LAS VEGAS, NV – More than 400 Native American Athletes representing 75 different tribes from 11 regions all across the United States and Canada will be gathering in Las Vegas, Nevada at the South Point Equestrian Center to compete in the Indian National Finals Rodeo, starting October 22 through October 26, 2024.
There will be Major/Open, Junior, and Senior divisions at the INFR. Some of the athletes have competed in Junior events in the past and have worked their way through the ranks to now be competing in the Major/Open divisions at the Finals. It’s an exciting thing to see past Junior champions now competing as adults in the Open Division.
Contestants compete for big prize money and awards throughout the year, which culminates with the Indian National Finals Rodeo, where qualified contestants compete in the eight major events (Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Bull Riding, Steer Wrestling, Tie-Down Roping, Team Roping, Barrel Racing, and now – Breakaway Roping). With about 75 Tribes representing at the event the majority of the INFR members are also members of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA).
The South Point Equestrian Center will be where all the action occurs, Oct 22-26. Concessions are very accessible, and one could get a good start on Christmas shopping at many vendors.
INFR 2024 Schedule
Monday, October 21, 2024
- 8:00 am: Stall move-in and contestant check-in
- 8:00 am: Cattle Run through the arena
- *Contestant Pictures Cypress Room
- 1:00 pm: Women’s Timed Events
- 1:45 pm: Rough Stock Events
- 2:30 pm: Men’s Timed Events
- 4:00 pm: Contestant meeting & group event pictures arena
- 7:00 pm: Back Number Ceremony Exhibit Hall
- *Live band and dance to follow!
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
- 7:15 am: SouthFox Ranch Diabetes Awareness presents Morning Stretches at the Arena
- 12:30 pm: INFR 1st Performance
- 6:30 pm: INFR 2nd Performance
- 10:00 pm: Buckle Ceremony Grandview Lounge
- *Traditional Shirt Day
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
- 7:15 am: South Fox Ranch Diabetes Awareness presents Morning Stretches at the Arena
- 8:00 am: JR/SR Check-in
- 9:00 am: JR/SR Pictures Cypress
- 10:00 am: Meeting & Back Number Ceremony Arena
- 12:30 pm: INFR 3rd Performance
- 6:30 pm: INFR 4th Performance
- 10:00 pm: Buckle Ceremony Grandview Lounge
- *Breast Cancer Awareness Pink Shirts
Thursday, October 24, 2024
- 7:15 am: South Fox Ranch Diabetes Awareness presents Morning Stretches at the Arena
- 12:30 pm: JR/SR INFR 1st Performance
- 6:30 pm: INFR 5th Performance
- *MMIW Awareness Day Red Shirts
- *Presented by Marathon
Friday, October 25, 2024
- 8:00 am: South Fox Ranch Diabetes Awareness Walk with the Docs Arena
- 9:30 am: INFR Fashion Show Exhibit Hall A
- 12:30 pm: JR/SR INFR 2nd Performance
- 6:30 pm: INFR 6th Performance
- 10:00 pm: Buckle Ceremony Show Room live music to follow – CHAUNCEY WILLIAMS!
- *Diabetes Awareness Day Purple or Grey Shirts
- *Presented by South Fox Ranch
Saturday, October 26, 2024
- 9:30 am: Cowboy Church Redwood Rm
- 10:30 am: JR/SR INFR Championship
- 4:00 pm: Hall of Fame Ceremony
- 6:30 pm: INFR Championship
- 10:00 pm: Buckle Ceremony Show Room live music to follow – CHAUNCEY WILLIAMS!
- *Veterans Recognition Day Red, White, or Blue Shirts
- *Presented by TC Energy
“Our mission is to provide, promote, and preserve the advancement of Professional Indian Rodeo by empowering families, youth, and communities through positive role-modeling, educational opportunities, competition, culture, and tradition.”
– Indian National Finals Rodeo Mission Statement
