Mark your calendars rodeo fans because the biggest rodeo sensation of the year, The Wrangler National Finals is here. From concerts to after-parties, to world-class dining opportunities, the Tropicana Las Vegas is your one-stop-shop for all things NFR this December.
In conjunction with the Tropicana Las Vegas Resort and Casino, Western streetwear brand, Hooey, is proud to present the Hooey Jam. Open to rodeo fans, this free-entry event will occur every day during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (Dec. 6th-15th). After each Bullfighters Only performance, join the bullfighters from 4pm-6pm at the Hooey Jam at Robert Irvine’s Public House inside the Tropicana Las Vegas.
Friends and family alike are welcome to indulge in a one-of-a-kind food and drink menu created by Chef Irvine himself. The entertainment doesn’t end in the Bullfighters Only arena, prepare to listen to top country recording artists as you enjoy this happy hour experience. Canadian Troubadour, Corb Lund will be one of the many talented artists performing at this year’s Hooey Jam and states, “I’m really looking forward to these shows because rodeo people are my kind of people. Folks who go to rodeos get it, and get me. They connect with my music because they live it, too. They have cows around, they know about being horse poor, and they know what it’s like running a family ranch like the S Lazy H.”
Grab a bite to eat, a cold drink, and join Cowboy Lifestyle Network at The Tropicana Las Vegas for this year’s Hooey Jam at the Robert Irvine House!
Cowboy Lifestyle Network and The Tropicana Las Vegas Resort & Casino welcome you to join in on the rodeo fun as we cheer on and celebrate our favorite cowboys, cowgirls, and livestock at the 2018 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.
In an interview with Wrangler Network, Tropicana Las Vegas Vice President and General Manager Aaron Rosenthal states, “We are excited to welcome back Gary Leffew’s Bucking Ball® to Tropicana Las Vegas this December, Last year’s event was a tremendous success and was well received by our guests and WNFR fans, and we can’t wait to host this special event for a second year in a row.”
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This year’s competition is sure to keep audience members at the edge of their seat as the world’s top bullfighters compete for the coveted title of 2018 BFO World Champion. With two Wrangler World Championships under his belt, BFO superstar Weston Rutkowski is returning to the arena with the hopes of achieving a third world championship. Such success in the arena has earned Rutkowski the title as the first freestyle bullfighter to earn more than $115,000 in one year. As we approach December, all eyes are on Rutkowski.
Current Wrangler Tour standings as of September 2018, show Rutkowski in first place with winnings totaling at $21,670. Second place shows Kris Furr with total winnings at $18,361, and in third is Toby Inman at $15,675.
A Haskell, Texas native and third generation cowboy, Rutkowski’s success in the freestyle bullfighting arena has taken him all over the United States and is ready to land him back in Las Vegas, Nevada for this year’s Bullfighters Only Championship. Rutkowski shared in an interview with houmatimes.com that when in the arena, “it’s definitely a huge adrenaline rush. It’s the ultimate challenge. It’s man versus beast. Those bulls have a mind of their own, and you just have this natural adrenaline rush. You’re a little scared, you’re breathing heavy and it’s a rush. But the key is being able to control your emotions and go out and do your job.”
As the 2013 and 2016 World Champion, will Weston Rutkowski leave Vegas with this year’s 2018 BFO Champion title?
Once known as “The Hay Capital of the World,” Gilbert, Arizona was founded on agriculture. Land that once grew acres of hay is now home to new restaurants, bars, and shopping districts. However, as Gilbert expands, one thing holds true and that is Gilbert, Arizona’s western heritage. Today, Gilbert celebrates its rich history each November with the month-long “Gilbert Days” celebration. Festivals, a parade, and the Gilbert Days Rodeo are just a few of the activities community members can attend and participate in.
The Gilbert Promotional Corporation (GPC) is the engine behind the vastly successful and popular Gilbert Days Rodeo. Made up entirely of volunteers, this Non-Profit Organization has been organizing, maintaining, and producing the Gilbert Days Rodeo since 1978. This year they are proud to celebrate 40 Years of Horsepower and History.
As the Gilbert Promotional Corporation Celebrates the 40
Kicking off the month-long festivities is the Gilbert Days Pony Express Ride on November 9
The Gilbert Days 5D Barrel Race will occur at the John Volken Academy on November 10
As for the Gilbert Days Rodeo, this three-day event will occur November 16
Cowboy Lifestyle Network is excited to celebrate this year’s Gilbert Days Rodeo alongside the Gilbert Promotional Corporation. We hope you will join us in celebrating 40 years of Horsepower and History! 
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In conjunction with the 2018 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo, Bullfighters Only will be returning to Las Vegas for their 2018 championship which will be held at 2pm, December 6
With special BFO room rates starting at $45 per night, the time to book your stay at the Tropicana is now! Visit: 
Featuring the most talented athletes in the game, such as two-time reigning BFO World Champion Weston Rutkowski, Bullfighters Only is the perfect entertainment for any thrill-seeker. 
However, BFO offers much more than a chance for competitors to display extreme athleticism, it also offers a sanctuary for the breed of bull, Toro Bravo, which is typically featured in traditional bullfighting rings in other countries, due to its natural instinct to charge. Bullfighters Only provides a much more humane experience for these animal athletes, who are celebrated as much as their human “dance partners” and are given the chance to live out their full lives in luxury as celebrated athletes. BFO’s fighting bulls such as “Spitfire” and “The Spaniard” have even become just as popular as their human counterparts! 
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The Navajo County Fair and Rodeo is back again, celebrating 87 years of thrilling rodeo action and excitement! From rockin’ concert performances, to high-flying Fraizer Shows carnival rides, the Navajo County Fair & Rodeo is sure to entertain rodeo and fair fans alike with its 2018 celebration. This year’s festivities, along with many others, includes the 2018 Navajo County Fair Jr. Miss Pageant and a Demolition Derby!
All activities will take place September 12
For the little cowboys and cowgirls in the family, The Little Buckaroo Rodeo offers Dummy Roping, Barrel Racing, sheep riding, calf riding, and steer riding. The Children’s Rodeo will take place September 15
Since 1931, The Navajo County Fair & Rodeo has been providing community members and visitors alike with a jam-packed weekend, full of family fun. This year, they are proud to welcome you to share in the excitement. We hope you will join Cowboy Lifestyle Network in celebrating the 87
However, it isn’t only the cowboys and cowgirls that Rodeo Naked’s proceeds benefit. When asked about where the money from merchandise and rodeos is donated to, Spoonhunter shared, “last year we hosted our first benefit rodeo and it helped the victims of Hurricane Harvey. I personally drove all the donations to Houston and surrounding areas from Arizona and volunteered at the Red Cross, delivering food and goods to shelters and churches that were in need.” When asked about the proceeds that will be collected from the 2
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This year’s Apache Tribal Fair and Rodeo theme is “Celebrating People Who Inspire Greatness and Wisdom.”