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Archived News - 2022

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DEC 11, 2022

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Rope Impressive Attendance Figures

The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, which ran from Dec. 1 – 10, wrapped up its ten-day run at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas and The ...

DEC 10, 2022

Stetson Wright Caps Epic Season with All-Around, Bull Riding Titles at Wrangler NFR

Courtesy of the PRCA/Image by Tom Donoghue Stetson Wright capped his Wrangler NFR season for the ages Saturday night. Wright set the single-...

DEC 9, 2022

Dawson Hay Has Record Ride on Killer Bee's Last Out

Courtesy of the PRCA; Image by Phil Doyle Saddle bronc rider Dawson Hay picked a good day to have a great day. The Canadian tied the Round 9 ...

DEC 8, 2022

Stetson Wright's Star Shines Even Brighter at 2022 Wrangler NFR

Courtesy of the PRCA; Image by Hailey Rae The victory train that is Stetson Wright is unstoppable. In Round 8, the Milford, Utah cowboy won his ...

DEC 7, 2022

Saddle Bronc Rider Logan Hay Makes It Three Consecutive Round Wins

Courtesy of the PRCA; Image by Phil Doyle Logan Hay had never competed in the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge before this ...

DEC 6, 2022

Shad Mayfield Matches Arena Record; Stetson Wright Adds Another All-Around Title to His Impressive Resume

Courtesy of PRCA; Image by Phil Doyle Stetson Wright’s decorated career added even more accomplishments on Tuesday night before 17,053 ...

DEC 5, 2022

Bareback Rider R.C. Landingham's Round 5 Win Has Special Meaning

Courtesy of PRCA; Image by Click Thompson Competing during Round 5 Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented ...

DEC 4, 2022

The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Record Impressive Attendance Marks on Saturday, Dec. 3

 The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas, which run concurrently from Dec. 1 – 10, recorded impressive ...

DEC 4, 2022

Tie-down Roper Marty Yates Swings His Way to Round 4 Victory

Courtesy of PRCA/Image by Hailey Rae Marty Yates had a rough start to the 2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo presented by Teton Ridge failing to ...

DEC 3, 2022

Team Ropers Tomlinson/Smith Win Round 3 in Record Fashion

Courtesy of PRCA; Photo by Clay Guardipee The stage wasn’t too big for team ropers – newcomer Tanner Tomlinson and world champion ...

DEC 2, 2022

Stetson Wright Makes History While Winning Round 2 in Bull Riding

Courtesy of the PRCA; PRCA Photo by Phil Doyle Add another line to the ever-growing impressive resume of Stetson Wright. Wright, with his 88-...

DEC 1, 2022

Star Kaycee Feild Continues to Work His NFR Magic in Round 1

Courtesty of PRCA/Photo by Hailey Rae Kaycee Feild left the 2021 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo after becoming the PRCA’s all-time leader in ...

NOV 30, 2022

Champions crowned at Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping

 Courtesy of WPRA; Image by Jackie Jensen, WPRA The third annual Wrangler National Finals Breakaway Roping presented by Teton Ridge came to a ...

NOV 21, 2022

The Cowboy Channel to Host Daily Panel Discussions During NFR Tailgate Party

For the first time, The Cowboy Channel will feature a series of Rodeo Deep Dive Panel discussions during its NFR Tailgate Party on the Ariat Rodeo ...

NOV 16, 2022

Experienced Executive Tim Keener Announced as New President of Las Vegas Events

Las Vegas Events announced today that Tim Keener will become the new president of the organization, effective Jan. 1, 2023. Keener currently serves as...

NOV 4, 2022

Ariat Rodeo Live Stage at The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas to Host Live Entertainment Daily

From Dec. 1 - 10 at The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas, the Ariat Rodeo Live Stage will bring live talk show style entertainment to rodeo fans. Free ...

NOV 2, 2022

Fremont Street Experience Announces Lineup for NFR's Kick Off Party, Downtown Hoedown

Fremont Street Experience, the six-block entertainment district located in historic downtown Las Vegas, will officially kick off the 2022 Wrangler ...

