National Finals Rodeo (NFR) in Las Vegas in 2008

march 11 2008


We tried to plan an international conference.
Some representatives had already suggested the dates.

Then I got a mail from a Dallas friend... No way he could attent the conference.
He expected to be able to get NFR Tickets, and he certainly would honor his family tradition. Which means he's going to the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas.
A conference at any of the dates of december 4 tot 13 was out of the question!

So november it'll be. Those who are waiting for the dates: they'll be available at the end of march.

Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association decided in 1958 for a world championship event in each of rodeo's seven main events: calf roping, steer wrestling, bull riding, saddle bronc riding, bareback bronc riding, and team roping.
The first National Finals Rodeo (NFR), also known as the "super bowl of rodeo", was held in 1959 and after that held annually until 1961.
In the years 1962, 1963 and 1964 the competition was hosted in Los Angeles. And the 20 years after that it was held in Oklahoma City.
In 1985 the city of Las Vegas, Nevada, hosted the event for the first time, and it has been Las Vegas ever since.

The stories I hear from my friend are so enthousiastic, I would love to go too.
They meet the whole family and some even take part. Being a contestant alone is a huge honor. Molly, his niece, took part in the barrel racing and the whole family were at the fifth row, and had the time of their lives.

It was the first time they bought their tickets at Team One Tickets and they had such a good experience.
Team One Tickets has divided the Thomas & Mack Center into 15 different general seating areas. So one can choose exactly where to sit, when and at what price. There are no hidden fees at all.
They have pictures for all places, so you can check again before you order them.

I wish they use the same system here with main events.

Sometimes I dream about being able to witness the NFR. All those cowboys...it brings the old days alive!