Wrangler National Finals Rodeo daily schedule — Friday, Dec. 9 and Saturday, Dec. 10
TODAY
WRANGLER NFR 9-5
8 a.m.: 30th Annual Spurs & Spikes Golf Tournament, Bali Hai Golf Club. 9 a.m. shotgun start. To purchase a team, call 719-528-4732.
8 a.m.-9 p.m.: World Series of Team Roping, South Point Arena and Equestrian Center. Free admission/open to the public.
9 a.m.: World of Rodeo Reunion, Gold Card Gatherings, The Orleans, Mardi Gras Ballroom. Registration 9-10 a.m.; Visitation 10-11 a.m.; Luncheon and Live Auction 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.; Presentations 12:30-1:30 p.m. and Visitation from 1:30-3 p.m. Tickets/information: Larry Jordan, 406-223-6503
9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Cowboys Christmas – It’s All Here/Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo, Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls. Free admission/open to the public.
Noon-1 p.m.: Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen. Cowboy Christmas, Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls. Rodeo Live presented by RODEOHOUSTON. Free admission/open to the public.
Noon-2 p.m.: Wrangler NFR Autograph Session, Saddle Bronc Riders. Harrah’s, Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill. Free admission/open to the public. First come/first served; contestants depart at 2 p.m.
1:15 p.m.-2 p.m.: Keepin’ it Country with Daryle Singletary. Cowboy Christmas, Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls. Rodeo Live presented by RODEOHOUSTON. Free admission/open to the public.
2 p.m.-4 p.m.: Boyd Gaming Chute-Out Rodeo, Orleans Arena. Tickets/more information: www.BoydChuteOut.com.
WRANGLER NFR IN ARENA
THOMAS & MACK CENTER
6:45 p.m.: Opening, Granger Smith; Anthem, Allie Burgett (National Anthem Open Division contest winner)
7 p.m.: Ninth go-round.
WRANGLER NFR AFTER DARK
6-6:30 p.m.: Wrangler NFR Countdown Show at MGM Grand. David Copperfield Theater. Free admission.
6 p.m.-10 p.m.: South Point Presents Ram Rodeo Tailgate Party. South Point Convention Center. Free admission.
6:30 p.m.-4 a.m.: The Mirage Presents Rodeo Vegas 2016, the official Wrangler NFR After-Party of the PRCA. The Mirage Race and Sports Book. Free admission/free concerts nightly. More information: www.Mirage.com/NFR.
8 p.m.-2 a.m.: MGM Grand Gold Buckle Zone. MGM Grand Convention Center. Live entertainment featuring free concerts nightly. Free admission. More information: www.mgmgrand.com/NFR.
9 p.m.-2 a.m.: The Legendary Buck’N Ball. The Orleans Hotel and Casino, Mardi Gras Ballroom. Live country music, two-step dancing and drink specials. Free admission. More information: www.BoydEvents.com/WNFR
10:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m.: National Finals Tonight Show hosted by Don Gay, Joe Beaver & Dan Miller. The Orleans Showroom. Re-cap the NFR with the best crew in town and win prizes nightly. Free admission. More information: www.BoydEvents.com/WNFR.
11 p.m.: Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations hosted by Flint Rasmussen & Randy Corley. South Point Showroom. Free admission. Free concerts to follow each night. Aaron Watson (Dec. 1-4); Sierra Black (Dec. 5-6); Cody Johnson (Dec. 7-10).
CONCERTS
— Trace Adkins, Golden Nugget, The Grand. 866-946-5336/goldennugget.com.
— Gary Allan, Hard Rock Hotel, The Joint. 800-473-7625/hardrockhotel.com.
— Kelsea Ballerini with Cam, The Orleans Showroom. 702-284-7777/boydgamingevents.com.
— Craig Wayne Boyd, MGM Grand Gold Buckle Zone. 877-880-0880 or mgmgrand.com/NFR
— Rodney Carrington, MGM Grand, David Copperfield Theatre. 877-880-0880/mgmgrand.com
— Cody Johnson, South Point Casino. 866-791-7626/southpointcasino.com.
— Toby Keith, MGM Grand Garden Arena. 877-880-0880 or mgmgrand.com/entertainment
— Brandon Lay and Granger Smith, The Mirage Race & Sports Book. 800-374-9000 or mirage.com/NFR.
