CLN’s Ultimate Guide to Competitions in Las Vegas during the Wrangler NFR
Why should the Top 15 be the only ones having fun competing in Sin City? That’s right, you can enter numerous ropings and barrel races with huge payouts across Vegas while you’re in town during the NFR! While the options for planning your perfect trip may seem endless, we at Cowboy Lifestyle Network want to help! The Rio Las Vegas is the place to stay, relax, and play.
Stressing about where to hang your hat during your stay in Vegas this year? Don’t be! We’ve got a special discount at THE place to stay this NFR – the newly-renovated Rio Las Vegas! The iconic Las Vegas institution has had quite the glow-up recently, boasting over 1,500 refurbished suites. Inspired by the chic apartments found near Ipanema Beach in Rio de Janeiro, the all-new guest rooms in the Ipanema Tower bring to life an experience that reflects the hotel’s Brazilian roots.
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You’ve spent all day watching the best youth competitors in the world compete, but now it’s time to watch the pros – but where? Kick up your boots at the Stetson Cowboy Christmas Watch Party at the Rio Round-Up inside the one and only Rio Las Vegas!
Stetson Country Christmas Watch Party
December 5–14, 2024
Voted the best new NFR watch party in Las Vegas!
Hosted by world-famous Matt Merritt, with special celebrity guest hosts nightly prizes, giveaways, fun & entertainment.
Seating begins at 5:00 pm nightly at the Rio Masquerade Village on the casino floor.
The party doesn’t end after the last bull bucks! Catch the performances at The Stillery located on the Rio Masquerade Village on the casino floor. The Stillery is having its very own pop-up bar during the NFR where you can enjoy a signature cocktail. Check out their permanent locations in Nashville, Tennessee; Chandler, Happy Valley, and Goodyear, Arizona; and Westminster, Colorado. There will be a dance floor to dance the night away while listening to authentic music and enjoying a cold one.
Newly moved to the Rio, the All In Barrel Race and Breakaway is a staple amongst competitors making the trip to Vegas.
All In Race 1
December 5-7, 2024
Open 5D
No qualification required
Dec. 4th: Hotel/Stall Check In
Dec. 5th: Long Go 1 – All Contestants Race
Dec. 6th: Long Go 2 – All Contestants Race
Dec. 7th: Short Go
Dec. 8th: 8 am Hotel/Stall Check Out
Youth Championship – $25,000 added
Adult Side Pot – 80% payback
Senior Side Pot – 80% payback
Average – $10,000 added per race
All In Race 2
December 12-15, 2024
Open 5D
No qualification required
Dec. 11th: Noon Hotel/Stall Check In
Dec. 12th: Long Go 1 – All Contestants Race
Dec. 13th: Long Go 2 – Half of Contestants Race
Dec. 14th: Long Go 2 – Half of Contestants Race
Dec. 15th: Short Go | Hotel/Stall Check Out
Futurity – $5,000 added
Adult Championship – $5,000 added
Senior Championship – $5,000 added
Derby – $5,000 added
Youth Side Pot – 80% Payback
Average – $10,000 added per race
All In Breakaway
Dec 8th – 10th, 2024
Richest Open 3D Breakaway In Las Vegas
No Qualifications Required!
$150,000 Guaranteed Payout
Saddle up for 10 days of Roping at the Rio! Featuring a Truck & Trailer Team Roping, Breakaway Roping, Tie-down Calf Roping, and over $500,000 in cash and prizes, this is one competition you don’t want to miss out on.
12/5: Breakaway – Masters Open Elite Invitational
12/6: Breakaway – Masters Elite Youth Invitational
12/7: Tie Down Roping – Masters Over 40, Open & Youth
12/8: Team Roping – Masters Ladies and Youth
12/9: Team Roping – #11.5 & #10.5 Masters High Roller
12/10: Team Roping – #9.5 Masters Truck & Trailer Roping
12/11: Team Roping – #10.5 & #8.5 Vegas Championships
12/12: Team Roping – #9.5 & #7.5 Vegas Championships
12/13: Team Roping – #8.5 Trailer Roping Vegas Championships
12/14: Team Roping – #7 Buckle Roping & #6 Buckle Roping
The Ariat World Series of Team Roping Finale is the second largest equestrian event in the world and is focused on the sport of amateur handicapped team roping. Held each year at the South Point Hotel & Casino, “The Finale” has continued to be the premier team roping event since its inception in 2006. In 2023, it paid out over $15 million to nine divisions over nine days. The event hosts over 3,000 contestants and horses from all over the United States Canada, Mexico, Brazil, and many other countries.
December 6th: #16.5 Add On
12:00 p.m. Start Time
#15.5 Priefert WSTR Finale (Immediately Following)
5:00 p.m. Est. Short Round
December 7th: #14.5 Apex Next Evolution WSTR Finale
8:00 a.m. Start Time
12:00 p.m. Est. Short Round
13.5 Bloomer Qualifier Series (Immediately Following)
Thank you to all of our outstanding sponsors.
The Western Wear icon since 1947, Wrangler is an authentic American brand with a rich legacy rooted in the Western Lifestyle. The brand is the title sponsor of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and supporter of hundreds of western events across North America. From the greatest rodeo cowboys and cowgirls in the world, like Stetson Wright, JB Mauney and Hailey Kinsel, to headlining country music artists, George Strait, Lainey Wilson, and Cody Johnson, Wrangler is the brand of choice for the biggest stars in the West. Long Live Cowboys! Long Live Cowgirls!
Coors Banquet is celebrating 150 years in 2023. For those 150 years, they haven’t compromised their craft. You get what you give, and they’ve only given the best that they can brew. Banquet is brewed with 100% Rocky Mountain water, so when you’re enjoying a Banquet, you’re drinking history. Coors Banquet has been an amazing and loyal sponsor of professional rodeo since 1980. Their support runs deep for the inspiration and passion of rodeo cowboys. Coors Banquet has been the official beer of the PRCA since 1987 and is the rodeo sponsor for the NFR (National Finals Rodeo). Coors Banquet launched its “Man in the Can” program in 1984. The program recognizes top barrelmen in ProRodeo for the uniqueness, determination, and passion that they display in the rodeo arenas all throughout the United States. Coors Banquet is dedicated to its fans with a grass-roots sponsorship of local rodeos as well as ingenious marketing. Next time you’re thirsty for a cold one, Make It a Banquet.
Around the world, the very name Cheyenne conjures up images of cowboys, trains, and the great outdoors. Cheyenne has remained true to its roots as a center for hard work, determination, and community spirit. Its rich history is a testament to the resilience and perseverance of the people who have called it home, and it continues to inspire and shape the city today. If you’re looking for a one-of-a-kind Western experience, then Cheyenne, Wyoming should be next on your vacation bucket list. Whether you’re interested in history, outdoor adventures, culture, or shopping and dining, you’ll find it all here. So why not add Cheyenne to your travel plans? I guarantee you won’t regret it! Discover all that Cheyenne has to offer at cheyenne.org. The New Old West.
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