We've gone to the Night Club & Bar Convention for the past few years to stay on top of the industry and make sure we know what is coming out each year before it actually hits the shelves in the local clubs. 2007 we sent one of our young writers/photographers on assignment to the biggest Drinking Fest in Vegas.

If you've never heard of this show, just think of the Las Vegas Convention Center packed full with every Liquor/Beer/Energy Drink Name in the industry packed under one roof. Once the show ends for the day, the clubs fill up with participants and party goers till the show starts again the next day.

Nick, or fearless STLD staff member had just turned 21 and we thought this would be a great trip for him, filled with plenty of firsts.

It was his first time on a plane, first time in Vegas, first time to the Night Club & Bar Show and needless to say, it was as wild as you could imagine. What were we thinking sending a 21 year old stud with a couple of hotties on his arm with full VIP Tickets to some of the hottest clubs in Sin City!

I'm amazed no one got arrested, we got invited back this year and Nick still has a liver. 48 hours in Las Vegas and they never went to bed and almost every picture is as fuzzy their buzz was.

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