2009 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo Schedule of Events
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Published on 11/19/2009
The 2009 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, the richest and most prestigious rodeo event in the world, will be back at the Thomas & Mack Center from December 3rd to 12th with some pretty big events and live performances.
The 2009 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, the richest and most prestigious rodeo event in the world, will be back at the Thomas & Mack Center from December 3rd to 12th with some pretty big events and live performances.
The competition will be hosted by announcers Boyd Polhamus, Bob Tallman and Randy Corley – have worked the “World Series” of professional rodeo a combined 46 times. This will be the 14th straight appearance for Polhamus and Tallman and 22nd overall. Corley, a 10-time PRCA Announcer of the Year, will work the Wrangler NFR for the 10th time.
During the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, a long list of performers and entertainers that will be making their way to Las Vegas. A series of live shows will be taking place during the Wrangler NFR at several different hotel properties and venues.
A total of 20 hotels will play host to the contestants, and will hold special events and discounts during the 2009 NFR.. Among the Hotels offering special discounts and promos are the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino, Golden Nugget Hotel, Hooters Casino Hotel, Palace Station, Orleans Hotel and Casino, Imperial Palace, MGM Grand, Mirage and Excalibur Hotel and Casino.
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo 2009 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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
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
Miss Rodeo America Pageant, PRCA Luncheon Featuring Miss Rodeo America Pageant Contestants: 1:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The South Point Grand Ballroom
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen: 12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - First Performance: 6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
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: 1:00 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
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center. Free Admission.
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen. 12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall.
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
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Second Performance. 6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
Rodeo Vegas at The Mirage. 9:00 p.m. The Mirage Race & Sports Book
National Finals Tonight hosted by Don Gay, Joe Beaver & Dan Miller. 10:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. The Gold Coast Showroom
Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley. 11:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5
2009 Benny Binion’s World Famous Wrangler NFR Bucking Horse Sale. 9:00 a.m. South Point Equestrian Center
Miss Rodeo America Pageant. Coronation Performance. 9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The Orleans Hotel & Casino -
Showroom
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Celebrity Bowling Tournament, benefitting the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund and Speedway Children’s Charities. 11:00 a.m. Gold Coast Hotel and Casino
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen. 2:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Third Performance. 5:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
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
Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley. 11:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6
2009 Benny Binion’s World Famous Wrangler NFR Bucking Horse Sale. 9:00 a.m. South Point Equestrian Center
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center,
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen. 12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo -Fourth Performance. 5:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
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
Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley. 1:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall
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
Wrangler NFR Host Hotel Autograph Session – Team Ropers (teams ranked 1-8). 2:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Golden Nugget
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen. 12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Wrangler NFR Host Hotel Autograph Session – Team Ropers (teams ranked 9-15). 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Golden Nugget
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Fifth Performance. 6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
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
Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley. § 11:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Wrangler NFR Host Hotel Autograph Session – Bull Riders. 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Silverton Casino Lodge
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen. 12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Wrangler NFR Host Hotel Autograph Session – Bareback Riders. 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Monte Carlo Hotel
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Sixth Performance. 6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
Rodeo Vegas at The Mirage. 9:00 p.m. The Mirage Race & Sports Book
National Finals Tonight hosted by Don Gay, Joe Beaver & Dan Miller. 10:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. The Gold Coast Showroom
Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley. 11:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Wrangler NFR Host Hotel Autograph Session – Barrel Racers. 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Excalibur Hotel
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen. 12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Wrangler NFR Host Hotel Autograph Session – Steer Wrestlers. 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Hooters Casino Hotel
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Seventh Performance. 6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
Rodeo Vegas at The Mirage. 9:00 p.m. The Mirage Race & Sports Book
National Finals Tonight hosted by Don Gay, Joe Beaver & Dan Miller, 10:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. The Gold Coast Showroom
Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley. 11:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
22nd Annual Pro Rodeo League of Women Luncheon & Fashion Show. 1:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The South Point Grand Ballroom
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Eighth Performance. 6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
Rodeo Vegas at The Mirage. 1:00 p.m. The Mirage Race & Sports Book
National Finals Tonight hosted by Don Gay, Joe Beaver & Dan Miller. 10:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. The Gold Coast Showroom
Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley. 11:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11
23rd Annual Spurs & Spikes Golf Invitational
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center. Free Admission. Wrangler NFR Host Hotel Autograph Session. 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Mirage. Free Admission
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen. 2:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Wrangler NFR Host Hotel Autograph Session – Saddle Bronc Riders. 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Palace Station
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Ninth Performance. 6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
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. 1:00 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
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen. 12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall.
