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. Some of the highlights from last year’s NFR Rodeo
included Rodney Carrington, Trace Adkins, Tim McGraw, George Strait,
Kevin Fowler, Lynard Skynard and more.
In addition, fans can enjoy other NFR Events like the Junior NFR, ProRodeo Zone and the Cowboy Christmas Gift Show — the longest running and ONLY “Original” gift show of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.
World Series of Team Roping
December 8 — 16
South Point Arena & Equestrian Center
Free Admission/Open to the Public
Junior NFR presented by YETI
December 6 — 15
9 a.m. — 5 p.m.
Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls Wrangler Rodeo Arena — RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo
Bull Riding, Bareback and Saddle Bronc
ALL IN Barrel Race
December 6 — 16
Start times vary by day
Orleans Arena
Free Admission/Open to the Public
The 2018 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 5 – 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
Wrangler NFR Kickoff Party
When: December 5 – 10 p.m.
Where: South Point Showroom
What: Official Wrangler Kickoff Party Featuring a concert by Sierra Black.
Cost: Free Admission/Open to the Public
Recurring Nightly Events
Rodeo Vegas After Party
When: December 6 – 15 – Nightly starting at 9PM
Where: Mirage Resort and Casino SPorts Bar
What: Official Wrangler NFR After-Party of the PRCA. Enjoy the best FREE
live entertainment from country music’s biggest stars, rodeo drink
specials and much more!
Cost: Free Admission/Open to the Public
Rumps Rodeo Party hosted by Justin Rumford
When: December 6 – 15 Nightly from 5 p.m. — 9 p.m.
Where: The Orleans Hotel & Casino — Honky Tonk Saloon
What: This NFR Viewing Party, hosted by Justin Rumford, 2017 PRCA
Barrelman of the Year, brings excitement and laughter to the Honky Tonk
Saloon.
Cost: Free Admission/Open to the Public
South Point Presents Ram Rodeo Tailgate Party
When: December 6 – 15 Nightly from 6 p.m. — 9 p.m.
Where: South Point Convention Center
What: Nightly Tailgate Party
Cost: Free Admission/Open to the Public
Cowboys & Indians After Parties hosted by Justin Frazell
When: December 6 – 15 Nightly from 6 p.m. — Mignight
Where: Veil Pavilion inside Silverton Casino Hotel
What: Live FREE all ages viewing parties followed by live bands each night (after party is 21+)
Cost: Free Admission/Open to the Public
Gary Leffew’s Bucking Ball
When: December 6 – 15 – Nightly starting a 6:30 p.m.
Where: Tropicana Las Vegas Conference Center
What: Live viewing party followed by Gary Leffew’s Bucking Ball
Cost: Free Admission/Open to the Public
MGM Grand Gold Buckle Zone
When: December 6 – 15 – Nightly 8 p.m. — 2 a.m.
Where: The Central at MGM Grand, near the Sports Book
What: Live entertainment featuring free concerts nightly with Double Wide and DEE JAY SILVER!
Cost: Free Admission/Open to the Public
Gilley’s Saloon NFR Party at Treasure Island
When: December 6 – 15 – Nightly 8 p.m. — 2 a.m.
Where: Gilley’s Saloon, Dance Hall & Bar-B-Que
What: Live entertainment, drink specials, line dancing, mechanical bull
riding, and of course, the world-famous Gilley Girls.! Live Country Rock
Music at 10:00 p.m.
Cost: No Cover at Gilley’s Saloon before 9:00 p.m.
Buckin’ Bash hosted by Justin Rumford
When: December 6 – 15 – Nightly 9 p.m. — 2 a.m.
Where: The Orleans Hotel and Casino – Bourbon Street Lounge
What: After Rump’s Rodeo Party, guests will follow Justin Rumford to the
Bourbon Street Lounge for bands, brews, and two-steppin’! Live
entertainment, drink specials, special guests and prizes nightly.
