This year NFR in Las Vegas, rodeo is the main event that takes palace in December and will mark as the 36th year to be held. There will be lots of before and after events full of entertainment waiting for this year’s 65th Wrangler NFR in Las Vagas. Cowboys Fanfest one of the popular events that start at 9 am every day involves autograph seasons, Cowboys Christmas, Junior World Finals, and Miss America. Also, there are Country music’s known as the biggest act in town another entertaining event in the time of NFR. The Cowboy Channel will broadcast the full 10 days event from the Thomas & Mack Center, Las Vegas. The full event schedule of National Finals Rodeo 2023 is given below…
Wrangler NFR 9 to 5
Sunday, November 27
Miss Rodeo America — Contestant Official Introductions
- 9:30 a.m. — Doors open to the public
- 10 a.m. — 11:30 a.m. — Official introductions and visit with Miss Rodeo America
- South Point Showroom
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Monday, November 28
PRCA National Convention (Registration Available)
- 12 p.m. — 4 p.m.
- Early registration and Contract Personnel Trade Show Set Up
- South Point Convention Area & Exhibit Hall
Tuesday, November 29
PRCA National Convention (Registration Available)
- 7 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- South Point Convention Area
Miss Rodeo America — Horsemanship Competition sponsored by AQHA and Waddell & Reed
- 7:30 a.m. — Doors open to the public
- 8 a.m. — 12 p.m.
- South Point Arena & Equestrian Center
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
PRCA General Session
- 8 a.m. — 10 a.m.
- South Point Ballroom
South Point Western Gift Show
- November 29 and 30 from 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.
- South Point Exhibit Hall and Boot Barn Concourse
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
PRCA Breakout Sessions
- 10 a.m. — 12 p.m.
- South Point Ballroom
PRCA National Convention Contract Personnel Trade Show & JCCF Silent Auction
- 12:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m.
- South Point Exhibit Hall
- Convention Attendees Only
National Finals Breakaway Roping
- 1 p.m. — Doors open to the public
- 2 p.m.
- South Point Arena and Equestrian Center
- Ticket Required (tickets on sale September 30; $45 for reserved seat and $30 for GA)
- Tickets available at South Point Box Office 702-797-8055 or southpointarena.com
Wednesday, November 30
PRCA National Convention (Registration Available)
- 7 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- South Point Convention Area
Miss Rodeo America — Public Speaking/Extemporaneous Speeches
- 7:30 a.m. — Doors open
- 8 a.m. — 10 a.m. — Speeches/Public speaking
- South Point Showroom
- Ticket Required
- For more information, visit www.missrodeoamerica.com
PRCA General Session
- 8 a.m. — 10 a.m.
- South Point Ballroom
PRCA Breakout Sessions
- 10 a.m. — 12 p.m.
- South Point Ballroom
PRCA National Convention Contract Personnel Trade Show & JCCF Silent Auction
- 12:30 p.m. — 4:30 p.m.
- 12 p.m. — JCCF Silent Auction
- 3 p.m. — JCCF Auction Ends & Check-Out
- South Point Exhibit Hall
- Convention Attendees Only
Rodeo Royalty Seminar
- 1 p.m. — 5 p.m.
- South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa — Bowling Plaza Room A
- Ticket Required
- For more information, visit www.missrodeoamerica.com
National Finals Breakaway Roping
- 1 p.m. — Doors open to the public
- 2 p.m.
- South Point Arena and Equestrian Center
- Ticket Required (tickets on sale September 30; $45 for reserved seat and $30 for GA)
- Tickets available at South Point Box Office 702-797-8055 or southpointarena.com
Thursday, December 1
ALL IN Barrel Race
- ALL IN Race 1 — December 1 — 3
- ALL IN Breakaway — December 4 — 6
- ALL IN Race 2 — December 7 — 11
- Start times vary by day
- The Orleans Arena
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- For more information, visit www.LVBarrelRace.com
PRCA National Convention (Registration Available)
- 8 a.m. — 12 p.m.
