Don’t miss a thing at the biggest rodeo event of the year with our ultimate guide to the 2023 National Finals Rodeo.
The most exciting 10 days of championship rodeo, Western holiday shopping, and world-class entertainment are lighting up Las Vegas this December at the 2023 Wrangler NFR. Whether you hit the town for a weekend, a few weekdays, or the entire run of the National Finals Rodeo, we’ve got a helpful glance at your best options for an epic time.
FIRST-WEEKENDERS (DEC. 7 – 10)
In addition to the nightly NFR performances, those in town for weekend one can see the best and the brightest of country music. How about a one-two-three punch of Garth Brooks, Cody Johnson, and Miranda Lambert?
Rodeo and ranch aficionados can find plenty of daytime action, from the YETI Junior World Finals events held inside The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas to Benny Binion’s World Famous Bucking Horse & Bull Sale at South Point Arena & Equestrian Center. There are also meet-and-greet sessions with NFR barrel racers and tie-down ropers.
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MIDWEEKERS (DEC. 11 – 13)
Those taking advantage of the weekday offerings at NFR won’t be disappointed — aside from the nightly performances at the Thomas & Mack Center, there are daytime rodeo events at The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas and South Point Arena & Equestrian Center. The NFR team ropers, steer wrestlers and bull riders are hosting meet-and-greet autograph sessions. Charley Crockett, Lainey Wilson, and Kevin Fowler are headlining concerts. And any free time can be spent holiday shopping or grabbing a bite at one of the many gift shows popping up.
Stay up to date on the rodeo action with our NFR 2023 rodeo event guide.
SECOND-WEEKENDERS (DEC. 14-16)
For the concert crowds taking breaks from the rodeo arena, it’s possible the second weekend to catch Lainey Wilson, Parker McCollum, and Chris Young. The NFR bareback riders and saddle bronc riders will meet fans and sign autographs.
Rodeo fashion and inspiring women come to the forefront at the Pro Rodeo League of Women Style Show & Luncheon. And, obviously, the second weekend is when NFR’s championships come to a high-energy conclusion.
Meet the stars with our NFR 2023 event guide.
NFR SUPERFANS (DEC. 7-16)
Setting up shop in Las Vegas for the whole shebang? Get your highlighter and start plotting out 10 days of rodeo, shopping, entertainment, and nightlife.
Days can be spent perusing the aisles of the many gift shows around town. The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas is the mother of them all, with live indoor rodeo events and interactive talk shows filmed inside the Las Vegas Convention Center daily. There are competitive rodeos in various places outside the official NFR nightly performances. Many hotels host daily/nightly watch parties and special NFR activations for guests to enjoy.
For some live entertainment to go with a night of casino and rodeo action: the biggest stars of country music hit the stages of Las Vegas throughout the 10-day NFR experience.
Get the lineup of this year’s entertainment and hit all the best shopping spots with our NFR 2023 shopping and entertainment guide.
PARTY WITH C&I AND JOSH WARD AT THE WESTGATE
The C&I crew returns to the Westgate Resort — directly next door to Cowboy Christmas — for its annual Best of the West Party. Join us Thursday, December 14, at the Westgate — no ticket or RSVP required. All are welcome.
Doors open at 4:30 p.m., pre-show starts at 5:15 with hosts Guy Bell Jr. and Skip Ransom. There’ll be a live NFR performance feed on multiple screens; food and drink will be available for purchase. NFR viewing will be followed by live music from opener Seth Ward and the Silence, and headliner Josh Ward. There’s an afterparty in the bar featuring Ryder Grimes and the Dirty Bourbon Band.
Stay alert for door prizes from some of C&I’s greatest advertisers given away throughout the night!
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