Downtown Las Vegas casinos are preparing for the National Finals Rodeo (NFR) with 10 days of rodeo-themed events from Dec. 3-12, featuring new venues, viewing parties, rooftop afterparties and nightly giveaways across Circa Resort & Casino, Golden Gate Hotel & Casino and the D.
The centerpiece is the Downtown Golden Saloon at Golden Gate, making its NFR debut. The historic hotel will transform into a Western-themed viewing destination with food and drink specials and NFR events displayed on a massive LED screen. Doors open at 5 p.m., with rodeo action beginning at 5:45 p.m. The event runs nightly through Dec. 12. Circa and the D are offering 15% discounts on room stays during the rodeo.
At Circa Resort & Casino, the 60-floor Legacy Club rooftop will host multiple events. Shop & Sip runs Dec. 3-4 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., featuring curated handcrafted goods and luxury products alongside hand-crafted cocktails. Rooftop Rodeo afterparties run Dec. 3-6 and Dec. 10-12 starting at 9 p.m. with live music, cocktails and rooftop views; admission is free.
Bourbon & Blues returns Dec. 5 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., offering bourbon tastings, live blues performances and Southern-inspired small plates. Afternoons at Vegas Vickie's Lounge in Circa's lobby runs daily Dec. 3-12 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. with happy hour cocktails and surprise giveaways.
On Dec. 8, top steer wrestlers will sign autographs and meet fans at the Underhang Bar on Level 1 of Circa's world's largest sportsbook from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
A multi-property Buck Wild Giveaway runs Dec. 2-12 with daily drawings across all three properties at noon (Golden Gate), 4 p.m. (Circa) and 9 p.m. (the D). Prizes include NFR ticket pairs, $100 Boot Barn gift cards and official NFR belt buckles. The grand finale on Dec. 12 at the D awards a $3,000 Tractor Supply Co. gift card. Participants must be 21 and over to enter.
Ticket options for the Downtown Golden Saloon include VIP (one seat, one meal ticket, three drink tickets), Standard (one seat, two drink tickets) and General Admission (complimentary with advance RSVP).
All downtown venues serving alcohol require guests be 21 and over.