- South Point Convention Area
PRCA National Convention Contract Personnel Trade Show
- 9 a.m. — 12 p.m.
- South Point Exhibit Hall
- Open to the Public
YETI Junior World Finals
- 9 a.m. — 3 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Wrangler Rodeo Arena
- Bull Riding, Bareback and Saddle Bronc
- Ticket Required
The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — It’s All Here
- 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- **Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo
2022 Benny Binion’s World Famous Wrangler NFR Bucking Horse & Bull Sale
- Doors open at 8 a.m.
- UBHA — 2 and 3 Year-Old Colt Finals
- South Point Arena & Equestrian Center
- Ticket Required ($25 ticket for both the NFR Bucking Horse & Bull Sale and PRCA Permit Member of the Year Challenge)
- Tickets available at South Point Box Office 702-797-8055 or www.southpointarena.com
Cinch Western Gift Show
- Open daily December 1 — 11 from 9 a.m. — 6 p.m.
- South Point Exhibit Hall
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
RMEF Calcutta
- 10:00 a.m. — 10:45 a.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Cowboy Marketplace Gift Show
- Open daily December 1 — 10 from 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.
- Mandalay Bay Convention Center
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Country Christmas
- Open daily December 1 — 11 from 10 a.m. — 5 p.m.
- Rio Las Vegas
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Miss Rodeo America PRCA Luncheon sponsored by Greeley Stampede
- Doors open at 10:30 a.m.
- 11:30 a.m. — 2 p.m.
- South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa — Sonoma Room
- Ticket Required
- Wrangler NFR Luncheon w/Stock Contractors, Rodeo Committees, Rodeo Impromptu Questions by MRAP Contestants
- For more information, visit www.missrodeoamerica.com
Cowboy Revival with host Shane Minor
- 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
PRCA Permit Member of the Year Challenge
- 11 a.m. — Permit Member of the Year Challenge with live bucking horse sale
- South Point Arena & Equestrian Center
- Ticket Required ($25 ticket for both the NFR Bucking Horse & Bull Sale and PRCA Permit Member of the Year Challenge)
- Tickets available at South Point Box Office 702-797-8055 or southpointarena.com
WPRA Star Celebration
- 11:30 a.m. — 2:30 p.m.
- South Point Grand Ballroom
- Ticket Required – Contact the WPRA office at 719-447-4627 for details
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
- 12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
NFR Tailgate Party
- 1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Friday, December 2
YETI Junior World Finals
- 9 a.m. — 3 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Wrangler Rodeo Arena
- Bull Riding, Bareback and Saddle Bronc
- Ticket Required
The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — It’s All Here
- 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- **Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo
Stace Smith World Bronc Futurity Finale
- Doors open at 9 a.m.
- 10 a.m. — Finale starts; Featuring top 4 & 5 year saddle bronc horses in North America
- Video sale (in arena) to immediately follow the Futurity
- South Point Arena & Equestrian Center
- Ticket Required ($25 in advance and at the door)
- Tickets available at South Point Box Office 702-797-8055 or southpointarena.com
RMEF Calcutta
- 10:00 a.m. — 10:45 a.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Miss Rodeo America Pageant — Fashion Show Luncheon
- 10:45 a.m. — Doors open
- 11:30 a.m. — 2 p.m. — Fashion Show and Luncheon
- South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa — Grand Ballroom
- Ticket Required
- For more information, visit www.missrodeoamerica.com and click on PAGEANT
Cowboy Revival with host Shane Minor
- 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Wrangler NFR Autograph Session — Barrel Racers
- 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.
- Golden Nugget — The Grand Event Center Foyer
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- First come/first served; contestants depart at 1 p.m.
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
- 12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
NFR Tailgate Party
- 1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
2022 Bullfighters Only Las Vegas Championships
- December 2-3, 8-10
- 1:30 p.m.
