By Jennifer Zimmerman
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Las Vegas, there's always something fun to do. In addition to Broadway-type shows, gambling, magic shows, Cirque du Soleil, burlesque shows, gourmet restaurants, water shows, pirate shows and dance clubs, there are special events too. Thanks to Las Vegas' great weather, such events occur year-round, and June has plenty of them.
Sports
Every June, there are home games for the minor league baseball team, the Las Vegas 51s, at Cashman Field. The 51s are the Triple-A team for the Toronto Blue Jays.
Las Vegas 51s
850 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Telephone: (702) 386-7200
Trucks
The International Truck Show is held at the end of June. This event takes place at the Las Vegas Convention Center and includes a truck beauty contest and lots of other truck-related activities.
International Truck Show
3150 Paradise Road
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Telephone: (702) 892-0711
Food
The Gourmet Grazer, a scholarship fundraiser organized by the Alliance of Black Culinarians, occurs every June. Casino kitchens set up booths of wonderful food at the Cashman Field exhibit hall.
Gourmet Grazer
850 Las Vegas Blvd.
Las Vegas, Nevada 89101
Telephone: (702) 296-3224
Resources
About the Author:
Jennifer Zimmerman is a former teacher who has been writing and editing for the last three years. She has written numerous articles for eHow, Travels and Prefab and edited scripts and reports for DWJ Television and Inversion Productions. She is a graduate of Boston University and Lewis and Clark College.
