NFR schedule

Thursday, Dec. 3, 1998 | 3:49 a.m.

Friday, December 4

52nd Annual PRCA Convention & Trade Show, 9:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Riviera Hotel.

NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Center, free admission.

Miss Rodeo America Contestant Introductions, 1 p.m.-2 p.m., Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Center.

National Finals Rodeo -- First Performance, 6:45 p.m.- 9 p.m., Thomas & Mack Center

Fremont Street Experience, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., 1st Street Stage: David Jones & the Kern River Band; 3rd Street Stage: Tony Marques & Sweet Justice.

Wrangler Best Fittin' Jean contest & Line Dance Competition, 8 p.m.-12 a.m., Holiday Inn Boardwalk Hotel & Casino, free admission.

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

Saturday, December 5

NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Center, free admission.

Miss Rodeo America Pageant Coronation Performance & Luncheon, 11:30 a.m., Flamingo Hilton Hotel, Showroom. Tickets at MRA Registration Desk, Flamingo Hilton. Reservations required.

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

Fremont Street Experience, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., 1st Street Stage: David Jones & the Kern River Band; 3rd Street Stage: Tony Marques & Sweet Justice.

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

Sunday, December 6

Miss Rodeo America Pageant Awards Breakfast, 7:30 a.m.-9 a.m., Flamingo Hilton Hotel, Vista Room. Tickets at MRA Registration Desk, Flamingo Hilton.

NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Center, free admission.

National Finals Rodeo -- Third Performance, 6:45 p.m.-9 p.m., Thomas & Mack Center

Fremont Street Experience, 7 p.m.-10 p.m., 1st Street Stage: David Jones & the Kern River Band; 3rd Street Stage: Tony Marques & Sweet Justice.

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

Monday, December 7

NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Center, free admission.

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

National Finals Rodeo -- Fourth Performance, 6:45 p.m.-9 p.m., Thomas & Mack Center.

Fremont Street Experience: 7 p.m.-10 p.m., 1st Street Stage: Reckless Guns; 3rd Street Stage: Branded Heart.

NFR Go-Round Buckle Presentations by Award Design Medals, 11 p.m.-11:30 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. $5 admission (proceeds go to Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund).

Tuesday, December 8

NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Center, free admission.

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

Fremont Street Experience, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.: 1st Street Stage: Reckless Guns; 3rd Street Stage: Branded Heart.

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

Wednesday, December 9

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

NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Center, free admission.

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

Fremont Street Experience, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.: 1st Street Stage: Reckless Guns; 3rd Street Stage: Branded Heart.

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

Justin Boots vs. Wrangler Jeans & Shirts Celebrity Blackjack Challenge (tentative), Midnight, Rio Suite Hotel & Casino.

Thursday, December 10

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

NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Center, free admission.

Pro Rodeo League of Women Fashion Show & Luncheon, Sponsored by Orleans Hotel & Casino (all proceeds to benefit the Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund), 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Orleans Hotel & Casino Ballroom, Tickets at Casino Cage.

Original Cowboy Reunion, Time TBA, Circus Circus Hotel & Casino.

National Finals Rodeo -- Seventh Performance, Wrangler Bullfights, Crowning of World Champion Bullfighter, 6:45 p.m.-9:30 p.m., Thomas & Mack Center.

Fremont Street Experience, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.: 1st Street Stage: Reckless Guns; 3rd Street Stage: Branded Heart.

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

Friday, December 11

12th Annual Cope Skoal Spurs & Spikes Golf Invitational, 8 a.m. Shotgun Start (by invitation only), Las Vegas National Country Club.

NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Center, free admission.

Original Cowboy Reunion (time TBA), Circus Circus Hotel & Casino.

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

Fremont Street Experience, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.: 1st Street Stage: Sandra Lee & Brittini; 3rd Street Stage: Green County.

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

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

Saturday, December 12

NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Center, free admission.

Original Cowboy Reunion, (time TBA), Circus Circus Hotel & Casino.

National Finals Rodeo -- Ninth Performance, 6:45 p.m.-9 p.m., Thomas & Mack Center.

Fremont Street Experience, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.: 1st Street Stage: Sandra Lee & Brittini; 3rd Street Stage: Green County.

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

Sunday, December 13

National Finals Rodeo -- 10th Performance, 11:45 a.m.-3 p.m., Thomas & Mack Center

1998 PRCA World Champions Awards Banquet, 5:30 p.m., Caesars Palace Hotel & Casino. Admission: $50 per person. Tickets available at Thomas & Mack Center.

Fremont Street Experience, 7 p.m.-10 p.m.: 1st Street Stage: Sandra Lee & Brittini; 3rd Street Stage: Green County.