Rodeo offers something for everyone

Today

Tip of the Day – Cowboy FanFest and Cowboy Christmas Gift Show open today at 10 a.m. and run through Dec. 15. Admission is free.

NFR 9 — 5

9 a.m. – 2012 Benny Binion’s World Famous Wrangler NFR Bucking Horse Sale, South Point

10 a.m. – 5 p.m.- Cowboy FanFest, Las Vegas Convention Center

10 a.m. — 5 p.m. – Cowboy Christmas, Las Vegas Convention Center

11:45 a.m. — 1 p.m. – Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen – guests Miss Willie Brown, K.C. Jones and Beau Clark

NFR In Arena

6:45 p.m. – National anthem

7 p.m. – First NFR go-round, Thomas & Mack

NFR After Dark

6:30 p.m. — 2 a.m. – Rodeo Vegas 2012, The Mirage

9 p.m. — 2 a.m. – Gary Leffew’s Legendary Buck’n Ball, Gold Coast

9 p.m. — 3 a.m. – Gold Buckle Zone, MGM Grand

10:30 p.m. — 11:30 p.m. – National Finals Tonight Show, Gold Coast

11 p.m. – Go Round Buckle Presentations, South Point

Concerts

7:30 p.m. – Shania Twain, Caesars Palace

10 p.m. – Rodney Carrington, MGM Grand

10:30 p.m. – Miss Willie Brown, The Mirage

Highlight of the Day

Cowboy FanFest, the newest addition to the Wrangler NFR, features 100,000 square feet of the best of the Western lifestyle. Free admission. Las Vegas Convention Center, 10 a.m.–5 p.m. through Dec. 15.

Friday

Tip of the Day – Sam’s Town offers mechanical bull riding competitions twice daily (5 p.m. and 8:30 p.m.) with $2,000 in cash/free play and championship buckles awarded each day. NFR 9–5

10 a.m. — 5 p.m. – Cowboy FanFest, LV Convention Center

10 a.m. — 5 p.m. – Cowboy Christmas, LV Convention Center

11:45 a.m. — 1 p.m. – Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen with guests Josh Thompson, Joey & Rory and Monty Lewis

Noon — 2 p.m. – Wrangler NFR Autograph Session (Barrel Racers) – Golden Nugget (Rush Lounge)

1:30 — 2:15 and 4 — 4:45 p.m. – David Nail, ACM performances at Rodeo Live (Cowboy FanFest)

NFR In Arena

6:45 p.m. – National anthem

7 p.m. – Second NFR go-round, T&M

NFR After Dark

6:30 p.m. — 2 a.m. – Rodeo Vegas 2012, The Mirage

9 p.m. — 2 a.m. – Gary Leffew’s Legendary Buck’n Ball, Gold Coast

9 p.m. — 3 a.m. — Gold Buckle Zone, MGM Grand

10:30 — 11:30 p.m. – National Finals Tonight Show, Gold Coast

11 p.m. – Go Round Buckle Presentations, South Point

Concerts

8 p.m. – Journey, Planet Hollywood

8 p.m. – Lonestar, The Orleans

8 p.m. – Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, The Venetian

9 p.m. – Bill Engvall, Treasure Island

9 p.m. – ZZ Top, House of Blues (Mandalay Bay)

10 p.m. – Merle Haggard, Golden Nugget

10 p.m. – Rodney Carrington, MGM Grand

10 p.m. – Ron White, The Mirage

10:30 p.m. – Josh Thompson, The Mirage

10:30 p.m. – Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, The Venetian

11 p.m. – LoCash Cowboys, MGM Grand

Highlight of the Day

The LoCash Cowboys headline the MGM Grand Gold Buckle Zone NFR Event Celebration at 11 p.m. (party starts at 9 p.m.). Admission is free.

Saturday, Dec. 8

Tip of the Day -The Mirage presents Rodeo Vegas 2012 (6:30 p.m. — 2 a.m.) with a free concert by Craig Morgan (10:30 p.m.) in The Mirage Race & Sports Book; free admission

NFR 9 — 5

10 a.m. — 5 p.m. – Cowboy FanFest, LV Convention Center

10 a.m. — 5 p.m. – Cowboy Christmas, Las Vegas Convention Center

11 a.m. — 2 p.m. – Bob Tallman Charity Bowling Tournament, Gold Coast

11:45 a.m. — 1 p.m. – Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen with guests Rachel Lynae, Joe Beaver, Bobby Mote, and Steven Dent

12 p.m. — 2 p.m.- Wrangler NFR Autograph Session (Saddle Bronc Riders) – Aria (Lobby)

1:30 p.m. — 2:15 p.m. and 4 p.m. — 4:45 p.m. – Aaron Watson, ACM performances at Rodeo Live (Cowboy FanFest)

