CNFR Kicks Off In Casper With Thrilling Rodeo Action

Summer is just getting underway, as is the College National Finals Rodeo. For the next week, rodeo athletes from colleges all over the country are in Casper to compete and try to become the next CNFR champ in their event.

Heading to the Ford Wyoming Center to catch the best-of-the-best in college rodeo is a summer tradition for many rodeo fans. With the addition of the Wyoming Sports Ranch next door, there's an added attraction for you to check out. The Mercantile features over 100 vendors, family events, food, music, a kids' cowboy camp, and businesses competing in a bull-riding contest.

You can keep track of the points and standings below.

Frank Gambino

The event calendar is jam-packed with events all week long, including the annual softball tournament, golf tournament, and the Cinch Style show. Here's a look at the week's schedule.

Monday, June 15:

• 6:30 a.m.
  Tradeshow Opens
  Location: Ford Wyoming Center
• 7:00 a.m.
  Slack
  Location: Ford Wyoming Center
• 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  The Merchantile Open
  Location: Wyo Sports Ranch

Tuesday, June 16:

• 6:30 a.m.
  Tradeshow Opens
  Location: Ford Wyoming Center
• 7:00 a.m.
  Slack
  Location: Ford Wyoming Center
• 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  The Merchantile Open
  Location: Wyo Sports Ranch
• 5:30 p.m.
  Tradeshow Opens
  Location: Ford Wyoming Center
• 7:00 p.m.
  1st Performance
  1st Go-Round Ring Presentation after Steer Wrestling
  Location: Ford Wyoming Center

Wednesday, June 17: 

• 9:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m.
  Softball Tournament
  Location: Crossroads Park
• 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
  The Merchantile Open
  Location: Wyo Sports Ranch
• 5:30 p.m.
  Tradeshow Opens
  Location: Ford Wyoming Center
• 7:00 p.m.
  2nd Performance
  2nd Go-Round Ring Presentation after Steer Wrestling
  Location: Ford Wyoming Center

Thursday, June 18:

• 9:00 a.m.
  Golf Tournament
  Location: Paradise Valley
• 5:30 p.m.
  Tradeshow Opens
  Location: Ford Wyoming Center
• 7:00 p.m.
  3rd Performance
  Location: Ford Wyoming Center
  Ribbon Night at the Rodeo – Cancer Awareness

Friday, June 19:

• 8:00 a.m.
  NIRA Coaches Breakfast
  Location: Ramkota Hotel
• 5:30 p.m.
  Tradeshow Opens
  Location: Ford Wyoming Center
• 7:00 p.m.
  4th Performance
  Location: Ford Wyoming Center

Saturday, June 20:

• 9:00-10:30 a.m.
  Special Olympics Rodeo
  Location: Ford Wyoming Center
• 11:30 a.m.
  Cinch Style Show
  Location: Ramkota Hotel & Conference Center
• 2:00 p.m.
  Cowboy Church Service
  Location: Fairgrounds
• 5:30 p.m.
  Tradeshow Opens
  Location: Ford Wyoming Center
• 7:00 p.m.
  Championship Round
  3rd Go-Round Ring Presentation after Steer Wrestling
  Championship awards immediately following the rodeo
  Location: Ford Wyoming Center