— Justin Moore, The Chelsea at The Cosmopolitan of Las Vegas. 877-893-2003/cosmopolitanlasvegas.com
— Maxwell and Mary J. Blige, T-Mobile Arena. 702-692-1600/t-mobilearena.com.
— Reba, Brooks & Dunn, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. 888-929-7849/caesarspalace.com.
— Ron White, The Mirage, Terry Fator Theatre. 800-963-9634/mirage.com.
— Sam Riddle, The Veil Pavilion at Silverton. 702-263-7777/silvertoncasino.com.
— Chancey Williams and the Younger Brothers Band, Gilley’s at Treasure Island. treasureisland.com.
SATURDAY
WRANGLER NFR 9-5
8-10 a.m.: World of Rodeo Reunion, Gold Card Gatherings, The Orleans. Breakfast at Courtyard Café. Tickets/information: Larry Jordan, 406-223-6503.
8 a.m.-9 p.m.: World Series of Team Roping, South Point Arena and Equestrian Center. Free admission/open to the public.
9 a.m.-5 p.m.: Cowboys Christmas – It’s All Here/Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo, Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls. Free admission/open to the public.
Noon-1 p.m.: Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen. Cowboy Christmas, Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls. Rodeo Live presented by RODEOHOUSTON. Free admission/open to the public.
1:15 p.m.-2 p.m.: Keepin’ it Country with Daryle Singletary. Cowboy Christmas, Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls. Rodeo Live presented by RODEOHOUSTON. Free admission/open to the public.
2 p.m.-4 p.m.: Boyd Gaming Chute-Out Rodeo, Orleans Arena. Tickets/more information: www.BoydChuteOut.com.
WRANGLER NFR IN ARENA
THOMAS & MACK CENTER
6:45 p.m.: Opening, Gold Night; Anthem, Andy Griggs
7 p.m.: 10th go-round.
WRANGLER NFR AFTER DARK
6-6:30 p.m.: Wrangler NFR Countdown Show at MGM Grand. David Copperfield Theater. Free admission.
6 p.m.-10 p.m.: South Point Presents Ram Rodeo Tailgate Party. South Point Convention Center. Free admission.
6:30 p.m.-4 a.m.: The Mirage Presents Rodeo Vegas 2016, the official Wrangler NFR After-Party of the PRCA. The Mirage Race and Sports Book. Free admission/free concerts nightly. More information: www.Mirage.com/NFR.
8 p.m.-2 a.m.: MGM Grand Gold Buckle Zone. MGM Grand Convention Center. Live entertainment featuring free concerts nightly. Free admission. More information: www.mgmgrand.com/NFR.
9 p.m.-2 a.m.: The Legendary Buck’N Ball. The Orleans Hotel and Casino, Mardi Gras Ballroom. Live country music, two-step dancing and drink specials. Free admission. More information: www.BoydEvents.com/WNFR
10:30 p.m.-11:30 p.m.: National Finals Tonight Show hosted by Don Gay, Joe Beaver & Dan Miller. The Orleans Showroom. Re-cap the NFR with the best crew in town and win prizes nightly. Free admission. More information: www.BoydEvents.com/WNFR.
11 p.m.: Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations hosted by Flint Rasmussen & Randy Corley. South Point Showroom. Free admission. Free concerts to follow each night. Aaron Watson (Dec. 1-4); Sierra Black (Dec. 5-6); Cody Johnson (Dec. 7-10).
CONCERTS
— Gary Allan, Hard Rock Hotel, The Joint. 800-473-7625/hardrockhotel.com.
— Kelsea Ballerini with Cam, The Orleans Showroom. 702-284-7777/boydgamingevents.com
— Rodney Carrington, MGM Grand, David Copperfield Theatre. 877-880-0880/mgmgrand.com.
— Cody Johnson, South Point Casino. 866-791-7626/southpointcasino.com.
— Tim McGraw, MGM Grand Garden Arena. 877-880-0880/mgmgrand.com.
— Eric Paslay, MGM Grand Gold Buckle Zone. 877-880-0880 or mgmgrand.com/NFR
— Daryle Singletary, The Mirage Race & Sports Book. 800-374-9000 or mirage.com/NFR.
— Reba, Brooks & Dunn, The Colosseum at Caesars Palace. 888-929-7849/caesarspalace.com.
— Ron White, The Mirage, Terry Fator Theatre. 800-963-9634/mirage.com.
— Chancey Williams and the Younger Brothers Band, Gilley’s at Treasure Island. treasureisland.com.
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