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“FIND A SEAT” TICKETS ARE OFFERED ON A “NO SHOW” BASIS WITH TICKETS POTENTIALLY AVAILABLE FOR ALL 10 WRANGLER NFR PERFORMANCES. These tickets can be purchased directly from the Thomas & Mack Center Ticket Office Monday through Saturday 11 AM - 5 PM or by calling UNLVTickets at 866-388-3267 between the hours of 9 AM - 8 PM Monday through Saturday and 10 AM - 6 PM on Sunday or online at www.unlvtickets.com. Restrictions apply. Please call 866.388.3267 for more details. 3 Welcome

5 Schedule of Events

21 Satellite Feed

22 Cowboy Corral/ACM Stage

23 Anthems & Openings

27 Ticket Exchange Program/Rodeo Parking

30 Host Hotels & Event Sponsors

32 Entertainment Around Town

41 Fan Guide to Las Vegas Area Services

46 Cowboy Christmas Gift Show

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(See back cover for more details) Celebrating 50 years of the NFR

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Performing up-close-and- personal in Golden Nugget’s SUBMIT YOUR 600-seat showroom WNFR TICKET FOR AN ENTRY TO WIN A FORD F-150 TRUCK! DECEMBER 3-13, 2008 MIRANDA • Earn entries by redeeming your WNFR ticket LAMBERT stub, joining the 24 Karat Club or by playing DEC 5 & 6 your favorite slot and table games! WINNER NEED NOT BE PRESENT

PAT GREEN DEC 7 & 8

• Enter one of our three daily blackjack tournaments on December 4, 8, and 11 RONNIE and play to win the $5,000 grand prize MILSAP each day. Entry fee is only $50. DEC 9 & 10 • TEAM ROPER AUTOGRAPH SESSION - Monday, December 8 from 12 p.m. - 2 p.m. The Grand Events Center.

• Watch the WNFR LIVE televised nightly in CHARLIE The Grand Events Center. DANIELS BAND DEC 11 & 12 For tickets and more information, please call 1-866-946-5336 or Must be 21 or older to enter. book online at goldennugget.com Complete rules posted in the casino. goldennugget.com Monday, December 1, 2008 Miss Rodeo America Pageant Horsemanship Competition 9:00 a.m. The South Point Equestrian Center Free Admission 62nd Annual PRCA National Convention Registration 12:00 p.m. The South Point Convention Area Miss Rodeo America Pageant Get Acquainted Party 7:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. The Orleans Hotel & Casino Esplanade Room Ticket Required Miss Rodeo America Pageant Registration Desk The Orleans Legends Gold Buckle Gala presented by Wrangler and benefiting the ProRodeo Hall of Fame 7:00 p.m. The South Point Hotel & Casino Grand Ballroom Ticket Required Tickets available at South Point Box Office 702-797-8055 or www.southpointcasino.com

Tuesday, December 2, 2008 62nd Annual PRCA National Convention Registration 6:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The South Point Convention Area 62nd Annual PRCA National Convention Trade Show 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The South Point Exhibit Hall

- 5 - Miss Rodeo America Pageant PRCA Luncheon Featuring Miss Rodeo America Pageant Contestants 11:45 a.m. The South Point Grand Ballroom Ticket Required Visit www.missrodeo.com for details Miss Rodeo America Pageant Miss Rodeo America Fashion Show 5:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. Cash Bar will be available 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. Fashion Show Dinner The Orleans Ballroom 7:30 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. Fashion Show Production - Showroom Ticket Required Miss Rodeo America Pageant Registration Desk/The Orleans or purchased in advance through the Miss Rodeo America Pageant Office PRCA Welcome Reception 6:00 p.m. The South Point Grand Ballroom

Wednesday, December 3, 2008 62nd Annual PRCA National Convention Registration 6:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. The South Point Convention Area 62nd Annual PRCA National Convention Trade Show 12:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. The South Point Exhibit Hall

- 6 - PRCA Awards Banquet 6:00 p.m. The South Point Grand Ballroom Ticket Required Tickets available at South Point Box Office 702-797-8055 or www.southpointcasino.com 22nd Annual Downtown Hoedown 6:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Fremont Street Experience Free Admission / Open to the Public

