Events in Boulder City
Looking for events to experience in Boulder City? Below is a list of fun and exciting events in Boulder City for you and your family to enjoy. View the events listed below, and click on the photo above it or the link below it to get more information about that event.
Dam Short Film Festival
Second Week in February
Screen 100+ short films from around the world at the Boulder Theatre. Films are grouped into 10+ thematic programs with a wide variety of subjects and styles.
Boulder City Beerfest
Last Week of March
The "BCBF" is a mid-sized festival planned for 2500 beer lovers and guests to enjoy selections from 30 beer tents, 8 food trucks, specialty vendors, brewing demonstrations and live music stage, all on site to make this a fantastic day!
Spring ArtFest
April
Founded in 1985, the Boulder City Art Guild's Spring Art Fest is held every April in Boulder City's Bicentennial Park. Over the years, the show has grown, and by 2011, there were 130+ artists participating.
Spring Jamboree
First Full Weekend in May
Boulder City Chamber of Commerce sponsors the 41st annual event which includes food, entertainment, arts and crafts, car show, antiques, rock & gem show, KidZone rides and member business booths. Free two day event.
BC's Got Talent
May
BC's Got Talent is our town's annual opportunity to be entertained by our wealth of local talent, young and old.
The Dillinger Block Party
2nd Saturday in May
We shut down a couple blocks in the heart of Boulder City's picturesque downtown and throw a big block party.
Best Dam Barbecue
Memorial Day Weekend
Sponsored by the Boulder City Rotary Club and free to the public, the annual Best Dam Barbecue includes over 30 teams competing for the Grand Championship title. This is a KCBS certified event.
Memorial Day Weekend
End of May
Thousands of motorcycles and riders enter Boulder City from Hoover Dam on their way to pay respects at the Southern Nevada Veterans Memorial Cemetery. This has been a Memorial Day weekend tradition for 24 years, brought to you by the Vietnam Vets Legacy Vets Motorcycle Club. They pass through Boulder City around 10:30 a.m. Sunday morning. They also put on a program Monday to salute all Veterans.
4th of July Damboree Celebration
4th of July
Celebrate the Fourth of July with an early morning pancake breakfast, parade, legendary water fight, games, booths and concession stands, and end the evening with a spectacular fireworks display.
Wurstfest
Last Weekend of September
On Saturday morning, the Brat-grillers start grilling the more than 4,000 brats, sausages and hot dogs during this one day event. In addition to our food, refreshing soft drinks and water, margaritas, wine and beer will be served by Sunrise Rotarians. The Wurst Dam Car Show will once again showcase several hundred vehicles in the shaded comfort of Bicentennial Park.
Art in the Park
First Full Weekend of October
Art in the Park is one of the largest outdoor juried art festivals in the Southwest and is the largest fundraiser for the Boulder City Hospital Foundation. The event is held over two days in beautiful Boulder City. The event is free to the public, and although Boulder City’s population is just over 15,500, the event draws over 100,000 visitors.
Rotary Brews & Choo-Choos
October 19, 2018
Brews & Choo-Choos, starts at 4:30 PM at the railroad platform at the museum. People will ride the train, enjoy a beer tasting with snacks, and a sweepstakes (raffle). Tickets are $50/person First Class, $25/person coach. The train departs the depot at 5:29 PM to arrive at the new railroad bridge over I-11 for sunset at 5:59 PM.
Winter Art Fest
November
The Boulder City Art Guild hosts an annual Winter Art Fest in November. The show is held at the Boulder City Parks & Recreation Building. The indoor event hosts fine artists and crafters from the southwest and provides holiday fun for families.
DoodleBug Bazaar
December
Get all of your holiday goodies and gifts at the Doodlebug Bazaar. Lots of small town crafters selling unique, hand made items at the Boulder City Recreation Center in down town Boulder City.
Nevada State Railroad Museum Santa Train
December
Enjoy a family train ride with Santa and Mrs. Claus, all through December. This 40-minute ride along the Boulder Branch Line features a toy train exhibit, Santa's sleigh for photos, North Pole mailbox and depot gift store.
Visit Nevada State Railroad Museum
Santa's Electric Night Parade
December
As the sun sets, down town Boulder City will be glowing for the grand entrance of Santa Claus, leading an old-fashioned Holiday parade.
Visit Santas Electric Night Parade