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Tenth Performance. 6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
PRCA World Champions Award Ceremony
Rodeo Vegas at The Mirage. 9:00 p.m. The Mirage Race & Sports Book
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
The competition will be hosted by announcers Boyd Polhamus, Bob Tallman and Randy Corley – have worked the “World Series” of professional rodeo a combined 46 times. This will be the 14th straight appearance for Polhamus and Tallman and 22nd overall. Corley, a 10-time PRCA Announcer of the Year, will work the Wrangler NFR for the 10th time.
During the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, a long list of performers and entertainers that will be making their way to Las Vegas. A series of live shows will be taking place during the Wrangler NFR at several different hotel properties and venues.
A total of 20 hotels will play host to the contestants, and will hold special events and discounts during the 2009 NFR.. Among the Hotels offering special discounts and promos are the Monte Carlo Resort and Casino, Golden Nugget Hotel, Hooters Casino Hotel, Palace Station, Orleans Hotel and Casino, Imperial Palace, MGM Grand, Mirage and Excalibur Hotel and Casino.
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo 2009 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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
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
Miss Rodeo America Pageant, PRCA Luncheon Featuring Miss Rodeo America Pageant Contestants: 1:45 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. The South Point Grand Ballroom
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen: 12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - First Performance: 6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
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: 1:00 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
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center. Free Admission.
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen. 12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall.
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
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Second Performance. 6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
Rodeo Vegas at The Mirage. 9:00 p.m. The Mirage Race & Sports Book
National Finals Tonight hosted by Don Gay, Joe Beaver & Dan Miller. 10:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. The Gold Coast Showroom
Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley. 11:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5
2009 Benny Binion’s World Famous Wrangler NFR Bucking Horse Sale. 9:00 a.m. South Point Equestrian Center
Miss Rodeo America Pageant. Coronation Performance. 9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The Orleans Hotel & Casino -
Showroom
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Celebrity Bowling Tournament, benefitting the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund and Speedway Children’s Charities. 11:00 a.m. Gold Coast Hotel and Casino
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen. 2:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Third Performance. 5:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
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
Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley. 11:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 6
2009 Benny Binion’s World Famous Wrangler NFR Bucking Horse Sale. 9:00 a.m. South Point Equestrian Center
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center,
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen. 12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo -Fourth Performance. 5:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
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
Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley. 1:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall
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
Wrangler NFR Host Hotel Autograph Session – Team Ropers (teams ranked 1-8). 2:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Golden Nugget
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen. 12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Wrangler NFR Host Hotel Autograph Session – Team Ropers (teams ranked 9-15). 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Golden Nugget
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Fifth Performance. 6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
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
Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley. § 11:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 8
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Wrangler NFR Host Hotel Autograph Session – Bull Riders. 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Silverton Casino Lodge
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen. 12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Wrangler NFR Host Hotel Autograph Session – Bareback Riders. 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Monte Carlo Hotel
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Sixth Performance. 6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
Rodeo Vegas at The Mirage. 9:00 p.m. The Mirage Race & Sports Book
National Finals Tonight hosted by Don Gay, Joe Beaver & Dan Miller. 10:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. The Gold Coast Showroom
Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley. 11:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 9
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Wrangler NFR Host Hotel Autograph Session – Barrel Racers. 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. Excalibur Hotel
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen. 12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Wrangler NFR Host Hotel Autograph Session – Steer Wrestlers. 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Hooters Casino Hotel
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Seventh Performance. 6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
Rodeo Vegas at The Mirage. 9:00 p.m. The Mirage Race & Sports Book
National Finals Tonight hosted by Don Gay, Joe Beaver & Dan Miller, 10:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. The Gold Coast Showroom
Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley. 11:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 10
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
22nd Annual Pro Rodeo League of Women Luncheon & Fashion Show. 1:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The South Point Grand Ballroom
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Eighth Performance. 6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
Rodeo Vegas at The Mirage. 1:00 p.m. The Mirage Race & Sports Book
National Finals Tonight hosted by Don Gay, Joe Beaver & Dan Miller. 10:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. The Gold Coast Showroom
Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley. 11:00 p.m.
FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11
23rd Annual Spurs & Spikes Golf Invitational
NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show. 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center. Free Admission. Wrangler NFR Host Hotel Autograph Session. 12:00 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Mirage. Free Admission
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen. 2:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall
Wrangler NFR Host Hotel Autograph Session – Saddle Bronc Riders. 1:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. Palace Station
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Ninth Performance. 6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
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. 1:00 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
Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen. 12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall.
Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Tenth Performance. 6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center
PRCA World Champions Award Ceremony
Rodeo Vegas at The Mirage. 9:00 p.m. The Mirage Race & Sports Book
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