Mayor Goodman will officially kick off the Treasure Hunt for $10,000 gold
Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman will officially kick off the Helldorado Days Sahara Coin Treasuer Hunt for $10,000 in gold with a ribbon cutting ceremony tomorrow, Saturday, May 1, 9:30 am at Sahara Coins, 7293 West Sahara Ave, Suite 106 (Tenaya & Sahara). 13 Days, 13 Clues. Treasure Hunt for $10,000. Be there! Visit the www.elkshelldorado.com for more info and clue locations.
Who: Las Vegas Helldorado Days and Sahara Coins.
What: 13 days, 13 clues in treasure hunt for $10,000 in gold. Beginning May 1, ending on May 13 in the arena during Las Vegas Helldorado Days rodeo. Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman to attend opening day ribbon cutting ceremony for Elks Helldorado Days/ Sahara Coins Treasure Hunt for Gold
When: Saturday, May 1st at 9:30a.m. ribbon cutting ceremony
Where: Sahara Coins & Extraordinary Collectibles, 7293 W Sahara Ave (on the corner of W Sahara & Tenaya) to kick off the first day of the Elks Helldorado Days/ Sahara Coins Treasure Hunt for Gold.
Why: Mark Scott, Managing Partner of Sahara Coins & Extraordinary Collectibles designed the 13 clue contest as a game of skill. Anyone that signs up will find out the daily clue stop location and will have over 13 days and 13 locations to figure out where the buried treasure rests, $10,000 in gold buffalo coins.
How: If you would like more information on how to participate as a contestant in the Treasure Hunt then please go to www.elkshelldorado.com or www.saharacoins.com. All 13 clue locations are listed on the web sites and Facebook
Sahara Coins & Extraordinary Collectibles is the first clue stop for the Elks Helldorado Days/ Sahara Coins Treasure Hunt for Gold. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be on the calendar of Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman as he shows his support for the Helldorado Days Rodeo. Everyone is encouraged to attend as the 1st clue will be given out for the Elks Helldorado Days/ Sahara Coins Treasure Hunt for Gold the morning of the Ribbon Cutting.
The Elks Helldorado Days/ Sahara Coins Treasure Hunt for Gold is a 13 day Treasure Hunt. There are 13 “Clue Stops” at 13 locations throughout the Las Vegas Valley. The first person to collect and solve all 13 clues and find the Medallion will win $10,000 in U.S Gold Buffalo Coins. Just for participating everyone will also be eligible for an additional $5,000 in Silver American Eagle Coins.
If you would like more information on how to participate as a contestant in the Treasure Hunt then please go to www.elkshelldorado.com or www.saharacoins.com. Las Vegas Helldorado Days, May 13-16, 2010. Downtown Las Vegas 2 blocks from the Fremont Street Experience. For tickets and information visit www.ElksHelldorado.com or call 702-870-1221
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Rodeo Tickets On Sale Now -Las Vegas Helldorado Days May 13-16
With over 40,000 people in attendance, Helldorado Days offers a 4 day pro rodeo, a parade, carnival, treasure hunt for gold, whiskerino contest, golf tournament, poker tournament, art show and auction, trail ride, exhibits and food. For 4 days the Original Strip Downtown Las Vegas is transformed into Helldorado Days as the event takes over several vacant downtown blocks between Las Vegas Blvd and 7th Street from Stewart Avenue to Mesquite and builds a rodeo arena and carnival from the ground up.
Everyone is invited to celebrate Las Vegas Helldorado Days May 13-16. Helldorado rodeo tickets are on sale now, call (702) 870-1221 or visit www.elkshelldorado.com for ticket locations. Tickets prices are $10 for general admission adult tickets, free for ages 10 and younger, for the May 13 rodeo only. Tickets for the May 14-16 rodeo performances are priced at $15 for adults, $8 for ages 12 and younger. The first five rows of special flip-up seats are priced at $25.
Helldorado Days pro rodeo and western lifesyle elebration is an outdoor community event celebrating Las Vegas’s tribute to the wild west and produced by the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge No.1468. Helldorado Days which began in 1935, is the longest running civic event in the history of Las Vegas, originally created as a means to encourage tourism to the city upon completion of the Boulder Dam. Helldorado Days is a non-profit community event. The members of Elks Lodge No. 1468 are committed to assisting children and veterans in need and have given back over $75,000 in 2009 and over $4 million to the community since 1935.
Tickets are available at these area locations:
Elks Lodge 1468, 4100 W. Charleston Blvd. Hours: noon to 8 p.m. Monday – Friday, noon to 6 p.m. Saturday and noon to 4 p.m. Sunday.
