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NFR Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
December 7, 2023 - December 16, 2023
The Wrangler NFR is the richest, largest, and most prestigious rodeo in the world. It’s one of the top events of the year in Las Vegas, bringing in cowboys from around the country to compete, watch, and ride.
The Las Vegas NFR Event is the culmination of the rodeo season where the top 15 contestants in bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing, and bull riding compete to take home top honors and their share of a multi-million dollar purse.
The Wrangler NFR features an impressive list of entertainers to sing the national anthem & perform on stage in Cowboy Corral prior to and after each rodeo performance. The event brings in some of the top country music stars who play at various hotspots throughout Las Vegas during the Rodeo.
What events are happening during the NFR Rodeo in Las Vegas?
In addition to the rodeo, fans can enjoy other NFR events like the Junior NFR, ProRodeo Zone, after-hours parties, concerts and the Cowboy Christmas Gift Show — the longest running and ONLY “Original” gift show of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.
Western Gift Shows and Shopping During NFR
Cowboy Christmas
When: December 7 – December 16th
Where: Las Vegas Convention Center
CINCH WESTERN GIFT SHOW
When: December 7 – December 16th
Where: South Point Arena
Downtown Christmas Expo
When: December 7 – December 16th
Where: Plaza Hotel & Casino 3rd Floor Convention Center
Roper Cowboy Marketplace
When: December 7 – December 16th
Where: Mandalay Bay Convention Center Bayside E & F
Stetson Country Christmas
When: December 7 – December 16th
Where: Rio Las Vegas
Rodeo Events Throughout Town
Patriot Vegas 2023 Finale
December 6, 2023 – December 16, 2023
Where: Horseman’s Park 5800 E Flamingo
Bullfighters Only World Championship
When: December 7 – December 16th
Where: Resorts World Las Vegas
What: The Events Center at Rodeo World Las Vegas will host the Bullfighters Only World Championship. Every performance will be formatted tournament-style, with each athlete fighting to advance to the Championship Round. Along with BFO, Resorts World will host a number of events, including the Hooey Music Jam and NFR Viewing Party.
Miss Rodeo America
When: December 3, 2023 – December 10, 2023
Where: South Point Hotel and Casino
What: The Miss Rodeo America pageant competition exists for the purposes of selecting a young lady to serve as an official spokesperson for the sport of professional rodeo and providing educational opportunities for those young women who compete in the pageant.
The 2023 NFR After Parties List
The NFR Rodeo week in Las Vegas brings in some of the hottest country music acts in the world.
Downtown HoeDown
When: December 6, 2023 @ 4:30 pm – 11:00 pm
Where: Fremont Street Experience – Downtown Las Vegas
What: Kick-off party featuring full-length performances by some of country music’s top acts
Cost: Free Admission/Open to the Public
Cinch Western Kickoff Party
When: December 7, 2023 – 10 p.m. — midnight
Where: South Point Showroom
What: Kick-off party featuring free concert
Cost: Free Admission/Open to the Public
Wrangler NFR Kickoff Party
When: December 7, 2023 at 10 p.m.
Where: South Point Showroom
What: Official Wrangler Kickoff Party Featuring a concert.
Cost: Free Admission/Open to the Public
More parties will be listed as we get closer to NFR!!!
NFR Rodeo Events around town in Vegas
Recurring Nightly Events
Rodeo World
December 7, 2023 – December 16, 2023 – Nightly starting at 6PM
Where: Downtown Events Center
What: Rodeo World is back at Resorts world for what’s looking to be one of the top NFR party destinations for 2023! Rodeo fans have the opportunity to experience meet and greets, viewing parties at Wrangler Dawg House, and headlining entertainment across the property.
Rodeo Vegas
When: December 7, 2023 – December 16, 2023 – Nightly from 5:45 p.m. — 12 a.m.
