ATLANTIC CITY, NJ (March 28, 2011) – To celebrate the first annual Atlantic City Boardwalk Rodeo April 1 - 3, 2011, Tropicana Casino & Resort is indulging everyone’s inner cowboy with three days of wild events and no-bull specials.

Make Line Dance History – Friday, April 1, 2011
This is no April Fool’s joke. Atlantic City is aiming to set a record for most line dancers on the Atlantic City Boardwalk on Friday, April 1 at noon in front of Boardwalk Hall. Want to dance your way into the history books? Be sure to join us for the rehearsal on Friday, March 25 at 7:30 p.m. in The Quarter at Tropicana. Visit www.atlanticcityrodeo.com  to view the Boardwalk Stomp dance steps and start practicing!

Cowboy Up at the Rodeo Hoedown – Saturday, April 2, 2011  - 1 to 5 p.m.
Cowboy culture takes over The Quarter as Tropicana swaps its Latin vibe forcountry western spirit. Round up your share of the fun with these wild events and no-bull specials. The event is FREE and open to the public.

  • Cozy up to a Cowboy (or Cowgirl): Take your photo with cowboy and cowgirl models.
  • Fall in Step: Kick up your heels with a live DJ and line dancing at Central Plaza.
  • Meet the Real Life Riders and Ropers: Get to know some genuine members of the Professional Rodeo Cowboy Association (PRCA) from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m.

We’re ringing the dinner bell on a world of untamed flavors and icy thirst quenchers. Purchase your Rodeo Hoedown tickets for just $5 each at IMAX or the New Member Center. Each ticket will score you one of these rodeo-style favorites:

  • Corky’s Ribs & BBQ: Nothing satisfies a cowboy’s appetite like a BBQ Pork Slider.
  • Cuba Libre: Even south of the border, a rodeo fan can wrestle up some delicious chow like this Choripan Grilled Sausage Sandwich on a Cuban roll.
  • Hooters: Lasso yourself ten of this eatery’s world-famous boneless wings.
  • Red Square: For a rodeo chow with a Russian spin, dig into a serving of Beef Stroganoff
  • Rí Rá Irish Pub: Just to prove Texas has nothing over Ireland in BBQ, Rí Rá offers its Pulled BBQ Beef Brisket on a Brioche Roll.
  • The Palm: Meat becomes masterpiece with The Palm’s Pulled Chipotle BBQ Chicken Slider with Applewood Smoked Bacon and Arugula
  • Firewaters: $5 Drafts – 50 Tap choices
  • A Dam Good Sports Bar: Saddle up to the bar for 40 oz. drafts in your choice of Pabst Blue Ribbon or Miller High Life
  • Carmine’s: Chow down on Carmine’s Spicy Carpariello Wings

Throughout The Quarter and Tropicana you’ll find plenty more Hoedown specials and deals to make you shout “yee-haw!”

  • Diamond Club: New card members score a $25 EZ Promo bonus at sign-up.
  • FIN: Round up your friends for this western-style feast of Bourbon Barbeque Glazed 22-ounce Bone-In Ribeye, Creole Fries and Jalapeño Cheddar Cornbread for $54.
  • Hat Emporium: Save 20% on all Western Hats, no matter how many gallons.
  • IMAX Theatre: Get $2 off any movie ticket when you show your PRCA Rodeo Ticket Stub at the box office April 2 or 3, 2011.
  • Jake’s Dog House: Yee doggies! Get your puppy a nose to tail cowboy look with 15% off all rope toys and bandanas.
  • Planet Rose: Celebrate the rodeo with a selection of $5 drink specials and a special country-themed karaoke night featuring popular Nashville recording artist Ray Aaron as guest performer and host. Come sing your heart out and win great prizes like autographed tees and CDs.
  • Rumba Lounge and Tango’s Lounge: Is your thirst as big as the western sky? Quench it with a 12 oz. River Horse Beer or a glass of Purple Cowboy Tenacious Red wine for just $4.

  • Old Farmer’s Almanac: Receive 20% off the largest collection of hand-painted ponies and horses.

  • A Time For Wine: Bring a bit of the Hoedown home with you! Purple Cowboy Wine will be on sale for $12.  All other wines will be on sale from 15% to 30% off regular prices.

  • Play Texas Hold ‘Em with a Real Cowboy: Deal yourself in on Tropicana’s Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament with a PRCA Cowboy. At 11:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 2, the Trop Poker Room will play host to every cowboy’s favorite game of poker in this fast-paced tournament. See the Poker Room Manager for full details and restrictions.

Win a Blue Ribbon Trip – Sunday, April 3, 2011
All Diamond Club members can present their player’s card at the Promotions Booth to collect their free entry into a drawing for a trip for two to the Las Vegas PRCA Rodeo on December 2, 2011, including airfare. Drawing will be held in the Palm Walk at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 3, 2011. Entries should be deposited in the Palm Walk Collection Drum by 5:30 p.m. Visit the Promotions Booth for full details and restrictions.

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