NFR: Special Events and Themes

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There’s more going on at the NFR than just rodeo (as thrilling as that is)! If you’re going to be in Vegas, be sure to check out the following:

Rob Sharkey of Shark Farmer will be signing autographs in the RFD-TV booth at The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas Tuesday, December 6 – Thursday, December 8 from 11am – 2pm.

Anouk Masson Krantz will be signing her books: “AMERICAN Cowboys”, “WEST The American Cowboy”, and “Ranchland: Wagonhound” Tuesday, December 6 – Saturday, December 10 from 12pm-2pm in The Cowboy Channel booth at The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas. Pre purchase now: https://rfdtv.myshopify.com/products/american-cowboy

The childhood actors from John Wayne’s The Cowboys will be signing autographs daily at the Dawg House Saloon at Resorts World from 10am – 11am and in the John Wayne Experience/Justin Boots booth at The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas from 12pm – 2pm.

Join us in the audience for Western Sports Round Up with Steve Kenyon daily at 9am and 9pm at The Dawg House Saloon at Resorts World, NFR Pre-Show at The Cowboy Channel Bar inside Thomas & Mack at 5pm daily with Justin McKee.

The NFR Tailgate Party, which runs from 1:30 p.m. – 4 p.m. each day, will focus on the Rodeo Deep Panels starting at 1:55 p.m. Hosted by Amy Wilson, the panels will delve into the personalities and behind-the-scenes stories and experiences that shape the world of rodeo. The Rodeo Deep Dive Panel discussions will include the following themes and special guests:

Thursday, Dec. 1 – Theme: Bull Riding Kingpins
Featuring Josh Frost, Tuff Hedeman and Sage Kimzey

Friday, Dec. 2 – Theme: Three Generations of Steiner Family Tradition
Featuring Rocker Steiner, Sid Steiner and Bobby Steiner

Saturday, Dec. 3 – Theme: Keepers of the Rodeo Records Flame
Featuring Trevor Brazile, Ty Murray and Stetson Wright

Sunday, Dec. 4 – Theme: Rodeo Committee Roundup
Featuring Will Rogers Stampede PRCA Rodeo (David Petty of Claremore, Oklahoma), Pendleton Round-Up (Nick Sirovatka of Pendleton, Oregon) and Days of ’76 Rodeo (Ted Thompson of Deadwood, South Dakota)

Monday, Dec. 5 – Theme: Living Legends of Barrel Racing
Featuring Lisa Lockhart, Sherry Cervi and Brittany Pozzi Tonozzi

Tuesday, Dec. 6 – Theme: Bullfighting GOATS
Featuring Rob Smets, Joe Baumgartner and Dusty Tuckness

Wednesday, Dec. 7 – Theme: Rodeo Royals Talk Rodeo Business, Then, Now and Into the Future
Featuring Donnie Gay, Kirsten Vold and Reno Rosser

Thursday, Dec. 8 – Theme: Rodeo’s Big Men Bulldoggers
Featuring Ote Berry, Luke Branquinho and Tyler Waguespack

Friday, Dec. 9 – Theme: Rodeo Family Ties
Featuring Dakota Eldridge, Lefty Holman and Dawson Hay

Saturday, Dec. 10 – Thank God for Magnificent Mentors
Featuring Marty Yates, JJ Hampton and Kincade Henry