- Resorts World Las Vegas
- Ticket Required
- For more information, visit www.BullFightersOnly.com
Saturday, December 3
Ariat World Series of Team Roping
- December 3 — 11
- South Point Arena & Equestrian Center
- Free admission/Open to the Public
YETI Junior World Finals
- 9 a.m. — 3 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Wrangler Rodeo Arena
- Bull Riding, Bareback and Saddle Bronc
- Ticket Required
The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — It’s All Here
- 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- **Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo
Miss Rodeo America Justin Boot Parade
- 9:30 a.m. — 10 a.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center
- MRA Contestants to showcase new trends in Western fashion
- For more information, visit www.missrodeoamerica.com
RMEF Calcutta
- 10:00 a.m. — 10:45 a.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Miss Rodeo America Scholarship Foundation Auction
- 10 a.m. — 12 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- For more information, visit www.missrodeoamerica.com
JCCF Bowling Tournament Sponsored by Boyd
- 10:30 a.m. — 2 p.m.
- Gold Coast Hotel and Casino — Bowling Center
- Support our cowboys by registering today!
- Free admission/Fee required to bowl (teams and individuals welcome)
- Call 719-528-4726 for more information
Cowboy Revival with host Shane Minor
- 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Wrangler NFR Autograph Session — Tie-Down Ropers
- 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.
- MGM Grand — Main Loby
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- First come/first served; contestants depart at 1 p.m.
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
- 12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
NFR Tailgate Party
- 1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Sunday, December 4
YETI Junior World Finals
- 9 a.m. — 3 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Wrangler Rodeo Arena
- Bull Riding, Bareback and Saddle Bronc
- Ticket Required
The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — It’s All Here
- 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- **Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo
Miss Rodeo America Pageant — Coronation Performance presented by Las Vegas Events
- 9:45 a.m. — Doors open
- 10:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. — Coronation Performance
- South Point Hotel, Casino and Spa — Grand Ballroom
- Ticket Required
- For more information, visit www.missrodeoamerica.com
RMEF Calcutta
- 10:00 a.m. — 10:45 a.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Fellowship of Christian Cowboys Cowboy Church joined by Christian Country Music Ministry Band
- 10:30 a.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Second Floor
- Rooms S-219-222
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Cowboy Revival with host Shane Minor
- 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Golden Circle of Champions — Clinic and Banquet
- 11:30 a.m. — 3 p.m.
- Tuscany Suites & Casino
- Honoring children and families fighting cancer and other life-threatening illnesses
- For more information, please visit www.goldencircleofchampions.com
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
- 12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Miss Rodeo America Pageant — Meet & Greet/Press Conference with Miss Rodeo America 2022
- 1 p.m. — 1:30 p.m.
- South Point Showroom
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- For more information, visit www.missrodeoamerica.com
NFR Tailgate Party
- 1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Monday, December 5
YETI Junior World Finals
- 9 a.m. — 3 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Wrangler Rodeo Arena
- Bull Riding, Bareback and Saddle Bronc
- Ticket Required
The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — It’s All Here
- 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- **Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo
RMEF Calcutta
- 10:00 a.m. — 10:45 a.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Cowboy Revival with host Shane Minor
- 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Wrangler NFR Autograph Session — Team Ropers
- 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.
- Resort World Las Vegas — Wrangler Dawg House
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- First come/first served; contestants depart at 1 p.m.
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
- 12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Ote Berry’s Junior Steer Wrestling Championship Welcome Reception and Back Number Presentation
- 1 p.m. — 3 p.m.
- South Point Grandview Lounge
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
NFR Tailgate Party
- 1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Tuesday, December 6
The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — It’s All Here
- 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- **Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo
YETI Junior World Finals
- 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Wrangler Rodeo Arena
- Pole Bending, Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie-Down and Breakaway
- Ticket Required
RMEF Calcutta
- 10:00 a.m. — 10:45 a.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Cowboy Revival with host Shane Minor
- 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Wrangler NFR Autograph Session — Steer Wrestlers
- 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — Cowboy Christmas Village (2nd Floor)
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- First come/first served; contestants depart at 1 p.m.