NFR In Arena

6:45 p.m. – National anthem

7 p.m. – Third NFR go-round, T&M

NFR After Dark

6:30 p.m. — 2 a.m. – Rodeo Vegas 2012, The Mirage

9 p.m. — 2 a.m. – Gary Leffew’s Legendary Buck’n Ball, Gold Coast

9 p.m. — 3 a.m. – Gold Buckle Zone, MGM Grand

10:30 p.m. — 11:30 p.m. – National Finals Tonight Show, Gold Coast

11 p.m. – Go Round Buckle Presentations, South Point

Concerts

8 p.m. – Lonestar, The Orleans

8 p.m. – Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, The Venetian

10 p.m. – Merle Haggard, Golden Nugget

10 p.m. – Rodney Carrington, MGM Grand

10 p.m. – Ron White, Mirage

10:30 p.m. – Craig Morgan, The Mirage

10:30 p.m. – Rodney Atkins, House of Blues (Mandalay Bay)

10:30 p.m. – Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, The Venetian

11 p.m. – LoCash Cowboys, MGM Grand

Highlight of the Day

Bob Tallman charity bowling tournament will be held at Gold Coast. Proceeds benefit Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund and Speedway Children’s Charities.

Sunday, Dec. 9

Tip of the Day – The South Point hosts the Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations each night at 11 p.m. in the South Point Dance Hall.

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Shania Twain

Bill Engvall

Charlie Daniels Band

NFR 9 — 5

10 a.m. — 5 p.m. – Cowboy FanFest, LV Convention Center

10 a.m. — 5 p.m. – Cowboy Christmas, LV Convention Center

11:45 a.m. — 1 p.m. – Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen with guests Rodney Atkins and JJ Harrison

1:30 p.m. — 2:15 p.m. & 4 p.m. — 4:45 p.m. – Chris Janson, ACM performances at Rodeo Live (Cowboy FanFest)

NFR In Arena

6:45 p.m. – National anthem

7 p.m. – Fourth NFR go-round, T&M

NFR After Dark

6:30 p.m. — 2 a.m. – Rodeo Vegas 2012, The Mirage

9 p.m. — 2 a.m. – Gary Leffew’s Legendary Buck’n Ball, Gold Coast

9 p.m. — 3 a.m. – Gold Buckle Zone, MGM Grand

10:30 p.m. — 11:30 p.m. – National Finals Tonight Show, Gold Coast

11 p.m. – Go Round Buckle Presentations, South Point

Concerts

7:30 p.m. – Shania Twain, Caesars Palace

10 p.m. – Charlie Daniels Band, Golden Nugget

10 p.m. – Rodney Carrington, MGM Grand

10:30 p.m. – Sam Riddle, Mirage

Highlight of the Day

Sprint Cup Champion, Brad Keselowski’s #2 Miller Lite Dodge Charger is on display at FanFest (Rodeo Round-up) through Dec. 15. Admission is free.

Monday, Dec. 10

Tip of the Day – Are you Tough Enough to Wear Pink? Since 2004 Wrangler has raised more than $12 million in the fight against breast cancer. Show your support and wear pink today.

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ACA Awards

Charlie Daniels Band

Sam Riddle

NFR 9 — 5

10 a.m. — 11 a.m. – Wrangler NFR Exceptional Rodeo, Thomas & Mack

10 a.m. — 5 p.m. – Cowboy FanFest, LV Convention Center

10 a.m. — 5 p.m. – Cowboy Christmas, LV Convention Center

11:45 a.m. — 1 p.m. – Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen with guest Kendra Santos

12 p.m. — 2 p.m. – Wrangler NFR Autograph Session (Team Ropers) — Excalibur (Rotunda)

1:30 p.m. — 2:15 p.m. and 4 p.m. — 4:45 p.m. – Ryan Beaver, ACM performances at Rodeo Live (Cowboy FanFest)

NFR In Arena

6:45 p.m. – National anthem

7 p.m. – Fifth NFR go-round, T&M

NFR After Dark

6:30 p.m. — 2 a.m. – Rodeo Vegas 2012, The Mirage

9 p.m. — 2 a.m. – Gary Leffew’s Legendary Buck’n Ball, Gold Coast

9 p.m. — 3 a.m. – Gold Buckle Zone, MGM Grand

10:30 p.m. — 11:30 p.m. – National Finals Tonight Show, Gold Coast

11 p.m. – Go Round Buckle Presentations, South Point

Concerts

5 p.m. – ACA Awards, Mandalay Bay

10 p.m. – Charlie Daniels Band, Golden Nugget

10 p.m. – Rodney Carrington, MGM Grand

10:30 p.m. – Sam Riddle, Mirage

Highlight of the Day

Trace Adkins and Kristin Chenoweth host the 3rd annual ACA Awards at Mandalay Bay.

