Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
2009 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Miss Rodeo America Pageant
Horsemanship Competition
9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The South Point Equestrian Center
Free Admission
63rd Annual PRCA National Convention Registration
12:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Early Registration and Trade Show
Set Up: The South Point Convention Area
2nd Annual Wrangler Gold Buckle Gala, benefiting the ProRodeo Hall of Fame
6:30 p.m. The South Point Grand Ballroom
Ticket Required
Tickets available at South Point Box Office 702-797-8055 or www.southpointcasino.com
Miss Rodeo America Pageant
Get Acquainted Party
7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. The Orleans Hotel & Casino
Ticket Required/Miss Rodeo America Pageant Registration Desk/The Orleans
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1
63rd Annual PRCA National Convention Registration
6:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The South Point Convention Area
Miss Rodeo America Pageant
President’s Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. The Orleans Hotel
Ticket Required/Miss Rodeo America Pageant Registration Desk/The Orleans
63rd Annual PRCA National Convention Trade Show
12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. The South PointExhibit Hall
PRCA Welcome Reception
6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The South Point Grand Ballroom
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2
63rd Annual PRCA National Convention Registration
6:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The South Point Convention Area
Miss Rodeo America Pageant
Contestants Public Interview & Media Video
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. The Orleans Hotel & Casino-Showroom
Ticket Required/Miss Rodeo America Pageant Registration Desk/The Orleans
63rd Annual PRCA National Convention Trade Show
12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The South Point Exhibit Hall
PRCA Awards Banquet
6:00 p.m. The South Point Grand Ballroom
Ticket Required
23rd Annual Downtown Hoedown
6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Fremont Street Experience
Free Admission / Open to the Public
Miss Rodeo America Pageant
Miss Rodeo America Fashion Show
7:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m. The Orleans Hotel & Casino - Showroom
Ticket Required/Miss Rodeo America Pageant Registration
Desk/The Orleans or purchased in advance through the Miss Rodeo America Pageant Office
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 3
Miss Rodeo America Pageant
Contestants Public Interview & Media Video
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. The Orleans Hotel & Casino - Showroom
Ticket Required/Miss Rodeo America Pageant Registration Desk/The Orleans
63rd Annual PRCA National Convention Registration
8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The South Point Convention Area
63rd Annual PRCA National Convention Trade Show
9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The South Point Exhibit Hall
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Free Admission / Open to the Public
Miss Rodeo America Pageant
PRCA Luncheon Featuring Miss Rodeo America Pageant Contestants
11:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The South Point Grand Ballroom
Ticket Required Visit www.missrodeo.com for details
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Main Stage at the Cowboy Christmas Show
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - First Performance
6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
Performance Sponsor: Pendleton Whisky
Rodeo Vegas at The Mirage
9:00 p.m. The Mirage Race & Sports Book
Free Admission
National Finals Tonight hosted by Don Gay, Joe Beaver & Dan Miller
10:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. The Gold Coast Showroom
Free Admission
Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley
11:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall
Free Admission
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4
Miss Rodeo America Pageant
Contestants Public Interview & Media Video
8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. The Orleans Hotel & Casino-Showroom
Ticket Required/Miss Rodeo America Pageant Registration Desk/The Orleans
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Free Admission / Open to the Public
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Main Stage at the Cowboy Christmas Show
Miss Rodeo America Pageant
Contestant Introductions/Live Auction
1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show, Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Free Admission
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Second Performance
6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
Performance Sponsor: Coors
Rodeo Vegas at The Mirage
9:00 p.m. The Mirage Race & Sports Book
Free Admission
National Finals Tonight hosted by Don Gay, Joe Beaver & Dan Miller
10:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. The Gold Coast Showroom
Free Admission
Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley
11:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall
Free Admission
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5
2009 Benny Binion’s World Famous Wrangler NFR Bucking Horse Sale
9:00 a.m. South Point Equestrian Center
To benefit the ProRodeo Hall of Fame
Ticket Required Tickets available at South Point Box Office 702-797-8055 or www.southpointcasino.com
Miss Rodeo America Pageant
Coronation Performance
9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The Orleans Hotel & Casino - Showroom
Ticket Required/Miss Rodeo America Pageant Registration
Desk/The Orleans
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Free Admission / Open to the Public
Celebrity Bowling Tournament, benefitting the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund and Speedway Children’s Charities
11:00 a.m. Gold Coast Hotel and Casino
For sponsorship/ticket information: JCCFinfo@prorodeo.com
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Main Stage at the Cowboy Christmas Show
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Third Performance
5:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
Performance Sponsor: Dodge
Rodeo Vegas at The Mirage
9:00 p.m. The Mirage Race & Sports Book
Free Admission
National Finals Tonight hosted by Don Gay, Joe Beaver & Dan Miller
10:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. The Gold Coast Showroom
Free Admission
Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley
11:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall
Free Admission
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 – Memorial Night
Elevation Sunday
10:45 a.m. at the South Point Hotel ballroom.
