Comprehensive 1997 NFR events schedule

Thursday, Dec. 4, 1997 | 12:23 p.m.

Friday

51st Annual PRCA Convention & Trade Show, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Riviera Hotel, Roo,s E-H

NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cashman Field Center.

Miss Rodeo America Contestant Introductions, NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show, 1-2 p.m., Cashmen Field Center

National Finals Rodeo -- First performance, 6:45-9 p.m., Thomas & Mack Center, performance sponsors: Crown Royal and Rodeo America

Wrangler Tight Fittin' Jean Contest & Line Dance Competition, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Holiday Inn Boardwalk Hotel & Casino

NFR Go-Round Buckle Presentations by Award Design Medals, 11-11:30 p.m., Gold Coast Hotel, Western Dance Hall

Binion's Horseshoe Texas Deep Pit Barbecue, 6-11 p.m., First Street intersection

Saturday

NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cashman Field Center

Miss Rodeo America Pageant Coronation Performance & Luncheon, Sponsor: Colt Manufacturing, 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., Flamingo Hilton Hotel, Showroom tickets at MRA Registration Desk, Flamingo Hilton

National Finals Rodeo -- Second performance, 6:45-9 p.m., Thomas & Mack Center, Performance Sponsor: Coors

NFR Go-Round Buckle Presentations by Award Design Medals, 11-1:30 p.m., Gold Coast Hotel, Western Dance Hall

Binion's Horseshoe Texas Deep Pit Barbecue, 6-11 p.m., First Street intersection

Sunday

Miss Rodeo America Pageant Awards Breakfast, Flamingo Hilton, Vista Room, 7:30-9 a.m., tickets at MRA registration desk, Flamingo Hilton

NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cashman Field Center

National Finals Rodeo -- Third performance, 6:45-9 p.m., Thomas & Mack Center, Performance sponsors: Award Design Medals and Colt Manufacturing

NFR Go-Round Buckle Presentations by Award Design Medals, 11-1:30 p.m., Gold Coast Hotel, Western Dance Hall

Binion's Horseshoe Texas Deep Pit Barbecue, 6-11 p.m., First Street intersection

Monday

NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cashman Field Center

PRCA Exceptional Rodeo, 10 a.m.-12 noon, Thomas & Mack Center

National Finals Rodeo -- Fourth performance, Wrangler Bullfights 6:45-9:30 p.m., Thomas & Mack Center, performance sponsors: Binion's Horseshoe Hotel & Casino and Purina

NFR Go-Round Buckle Presentations by Award Design Medals, 11-1:30 p.m., Gold Coast Hotel, Western Dance Hall

Ninth annual "Cowboy-Up Party," 8 p.m.-1 a.m., Monte Carlo Hotel & Casino/Brew-pub

Binion's Horseshoe Texas Deep Pit Barbecue, 6-10 p.m., First Street intersection

Tuesday

NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cashman Field Center

National Finals Rodeo -- Fifth performance, Wrangler Bullfights, 6:45-9:30 p.m., Thomas & Mack Center, performance sponsor: Coca-Cola

NFR Go-Round Buckle Presentations by Award Design Medals, 11-1:30 p.m., Gold Coast Hotel, Western Dance Hall

Binion's Horseshoe Texas Deep Pit Barbecue, 6-11 p.m., First Street intersection

Wednesday

Benny Binion's NFR Bucking Horse & Bull Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Thomas & Mack Center

NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cashman Field Center

National Finals Rodeo -- Sixth performance, Wrangler Bullfights, 6:45-9:30 p.m., Thomas & Mack Center, performance sponsor: Resistol

NFR Go-Round Buckle Presentations by Award Design Medals, 11-1:30 p.m., Gold Coast Hotel, Western Dance Hall

Justin Boots vs Wrangler Jeans & Shirts Celebrity Blackjack Challenge, 11:30 p.m., Rio Suite Hotel & Casino

Binion's Horseshoe Texas Deep Pit Barbecue, 6-11 p.m., First Street intersection

Thursday

Benny Binion's NFR Bucking Horse & Bull Sale, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Thomas & Mack Center

NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cashman Field Center

Pro Rodeo League of Women Fashion Show & Luncheon, sposored by Orleans Hotel & Casino, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., Orleans Hotel & Casino

National Finals Rodeo -- Seventh performance, Wrangler Bullfight Finals, crowning of World Champion bullfighter, 6:45-9:30 p.m., Thomas & Mack Center, performance sponsor: Wrangler Jeans & Shirts

NFR Go-Round Buckle Presentations by Award Design Medals, 11-1:30 p.m., Gold Coast Hotel, Western Dance Hall

Binion's Horseshoe Texas Deep Pit Barbecue, 6-11 p.m., First Street intersection

Friday, December 12

11th Annual Copenhagen Skoal Spurs & Spikes Golf Invitational, Las Vegas Hilton Country Club, 8 a.m

NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cashman Field Center

National Finals Rodeo -- Eighth performance, 6:45-9 p.m., Thomas & Mack Center, performance sponsor: Justin

NFR Go-Round Buckle Presentations by Award Design Medals, 11-1:30 p.m., Gold Coast Hotel, Western Dance Hall

Wrangler Tight Fittin' Jeans Contest & Line Dance Competition Finals, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Holiday Inn Boardwalk Hotel & Casino

Binion's Horseshoe Texas Deep Pit Barbecue, 6-11 p.m., First Street intersection

Saturday, December 13

NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Cashman Field Center

National Finals Rodeo -- Ninth performance, 6:45-9 p.m., Thomas & Mack Center, performance sponsor: Copenhagen/Skoal