Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. But, before committing, please judge the maturity of any minors as the locations involve adult settings, including bars and casinos. You'll need to purchase tickets for children 5 and older. Minors (children under 18) must be accompanied by an adult with the exception of 16 & 17 year olds who have a government issued ID.

No. Your name(s) will be at the registration desk when you arrive for the event. The confirmation email you receive will serve as your proof of purchase. 

The event is held in towns nearby the city of Las Vegas, Nevada. You would want to make arrangements to fly into the Harry Reid International Airport. 

Plans for the event involve the towns of Goodsprings and Primm, about 30 minutes from Las Vegas, as well as Sandy Valley, which is roughly 45 minutes from Las Vegas.

General parking will take place at Buffalo Bills in Primm, NV. There is no charge for regular vehicles. However oversized and RV parking will require an additional fee. From Buffalo Bills, paid attendees with general admission access will be bussed to the Pioneer Saloon in Goodsprings (any/all 3 days) or Sandy Valley (Sunday) for no additional charge. Please do not park in the town of Goodsprings since it is a very small town and could easily overwhelm the 200 residents who live there full time. 

HOTEL IN PRIMM:

Buffalo Bills, known as "Bison Steve's" in Fallout: New Vegas, is the closest hotel to Goodsprings and Sandy Valley. Buffalo Bills is located in Primm, NV (about 38 miles south of the Las Vegas airport) and is also the event's base for parking and bussing to the Pioneer Saloon, Sandy Valley Ranch and other venues. They are offering Fallout fans a special discounted room rate during the duration of the event. If you would like to book your room reservations there, please use the special discount code SCFALL2 at Buffalo Bill's online reservations link here. This is the only hotel which currently has a discounted rate for event attendees.  

HOTELS IN LAS VEGAS:

If you prefer to stay in Las Vegas, there are many hotel options, but the M Resort Spa & Casino is the closest hotel to the main event areas and is located on the south end of Las Vegas Blvd / Las Vegas Strip. However, like the last 2 years, for an extra fee, Vegas Specialty Tours is planning a bus leaving in the morning from the Tuscany Suites & Casino, a Las Vegas hotel located near the strip, to the event's parking base, in this year's case, Buffalo Bills, and then back in the evening. This bus line is called the Primm Express.

RV PARKING:

Buffalo Bills offers RV parking & additional services for $200 (up to 4 nights). Sandy Valley Ranch offers Dry RV camping for $35 / night. You can email the manager, Sandi, for more information. However, please note that buses are only going to/from Sandy Valley on Sunday so you would want to have your own personal transportation if you choose to stay for the whole event in Sandy Valley. 

CAMPING:

There is free camping available on BLM land north of Goodsprings and near Primm. Please note that the Mojave Desert can have harsh conditions, plenty of critters and the weather can be unpredictable that time of the year. There are also a few paid dry camping sites across the street from the Pioneer Saloon. For information on this option, click on the ticket site. Sandy Valley Ranch offers tent camping for $25/night.

OTHER: 

Sandy Valley Ranch in Sandy Valley, NV offers additional options, like tipis and tiny houses that can be rented nightly. 

Uber and Lyft will often drop you off in Goodsprings or Primm, but they will not pick you up. You will want to rent a car or there is a shuttle, called the Primm Express, that will take you back and forth for an extra fee. 

No. The event is for all Fallout fans, including fans of the other Fallout games and the Amazon series. 

No. Some attendees choose to dress as characters from the game and others do not. However, as with past years, there will be a cosplay/costume contest with cash prizes. 

Real, operational weapons are not permitted. However, pretend weapons are allowed. Security will be checking any pretend weapons upon entry to the event. 

Mojave Mayhem started last year as an event wrap party at a different location for an extra charge organized by the owner of the Pioneer Saloon and founder of the Fallout Fan Celebration. The 2025 party, scheduled for Sunday, November 16th, is now included in your general admission ticket. It has also now expanded to a full day with family friendly events from 9am-5pm and 5pm-9pm being 21 & over only with more adult oriented activities. Buses will leave to/from Primm and Goodsprings to take attendees to Sandy Valley. Folks who are not interested in this party are welcome to attend the usual festivities at the Pioneer Saloon on the same day.    

The Fallout Fan Celebration is organized by the Pioneer Saloon & Buttered Popcorn Entertainment with support by multiple companies & organizations, along with the help of dedicated fans, volunteers, and regular staff. Click here for more on the history of the event or if you need to contact the organizers.  

Please email Dyann "Lady Dy" Widman to inquire about vending opportunities. 

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