Thursday, December 4, 2008 2008 Benny Binion’s World Famous Wrangler NFR Bucking Horse Sale 9:00 a.m. South Point, Equestrian Center To benefit the ProRodeo Hall of Fame Ticket Required Tickets available at South Point Box Office 702-797-8055 or www.southpointcasino.com 62nd Annual PRCA National Convention Registration 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. The South Point Convention Area 62nd Annual PRCA National Convention Trade Show 9:00 a.m. – 10:30 a.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 Free Admission / Open to the Public Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen 12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall Main Stage at the Cowboy Christmas Show - 7 - Miss Rodeo America Pageant: President’s Luncheon 12:00 p.m. - 1:30 p.m. The Orleans Hotel & Casino Mardi Gras Ballroom Ticket Required Miss Rodeo America Pageant Registration Desk/The Orleans Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - First Performance 6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center Performance Sponsor: PRCA Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations 11:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall Hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley Free Admission National Finals Tonight hosted by Don Gay & Dan Miller 10:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. The Gold Coast Showroom Free Admission

Friday, December 5, 2008 2008 Benny Binion’s World Famous Wrangler NFR Bucking Horse Sale 9:00 a.m. South Point Equestrian Center To benefit the ProRodeo Hall of Fame Ticket Required Tickets available at South Point Box Office 702-797-8055 or www.southpointcasino.com NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall Free Admission / Open to the Public

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Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen 12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall Main Stage at the Cowboy Christmas Show Miss Rodeo America Pageant Contestant Introductions/Live Auction 1:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m. NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show, Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall Free Admission Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Second Performance 6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center Performance Sponsor: Coors Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations 11:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall Hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley Free Admission National Finals Tonight hosted by Don Gay & Dan Miller 10:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. The Gold Coast Showroom Free Admission

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 6, 2008 NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall Free Admission / Open to the Public Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen 12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall Main Stage at the Cowboy Christmas Show

- 11 - Miss Rodeo America Pageant Coronation Performance and Awards Coronation Performance: 9:45 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. The Orleans Hotel & Casino-Showroom Ticket Required Miss Rodeo America Pageant Registration Desk/The Orleans Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Third Performance 5:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center Performance Sponsor: Dodge Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations 11:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall Hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley Free Admission National Finals Tonight hosted by Don Gay & Dan Miller 10:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. The Gold Coast Showroom Free Admission

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 7, 2008 Memorial Night NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall Free Admission / Open to the Public Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen 12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall Main Stage at the Cowboy Christmas Show Wrangler National Finals Rodeo -Fourth Performance 5:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center Performance Sponsor: Boyd Gaming - 12 - Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations 11:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall Hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley Free Admission National Finals Tonight hosted by Don Gay & Dan Miller 10:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. The Gold Coast Showroom Free Admission

MONDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2008 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 Free Admission / Open to the Public Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen 12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall Main Stage at the Cowboy Christmas Show Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Fifth Performance 6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center Performance Sponsor: AT&T Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations 11:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall Hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley Free Admission National Finals Tonight hosted by Don Gay & Dan Miller 10:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. The Gold Coast Showroom Free Admission - 13 - ROOMS FROM ROOMS FROM RODNEY CARRINGTON RODNEYAT THE HOLLYWOOD CARR THEATINGTONRE AT THE HOLLYWOOD THEATRE DECEMBER 8–13 DECEMBEMUST BE 18 YEARSR AND 8–13 OLDER $79 MUST BE 18 YEARS AND OLDER $79PER NIGHT PER NIGHT TO BOOK NOW CALL 800.929.1111 RICKY & THE RED STREAKS TO BOOK NOWBOOKING CALL CODE: MKT800.929.1111171 RICKY & THEAT STUDIO RED 54 STREAKS BOOKING CODE: MKT171 AT STUDIO 54 DECEMBER 7–13 DECEMBEMUST BE 21 YEARSR AND 7–13 OLDER MUST BE 21 YEARS AND OLDER FOR ENTERTAINMENT, CALL 702.891.7800 FOR ENTERTAINMENT, CALL 702.891.7800

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WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2008 Tough Enough To Wear Pink Night NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall Free Admission / Open to the Public Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen 12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall Main Stage at the Cowboy Christmas Show - 15 - Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Seventh Performance 6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center Performance Sponsor: Montana Silversmiths Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations 11:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall Hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley Free Admission National Finals Tonight hosted by Don Gay & Dan Miller 10:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m. The Gold Coast Showroom Free Admission

THURSDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2008 NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall Free Admission / Open to the Public 21st Annual Pro Rodeo League of Women Luncheon & Fashion Show 11:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. The South Point Grand Ballroom Hosted by: The South Point Hotel & Casino Proceeds to benefit The Justin Cowboy Crisis Fund Ticket Information contact Tracy Hedeman 817-676-1637 or after 11/1/08 they can be purchased at South Point Box Office 702-797-8055 or www.southpointcasino.com Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Eighth Performance 6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center Performance Sponsor: Justin Boots - 16 -

Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations 11:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall Hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley Free Admission National Finals Tonight hosted by Don Gay & Dan Miller 10:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. The Gold Coast Showroom Free Admission FRIDAY, DECEMBER 12, 2008 22nd Annual Spurs & Spikes Golf Invitational & Fundraiser To benefit the ProRodeo Hall of Fame By Invitation only NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall Free Admission / Open to the Public Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen 12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall Main Stage at the Cowboy Christmas Show Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Ninth Performance 6:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center Performance Sponsor: U.S. Smokeless Tobacco Co. Wrangler NFR Go Round Buckle Presentations 11:00 p.m. The South Point Dance Hall Hosted by Flint Rasmussen and Randy Corley Free Admission National Finals Tonight hosted by Don Gay & Dan Miller 10:30 p.m. 11:30 p.m. The Gold Coast Showroom Free Admission - 18 - SATURDAY, DECEMBER 13, 2008 NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show - Final Day 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall Free Admission / Open to the Public Outside the Barrel with Flint Rasmussen 12:00 p.m. Las Vegas Convention Center, North Hall Main Stage at the Cowboy Christmas Show Wrangler National Finals Rodeo - Tenth Performance 5:45 p.m. Thomas & Mack Center Performance Sponsor: Wrangler

PRCA World Champions Award Ceremony Immediately Following Performance

National Finals Tonight hosted by Don Gay & Dan Miller 10:30 p.m. – 11:30 p.m. The Gold Coast Showroom Free Admission

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 14, 2008 World Champions Brunch 9:00 a.m. The South Point Grand Ballroom Tickets available at South Point Box Office 702-797-8055 or www.southpointcasino.com

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NO TICKETS? YOU CAN STILL SEE IT LIVE VIA SATELLITE FEED! The following Clark County hotel properties will be delivering a live transmission of all 10 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo performances. Tropicana Treasure Island (TI) Terrible’s Suncoast South Point Silverton Sam’s Town Rio Plaza Hotel Planet Hollywood Pioneer Hotel(Laughlin) Palms Palace Station The Orleans Monte Carlo The Mirage MGM Grand Luxor Las Vegas Hilton Imperial Palace Hooters CasinoHotel Harrah’s LasVegas Hard RockHotel Golden Nugget Gold Coast Four Queens Flamingo LasVegas Fitzgeralds Excalibur Circus Binion’s Bill’s Gamblin’Hall - 21 - 7 6 7 8 - 6 4 2 4 8 4 - 7 8 - 8 4 8 7 4 7 9 7 - 9 0 - 0 0 8 1 4 1 6 1 - 7 0 - 0 7 8 1 7 1 6 1 - 7 7 - 7 6 8 1 9 1 7 7 - 7 6 - 6 8 8 6 8 9 5 6 - 8 0 - 0 7 8 7 9 4 8 2 - 7 0 - 0 7 8 5 2 7 4 5 - 6 0 - 0 4 8 4 3 7 6 4 - 9 0 - 0 3 8 9 3 6 3 4 - 3 7 - 7 4 8 0 3 7 6 7 - 7 0 - 0 2 8 4 9 - 6 6 8 7 6 2 3 - 5 800-6-STATIONS 9 7 9 6 9 - 8 0 - 0 1 8 7 1 6 3 6 - 6 0 - 0 7 8 1 2 1 6 1 - 1 0 - 0 9 8 0 2 0 9 0 - 1 0 - 0 8 8 1 8 6 2 3 - 5 0 - 0 2 8 1 2 4 2 4 - 6 0 - 0 4 8 7 3 8 6 6 - 6 0 - 0 4 8 2 8 0 5 0 - 9 6 - 6 2 8 9 3 - K 0 C 0 O R 8 4 - 5 D 4 R H 3 - - 0 0 4 8 8 3 7 6 2 - 6 0 - 0 2 8 5 0 4 4 0 - 6 8 - 8 4 8 1 3 1 6 1 - 2 0 - 0 2 8 5 3 2 7 8 - 5 0 - 0 4 8 7 7 7 2 7 - 7 0 - 0 7 8 0 3 5 9 4 - 3 0 - 0 4 8 7 3 3 6 5 - 6 0 - 0 7 8 0 3 0 9 1 - 2 0 - 0 7 8 3 7 - 2 0 7 Performances BEFORE and AFTER the nightly rodeo competition. Doors to the Cowboy Corral open at 5pm for the weekday rodeo performances and 4pm for the weekend rodeo performances. FREE ENTRY WITH WRANGLER NFR TICKET!

