Photos feature the annual Red Wilk Bull Bash
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HURON — Four-time World Champion and Pro Rodeo Hall of Famer Tuff Hedeman and local businessman Red Wilk announced the final preparations of the Red Wilk Construction Bull Bash, a fan-favorite event that has become a South Dakota State Fair tradition.
Hedeman, who has been coming to Huron for 17 consecutive years, announced that S.D. Governor Kristi Noem would welcome the crowd carrying the American flag in the opening ceremony on Thursday night. The two night $30,000 bull riding extravaganza kicks off the 136th South Dakota State Fair on Thursday and Friday, Sept. 3 and 4.
Lining up 40 top professional athletes to face off with elite bred to buck bulls in a two night, intense high energy man vs. beast competition, the Red Wilk Construction Bull Bash is again set to entertain the fairgoers and ticketholders in the main grandstand. Battling for prize packages worth $7,500 on Thursday and $30,000 on Friday, two bull riders will find their way to the winners circle to accept the custom created trophy buckle and prize check from Tuff Hedeman.
Hedeman also announced Thursday night will feature one round with a Bounty Bull opportunity for the rider who earns the highest score in the first performance. That rider will be given a chance to attempt the bounty bull for a bonus check of $10,000.