Tuesday, Dec. 11

Tip of the Day – The Gold Coast plays host each night to Gary Leffew’s Legendary Buck’n Ball (9 p.m.) and National Finals Tonight Show (10:30 p.m.)

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Shania Twain

Oak Ridge Boys

Sam Riddle

NFR 9 — 5

10 a.m. — 5 p.m. – Cowboy FanFest, LV Convention Center

10 a.m. — 5 p.m. – Cowboy Christmas, LV Convention Center

11:45 a.m. — 1 p.m. – Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen with guests The Wright Brothers and Kaycee Feilds

12 p.m. — 2 p.m. – Wrangler NFR Autograph Session (Bull Riders) – Treasure Island (inside Gilley’s)

1:30 p.m. — 2:15 p.m. and 4 p.m. — 4:45 p.m. – Chris Young, ACM performances at Rodeo Live (Cowboy FanFest)

NFR In Arena

6:45 p.m. – National anthem

7 p.m. – Sixth NFR go-round, T&M

NFR After Dark

6:30 p.m. — 2 a.m. – Rodeo Vegas 2012, Mirage

9 p.m. — 2 a.m. – Gary Leffew’s Legendary Buck’n Ball, Gold Coast

9 p.m. — 3 a.m. – Gold Buckle Zone, MGM Grand

10:30 p.m. — 11:30 p.m. – National Finals Tonight Show, Gold Coast

11 p.m. – Go Round Buckle Presentations, South Point

Concerts

7:30 p.m. – Shania Twain, Caesars Palace

10 p.m. – Oak Ridge Boys, Golden Nugget

10 p.m. – Rodney Carrington, MGM Grand

10:30 p.m. – Sam Riddle, Mirage

Highlight of the Day

Shania Twain continues her Still the One residency at Caesar’s Palace.

Wednesday, Dec. 12

Tip of the Day – Laugh the night away with Rodney Carrington at MGM Grand

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Shania Twain

Oak Ridge Boys

Rodney Carrington

NFR 9 — 5

10 a.m. — 5 p.m. – Cowboy FanFest, LV Convention Center

10 a.m. — 5 p.m. – Cowboy Christmas, LV Convention Center

10:30 a.m. — 12:30 p.m. – Miss Rodeo America Coronation (MGM Grand Hollywood Theater. ticket required)

11:45 a.m. — 1 p.m. – Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen with guest Daren Warren

12 p.m. — 2 p.m. – Wrangler NFR Autograph Session (Steer Wrestlers) – The Mirage (in front of 1OAK)

1:30 p.m. — 2:15 p.m. 4 p.m. — 4:45 p.m. – Sarah Darling, ACM performances at Rodeo Live (Cowboy FanFest)

NFR In Arena

6:45 p.m. – National anthem

7 p.m. – Seventh NFR go-round, T&M

NFR After Dark

6:30 p.m. — 2 a.m. – Rodeo Vegas 2012, Mirage

9 p.m. — 2 a.m. – Gary Leffew’s Legendary Buck’n Ball, Gold Coast

9 p.m. — 3 a.m. – Gold Buckle Zone, MGM Grand

10:30 p.m. — 11:30 p.m. – National Finals Tonight Show, Gold Coast

11 p.m. – Go Round Buckle Presentations, South Point

Concerts

7:30 p.m., Shania Twain, Caesars Palace

10 p.m., Oak Ridge Boys, Golden Nugget

10 p.m., Rodney Carrington, MGM Grand

10:30 p.m., Sam Riddle, The Mirage

Highlight of the Day

Who will be named Miss Rodeo America 2013? The coronation takes place at MGM Grand at 10:30 a.m. today, (ticket required).

Thursday, Dec. 13

Tip of the Day – Rodeo legend Justin McBride, and country music star Daryle Singletary take to the stage at The Mirage’s Rodeo Vegas 2012 party. Free admission. Mirage Race & Sports Book.

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LeAnn Rimes

Randy Travis

Daryle Singletary

NFR 9 — 5

10 a.m. — 5 p.m. – Cowboy FanFest, LV Convention Center

10 a.m. — 5 p.m. – Cowboy Christmas, LV Convention Center

11:45 a.m. — 1 p.m. – Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen with guests Jeff Dunham, The Crawley Brothers, and Justin McBride

12 p.m. — 2 p.m. – Wrangler NFR Autograph Session (Bareback Riders) – Monte Carlo (The Pub)

1:30 p.m. — 2:15 p.m. and 4 p.m. — 4:45 p.m. – Bucky Covington, ACM performances at Rodeo Live (Cowboy FanFest)