Trailer Choir Jake Owen Kristy Lee Cook Aaron Watson Thursday Dec. 4 Friday Dec. 5 Saturday Dec. 6 Sunday Dec. 7 5:45 - 6:30pm 5:45 - 6:30pm 4:45 - 5:30pm 4:45 - 5:30pm

Crystal Shawanda The Carter Twins Whitney Duncan Randy Houser Monday Dec. 8 Tuesday Dec. 9 Wednesday Dec. 10 Thursday Dec. 11 5:45 - 6:30pm 5:45 - 6:30pm 5:45 - 6:30pm 5:45 - 6:30pm

Zac Brown Band Jack Ingram Friday Dec. 12 The Academy of Country Music Saturday Dec. 13 5:45 - 6:30pm NFR Stage at the 2008 NFR Cowboy Corral 4:45 - 5:30pm Cowboy Corral is located in the Cox Pavilion, adjacent to the Thomas & Mack Center - 22 - Some of the biggest names in country music will grace the stage at the Thomas & Mack Center to kick off the world’s richest and most prestigious rodeo.

Chris Trailer MacArthur Choir National Anthem Opening Act

Susie Jake Dobbs Owen National Anthem Opening Act

Reba McEntire National Anthem and Opening Act

Kristy Brooks Lee Cook & Dunn National Anthem Opening Act

Susie Crystal Luchsinger Shawanda National Anthem Opening Act - 23 - Jason Red Meadows Steagall National Anthem Opening Act

Whitney Ronnie Duncan Milsap National Anthem Opening Act

Sabina Petermann (CA) National Anthem

Randy Charlie Houser (USA) Daniels National Anthem Opening Act

Zac Brown Band Jewel National Anthem Opening Act

Mollie & Jack Jackie MJ2 Ingram National Anthem Opening Act *schedule subject to change - 24 -

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4032-2_MC_NFReventguide.indd 1 10/29/08 11:49:13 AM TICKET EXCHANGE PROGRAM Due to popular demand, the Wrangler NFR Ticket Exchange will once again be in operation at the Las Vegas Conven- tion Center during the NFR Cowboy Christmas Gift Show. The official NFR Ticket Exchange provides an opportunity to match those looking to sell NFR tickets with those looking to purchase. The ticket office is open from Thursday, Decem- ber 4, 2008 through Friday, December 12, 2008. Those look- ing to return tickets for resale should drop them off between 9 a.m. – 10 a.m. daily. You will receive the face value of the tickets minus a $2 handling fee per ticket. Single tickets will not be accepted. Large amounts of tickets and Gold Buckle tickets will be accepted on consignment only. Those wishing to acquire tickets can do so from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. daily. All tickets will be sold at face value, plus an additional $2 han- dling fee per ticket. Cash transactions only. Limited avail- ability. Restrictions apply TICKET RESALE PROHIBITED The unauthorized resale of Wrangler National Finals Rodeo tickets is prohibited. Unauthorized selling, advertised sell- ing, and/or attempted selling of NFR tickets is strictly pro- hibited and will result in loss of future ticket buying privi- leges. This policy will be strictly enforced. RODEO PARKING Thomas & Mack Center parking is $10 per vehicle. The pub- lic entrance is located off Tropicana and Swenson Avenue.

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