Where: The Mirage
What: Live viewing party followed by free concerts nightly from Country Music’s
Downtown Viewing Party
When: December 7, 2023 – December 16, 2023 – Nightly starting at 6PM
Where: Downtown Events Center
What: Rodeo fans experienced NFR from the best seats in the rodeo at the Downtown Las Vegas Events Center. The venue hosted NFR viewing parties open to the public every night.
Cowboys & Indians After Party
When: December 7, 2023 – December 16, 2023 – Nightly starting at 5PM
Where: Veil Pavilion inside Silverton Casino Hotel
What: Rodeo fans can watch the NFR Rodeo for free and then stay for some live music from some of the biggest names in country music.
Cowboyville
When: December 7, 2023 – December 16, 2023 – Nightly starting at 5PM
Where: Mandalay Bay Rhythm & Riffs
What: Live music throughout the week. NFR LIVE: An Interactive Rodeo Experience daily starting at 5 pm and various country acts from 9 pm – 1 am.
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Official Wrangler NFR Viewing Party
When: December 7, 2023 – December 16, 2023 – Nightly starting at 4PM
Where: Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
What: Free Live Concerts
Free Admission/Open to the Public
Palms Casino Resort NFR Parties
When: December 7, 2023 – December 16, 2023 – Nightly starting at 5PM
Where: Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
What: Free Live Viewing Party in William-Hill 9:30 p.m. — 11:30 p.m. followed by Live concerts each night.
NFR After Dark at Westgate Las Vegas
When: December 7, 2023 – December 16, 2023 – Free entertainment in iBar starting at 4PM
Where: Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
What: Free Live Concerts
Free Admission/Open to the Public – Viewing parties and Live entertainment in iBar and Cabaret Theater, Free concerts in Cabaret Theater
South Point Presents Ram Rodeo Tailgate Party
When: December 7, 2023 – December 16, 2023 – Nightly 6 PM – 10 PM
Where: South Point Convention Center
Boyd’s Rodeo Viewing Party
When: December 7, 2023 – December 16, 2023 – Opens at nightly at 5:00 p.m
Where: The Orleans Hotel & Casino
What: Nightly viewing parties Live music, dancing, special guests and giveaways
Free Admission/Open to the Public — 21 & Up
Gilley’s NFR Party
When: December 7, 2023 – December 16, 2023 – Nightly 5 PM – 2 AM
Where: Gilley’s Saloon at Treasure Island
What: Live NFR Viewing party starts at 5 p.m. Gilley’s Saloon NFR Drink Specials and Live Country Rock Music @ Gilley’s starting at 10 PM
MGM Grand Gold Buckle Zone
When: December 7, 2023 – December 16, 2023 – Nightly 8 PM – 2 AM
Where: The Central at MGM Grand, near the Sports Book
What: Free live music, viewing parties, dancing, giveaways and more!
More events coming as we get closer to NFR!!!
Can’t Miss Concerts and Shows During NFR
Garth Brooks
December 6, 8, 9, 13, 15 & 16
The Colosseum at Caesars Palace
Ryan Bingham
December 7
The Theater at Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
Miranda Lambert
December 7, 9, 10, 14 & 16
Bakkt Theater at Planet Hollywood Hotel & Casino
Mark Chestnutt
December 7
The Showroom at Golden Nugget
Rodney Carrington
December 7, 8, 9, 14, 15 & 16
David Copperfield Theater at MGM Grand
Craig Campbell
December 7 & 8
Gilley’s Saloon at Treasure Island / TI Hotel & Casino
Cody Johnson
December 8
MGM Grand Garden Arena at MGM Grand
Cody Jinks
December 8 & 9
Dolby Live at Park MGM
Ray Wylie Hubbard
December 10
The Showroom at Golden Nugget
Kevin Fowler
December 13 & 14
Gilley’s Saloon at Treasure Island / TI Hotel & Casino
More shows coming as we get closer to NFR!
Here’s a look at some of the events from past NFR Shows.
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Country Bars in Las Vegas?
While we doubt you are going to have a hard time finding something to do during NFR, if you want to get a taste of the local Las Vegas country scene then check out our list of The Top Honky Tonks, Country Bars, and Country Music in Las Vegas