Sahara Coins, 7293 W. Sahara Ave., Suite 106. Hours: 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday.
Sunset Saddlery & Feed, 241 Elliot Road in Henderson. Hours: 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday.
El Cortez Hotel, 600 Fremont St., Casino Cage and Gift Shop. Hours: 24 hours.
Plaza Hotel & Casino, 1 Main St., Gift Shop. Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Fitzgeralds Casino, 301 Fremont St., Gift Shop. Hours: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Boot Barn, 7265 S. Las Vegas Blvd. Hours: 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 9:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Intermountain Farmers Association, 3176 W. Martin Ave. Hours: 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday – Friday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday.
Shepler’s Western Wear, 4700 W. Sahara Ave. Hours: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday – Saturday, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
Helldorado Days Schedule of Events
April 26 - May 2 Western Art Contest & Show and Live Auction Las Vegas Elks Lodge
May 1 - May 13 Helldorado Days Sahara Coins $10,000 Treasure Hunt for Gold
Gates will open at 5 p.m. daily May 13-16 for the carnival, displays, food vendors and exhibitors at the downtown rodeo grounds, located between Mesquite and Stewart avenues, from Las Vegas Boulevard to Seventh Street. Carnival admission is $3, or free with purchase of a rodeo ticket.
The following Helldorado events are scheduled at the rodeo grounds unless otherwise noted:
THURSDAY, MAY 13: Carnival: 5 p.m.-midnight Helldorado Rodeo: 7 p.m. Helldorado Bar Tent with DJ
FRIDAY, MAY 14: Carnival: 5 p.m.-midnight Whiskerino Contest: 6 p.m. PRCA Pro Rodeo: 8 p.m. Helldorado Bar Tent with DJ
SATURDAY, MAY 15: Helldorado Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament at 9 a.m. in Binion's Gambling Hall & Casino Carnival: 5 p.m.-midnight Helldorado Parade: 7-9 p.m. on Fourth Street from Gass Avenue to Ogden Avenue Fireworks following parade, launched from Fremont Street Experience parking garage PRCA Pro Rodeo: 9 p.m. Helldorado Bar Tent with DJ
SUNDAY, MAY 16: Carnival: 5 p.m.-midnight PRCA Pro Rodeo: 7 p.m. Helldorado Bar Tent with DJ Treasure Hunt Awards $3500 2nd place and $1500 3rd place
Maps for available parking downtown and the parade route, as well as an application to have an entry in the parade and other details, are available on the city’s Web site at www.lasvegasnevada.gov/helldorado or www.elkshelldorado.com. For more information on the Helldorado parade, call (702) 229-6776 or call (702) 870-1221.
Helldorado Days May 13-16, 2010
Helldorado Days this May 13-16, is an outdoor community event celebrating Las Vegas’s tribute to the wild west and produced by the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge No.1468. Helldorado Days which began in 1935, is the longest running civic event in the history of Las Vegas, originally created as a means to encourage tourism to the city upon completion of the Boulder Dam. With over 40,000 people in attendance, Helldorado Days offers a 4 day pro rodeo, a parade, carnival, treasure hunt for gold, whiskerino contest, golf tournament, poker tournament, art show and auction, trail ride, exhibits and food. For 4 days Downtown Las Vegas is transformed into Helldorado Days as the event takes over several vacant downtown blocks and builds a rodeo arena and carnival from the ground up. Helldorado Days is a non-profit community event. The members of Elks Lodge No. 1468 are committed to assisting children and veterans in need and have given back over $75,000 in 2009 and over $4 million to the community since 1935.
Las Vegas Helldorado Days, May 13-16, 2010. Downtown Las Vegas 2 blocks from the Fremont Street Experience. For tickets and information visit www.ElksHelldorado.com or call 702-870-1221
13 days, 13 clues, treasure hunt for $10,000 in gold
Las Vegas Hellorado Days and Sahara Coin team up for unique contest of skill.
For Immediate Release Friday, April 23, 2010
Who: Las Vegas Helldorado Days and Sahara Coins. What: 13 days, 13 clues in treasure hunt for $10,000 in gold. Beginning May 1, ending on May 13 in the arena during Las Vegas Helldorado Days rodeo. Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman to attend opening day ribbon cutting ceremony for Elks Helldorado Days/ Sahara Coins Treasure Hunt for Gold When: Saturday, May 1st at 9:30a.m. ribbon cutting ceremony Where: Sahara Coins & Extraordinary Collectibles, 7293 W Sahara Ave (on the corner of W Sahara & Tenaya) to kick off the first day of the Elks Helldorado Days/ Sahara Coins Treasure Hunt for Gold. Why: Mark Scott, Managing Partner of Sahara Coins & Extraordinary Collectibles designed the 13 clue contest as a game of skill. Anyone that signs up will find out the daily clue stop location and will have over 13 days and 13 locations to figure out where the buried treasure rests, $10,000 in gold buffalo coins.