Cost: Free Admission/Open to the Public
National Finals Tonight Show hosted by Don Gay, Joe Beaver & Dan Miller
When: December 6 – 15 – Nightly 10:30 p.m. — 11:30 p.m.
Where: The Orleans Hotel and Casino – Honky Tonk Saloon
What: Re-cap the NFR with the best crew in town and win prizes nightly!
Cost: Free Admission/Open to the Public
National Finals Tonight Show hosted by Don Gay, Joe Beaver & Dan Miller
When: December 6 – 14 – Nightly 1starting at 11 p.m.
Where: South Point Showroom
What: Free concerts to follow each night in the South Point Showroom:
Aaron Watson (Dec. 6-11), Cody Johnson (Dec.12-14) and Sierra Black
(Dec. 15)
Cost: Free Admission/Open to the Public
Check back as the event gets closer for a full list of concerts and NFR after party events.
Here’s a look at some of the events from past NFR Shows.
It’s about that time of year, when the Las Vegas Strip saddles up and
turns into Rodeo central for the annual Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.
Here are some of our best tips for having a good time during the NFR
2018.
Where to watch the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo for Free
Downtown Las Vegas Events Center NFR Viewing Parties 200 S 3rd St, Las Vegas, NV 89101
Get the best seats downtown at the FREE live-action viewing parties
at the Downtown Events Center. Every night from December 6–15, hop on
this wild ride to watch all the NFR action on giant TV screens. Enjoy
food & drink specials, nightly entertainment and more. The Mirage Race and Sports Book Viewing Party
Starting at 6:45 PM nightly from December 6–15, you won’t miss a
second of the NFR action at the Mirage Race and Sports Book, home to the
largest HD Projection screens in Las Vegas! Enjoy free admission and
exclusive giveaways during performances.
After the Viewing party, there are nightly country music shows and country DJs at the Mirage Race and Sports Book.
Silverton Wrangler NFR Viewing
3333 Blue Diamond Road Las Vegas, NV 89139
Join the action at the Veil Pavilion at the Silverton Hotel and
Casino, December 6 – 15, 2018 from 6:30 pm – midnight. After the viewing
parties stay for nightly country concerts with some of the biggest
names in country music. Sam’s Town Family Friendly Viewing 5111 BOULDER HIGHWAY • LAS VEGAS, NV 89122
Family Friendly Viewing Parties will be held in the Hawthorne Room
nightly at 6:30pm. Food and drink specials will be available and
children are welcome to accompany their parents. NFR Viewing Parties for guests over 21 years will be held in Roxy’s Lounge nightly.
Best Country Music Bars during NFR
TOBY KEITH’S I LOVE THIS BAR & GRILL Inside Harrah’s
Throughout the entire NFR week, there will be special events:
Live country music from 9 p.m. – 1 a.m. nightly
Autograph signings from Dec.7-9 and 14-15
Appearances by both Jack Daniels and Saddle Bronc riders
Drink specials, samplings and a boot souvenir glass available for purchase.
You’ll also catch the upbeat local band, 15 South, known for their
mix of country and rock ‘n’ roll sound. Brothers Leonard and Leon
Quenneville offer a high-energy show, performing both covers and
original music. Gilley’s Saloon inside TI
Live country music from 10 p.m. – 1 a.m. nightly
Drink specials and $10 Mechanical Bull Rides
No Cover Charge before 9:00 p.m.
The Mirage Sportsbook
By far, one of the biggest parties on the Strip takes place nightly
at the Mirage Race and Sports Book. Every night the Mirage transforms
their sportsbook into a gigantic honky tonk with some of the top names
in country music.
Junior NFR
For those who want to see the Rodeo live, but either couldn’t get
tickets or wanted to save your money for for the slots, you should check
out the Junior NFR held in the Cowboy Christmas Wrangler Rodeo Arena at
the Las Vegas Convention Center.
