at Miracle Mile Shops in Las Vegas features Strip-side patio views and plenty of booze. Sammy Hagar’s hard rockin’ cantina combines the laid-back, beach town vibe of Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, with the excitement of the Las Vegas Strip. The menu offers coastal Mexican cuisine with a tantalizing mix of flavorful food and killer cocktails. Favorites include Sammy’s tequila shrimp, pork carnitas tacos and beef short rib enchiladas. Cabo Wabo is open from 8–1 a.m. daily. Breakfast is served from 8-11 a.m. and includes more than a dozen selections including the signature CW Benedict Omelet and brioche French toast. More information about Cabo Wabo is available at CaboWaboCantina.com, by calling 702.385.2226, or by following Cabo Wabo on Instagram, Facebook and X. More information about Cabo Wabo and Hagar can be found at RedRocker.com and CaboWabo.com
About Miracle Mile Shops™
Miracle Mile Shops at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino features more than a mile of premier shops, tempting restaurants and live entertainment venues at the heart of the famed Las Vegas Strip. The leading mixed-use project is currently undergoing an extensive interior and exterior transformation complete with elevated finishes, upgraded technology and digital design elements. It is open during construction, which is set to be completed in spring of 2023. The center is home to lululemon athletica; Sephora; Quay Australia; H&M; Tipsy Robot, the first land-based cocktail bar operated by robots; Chicago popcorn legend Garrett Popcorn Shops’ only Las Vegas location; Nacho Daddy, home of the world-famous Scorpion Shot; 15,000-square-foot bar and restaurant Cabo Wabo® Cantina; Club Tattoo, featuring some of the best tattoo artists and body piercers in the nation. Miracle Mile Shops guests enjoy adjoining access to Planet Hollywood, with 2,500 beautifully redesigned rooms and suites and Elara by Hilton Grand Vacations featuring 1,201 units and four penthouse floors. Miracle Mile Shops is owned by an affiliate of Institutional Mall Investors LLC, a joint venture between Miller Capital Advisory and CalPERS. For more information, call 702.866.0710 or visit https://miraclemileshopslv.com/. Keep up with the latest Miracle Mile Shops news via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.