The top 15 competitors in bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, barrel racing, and bull riding compete for first place and a portion of a multi-million dollar reward in the Las Vegas NFR Event, which marks the end of the rodeo season.
Before and after each rodeo performance, the Wrangler NFR showcases an exceptional lineup of performers who will sing the national anthem and take the stage in the Cowboy Corral. Some of the biggest names in country music attend the event and perform at several locations in Las Vegas throughout the Rodeo.
What’s going on in Las Vegas during the NFR Rodeo?
Fans can take part in the Junior NFR, ProRodeo Zone, after-hours parties, concerts, and the Cowboy Christmas Gift Show, which is the only and longest-running “Original” gift show of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, in addition to the rodeo.
Shopping and Western Gift Shows During NFR
When: December 7 thru December 16th, Cowboy Christmas
Where: Convention Center in Las Vegas
WESTERN CINCH GIFT SHOW
Date: December 7 to December 16
Where: Arena South Point
Downtown Holiday Fair
Date: December 7 to December 16
Where: Third Floor Convention Center, Plaza Hotel & Casino
Roper Marketplace for Cowboys
Date: December 7 to December 16
Where: Bayside E & F of the Mandalay Bay Convention Center
Christmas in the Stetson Country When: December 7–December 16
Where: Las Vegas’ Rio
Rodeo Happening All Over Town
December 6, 2023 – December 16, 2023: Patriot Vegas 2023 Finale
Where: 5800 East Flamingo Road, Horseman’s Park
World Championship for Bullfighters Only
Date: December 7 to December 16
Where: World of Resorts Las Vegas
What: The Bullfighters Only World Championship will be held at Rodeo World Las Vegas’ Events Center. Each athlete will compete to move on to the Championship Round in a tournament-style format for each performance. Resorts World will also host the NFR Viewing Party and the Hooey Music Jam in addition to BFO.
Miss America Rodeo
From December 3, 2023 to December 10, 2023
Where: Hotel and Casino South Point
What: The Miss Rodeo America pageant competition is held to choose a young woman to represent professional rodeo as an official spokeswoman and to give the young ladies who compete in the competition access to educational opportunities.