Roots N’ Boots Cowboy Christmas and NFR Viewing Party 2023

Come December, rodeo fans around the world will be abuzz with excitement as the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo returns to glittering Las Vegas; entertaining us all with show-stopping action in the arena, social events, and music to fill the night, and enough shopping to warrant an extra suitcase purchase for the trip home! 

Taking Las Vegas by storm each year, the NFR and Official Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas gift show garner over a hundred thousand rodeo fans and holiday shoppers. Since 1986, the official Cowboy Christmas gift show has provided rodeo fans with the perfect opportunity to get their last-minute holiday shopping done.

But what if you didn’t have to make the trip to Sin City to get a taste of the action? Arizona rodeo fans, we have your NFR and Cowboy Christmas dreams covered! Experience the thrill in your own backyard at the Second Annual Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek Cowboy Christmas and NFR Viewing Party at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre! 

Roots N’ Boots Cowboy Christmas and NFR Viewing Party
Friday, December 8th & Saturday, December 9th
20464 E. Riggs Road, Queen Creek, Arizona 85142
FREE Event & FREE Parking

In addition to the myriad of impressive events hosted at Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre each year, Friends of Horseshoe Park, a Queen Creek 501(c)3 non-profit organization, is proud to celebrate year two of highly anticipated, home-grown, Cowboy Christmas fun and rodeo action. What does the event entail? Let’s dive in! 

Last year’s inaugural event boasted an impressive 140+ vendors, welcoming an audience of over 3,000 shoppers as they explored booths across the venue’s 45,000 sqft. arena floor. From food and beverage vendors, handcrafted goods from local artisans, boutique and household items, and of course, what would the WNFR season be without the best-of-the-best in western fashion! This year’s holiday shoppers are sure to find the perfect goodies for Santa to leave under the Christmas tree. 

However, if shopping isn’t quite your thing, don’t worry! Roots N’ Boots, in conjunction with The Cowboy Channel, will be live-streaming the final two performances of the Wrangler Nationals Final Rodeo straight from the Thomas & Mack Center!

Mark those calendars, you won’t want to miss out on the fun! 

Event Dates:

Friday, December 8th, 2023
4:00 pm – 9:30 pm

Saturday, December 9th, 2023
11:00 am – 9:30 pm

Cowboy Channel NFR Live Stream Schedule:

Friday, December 8th, 2023: 
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Western Sports Roundup
6:00 pm – 6:45 pm NFR Pre-Show
6:45 pm – 9:30 pm Wrangler NFR Live

Saturday, December 9th, 2023:
1:30 pm – 2:30 pm Outside the Barrel 
2:30 pm – 5:00 pm NFR Tailgate Party
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Western Sports Roundup
6:00 pm – 6:45 pm NFR Pre-Show
6:45 pm – 9:30 pm Wrangler NFR Live

*The vendor floor and event bars will close at 9:30 pm both days.

No need to schedule a babysitter! Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek also has some holiday fun planned for the kiddos in the family. Rumor has it Santa Claus will be making a special appearance each day as part of the event’s Santa Workshop.

Whether you come to watch the bulls and broncs on the big screen or are looking for the perfect pair of boots and buckle to match, the second annual Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek Cowboy Christmas and NFR Viewing Party has you covered this rodeo and holiday season. 

*This event is free to the public and includes free parking.

Visit Mesa is a Proud Sponsor

Thank you to Visit Mesa who is a proud sponsor of Roots N’ Boots Cowboy Christmas and NFR Viewing Party. Surrounded by the Sonoran Desert in Arizona, Mesa features a vibrant outdoor playground for recreation. Mesa’s collection of resorts and hotels are so close to the desert landscape that guests can easily plan adventures in the Tonto National Forest and the Superstition Wilderness – a region full of Wild West history and heritage that is still celebrated today. From hiking and biking to calm waters and majestic mountains, every outdoor pursuit can be experienced in City Limitless®.

Visitors to Mesa can take a journey on the legendary Apache Trail and see wild horses on the Salt River. The native herd lives along the riverbank and is often seen at sunrise and sunset, putting on a spectacular show for visitors of all ages. Kayaking and paddle boarding are popular activities for visitors as well. Do not miss stops on the award-winning Fresh Foodie Trail®, and make sure you head to Downtown Mesa – home to the city’s cultural scene full of international arts and entertainment. Along Main Street, visitors can enjoy one of Arizona’s largest pub crawls with breweries and local restaurants lining the block. Discover more limitless experiences at VisitMesa.com.