Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

The Thomas & Mack Center is hosting events daily from Dec 1 through Dec 10. The rodeo runs from 6:45 pm every day except Dec 4 when competition gets underway at 12:45 pm. The event center has the Mad Dash Ticket offer where fans can purchase a ticket for any sold out performance and seek out an available balcony seat. If a seat cannot be located within 30 minutes, tickets can be returned for a refund. Tickets for sold out performances are also available through a ticket exchange with more information available at the official NFR website.

Activities

Dec 3-10

Sam’s Town – Mechanical Bull Contest – 2 sessions daily at 6 pm and 9:30 pm. Open practice and registration begin one hour prior to start. Top five qualifiers compete at 7:15 pm or 9:30 pm. Cash and free play prizes for 1^st through 4^th place. Participation is free.

Dec 3, 4, 9-11

Flamingo – South Entrance – Ride the mechanical bull and win a free beverage. Free NFR gear for anyone who stays up at least eight seconds. 3 pm-9 pm

Autograph Sessions

Dec 5

MGM Grand – Marquee Ballroom – NRS Shopping Experience, Twister Trailer – Patrick Smith, 10 am-11 am. Trevor Brazile. 1 pm-2 pm.

Dec 6

MGM Grand – Gold Buckle Zone – Miss Rodeo America. 10 pm.

MGM Grand – Lobby – Miss Rodeo America with Trevor Brazile & Cowboy All-Stars. 2 pm.

Dec 7

MGM Grand – Gold Buckle Zone – Crown Royal Bull Riders Wes Silcox and JW Harris. 10 pm.

Dec  8

MGM Grand – Lobby – Miss Rodeo America with Trevor Brazile & Cowboy All-Stars. 2 pm.

The Pub – Monte Carlo – Rider autograph session from noon until 2 pm.

The Pub – Monte Carlo – Rider autograph session from noon until 2 pm. Admission is free.

Dec 9

MGM Grand – Marquee Ballroom – NRS Shopping Experience, Twister Trailer – Patrick Smith, 10 am-11 am. Trevor Brazile. 1 pm-2 pm.

Mirage – Race & Sports Book – Tie-down ropers autograph session during Rodeo Vegas event. Admission is free. (See details below under Nightlife Events)

Concerts

Dec 4-5

Las Vegas Hilton – Madison Cain. Admission is free.

Dec 6-7

Las Vegas Hilton – Dwight Yaokam. Tickets start at $64.90.

Dec 9-10

The Orleans – Orleans Showroom – Charlie Daniels Band – 8:30 pm. Tickets start at $29.95.

Dining Specials

Dec 1-10

Cabo Wabo Cantina – Miracle Mile Shops – Show your NFR ticket stub for 10% off your meal.

Nightlife Events

Dec 1-9

South Point Dance Hall – Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations by Flint Fasmussen & Randy Corley - 11 pm. Admission is free.

Dec  1-10

Gold Coast – Arizona Ballroom – Gary Leffew’s Legendary Buck ‘n Ball – Entertainment by two live bands featuring members of George Strait’s Ace in the Hold Band. 9 pm. Admission is free.

Gold Coast – Showroom – National Finals Tonight Show – Hosted by Joe Beaver, Don Gay and Dan Miller. 10:30 pm-11:30 pm. Doors open at 6:30 pm on Dec 4. Admission is free.

Las Vegas Hilton – SpaceQuest Casino & Lounge – Rodeo Central – Country guitar happy hour starts at 5 pm daily. Live rodeo broadcasts, 7 pm-9 pm. The Very Best of Johnny & June/free concert by Jackson, 9 pm-midnight. Late night country music, midnight-2 am. Admission is free.

MGM Grand – Saloon 54 – Gold Buckle Zone NFR Event Celebration – Entertainment by Western Justice & Annabelle Road, events and giveaways. 9 pm-3 am. Doors open at 3 pm on Dec 4. Admission is free.

Gold Buckle Zone Special Appearance Schedule:

Dec 3: NASCAR Sprint Cup Driver appearance (noon)
Dec 5: Crown Royal Bull Riders Team (10 pm)
Dec 6: Miss Rodeo America (10 pm)
Dec 7: Crown Royal Bull Riders Wes Silcox and JW Harris (10 pm)
Dec 10: Eli Young Band (11 pm)

Mirage – Race & Sports Book – Rodeo Vegas 2011 – Live entertainment nightly (see schedule below), events and giveaways. 6:30 pm-1 am. Doors open at 12:30 pm on Dec 4. Admission is free.

Rodeo Vegas Concert Schedule:

Dec 1 & 3: Jason Jones
Dec 2 & 4: Tyler Farr
Dec 5, 7, 9: Jon Pardi
Dec 6 & 8: The Dirt Drifters

Dec 3

McFadden’s – The Rio – Ho Ho Hoe Down – Free mechanical bull rides. $5 bombs. Happy Two Hours with open bar from 8 pm-10 pm for $15 and from 11 pm-1 am for $20.

Dec 4

MGM Grand – Studio 54 – Miss Rodeo America Pageant Cowgirl Kick-Off Party – Annie Oakley Cowgirl Barbecue Buffet, dance and silent auction. 7 pm-10pm. Ticket required.

Dec 9-10

MGM Grand – Saloon 54 – All-Star Fans After Party – 10 pm. Admission is free.

Dec 10

Mirage – Event Center – PRCA World Champions Award Ceremony – Feature performance by Frankie Ballard. Doors open at 8 pm. Tickets start at $10. Tickets available at the door.

Mirage – 10^th Night PRCA World Champions After Party –10:30 pm. Tickets start at $10.

Shopping

Dec 1-10

Las Vegas Convention Center – North Hall – Cowboy Christmas Gift Show – Western-themed shopping experience featuring more than 400 vendors. Free shuttle service available to the Thomas & Mack Center every night. Click here for list of vendors. 10 am-5 pm. Admission is free.

Dec 4-10

MGM Grand – Marquee Ballroom – NRS Shopping Experience – Daily gifts, giveaways and special appearances. 9 am-5 pm. Admission is free.