OCT 28, 2022

YETI Junior World Finals inside the Wrangler Rodeo Arena at The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Set to Run for Ten Straight Days of Competition

Wrangler Rodeo Arena, one of the six main interactive features of The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas, will host more than 800 youth contestants in ...

OCT 21, 2022

Complimentary Shuttle Bus Service Available for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

Rodeo fans looking for transportation to and from the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo will have the option to utilize the complimentary shuttle bus ...

OCT 14, 2022

Rodeo Fans to Enjoy a Variety of On-Site Entertainment Prior to and Following the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

When rodeo fans arrive at the Thomas & Mack Center for the return of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo they will have multiple entertainment ...

OCT 12, 2022

Two Outstanding Performers Selected by Fans to Sing the National Anthem at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

After a three-month promotion, two performers have been selected by fans to sing the national anthem at the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las ...

SEP 26, 2022

Road To The Wrangler NFR - Week of September 26

 World Standings courtesy of the PRCA...

SEP 19, 2022

Road To The Wrangler NFR - Week of September 19

 World Standings courtesy of the PRCA...

SEP 15, 2022

Opening Acts for Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Features Prominent List of Performers

Las Vegas Events and Cowboy Revival announced today the list of Opening Acts for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo. The annual showcase is scheduled ...

SEP 12, 2022

Road To The Wrangler NFR - Week of September 12

 World Standings courtesy of the PRCA...

SEP 9, 2022

Three Rodeo Icons – Trevor Brazile, Charmayne James and Ty Murray – to be Honored at the 2022 Wrangler NFR

Las Vegas Events announced today that three Vegas NFR Icons will be honored at the 2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas. The Vegas NFR ...

SEP 5, 2022

Road To The Wrangler NFR - Week of September 5

 World Standings courtesy of the PRCA...

AUG 29, 2022

Golden Circle of Champions to Bring Families and Message of Hope to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

The Golden Circle of Champions, in conjunction with Las Vegas Events, the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, Red Bluff Round-Up, Santa Maria Elks...

AUG 29, 2022

Road To The Wrangler NFR - Week of August 29

 World Standings courtesy of the PRCA...

AUG 26, 2022

NFR Access ONLY Ticket Platform Provides Another Way to Experience the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and Las Vegas Events announced today that the NFR Access ONLY Ticket will be returning in 2022. The NFR Access ...

AUG 22, 2022

Road To The Wrangler NFR - Week of August 22

 World Standings courtesy of the PRCA...

AUG 17, 2022

Long-Time Las Vegas Events President Pat Christenson to Retire at the End of 2023

Las Vegas Events announced today that its long-tenured president, Pat Christenson, will retire on December 31, 2023. Christenson will continue to work...

AUG 10, 2022

Road To The Wrangler NFR - Week of August 8

 World Standings courtesy of the PRCA...

AUG 1, 2022

Road To The Wrangler NFR - Week of August 1

 World Standings courtesy of the PRCA...

JUL 25, 2022

Road To The Wrangler NFR - Week Of July 25

 World Standings courtesy of the PRCA...

JUL 18, 2022

Road To The Wrangler NFR - Week Of July 18

World Standings courtesy of the PRCA...

JUL 12, 2022

Road to The Wrangler NFR - Week Of July 11

 World Standings courtesy of the PRCA...

JUL 6, 2022

Road To The Wrangler NFR - Week Of July 4

World Standings courtesy of the PRCA.  ...

JUN 27, 2022

New Chapter of NFR Extra Podcast Launches July 1 and Runs for Ten Consecutive Weeks

Las Vegas Events announced today the launch of the new chapter of NFR Extra, a limited-run weekly podcast that focuses on the Wrangler National Finals...

MAY 20, 2022

Early Edition NFR App Connects Fans to Ticketing Info, News, The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas and More

Las Vegas Events announced today that it has launched this year’s mobile application for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo®. The early ...

FEB 23, 2022

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Payout Climbs Again in 2022, Now at a Record $14.1 Million

The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association and Las Vegas Events announced today that the 2022 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo will see an increase in ...