ConExpo-Con/Agg Begins

ConExpo-Con/Agg has been calling Las Vegas home since the two shows combined in 1996 (and the International Fluid Power Exposition, IFPE, made the move out west in 2002). The local hotspots are one reason why they’ve stayed.

While The Silver City has been a travel destination for decades, Vegas still claims more than 640,000 residents of its own, and they have their own favorite spots in town.

“The fact there’s so much to see and do in Las Vegas is one of the main reasons ConExpo-Con/Agg has called it home for so long,” said ConExpo-Con/Agg show director Dana Wuesthoff.

“Every time I land at Harry Reid Airport, which is often, I discover something new that a local recommends to me, and each new place I discover gives me a new appreciation for this city.”

“Las Vegas is such a fun town,” said IFPE show director John Rozum.

“And the whole area is beautiful. The lights of the strip and downtown are a great sight, and once you’re outside the city, you’re surrounded by the Mojave Desert and mountain ranges in every direction.

“We love bringing the industry together here every three years.”

ConExpo-Con/Agg 2023 takes place March 14-18.

With help from the people at the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, ConExpo-Con/Agg and IFPE have put together a list of places Las Vegans recommend to their friends and family when they come to visit:

• The Golden Tiki (3939 Spring Mountain Rd.) Located within China Town, the Golden Tiki is a must-experience bar in Las Vegas with a vibrant, tropical menu and unique atmosphere.
• The Sand Dollar (3355 Spring Mountain Rd. & 1 S. Main St.) In 1976, the Sand Dollar Blues Bar opened its doors, and almost instantly became one of Las Vegas’ most iconic bars. Some of the greatest blues legends, as well as many other famous musicians graced the stage for over 30 years.
• The Arts District: Just over a mile away from Downtown Las Vegas lies the Historic Arts District – a vivid, eclectic, and ever-growing area filled with locally-owned breweries, cafes, theaters, art galleries, antique stores and more, including:

1. Esther’s Kitchen (1130 S. Casino Center Blvd. #110) – Located in the Arts District. Classic plates & seasonally inspired creations are served in a warm setting with an open kitchen.
2. Soul Belly (1327 S. Main St.) – Barbecue dishes, cocktails & craft beers served up in a vibrant space with a terrace & live music.
3. Velveteen Rabbit (1218 S. Main St.) – Sibling-run haunt offering craft cocktails & beer amid eclectic, vintage decor, plus music events.