LAS VEGAS (FOX5) — The Rio Hotel & Casino is bringing back its Rio Round-Up for National Finals Rodeo (NFR) week in December.
The free nightly 10-day celebration begin December 3 through December 12 starting at 4 p.m. with NFR watch parties, live country music, western-themed games, sponsor giveaways and interactive entertainment for fans of all ages.
Fans can gather at the Rio Event Stage inside Masquerade Village to watch the live NFR telecast each evening. Late-night entertainment will follow the headline sets, with DJ Du performing December 3, 4, 7, 8 and 9, and Rodeo Rockstar Redstreak Revival performing December 5, 6, 10, 11 and 12
CMA and ACM winner Tracy Lawrence will also take the stage for a special one-night concert during NFR week, organizers say.
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The nightly live country music lineup includes:
- Alex Key — Thursday, December 3
- Matt Farris — Friday, December 4
- ATJ & Regresso — Saturday, December 5
- Nathan Dean & The Damn Band — Sunday, December 6
- Kristen Merlin — Monday, December 7
- Gunnar Latham — Tuesday, December 8
- Gage Gardiner — Wednesday, December 9
- The Martin Boys — Thursday, December 10
- Neon Prophets — Friday, December 11
- Western Fusion Band — Saturday, December 12
The Rio will also offer free round-trip NFR shuttle service daily. Pre-event departures run from 4 to 6 p.m. starting at the Rio Convention Center parking lot. Return service is scheduled from 8:15 to 9:45 p.m. to the main entrance.
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