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NFR Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
December 1, 2022 - December 10, 2022
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 1 – December 10th
Where: Las Vegas Convention Center
CINCH WESTERN GIFT SHOW
When: December 1 – December 10th
Where: South Point Arena
Rodeo. Fashion. Western. Arts.
When: December 1 – December 10th
Where: Plaza Hotel & Casino
Roper Cowboy Marketplace
When: December 1 – December 10th
Where: Mandalay Bay Convention Center Bayside E & F
Stetson Country Christmas
When: December 1 – December 11th
Where: Rio Las Vegas
Rodeo Events Throughout Town
Patriot Vegas 2022 Finale
When: December 1, 2022 – December 11, 2022
Where: Horseman’s Park 5800 E Flamingo
Bullfighters Only World Championship
When: December 2-3 and December 8-10
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 hosted by Matt West.
The 2022 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: November 30 – 4:30 pm – 11 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: November 30 – 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 1 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
When: December 1 – 10 – 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 2022! For the second time, Resorts World Las Vegas will completely change into “Rodeo World Las Vegas” with nightly bands and entertainment!
When: December 1 – 10 – 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 1 – 10 – 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 1 – 10 – Nightly starting at 5PM
Where: Veil Pavilion inside Silverton Casino Hotel
What: Viewing party hosted by 102.7 The Coyote. 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 1 – 10 – Nightly starting at 3PM
Where: Mandalay Bay Rhythm & Riffs
What: Live music throughout the week. Nashville Unplugged daily from 3 pm – 5 pm and various country acts from 9 pm – 1 am.
Virgin Hotels Las Vegas Official Wrangler NFR Viewing Party
When: December 1 – 10 – Nightly starting at 4PM
Where: Virgin Hotels Las Vegas
What: Free Live Concerts
Free Admission/Open to the Public
South Point Presents Ram Rodeo Tailgate Party
When: December 1 – 10 – Nightly 6 PM – 10 PM
Where: South Point Convention Center
Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations hosted by Flint Rasmussen & Joe Beaver
When: 9:30 p.m. (with live broadcast on The Cowboy Channel)
Where: South Point Showroom
What: Free concerts to follow each night in the South Point Showroom: Chancey Williams, Dec. 1-3; Aaron Watson, Dec. 4-7; and Randall King, Dec. 8-10
Boyd’s Rodeo Viewing Party
When: December 1 – 10 – Opens at nightly at 5:45 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 1 – 10 – Nightly 7 PM – 2 AM
Where: Gilley’s Saloon at Treasure Island
What: Live NFR Satellite TV at 6:45 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 2 – 11 – 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!
Miss Rodeo America
When: November 27, 2022 – December 4, 2022
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.
More events coming as we get closer to NFR!!!
Can’t Miss Concerts and Shows During NFR
Chancey Williams
Friday, Dec. 1-3
Southpoint Showroom at the Southpoint
Cody Jinks
December 2, 3 & 5, 2022 8:00 PM
Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
Tanya Tucker
Friday, Dec. 03 10:00 PM
The Showroom at the Golden Nugget, Las Vegas, NV
George Strait
December 2&3 10:00 PM
T-Mobile Arena
Ray Wylie Hubbard
Sun. Dec. 04 10:00 PM
The Showroom at the Golden Nugget, Las Vegas, NV
Jamey Johnson
Fri. Dec 09, 2022 10:00 PM
The Showroom at the Golden Nugget Las Vegas, Las Vegas, NV
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
