Entertainment
We host FREE Live Music each Friday and Saturday unless otherwise specified. Shows start 8pm. Doors open 7:30pm.
Cliff Castle Casino Hotel is a No Smoking casino; we do have a smoking area near the front of the casino for Guests who smoke.
MUST BE 21 OR OVER TO ENTER THE DRAGONFLY.
Dragonfly line up for October:
October 9-10, Sons of Midnight, Country
October 16-17, The Band Firerock, Variety
October 23, DJ Taze
October 24, Grupo Cultivo, Latin
October 30, Unity, Variety
Dragonfly line up for November:
November 6-7, Apache Spirit, Country
November 13, DJ XFactor
November 20, DJ Taze
November 27-28, Hell and Highwater, Country
Feel the excitement as your favorite artist takes the stage at our open-air theater, Stargazer Pavilion, or in our spacious 4,600-square-foot event center, The Gathering. Dance the night away at Dragonfly Nightclub, where the fun never stops. Explore a diverse lineup of live music, stand-up comedians, concerts, and events crafted to entertain and leave you eager for more.
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BULL BASH 2
We had so much fun in June, we’re doing it again!
Total Estimated Payout Over $9,500Fort Verde Days Bull Bash 2026
October 9th & 10th, 2026
Gates open 5:00PM Each Night
Cliff Castle Casino Stargazer PavilionBucking Stock Provided by: Casper Baca Rodeo Company
Open Bull Riding
$3000 Added Money and 100% Pay Back
Tres Rios Buckle to Champion
Entry Fee: $100 Enter twice (Once Each Night)
Limited 20 per night
Prepaid Entry fee to Guarantee your spotNovice Bull Riding
$500 Added Money and 100% Pay Back
Tres Rios Buckle to Champion
Entry Fee: $75 Enter twice (Once Each Night)
Limited 12 per night
Prepaid Entry fee to Guarantee your spotSheep Riding
Enter on site daily from 4:30 pm to 5:30 pm
Sheep Riding starts at 5:45 pm
(Helmet and vest supplied)
Top 5 come back to ride during the Bull Bash
Tres Rios Buckle to Champion sheep rider each night (No Payout)
$20 Entry Fee
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Michael Jackson Tribute
Halloween Night at the Gathering is going to be a thriller! Jeffrey Perez pays tribute to the great Michael Jackson in “The Legend Continues.” Don’t miss the moves! The thrills! The dancing!
Tickets are: VIP $75 | Preferred $65 | General Admission $55
Event Details:
21+ Event
Doors: 7:00 PM
Show: 7:30 PM
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Halloween Costume Contest
SCARY TIMES ARE HERE!
Cliff Castle Casino Hotel will host the annual Halloween Costume Contest on Saturday, October 31, 2026.
The following are scheduled times for each component:
- Costume Contest Registration 6:30 pm-9 pm
- Judging 9:00 pm-9:30 pm
- Parade of Costumes 9:30pm
- Costume Contest Winner Announcements 9:45pm
Halloween Costume Contest Party:
The Dragonfly will host a free Halloween Costume Contest on Saturday, October 31, 2026 from 8pm-lam. All guests must be 21 years of age to enter and a Castle Club card member. All Guests dressed in a Halloween costume will receive $25 in free play for registering for the costume contest.
Costume Contest:
Contestants will be judged on their costume(s) in the following categories
- Scariest
- Most Creative
- Best Group
There are cash prizes for winners in each category – $800 for Best Group, and $500 each for Scariest and Most Creative. Cliff Castle costume parties are the BEST costume parties!
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Queen Radio
The Music of Queen… LIVE!
Queen Radio brings the legendary music of Queen to life with an electrifying tribute performance at the Dragonfly Lounge, featuring the iconic hits fans know and love. Sing along to classics like “Bohemian Rhapsody,” “We Will Rock You,” “Somebody to Love” and more as this high-energy show honors the music and spirit of Freddie Mercury and Queen.
November 14, 2026 • Doors Open: 7:00 PM • Show Starts: 7:30 PM
Tickets: $25 Standing Room Only • $30 Standard Seating • $35 Black Lounge Chair Seating
Special Offer: Each paying guest will receive $10 in Free Play.