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Cowboy Christmas 2026 Las Vegas

Dec 3-12, 2026 · LVCC South Halls

Dates verified date source · Official site

This is a citywide event rather than a trade show. Its attendance counts total visits/performances, so it is shown as an overlay and is not added to the fullness score.

DatesThu, Dec 3, 2026
to Sat, Dec 12, 2026
VenueLVCC South Halls
Expected attendance~347,571 source (2025 figure)
City fullness (est.)Busy (leisure) ~10K in town

How full will Vegas be during Cowboy Christmas 2026?

Busy: expect firmer rates near the venue; book private dining and group blocks early.

Cowboy Christmas 2026 falls mostly in the week of Dec 7, 2026, which we rate Busy (leisure): about 10,100 trade-show attendees in town (pro-rated), counting Cowboy Christmas 2026 and 4 other tracked shows that overlap its dates.

Not counted in the score: Wrangler National Finals Rodeo 2026 (citywide, Dec 3-12, 2026); UFC 335 (T-Mobile Arena) (fight night, Dec 12, 2026). These events don’t add to the week score (their attendance isn’t comparable to trade-show badges), but expect extra hotel compression. Method.

Overlapping shows

Each Monday-Sunday week gets one score: the pro-rated attendance of every tracked trade show in town that week. The score sets the week label. A show carries the label of the week that holds most of its days (ties go to the busier week), and on a week page every show card carries that week’s label, so a tile and its week never disagree. Method.

When to book entertainment for Cowboy Christmas 2026

Book entertainment: Book now

Based on typical lead times for headline and booth entertainment (status as of Oct 18). In Packed or Sold-out weeks, book at the early end; private rooms and hotel blocks go fast too.

Advertise here Venues, DMCs and transport partners can sponsor the Cowboy Christmas page (party venues, transport and DMC slots). See placements →

Past editions

YearWhereAttendanceSource
2025-347,5712025 figure source

Organizer or audit figures as published; counting methods differ between sources and years.

Sources and notes

347,571 = 2025 visits (includes the RMEF Hunter & Outdoor Christmas Expo). Free public show; counts visits, not unique attendees.

Spotted a change? Dates and venues are set by the organizer and can move. Always confirm on the official site.