2012 FanFest allows visitors to connect to their inner cowboy

The newest addition to the Wrangler NFR for 2012 is the Cowboy FanFest.

It is the ultimate interactive fan experience with 100,000 square feet featuring the best of the Western lifestyle including live music and entertainment, plus specialty food and beverages, a rodeo arena, interactive booths, rodeo exhibits and more.

The Cowboy FanFest will include the following main anchor displays:

Rodeo Live - Daily features include concerts by Academy of Country Music acts such as Chris Young, Jack Ingram, Bucky Covington and many more, plus Flint Rasmussen with his popular show, "Outside the Barrel" and a Battle of the Bands competition;

Rodeo Roundup - Every great party needs a bar. Rodeo Roundup, in the center of FanFest, features six video screens with live footage of Rodeo Live and Rodeo Arena, replaying of the prior night's Wrangler NFR performance, and a daily baggo/corn hole competition;

Taste of Rodeo - Sample Chef Brady Spear's western-themed menu, customized especially for Cowboy Fanfest;

Rodeo Arena - Presented by Wrangler, this replica of the Wrangler NFR arena features daily Mutton Bustin', customized cowboy obstacle course, World Champion Rodeo Clinics, Mini Bucking Bulls and more;

Rodeo Way - Presented by Lucas Oil, this "Old West" setting features the best of rodeo exhibits including INFR, WPRA, NFR after Dark, History of NFR, MRA and various rodeos;

Second Stage - Presented by Cuttin' Up Radio, the Second Stage will feature live country music, cowboy guests, western fashion shows and a social media hub each day.

Sponsors - Hall of Fame and All-Around level sponsors include the Academy of Country Music, Coors, Cox Communications, Crown Royal, Cuttin' Up Radio, Diageo, Exclusive Genetics, Harley Davidson, Holton Ranch Supply, Lucas Oil, NRA Country Priefert, PrimeSport, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Signature Quarters, Wells Fargo, UFC and Wrangler.

Access - The Las Vegas Convention Center is easily accessible via taxi, monorail, or personal vehicle. Ample parking is available.

Details - A map of the Cowboy FanFest can be seen at right. A full diagram, comprehensive schedule of events and interactive map of Cowboy FanFest can be found at www.NFRexperience.com.

When - Today through Dec. 15;

Open daily 10 a.m.-- 5 p.m.

Where - Las Vegas Convention Center North Hall

3150 Paradise Road

Las Vegas, NV 89109

Adjacent to Cowboy Christmas Gift Show