NFR In Arena

6:45 p.m. – National anthem

7 p.m. – Eighth NFR go-round, T&M

NFR After Dark

6:30 p.m. — 2 a.m. – Rodeo Vegas 2012, Mirage

9 p.m. — 2 a.m. – Gary Leffew’s Legendary Buck’n Ball, Gold Coast

9 p.m. — 3 a.m. – Gold Buckle Zone, MGM Grand

10:30 p.m. — 11:30 p.m. – National Finals Tonight Show, Gold Coast

11 p.m. – Go Round Buckle Presentations, South Point

Concerts

10 p.m. – LeAnn Rimes, LVH

10 p.m. – Randy Travis, Golden Nugget

10 p.m. – Rodney Carrington, MGM Grand

10:30 p.m. – Daryle Singletary & Justin McBride, The Mirage

Highlight of the Day

Leann Rimes entertains from the LVH stage today through Dec. 15 at 10 p.m.

Friday, Dec. 14

Tip of the Day – More than 40 hotel properties in Clark County show the Wrangler NFR on live satellite feed

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Travis Tritt

LeAnn Rimes

Jamey Johnson

NFR 9 — 5

10 a.m. — 5 p.m. – Cowboy FanFest, LV Convention Center

10 a.m. — 5 p.m. – Cowboy Christmas, LV Convention Center

11:45 a.m. — 1 p.m. – Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen with guest Daryle Singletary

12 p.m. — 2 p.m. – Wrangler NFR Autograph Session (Tie-down ropers) – MGM Grand (Hotel Lobby)

1:30 p.m. — 2:15 p.m. and 4 p.m. — 4:45 p.m. – Jack Ingram, ACM performances at Rodeo Live (Cowboy FanFest)

NFR In Arena

6:45 p.m. – National anthem

7 p.m. – Ninth NFR go-round, T&M

NFR After Dark

6:30 p.m. — 2 a.m. – Rodeo Vegas 2012, Mirage

9 p.m. — 2 a.m. – Gary Leffew’s Legendary Buck’n Ball, Gold Coast

9 p.m. — 3 a.m. – Gold Buckle Zone, MGM Grand

10:30 p.m. — 11:30 p.m. – National Finals Tonight Show, Gold Coast

11 p.m. – Go Round Buckle Presentations, South Point

Concerts

7:30 p.m. – Shania Twain, Caesars Palace

8 p.m., Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, The Venetian

8 p.m., Travis Tritt, Orleans

9 p.m., Bill Engvall, Treasure Island

10 p.m., Jamey Johnson, Riviera

10 p.m., LeAnn Rimes, LVH

10 p.m., Randy Travis, Golden Nugget

10 p.m. – Rodney Carrington, MGM Grand

10:30 p.m. – Daryle Singletary & Justin McBride, The Mirage

10:30 p.m. – Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, The Venetian

Highlight of the Day

Tim McGraw and Faith Hill continue their 10-week engagement at The The Venetian.

Saturday, Dec. 15

Tip of the Day – Country superstar Trace Adkins will make you shake your badonkadonk as he plays The Riviera at 10 p.m. (ticket required).

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Trace Adkins

Chris Cagle

Lee Brice

NFR 9 — 5

10 a.m. — 5 p.m. – Cowboy FanFest, LV Convention Center

10 a.m. — 5 p.m. – Cowboy Christmas, LV Convention Center

11:45 a.m. — 1 p.m. – Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen with guest Lucas Hoge

1:30 p.m. — 2:15 p.m. and 4 p.m. — 4:45 p.m. – Brett Eldredge, ACM performances at Rodeo Live (Cowboy FanFest)

NFR In Arena

6:45 p.m. – National anthem

7 p.m. – Ninth NFR go-round, T&M

NFR After Dark

6:30 p.m. — 2 a.m. – Rodeo Vegas 2012, Mirage

9 p.m. — 2 a.m. – Gary Leffew’s Legendary Buck’n Ball, Gold Coast

9 p.m. — 3 a.m. – Gold Buckle Zone, MGM Grand

10:30 p.m. — 11:30 p.m. – National Finals Tonight Show, Gold Coast

Concerts

7:30 p.m. – Shania Twain, Caesars Palace

8 p.m. – Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, The Venetian

8 p.m. – Travis Tritt, The Orleans

10 p.m. – LeAnn Rimes, LVH

10 p.m. – Rodney Carrington, MGM Grand

10 p.m. – Ron White, The Mirage

10 p.m. – Trace Adkins, Riviera

10:30 p.m. – Chris Cagle, Mirage

10:30 p.m. – Tim McGraw and Faith Hill, The Venetian

11 p.m. – Lee Brice, MGM Grand

Highlight of the Day

Lee Brice closes out the Wrangler NFR with his musical stylings at MGM Grand’s Gold Buckle Zone Event Celebration. 11 p.m. MGM Grand – The Central. Free admission.