Wrangler National Finals Rodeo
2009 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
(Click HERE for a full PDF schedule of events)
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 30
Miss Rodeo
§ Horsemanship Competition
§ 9:00 a.m. – 11:30 a.m. The
§ 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
Miss Rodeo
§ Get Acquainted Party
§ 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. The Orleans Hotel & Casino
§ Ticket Required/Miss Rodeo
Desk/The
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1
63rd Annual PRCA National Convention Registration
§ 6:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The South Point Convention Area
Miss Rodeo
§ President’s Breakfast
§ 8:30 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. The Orleans Hotel
§ Ticket Required/Miss Rodeo
Desk/The
63rd Annual PRCA National Convention Trade Show
§ 12:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. The South Point Exhibit 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
§ Contestants Public Interview & Media Video
§ 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. The
Showroom
§ Ticket Required/Miss Rodeo
Desk/The
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
§ Tickets available at South Point Box Office 702-797-8055 or
23rd Annual Downtown Hoedown
§ 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.
§ Free Admission / Open to the Public
Miss Rodeo
§ Miss Rodeo
§ 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
§ Contestants Public Interview & Media Video
§ 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. The Orleans Hotel & Casino -
Showroom
§ Ticket Required/Miss Rodeo
Desk/The
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.
North Hall
§ Free Admission / Open to the Public
Miss Rodeo
§ PRCA Luncheon Featuring Miss Rodeo
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
§ 12:00 p.m.
§ Main Stage at the Cowboy Christmas Show
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - First Performance
§ 6:45 p.m. Thomas &
§ 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
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 4
Miss Rodeo
§ Contestants Public Interview & Media Video
§ 8:00 a.m. - 9:15 a.m. The
Showroom
§ Ticket Required/Miss Rodeo
Desk/The
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show
§ 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
North Hall
§ Free Admission / Open to the Public
Outside the Barrel with
§ 12:00 p.m.
§ Main Stage at the Cowboy Christmas Show
Miss Rodeo
§ 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show,
§ Free Admission
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Second Performance
§ 6:45 p.m. Thomas &
§ 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
§ Free Admission
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5
2009 Benny Binion’s World Famous Wrangler NFR Bucking Horse Sale
§ 9:00 a.m. South Point
§ To benefit the ProRodeo Hall of Fame
§ Ticket Required
§ Tickets available at South Point Box Office 702-797-8055 or
Miss Rodeo
§ Coronation Performance
§ 9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The Orleans Hotel & Casino -
Showroom
§ Ticket Required/Miss Rodeo
Desk/The
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show
§ 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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
§ 12:00 p.m.
§ Main Stage at the Cowboy Christmas Show
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Third Performance
§ 5:45 p.m. Thomas &
§ 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
§ Free Admission
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6 – Memorial Night
2009 Benny Binion’s World Famous Wrangler NFR Bucking Horse Sale
§ 9:00 a.m. South Point
§ To benefit the ProRodeo Hall of Fame
§ Ticket Required
§ Tickets available at South Point Box Office 702-797-8055 or
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show
§ 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
North Hall
§ Free Admission / Open to the Public
Outside the Barrel with
§ 12:00 p.m.
§ Main Stage at the Cowboy Christmas Show
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo -Fourth Performance
§ 5:45 p.m. Thomas &
§ 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
§ Free Admission
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7
PRCA Exceptional Rodeo
§ 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. Thomas &
§ Arena Floor- Open to the Public
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show
§ 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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
§ 12:00 p.m.
§ 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 &
§ 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
§ Free Admission
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8 – Rookie Night
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show
§ 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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
§ 12:00 p.m.
§ 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 &
§ 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
§ Free Admission
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9 – Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show
§ 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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
§ 12:00 p.m.
§ 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 &
§ Performance Sponsor:
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
§ Free Admission
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show
§ 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
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
after 11/1/08 they can be purchased at the South Point
Box Office 702-797-8055 or www.southpointcasino.com
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Eighth Performance
§ 6:45 p.m. Thomas &
§ 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
§ 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.
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
§ 12:00 p.m.
§ 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 &
§ 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
§ Free Admission
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show - Final Day
§ 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
North Hall
§ Free Admission / Open to the Public
Outside the Barrel with
§ 12:00 p.m.
§ Main Stage at the Cowboy Christmas Show
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Tenth Performance
§ 6:45 p.m. Thomas &
§ 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 or www.southpointcasino.com
