TROPICANA LAS VEGAS TO HOST GARY LEFFEW’S BUCKING
BALL ℠ DECEMBER 7-16, 2017
Calling ALL Cowboys and Cowgirls! Local and tourist rodeo enthusiasts are invited to saddle up for Gary Leffew’s Bucking Ball ℠ event at Tropicana Las Vegas this December. In honor of the 2017 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR), this ten day event will boot scoot into the Trinidad Pavilion and feature a series of nightly activities – for the ultimate Western lifestyle rodeo affair.
“We are honored to be a part of Gary Leffew’s Bucking Ball ℠ and contributing to a monumental experience from this legendary professional rodeo personality,” said Aaron Rosenthal, VP and General Manager for Tropicana Las Vegas. “This is one of the many ways we are continuing to bring new and exciting experiences to Tropicana and more importantly to our guests.”
Gary Leffew’s Bucking Ball ℠ will take place from December 7 through December 16, guests are invited to kick off the evening with a glimpse of the most prestigious rodeo event in the world with a special closed circuit viewing party, available nightly from 6:45 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., along with a WNFR-inspired pop up shop featuring cowboy inspired apparel and gifts for the rodeo enthusiast with hats, boots, belt buckles and accessories for purchase.
To adhere to the excitement of the rodeo, the true after-party event will kick off at 9:00 P.M. nightly and will feature live music from the legendary Texas Jamm Band featuring members of George Strait’s Ace in the Hole Band, as well as country recording artist, Scotty Alexander. In addition, guests will also be able to enjoy a rodeo arena style dance floor, drink specials, giveaways featuring exclusive offers including one of a kind six-string acoustic guitar autographed by multiple country stars and much, much more.
Eight time NFR qualifier Gary Leffewis a well known member of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) and a Hall of Fame inductee who was the PRCA World Champion Bull Rider in 1970. Gary is also an accomplished television actor and has appeared in episodes of Deadwood, among others. His efforts in the industry continue with his professional bull riding school located in Santa Maria, CA, which has produced more PRCA, Professional Bull Riders (PBR), Canadian and National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) champions and finals qualifiers than any other bull riding school in the country.
Gary Leffew’s Bucking Ball ℠ is a free event open to the public with doors opening at 6:00 p.m. nightly from December 7 to December 16, 2017.
For more information, please visit www.tropLV.com.
About Tropicana Las Vegas
Set on the famed Four Corners with commanding views of the Las Vegas Strip, Tropicana Las Vegas – a DoubleTree by Hilton is a Penn National Gaming destination and boasts stylish rooms, suites and luxury villas, complete with acclaimed restaurants, premier entertainment options and a 50,000-square-foot casino. The resort redefines the expectations of today’s global travelers by providing a casually elegant experience on The Strip, all with a South Beach rhythm and vibe. The property also features Glow® a Mandara Spa and fitness center, Laugh Factory Comedy Club and restaurants such as Bacio Italian Cuisine, Oakville Steakhouse, Beach Café, and Barista Café, Fresh Mix and South Beach Food Court, and will open Robert Irvine’s Public House summer 2017. For more information, visit www.troplv.com.