COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. — The 2022 NFR Open will be hosted by the Pikes Peak or Bust Rodeo, July 13-16, 2022 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, the PRCA announced on Oct. 19 in a press release.
The inaugural NFR Open will be one of the biggest rodeos of the 2022 PRCA season, with $1 million in payouts to contestants, livestock and other PRCA members the release noted.
The NFR Open, formerly titled the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo, is the most prestigious rodeo under the PRCA circuit system and will feature two contestants in each event from each of the 12 U.S. circuits, plus Canada, bringing more than 200 contestants to the Norris-Penrose Event Center for five competition rounds over the four days.
The Montana Pro Rodeo Circuit Finals will be held in Great Falls Jan. 13-15, 2022.
The event will culminate with a semifinals and finals on Saturday, July 16, when the national circuit champions will be crowned. The NFR Open will be key for cowboys and cowgirls shooting to qualify for the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas taking place later in the year.
The RAM NCFR will kick off with a Cattle Drive through Downtown Kissimmee, as well as honor healthcare heroes, our local military, and cancer survivors throughout performances!
WHO: RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo (RAM NCFR)
“With the RAM National Circuit Finals Rodeo being in Osceola County for several years, we are building on and growing an amazing, one-of-a-kind rodeo that brings national champions and fans all under one roof,” said Brandon Arrington, Chair of the Osceola County Commission. “The final round on Saturday night, including some local cowboys and cowgirls, will have you on the edge of your seat as the best of the best compete against each other for $1 million in cash and prizes.”
WHEN: RAM NCFR Events: (www.RNCFR.com) – April 5 and April 8-10, 2021
Monday, April 5th (3:00 to 6:00 p.m.)– 6th Annual Cattle Drive (Free & open to the public) will include over 50 head of cattle that will make its way through Downtown Kissimmee (beginning at 1 Courthouse Sq., traveling down Broadway and ending at Sproule Ave.). Celebrate at the Cattle Drive After Party near Broadway Pizza Bar and Sproule Avenue.
Wednesday, April 7th (3:00 to 5:00 p.m.) Contestant Check-In, 200+ Contestants
Thursday, April 8th (7:30 p.m.) Healthcare Heroes Night (Invitation Only)- All healthcare employees will receive complimentary tickets with a valid ID. (One per ID. Capacity is limited. First come, first serve)
Friday, April 9th (11:00 a.m.) – Invitation Only
Friday, April 9th (7:30 p.m.) Military Appreciation Night – Pay tribute and honor our local active and retired military and first responders, free with a valid ID. (One per ID)
Saturday, April 10th (1:30 p.m.) Family Day – Looking for fun for the entire family? Grab your boots and enjoy good food and good family fun!
Saturday, April 10th (7:30 p.m.) Pink Heals Night – Wear your best “pink” and honor those who are fighting and have fought cancer. A $1,000 donation will be made to the Pink Heals Organization of St. Cloud, Florida. Staff, competitors, and livestock will be sporting their pink rodeo gear! Plus, this is the Final Round of the RAM NCFR, where the top eight contestants from each event advance to the semifinal round, then move to sudden death competition that determines the National Champions in each event.
WHERE: Silver Spurs Rodeo Arena at Osceola Heritage Park –
1875 Silver Spur Lane, Kissimmee, FL 34744 (Showtimes and dates listed above)
TICKET INFORMATION:
Tickets range from $25 – $85 for adults, kids 3 – 12 range from $12.50 – $15 for each performance, and kids 2 and under are free. Seniors 55+ may receive $3.00 off any ticket purchase (with valid ID). On April 8th & 9th, during Healthcare Heroes and Military Appreciation Night, we will honor healthcare employees, servicemen and women, and first responders with free admission (with valid ID). Tickets can be purchased at the Silver Spurs Arena Box Office, by phone at 800-745-3000, or by visiting www.Ticketmaster.com.
For detailed and up-to-date information, please visit www.RNCFR.com
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