Some of Las Vegas’ favorite bartenders will clock out soaking wet this Saturday, after Huntridge Tavern staffers brave the dunk-tank hot seat at the bar’s Carni-Fall fest. The 21+ parking-lot bash celebrates the local institution’s anniversary (No. 53 … and a half), doubling as a fundraising effort for the bar to update its retro digs with a new A/C system and ice machine. Whether you’re an HT regular with your name on the Jameson Century Club plaque or a casual visitor first lured in by the glowing red letters and cheap-ass drink specials, this boozy cause is certainly one you can support.
In addition to opportunities to dunk HT’s drink-slingers, the birthday bash features carnival games and tunes from a DJ and local bands Thee Swank Bastards, The Swamp Gospel and Gentlemen of Four Outs. Keeping with the bar’s usual drink prices, Carni-Fall revelers can catch a buzz on the cheap with $1 PBR and Hamm’s cans and $3.50 shots of Jame-o. Speaking of Jameson, there’s a raffle for whiskey-soaked peaches and baked goods. This is one boozed-up version of your childhood schoolyard fair you don’t want to miss.
Carni-Fall August 29, 8 p.m., free entry. 1116 E. Charleston Blvd., 702-384-7377.