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
- 12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
NFR Tailgate Party
- 1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Wednesday, December 7
The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — It’s All Here
- 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- **Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo
YETI Junior World Finals
- 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Wrangler Rodeo Arena
- Pole Bending, Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie-Down and Breakaway
- Ticket Required
RMEF Calcutta
- 10:00 a.m. — 10:45 a.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Cowboy Revival with host Shane Minor
- 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Wrangler NFR Autograph Session — Bull Riders
- 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.
- Treasure Island — Gilley’s
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- First come/first served; contestants depart at 1 p.m.
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
- 12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
NFR Tailgate Party
- 1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Thursday, December 8
The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — It’s All Here
- 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- **Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo
YETI Junior World Finals
- 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Wrangler Rodeo Arena
- Pole Bending, Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie-Down and Breakaway
- Ticket Required
Exceptional Rodeo presented by Nevada State Bank
- 9:30 a.m. — 10:30 a.m.
- Thomas & Mack Center — On the Dirt
- Free admission/Open to the Public
RMEF Calcutta
- 10:00 a.m. — 10:45 a.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Cowboy Revival with host Shane Minor
- 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Wrangler NFR Autograph Session — Bareback Riders
- 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.
- New York — New York — Brooklyn Bridge
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- First come/first served; contestants depart at 1 p.m.
34th Annual Pro Rodeo League of Women Style Show & Luncheon
- 11 a.m. — 2 p.m.
- South Point Grand Ballroom
- Hosted by The South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa
- To benefit the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund
- For information and tickets, go to www.prorodeoleagueofwomen.com
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
- 12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
NFR Tailgate Party
- 1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Friday, December 9
35th Annual ProRodeo Hall of Fame Golf Tournament
- 7 a.m. — Registration and breakfast
- 8 a.m. — Shotgun start
- 1 p.m. — Awards luncheon following tournament
- Las Vegas National Golf Club (1911 E. Desert Inn Rd., Las Vegas, NV 89169)
- To purchase a team, please call 719-528-4732
The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — It’s All Here
- 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- **Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo
YETI Junior World Finals
- 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Wrangler Rodeo Arena
- Pole Bending, Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie-Down and Breakaway
- Ticket Required
RMEF Calcutta
- 10:00 a.m. — 10:45 a.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
15th Annual World of Rodeo Reunion & Gold Buckle Reunion
- 10 a.m. — 2 p.m.
- The Orleans — Second Floor
- Featuring Western celebrities, rodeo champions and legends
- Live music, panel discussions and more
- Ticket Required
- For tickets and information, call Larry Jordan at 406-223-6503
Cowboy Revival with host Shane Minor
- 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Wrangler NFR Autograph Session — Saddle Bronc Riders
- 11 a.m. — 1 p.m.
- Harrah’s — Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- First come/first served; contestants depart at 1 p.m.
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
- 12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
NFR Tailgate Party
- 1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Saturday, December 10
The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas — It’s All Here
- 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
- **Co-located with the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo
YETI Junior World Finals
- 9 a.m. — 4 p.m.
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Wrangler Rodeo Arena
- Pole Bending, Barrel Racing, Steer Wrestling, Team Roping, Tie-Down and Breakaway
- Ticket Required
RMEF Calcutta
- 10:00 a.m. — 10:45 a.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Cowboy Revival with host Shane Minor
- 11:00 a.m. — 12:00 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
- 12:15 p.m. — 1:15 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public
NFR Tailgate Party
- 1:30 p.m. — 4 p.m.
- The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
- Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls
- Ariat Rodeo Live Stage
- Free Admission/Open to the Public