Past Bull Bash Champion Keyshawn Whitehorse in the Shoot Out Round in Huron
Presented by the South Dakota State Fair
HURON, South Dakota, - August 12, 2022, – Tickets are on sale for the Red Wilk Construction Tuff Hedeman Bull Bash set once again to kick off the Grandstand events for the 137th edition of the South Dakota State Fair in Huron. The Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding Tour (THBRT) features a two-night performance on Wednesday, August 31, and Thursday, September 1 beginning at 8 pm each night. The doors open at 6 pm and tickets are $12 for youth and $20 for adults.
Four-time World Champion bull rider Tuff Hedeman and local businessman Red Wilk together produce the fan-favorite event annually featuring his signature “invitation only” format which yields the best roster of elite bull riders facing off with world-class bucking bulls wrapped around traditional western entertainment.
American Hero Ceremony - Red Wilk has honored over 150 veterans at the Bull Bash
The pre-Labor Day weekend celebration included the much-anticipated American Hero Award Ceremony held each night during the intermission and honoring deserving United States veterans of war. Wilk, a Vietnam Veteran himself, has honored 150 plus South Dakota Veterans since beginning this emotional ceremony in 2013.
“The sacrifice these men make for our country is how we are able to do what we do today, right here in this very arena, and it is our honor to stand down and be part of this great rite of passage and remember why we can celebrate the freedoms we enjoy,” said Hedeman.
Former contestants and winners who have a championship buckle from Huron include 7-time World Champion Sage Kimzey, NFR World Champion Cody Teel, Boudreaux Campbell, PBR Champions Mike Lee, Braden Richardson, Shawn Whitehorse, Cody Jesus, and a pack of NFR qualifiers and bull riding super stars.
South Dakota Western Wishes recipient with Tuff Hedeman
The Bull Bash features two nights of family friendly action and in the arena providing very alive excitement are the professional bullfighting athletes of the Tuff Hedeman Tour, the PBR, PRCA, and Bullfighters only, the gladiators of the arena, bullfighting champions Bryce Redo of Kenefick, Texas and Beau Schueth, Norfolk, Nebraska. Entertaining the crowd will be Professional Rodeo Clown and barrelman Matt Tarr of Stephenville, Texas. They will be signing autographs at the performance.
Bullfighting champs Bryce Redo and Beau Schueth return to Huron as the cowboy lifesavers.
Hedeman formed the Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding Tour after serving for a combined 23 years as the former head of the two nationally organized professional bull riding organizations (PBR and CBR) since his retirement as a rider from the sport in 1999. Tuff Hedeman and the rider’s appearance schedule with rider roster to be announced at a later date. Immediately following the bull riding, fans will get a chance to meet and get autographs from Tuff Hedeman and the bull riders.
The Red Wilk Construction Bull Bash will be held at the South Dakota State Fairgrounds, 1060 3rd St. SW. Tickets start at $12 for youth and $20 for adults and are available by calling 866-605-FAIR, or online www.sdstatefair.com. List of contestants and public appearances will be available at a later date.
The South Dakota State Fair Park is a multi-purpose, year-round facility focusing on agricultural, equestrian, youth, cultural and community events that are family friendly and showcase the best of the great state of South Dakota.
For interviews, press credentials and additional information please contact SD State Fair or Leigh Ann Schroeder, 940.902.1112 or tuffhedemanpr@gmail.com.
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