Category: Events and Activities

While most of us would rather not consider the contents of a hot dog, nearly all of us think nothing of devouring the delicious All-American favorite at picnics, ballparks and of course the traditional hot dog eating contest, where the greatest gluttony wins a trophy. With that in mind we praise our very own Weenie Gobblers for winning the team competition in the Las Vegas version of Nathan’s Famous Hot Dogs hot dog eating contest. Gorging themselves against other resort properties last weekend at New York-New York, the Weenie Gobblers consumed 28 hot dogs in six minutes, three more than their nearest competition. Please join us in congratulating vice president of marketing operations Rosie Fuentes and Lou Galindo, Adrian Medina, Sean Jackson and Jan Jara representing our field marketing department for their outstanding achievement. We can only hope they consumed a commensurate number of Pepto shots.

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Terry McMillen’s first Tahiti Village appearance of 2013, on April 3, attracted a large group of owners and visitors to the main lobby entrance, where they met the NHRA drag racer, sat in his vehicle and competed for great prizes.
We set up a 13-foot electric slot car track with matching Terry McMillen dragsters, and Terry brought his own Eliminator game to determine the Fastest Thumb in the West. Slot car race winners and Eliminator champion Teresa Bartholomew earned their choice of NHRA race tickets or a three-night stay at the resort. Bartholomew, a visitor from Salt Lake City, registered a lightning .404 time early in the day and watched it hold up over the duration of the three-hour event to win the title. Eliminator contestants holding push button pendant switches compete against one another or individually on a .400 Pro Tree timing system that simulates a drag strip Christmas tree. The lights descend from yellow to amber to green, with the first thumb off the depressed red fire button declared the winner. With our activities staff also on hand to serve free popcorn and lemonade, it was a great day to be on property and enjoy another visit from our favorite drag racer. We wish Terry the best of luck at the SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals this weekend at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway. We look forward to his next visit in the fall. For more information on Terry please visit his website here.

Τhe annual Easter egg grab, the most anticipated event on our spring activity calendar, attracted upwards of 200 youngsters this past Saturday to the Lazy River, where they filled waiting baskets with plastic candy-filled eggs. The colorful bounty was hidden under lounge chairs and in the lush green foliage of the hunting grounds. The latter proved no impediment whatsoever to these ravenous collectors, who waded into the thick jungle to gather the treasure. The eggs, according to Tahiti Village activities manager Britny Flores, contained such Easter candy as Sweet Tarts, Starburst and Nerds. No wonder they were in such demand. The event ended with challenging prize contests and a raffle for Easter baskets and gift certificates to Tahiti Joe’s. It was a great conclusion to a fun day for the kids and their parents.

April 3 marks the first of Terry McMillen’s two yearly visits to Tahiti Village, the drag racer’s home resort when the NHRA Drag Racing Series makes its biannual stop in Las Vegas. This latest appearance promises to be the best one yet, or at least the most eventful. As always you will have the opportunity to meet Terry and see his 8,000 horsepower Amalie Oil dragster, but this time you can also compete for great prizes.

We are holding an electric slot car competition featuring 1:24 scale versions of Terry’s dragster in two age categories, kids and adults. The winner of each category will race Terry for the chance to win NHRA tickets, a free stay at Tahiti Village, a die cast model of Terry’s dragster, or one of the slot car replicas. Contestants will compete on a Top Fuel Dragster Pro Racing Dragstrip. It includes a 13-foot track and an LED Christmas Tree, electronic starting gate, electronic finish line and a red foul light. It’s as close as you’ll ever get to the real thing!

Stop by our main entrance between 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. to meet Terry, compete for prizes, or just enjoy free popcorn and lemonade. If you can’t make the event in person, you can watch it on Google Hangout. Look for our announcement on Twitter.

SummitRacing.com NHRA Nationals

If you’re looking for a great place to watch the Big Game this Sunday but would rather avoid crowded casinos or strange bars, awesome food and drink specials are just a short walk from your room. Tahiti Joe’s, our onsite restaurant and tiki bar, is offering all-you-can-eat appetizers and endless draft beer for the very reasonable price of $35 per person.

We have six 42-inch flat screen televisions throughout the bar and restaurant. You won’t miss a minute of the action! No matter which team you’re rooting for, you’ll have a great time at Tahiti Joe’s. Tickets are available at the bar. Kickoff is 3:30 p.m., but be sure to arrive early to stake out a premium seat.

If you do prefer a crowded casino or strange bar, click the link below for a comprehensive guide to Super Bowl watch parties in Las Vegas. We wish you an enjoyable Super Bowl Sunday and hope all your prop bets come through!

Super Bowl Watch Parties Las Vegas

Bid farewell to 2012 by joining us for our fifth annual New Year’s Eve party 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at Skyview 510, on the 10^th floor of Tower 5. Skyview 510 offers an unobstructed view of the Strip and the spectacular midnight fireworks display. This year’s event is a masquerade party. You can bring your own mask or take one of ours. Of course if you prefer to show the beautiful face you were born with, you’re not obligated to cover it. Masks are optional.

Our festive celebration features hors d’oeuvres, spirits, dancing, a disc jockey, party gifts and giveaways. You’ll enjoy a hosted bar until 12:30 a.m., at which time it becomes a cash bar until 2 a.m. Bring in 2013 with us at Tahiti Village. Tickets are $100 per person. Please RSVP to [email protected] or [email protected], or call 702-639-8333 or 702-639-8389.

We wish you a wonderful holiday season and Happy New Year. Make it even better by spending it with us!

Gary Spivey, who you may have heard via his guest appearances with Chet Buchanan and the Morning Zoo on 98.5 FM in Las Vegas, will bring his uncanny psychic ability to Tahiti Village this Saturday, Nov. 3. Gary’s Enlightenment Seminar draws huge crowds wherever he appears. Gary is renowned for predicting future catastrophic events, so much so that he has been called a “modern day Nostradamus.”

If you’re staying at Tahiti Village this Saturday, it’s your lucky day. Over the course of his seven-hour seminar Gary will show you how to manifest your dreams and desires, heal yourself and others of illness, and see, hear and talk to God. Visit Gary’s website for more information, including ticket prices (you won’t believe the generous internet discount) and seminar time.

Don’t miss it!