Speakers TBA
2009 Benny Binion’s World Famous Wrangler NFR Bucking Horse Sale
9:00 a.m. South Point Equestrian Center
To benefit the ProRodeo Hall of Fame
Ticket Required
Tickets available at South Point Box Office 702-797-8055 or www.southpointcasino.com
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Free Admission / Open to the Public
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Main Stage at the Cowboy Christmas Show
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo -Fourth Performance
5:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
Performance Sponsor: PRCA
Rodeo Vegas at The Mirage
9:00 p.m. The Mirage Race & Sports Book
Free Admission
National Finals Tonight hosted by Don Gay, Joe Beaver & Dan Miller
10:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. The Gold Coast Showroom
Free Admission
Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley
11:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall
Free Admission
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7
PRCA Exceptional Rodeo
10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Thomas & Mack Center
Arena Floor- Open to the Public
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Free Admission / Open to the Public
Wrangler NFR Host Hotel Autograph Session – Team Ropers (teams ranked 1-8)
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Golden Nugget
Free Admission
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Main Stage at the Cowboy Christmas Show
Wrangler NFR Host Hotel Autograph Session – Team Ropers (teams ranked 9-15)
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Golden Nugget
Free Admission
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Fifth Performance
6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
Performance Sponsors: Boyd Gaming
Rodeo Vegas at The Mirage
9:00 p.m. The Mirage Race & Sports Book
Free Admission
National Finals Tonight hosted by Don Gay, Joe Beaver & Dan Miller
10:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. The Gold Coast Showroom
Free Admission
Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley
11:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall
Free Admission
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 – Rookie Night
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Free Admission / Open to the Public
Wrangler NFR Host Hotel Autograph Session – Bull Riders
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Silverton Casino Lodge
Free Admission
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Main Stage at the Cowboy Christmas Show
Wrangler NFR Host Hotel Autograph Session – Bareback Riders
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Monte Carlo Hotel
Free Admission
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Sixth Performance
6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
Performance Sponsor: Air Force Reserve
Rodeo Vegas at The Mirage
9:00 p.m. The Mirage Race & Sports Book
Free Admission
National Finals Tonight hosted by Don Gay, Joe Beaver & Dan Miller
10:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. The Gold Coast Showroom
Free Admission
Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley
11:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall
Free Admission
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9 – Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center,
North Hall
Free Admission / Open to the Public
Wrangler NFR Host Hotel Autograph Session – Barrel Racers
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Excalibur Hotel
Free Admission
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Main Stage at the Cowboy Christmas Show
Wrangler NFR Host Hotel Autograph Session – Steer Wrestlers
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Hooters Casino Hotel
Free Admission
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Seventh Performance
6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
Performance Sponsor: Montana Silversmiths
Rodeo Vegas at The Mirage
9:00 p.m. The Mirage Race & Sports Book
Free Admission
National Finals Tonight hosted by Don Gay, Joe Beaver & Dan Miller
10:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. The Gold Coast Showroom
Free Admission
Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley
11:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall
Free Admission
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Free Admission / Open to the Public
22nd Annual Pro Rodeo League of Women Luncheon & Fashion Show
11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The South Point Grand Ballroom
Hosted by: The South Point Hotel & Casino
Proceeds to benefit The Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund
Ticket Information contact Tracy Hedeman 817-676-1637 or after 11/1/08 they can be purchased at the South Point Box Office 702-797-8055or www.southpointcasino.com
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Eighth Performance
6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
Performance Sponsor: Justin Boots
Rodeo Vegas at The Mirage
9:00 p.m. The Mirage Race & Sports Book
Free Admission
National Finals Tonight hosted by Don Gay, Joe Beaver & Dan Miller
10:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. The Gold Coast Showroom
Free Admission
Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley
11:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall
Free Admission
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11
23rd Annual Spurs & Spikes Golf Invitational
To benefit the ProRodeo Hall of Fame
By Invitation only
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Free Admission / Open to the Public
Wrangler NFR Host Hotel Autograph Session – Tie Down Ropers
12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Mirage
Free Admission
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Main Stage at the Cowboy Christmas Show
Wrangler NFR Host Hotel Autograph Session – Saddle Bronc Riders
1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Palace Station
Free Admission
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Ninth Performance
6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
Performance Sponsor: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co.
Rodeo Vegas at The Mirage
9:00 p.m. The Mirage Race & Sports Book
Free Admission
National Finals Tonight hosted by Don Gay, Joe Beaver & Dan Miller
10:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. The Gold Coast Showroom
Free Admission
Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley
11:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall
Free Admission
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show - Final Day
10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Free Admission / Open to the Public
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen
12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Main Stage at the Cowboy Christmas Show
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Tenth Performance
6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
Performance Sponsor: Wrangler
PRCA World Champions Award Ceremony
Immediately Following Performance
Rodeo Vegas at The Mirage
9:00 p.m. The Mirage Race & Sports Book
Free Admission
National Finals Tonight hosted by Don Gay, Joe Beaver & Dan Miller
10:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. The Gold Coast Showroom
Free Admission
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 13
World Champions Brunch
9:00 a.m. – The South Point Grand Ballroom
Tickets available at The South Point Box Office 702-797-8055 orwww.southpointcasino.com