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2018 BENNY BINION’S WORLD-FAMOUS WRANGLER NFR BUCKING HORSE & BULL SALE

Las Vegas legend Benny Binion loved rodeo, especially the bucking stock and the NFR, so it’s only fitting that an event like this one would carry his name. The sale features bareback and saddle bronc horses as well as bulls that owners are hoping will become rodeo legends in their own right. It includes the United Bucking Horse Association’s Futurity Finals and the PRCA Permit Holder’s Challenge. • Dec. 6, Doors open at 8 a.m. • 9 a.m.–12 p.m.—World Futurity Association • South Point Arena & Equestrian Center • Benefitting the ProRodeo Hall of Fame • Tickets available at South Point Box Office 702-797-8055 or www.southpointarena.com

ALL IN BARREL RACE

For barrel racing fans and competitors, The Orleans Arena will be the place to be in December. The All In Barrel Race, which features multiple divisions, guarantees a $557,000 payout. • December 6–16 • Start times vary by day • The Orleans Arena

STACE SMITH WORLD BRONC FUTURITY FINALE

Growing in popularity, competition for bucking animals is becoming a way to showcase their talents while gaining valuable experience that prepares them for their future. Fourand 5-year-old saddle bronc prospects will be bucking their way to paychecks as well as an opportunity. They will perform in the morning, followed by a video sale. • Dec. 7, 10 a.m.—Finale starts, featuring top 4- and 5-yearold saddle bronc horses • Video sale (in arena) to immediately follow the futurity • South Point Arena and Equestrian Center • Tickets available at South Point Box Office 702-797-8055 or www.southpointarena.com

ARIAT WORLD SERIES OF TEAM ROPING

The Ariat World Series of Team Roping features over 3,000 teams hoping to get a piece of a purse that is estimated to be $11 million. Separated into seven divisions as well as having consolation rounds, this event is full of opportunities to cash in. That has made it not only popular, but has made it the best event of it’s kind in the world. • Dec. 9–15 • South Point Arena and Equestrian Center • Free admission

EXCEPTIONAL RODEO PRESENTED BY NV ENERGY

Watching Wrangler NFR contestants pair up with Las Vegasarea special-needs children for an hour has led to a lifetime of memories for those children and their families. The Exceptional Rodeo presented by NV Energy has the contestants and children participating in simulated rodeo events. Each child gets a trophy and package of goodies to remind them of their day. The contestants' rewards are the smiles that are shared and knowing they made a difference. • Dec. 10, 10:30 a.m.–11:30 a.m. • Las Vegas Convention Center, South Halls—Wrangler Rodeo Arena—RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo • Free admission/ppen to the public