DOWNTOWN HOEDOWN, IN PARTNERSHIP WITH BLACK BUFFALO,
RETURNS TO FREMONT STREET EXPERIENCE AS OFFICIAL 2026
WRANGLER NATIONAL FINALS RODEO KICKOFF PARTY, DEC. 2
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LAS VEGAS (Nov. 9, 2026) – Fremont Street Experience, the five-block entertainment district located in historic downtown Las Vegas, announces the return of Downtown Hoedown, the official kickoff party for the 2026 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR). In partnership with Black Buffalo, the free, all-ages celebration will take place Wednesday, Dec. 2, under The Canopy™, featuring country music performances across three stages.
This year’s lineup features Grammy Award-winning artist Ashley McBryde, known for hits including “One Night Standards” and “Girl Goin’ Nowhere,” alongside Ian Munsick, known for his Western-inspired sound, and singer-songwriter Kelsey Hart, best known for his breakout hit “Life With You.” Rising country artist Belles, who collaborated with Dolly Parton on “Son of Jolene,” rounds out the lineup.
Fremont Street Experience Downtown Hoedown Lineup
Main Street Stage
- 4:15 p.m.: Trey Pendley
- 5:15 p.m.: Kelsey Hart
1st Street Stage
- 6:45 p.m.: Ashley McBryde
3rd Street Stage
- 8:15 p.m.: Belles
- 9:30 p.m.: Ian Munsick
“Downtown Hoedown is one of our favorite ways to kick off Rodeo Week and welcome fans to downtown Las Vegas,” said Dana Reynolds, vice president of marketing at Fremont Street Experience. “We’re proud to serve as the official kickoff party for the Wrangler NFR and bring together an incredible lineup of country artists for a free night of entertainment under The Canopy™.”
Fremont Street Experience offers free live entertainment every day of the year, along with The Canopy™, SlotZilla™ and direct access to surrounding hotel and casino partners. For more information, visit FremontStreetExperience.com.
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About Fremont Street Experience
Fremont Street Experience is a vibrant entertainment district in historic downtown Las Vegas. The open-air promenade is a hub for entertainment, gaming, dining, and shopping. Fremont Street Experience offers more free live entertainment than anywhere else in Vegas, with performances on three stages every day of the year.
Fremont Street Experience also features The Canopy™ LED screen. Spanning 1,375 feet in length and 90 feet in width, The Canopy™ LED screen is suspended 90 feet above Fremont Street. It dazzles visitors nightly with stunning visual shows synchronized to the music of headline artists like Katy Perry, Shakira, Imagine Dragons, and more.
Additionally, Fremont Street Experience is home to SlotZilla™, a thrilling attraction featuring an 850-foot Zipline and a 1,750-foot Zoomline. Riders launch from a 12-story slot machine-themed platform and soar beneath The Canopy™ LED screen.
Fremont Street Experience offers direct pedestrian access to eight world-renowned casino hotels, over 70 restaurants, and numerous specialty retail kiosks, drawing more than 24 million visitors annually. Convenient parking is available at the Fremont Street Experience Parking Garage, located at 111 S. 4th Street just steps from the action, offering easy access for visitors arriving by car. For more information about Fremont Street Experience, please visit FremontStreetExperience.com.
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