Rodeo enthusiasts will have the chance to meet their favorite Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) contestants up close and personal during a series of autograph sessions starting on Friday, December 6th. These sessions will feature contestants representing the seven rodeo events, running from noon to 2 p.m., and are open to all rodeo fans at no cost.
Celebrating its 35th year in Las Vegas, the Wrangler NFR begins on December 5th and extends for ten consecutive days. This premier event showcases the top 15 PRCA contestants in categories such as bareback riding, steer wrestling, team roping, saddle bronc riding, tie-down roping, bull riding, and barrel racing.
The schedule for autograph sessions is as follows:
- Friday, Dec. 6: Barrel Racers at the Golden Nugget (The Grand Foyer)
- Saturday, Dec. 7: Tie-Down Ropers at the MGM Grand (Main Lobby)
- Monday, Dec. 9: Team Ropers at Cowboy Christmas (NFR Central)
- Tuesday, Dec. 10: Steer Wrestlers at Cowboy Christmas (NFR Central)
- Wednesday, Dec. 11: Bull Riders at Treasure Island (Gilley’s Saloon)
- Thursday, Dec. 12: Bareback Riders at New York-New York (Brooklyn Bridge)
- Friday, Dec. 13: Saddle Bronc Riders at Harrah’s (Toby Keith’s I Love this Bar & Grill)
The Wrangler NFR, which has sold out for more than 300 consecutive performances, is held annually in December at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas. Under the contract with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, extending through 2024, the purse for the 2019 event is $10 million, with qualification based on the 2018 PRCA World Standings.
For additional information on the Wrangler NFR and Cowboy Christmas, please visit NFRexperience.com or follow them on social media at /LasVegasNFR, using the hashtag #WranglerNFR. For the latest news on Pro Rodeo and Wrangler NFR coverage, visit Vegasnfr.com or connect through social media at @PRCA_ProRodeo.