“Times are tough, I am sure anyone can use $10,000 right now. We are teaming up with Helldorado Days, one of the greatest events here in Las Vegas, to offer a way for people to win $10,000 in gold and help promote Helldorado Days,” said Mark Scott, Managing Partner of Sahara Coins & Extraordinary Collectibles. “This contest is unique, 13 days, 13 clues, it will be exciting to see who puts the clues together and finds the gold.”
Sahara Coins & Extraordinary Collectibles is the first clue stop for the Elks Helldorado Days/ Sahara Coins Treasure Hunt for Gold. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be on the calendar of Las Vegas Mayor Oscar Goodman as he shows his support for the Helldorado Days Rodeo. Everyone is encouraged to attend as the 1st clue will be given out for the Elks Helldorado Days/ Sahara Coins Treasure Hunt for Gold the morning of the Ribbon Cutting.
The Elks Helldorado Days/ Sahara Coins Treasure Hunt for Gold is a 13 day Treasure Hunt. There are 13 “Clue Stops” at 13 locations throughout the Las Vegas Valley. The first person to collect and solve all 13 clues and find the Medallion will win $10,000 in U.S Gold Buffalo Coins. Just for participating everyone will also be eligible for an additional $5,000 in Silver American Eagle Coins.
The Elks Helldorado Days Rodeo is a fantastic yearly event that has been put on by the Elks Lodge #1468 for many years. Since 1935 the Elks Lodge #1468 has raised over $4 million for local children’s and veteran’s charities.
If you would like more information on how to participate as a contestant in the Treasure Hunt then please go to www.elkshelldorado.com or www.saharacoins.com. Las Vegas Helldorado Days, May 13-16, 2010. Downtown Las Vegas 2 blocks from the Fremont Street Experience. For tickets and information visit www.ElksHelldorado.com or call 702-870-1221 ###
About Las Vegas Helldorado Days: Helldorado Days is an outdoor community event celebrating Las Vegas’ tribute to the Wild West and produced by the Benevolent and Protective Order of the Elks Lodge No.1468. Helldorado Days which began in 1935, is the longest running civic event in the history of Las Vegas, originally created as a means to encourage tourism to the city upon completion of the Boulder Dam. With over 40,000 people in attendance, Helldorado Days offers a 4 day pro rodeo, a parade, carnival, treasure hunt for gold, whiskerino contest, golf tournament, poker tournament, art show and auction, trail ride, exhibits and food. For 4 days Downtown Las Vegas is transformed into Helldorado Days as the event takes over several vacant downtown blocks and builds a rodeo arena and carnival from the ground up. Helldorado Days is a non-profit community event. The members of Elks Lodge No. 1468 are committed to assisting children and veterans in need and have given back over $75,000 in 2009 and over $4 million to the community since 1935.
Helldorado Days 2010 To Impact Some Downtown Roadways
Helldorado Days 2010 To Impact Some Downtown Roadways Rodeo, Fairgrounds And Parade Preparations Begin On Monday
A flurry of activity will soon be underway on the streets of downtown Las Vegas, as crews begin preparations for Helldorado Days 2010 festivities. Las Vegas Helldorado Days will feature a host of activities including rodeo events, a carnival, fireworks, a parade and more. Some events are planned to start in late April, continuing through May 16. To ready the area, temporary road closures and traffic restrictions can be expected.
Starting Monday, April 26, and continuing through Thursday, May 21, Mesquite Avenue will be closed to traffic, between Las Vegas Boulevard and Seventh Street. Also, Sixth and Seventh streets will be closed, between Mesquite and Stewart Avenue. The closures are necessary as crews transform this area to the Helldorado rodeo grounds. Starting at approximately noon on Thursday, May 13, and continuing through Sunday night, May 16, Stewart will be closed from Las Vegas Boulevard to Seventh, to accommodate pedestrian traffic during the Helldorado events.
On Saturday, May 15, during the approximate hours of 4 and 10 p.m., the Helldorado parade will close Fourth Street, between Las Vegas Boulevard and Ogden Avenue. Coolidge, Hoover and Gass avenues will also be closed, from Casino Center Boulevard to Fourth.
Motorists are reminded that traffic lane restrictions remain in effect on Stewart Avenue, between Las Vegas Boulevard, as work on a sewer installation improvement project continues.
