Atomic Motors hosts 15 food trucks May 24

Atomic Motors is set to host a free Memorial Day weekend event on Sunday, May 24, at its Henderson complex, according to event listings published by Las Vegas Weekly and other local calendars. The event, billed as “America’s Celebration” and tied to the country’s 250th anniversary observance, is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 704 W. Sunset Road. Organizers said the day would combine classic vehicles, family activities and live entertainment. Las Vegas Weekly’s listing said free parking would be available and 15 food-and-drink trucks were expected on site. ### Where and when is the event happening? Sunday, May 24, is the listed date for the event at Atomic Motors in Henderson. Las Vegas Weekly’s calendar entry places the program from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the classic car and motorcycle venue, while Vegas4Locals lists the same address and hours. Atomic Motors lists its location as 704 W. (lasvegasweekly.com) Sunset Rd., Suite B1, Henderson, Nevada 89011, on its website. The company describes itself as a classic cars and motorcycles dealership and restoration business serving the Las Vegas area. ### What exactly is Atomic Motors promising visitors? Las Vegas Weekly’s event notice describes the gathering as a free public celebration with access to five air-conditioned showrooms and a large outdoor setup. (lasvegasweekly.com) The listing says the program includes veteran presences, face painters and live music by U.S. Jay Martin. Vegas4Locals says the event is aimed at families and highlights restored classic vehicles, art cars and military appreciation programming. (atomicmotors.net) CarCruiseFinder’s separate listing also says the event will feature music, food trucks, military appreciation, art and classic cars. ### Why are food trucks getting so much attention in this listing? (lasvegasweekly.com) The number 15 stands out because Las Vegas Weekly’s event page specifically says 15 food-and-drink trucks are part of the program. That is the most detailed count attached to the event in the available listings. Other calendars repeat the broader food-truck element without always giving the same count. (vegas4locals.com) Vegas Valley Mustang Club’s event post says attendees can expect food trucks, along with bands, DJs, classic cars, military vehicles and local Henderson first responders. ### What is the “250 Years of Freedom” theme tied to? (lasvegasweekly.com) Las Vegas Weekly’s listing describes the gathering as a “250th Celebration of America’s freedom birthday party.” That language matches other public event postings that frame the day as part of a wider patriotic and Memorial Day weekend theme. A separate Las Vegas Weekly event page for the U.S. 250 Tour shows similar branding around the national semiquincentennial, with food trucks, vendors and live programming used in other Nevada events this year. (vegasvalleymustangs.org) That does not make Atomic Motors an official government event, but it places the Henderson gathering within the same anniversary language appearing in local promotions. (lasvegasweekly.com) ### What is Atomic Motors as a venue? Atomic Motors says on its website that it operates on a five-acre property and serves as a sales, consignment and restoration venue for classic cars and vintage motorcycles. The company’s homepage says the site includes multiple showrooms, a restoration and customization facility, and a gift store. Las Vegas Weekly’s event listing refers to Atomic Motors as a five-showroom venue. (lasvegasweekly.com) The event’s use of indoor showroom space appears to be part of the draw for visitors looking for a daytime outing over Memorial Day weekend. ### What should visitors know next? The clearest next step is Sunday’s schedule: May 24 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Atomic Motors, 704 W. (atomicmotors.net) Sunset Road in Henderson. Las Vegas Weekly and Vegas4Locals both list the event as free, and Las Vegas Weekly says parking is free as well. (lasvegasweekly.com)