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Did you know every year the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) and Cowboy Christmas come to Las Vegas for a huge almost 10 day event?
While some events do require tickets (that sell out in advance pretty quickly!), there are tons of FREE family-friendly events you can attend.
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NFR Schedule
If you are looking to grab tickets to NFR or see their entire schedule you can get those details here.
Free Gift Shows (Exhibitors, Vendors, Shopping, etc)
Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas
The only official gift show of the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas is a Las Vegas tradition since 1986. The Cowboy Channel Cowboy Christmas features more than 500,000 square feet of show floor and 350+ exhibitors from across the United States.
December 4-13, 2025
Las Vegas Convention Center
FREE ADMISSION
December 4-13; Open Daily 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.
CINCH Western Gift Show
December 2-14, 2025
South Point Arena & Equestrian Center
FREE ADMISSION
Downtown Christmas Expo
December 4 – 13, 2025
Plaza Hotel
FREE ADMISSION
Country Christmas
December 4-14, 2025
Rio Hotel & Casino
FREE ADMISSION
Cowboy Marketplace
December 4-13, 2025
Horsehoe
FREE ADMISSION
Rodeo World
December 4-13, 2025
Resorts World
FREE ADMISSION
Free Rodeo Events
If you are looking see all events with free admission that are open to public see their entire schedule here.
South Point Arena
Every day there are several free events happening at South Point arena (where we went this year!)
- Join us for the South Point presents Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Viewing Party followed by the Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Joe Beaver in the South Point Showroom.
- The South Point is also home to Miss Rodeo America and many of the pre-NFR events, including the Wrangler Gold Buckle Gala benefitting the ProRodeo Hall of Fame on and the PRCA Annual Awards Banquet and Cinch Western Kickoff Party.
- South Point is an official shuttle stop! Catch the free NFR Express shuttle to/from the Thomas & Mack Center every night.
The Orleans Arena
- ALL IN Breakaway and Calf Roping
- Start times vary by day