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Rio Round-Up: Celebrate the Wrangler NFR 2024 with CLN and Rio Hotel & Casino

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Rodeo and Las Vegas: while they may seem an unlikely pair on the surface, they go together like boots and spurs. With Las Vegas playing home to rodeo’s biggest event each December, The National Finals Rodeo, rodeo fans waste no time planning their annual cowboy getaway to Sin City. 

While the options for planning your perfect NFR trip may seem endless, we at Cowboy Lifestyle Network want to help! For a LIMITED time you can get 40% off room rates at the Rio with CODE: CLNRIO24.

Booking window: September 7 – October 11
Booking dates: December 2 – December 16
Room types: Ipanema Tower – Renovated King or two Queen

Photo Credit © Ric Andersen
Photo Credit © Ric Andersen
Jackie Ganter at the 2016 Wrangler NFR – CLN Team Photo Credit © Ric Andersen

Stay the CLN Way!

As a phoenix rises from the ashes, the Rio Hotel & Casino is back and better than ever. Having undergone extensive renovations under new management and ownership, this once-aged hotel is now a vibrant Las Vegas hotspot, mixing the classic charms of its storied past with new-age conveniences and amenities that any Las Vegas enthusiast will love. 

Photo Courtesy of The Rio Hotel
Photo Courtesy of The Rio Hotel
Photo Courtesy of The Rio Hotel

From new rooms to new pools, lounges, restaurants, a revamped casino, and more, the Rio is ready to impress rodeo fans this December with its top-notch entertainment, comfort and class, and timeless Las Vegas appeal.

Photo Courtesy of The Rio Hotel
Photo Courtesy of The Rio Hotel
Photo Courtesy of The Rio Hotel

The Rio Goes Cowboy!

The fun doesn’t stop when the final bull bucks! In NFR Las Vegas, the excitement goes into the night as after-parties and concerts continue to entertain cowboys and cowgirls from sundown to sun-up. CLN is stepping up the fun with Wrangler as we present our newly revamped 10-day-long NFR viewing party celebration called the Rio Round-Up! Formerly hosted at the Tropicana Las Vegas, CLN has elevated to the newly renovated Rio Hotel & Casino, the perfect location for this next-level, upgraded celebration!

Wrangler NFR Comes to the Rio

Catch live entertainment from 2:00 pm – 4:30 pm all ten days. Watch the NFR at the Stetson Watch Party daily from 5:00 pm to 8:30 pm. After the Stetson Watch Party live music will kick off at 8:30 pm to midnight. If you are still up to rallying through the night there will be an after party to be announced. Make sure to keep up-to-date with CLN as more exciting details are revealed! 

Stetson Country Christmas at the Rio

Be sure to stop by and shop at the Stetson Country Christmas located at the Rio Las Vegas, December 5 – 15, 2024. Open daily from 9:00 am – 5:00 pm and admission is FREE. Come experience this historic tradeshow where you’ll find everything you need and more among the hundreds of vendors.

All In Barrel Race & All In Breakaway at the Rio

Come catch the action of barrel racing and breakaway in the back parking lot of the Rio. The All In Barrel Race is December 5-15 and the All In Breakaway is December 8-11th. These two grand events are presented by Stetson. Stay tuned for more information.

Taryn Cantrell

Taryn Cantrell is an Arizona native who has spent many hours in the rodeo arena. Having grown up barrel racing, serving as the 2017 Gilbert Days Rodeo Queen and as a member of the Cowgirls Historical Foundation, Taryn is passionate about her western heritage and all things rodeo. When she’s not on horseback, Taryn can be found playing her bass guitar, painting, and performing around Phoenix with her band. Taryn is a graduate of Arizona State University with her Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Performance. Taryn is proud to combine her love of the arts with her love of rodeo and has been honored to sing The National Anthem at various rodeos across the beautiful state of Arizona. Alongside her love for art and music, preserving her western heritage and promoting the sport of rodeo are just two of Taryn’s many passions. Taryn is so honored to share her love of rodeo with Cowboy Lifestyle Network’s wonderful audience.

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