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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 with a lifelong connection to the rodeo arena. From her roots in barrel racing to her role as the 2017 Gilbert Days Rodeo Queen and her involvement with the Cowgirls Historical Foundation, Taryn celebrates her western heritage with enthusiasm and authenticity. Taryn holds a degree in Vocal Performance from Arizona State University, allowing her to merge her passion for music with her love of cowboy culture. As a singer and bassist, Taryn performs with bands across Phoenix and beyond including Great American Regret, Honey Marie Knight, and Sareena Dominguez. Taryn is passionate about blending her diverse interests to offer an authentic and engaging perspective on journalism. Her goal is to connect readers to the events, concerts, and celebrations that matter most, bringing them closer to the experiences she treasures. Whether you’re attending your very first rodeo or adding another to your collection of memories, Taryn is here to guide you every step of the way!

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