25th Annual Dakota Community Bank & Trust PBR Bull Riding Challenge

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Hold onto your hats, North Dakota, this is one showdown you won’t want to miss! Legendary 12-time PBR Stock Contractor of the Year, Chad Berger, is bringing his rankest bulls to Bismarck, North Dakota for the 25th Annual Dakota Community Bank & Trust PBR Bull Riding Challenge. Get ready for edge-of-your-seat action as the fiercest bucking bulls go head-to-head with the PBR’s top cowboys for their 8 second shot at glory.

25th Annual Dakota Community Bank & Trust PBR Bull Riding Challenge
June 13th & 14th, 2025
Bismarck Event Center Arena
315 South 5th Street, Bismarck ND 58504

End of an Era

You heard it right, Chad Berger has spent the past 25 years delivering award-winning bull riding action to his home crowd in North Dakota, pairing the most unruly bulls with the most fearless cowboys in the sport. But this year’s event is extra special as it marks the final chapter of this beloved North Dakota tradition, bringing a mix of bittersweet excitement and nostalgia to the arena. So let’s make this farewell one for the history books! Let’s pack the stands and send the Dakota Community Bank & Trust PBR Bull Riding Challenge out with an unforgettable celebration.

Don’t Wait, Purchase Your Tickets Today!

The countdown is on for the final Dakota Community Bank & Trust PBR Bull Riding Challenge, and this is your last chance to be part of history! Don’t miss your chance to be a part of the excitement, purchase your tickets today!

Doors Open | 6pm
Performance | 7pm

General Admission | $39.19
Reserved Tickets | $32.52 – $97.70
Children Under 2 | FREE

FRIDAY, JUNE 13TH TICKETS

SATURDAY, JUNE 14TH TICKETS

“I’ve been to the Dakota Community Bank & Trust PBR Bull Riding Challenge a few times now, and it never disappoints. Chad Berger puts on one heck of a bull riding event. Top-notch action every time!”
Danny O’Donnell
CLN Chief Social Officer & Co-Founder

PBR Challenger Series

The PBR Challenger Series is the ultimate showdown of grit and glory as bull riders and their hooved counterparts travel the United States facing off in thrilling 8 second rides against the clock. The PBR Challenger series is for cowboys both affiliated and unaffiliated with the PBR Camping World Team Series and culminates in the ultimate showdown at the Challenger Series Finals October 22nd and 23rd at the South Point Arena in Las Vegas.

PBR CHALLENGER SERIES SCHEDULE

Cowboy Lifestyle Network attends the 2017 Dakota Community Bank & Trust PBR Bull Riding Challenge

Next Stop, Bismarck, North Dakota!

Bull riding fans, mark your calendars because Bismarck, North Dakota marks the next stop on the PBR Challenger Series tour. With next-level entertainment the entire family will enjoy, make sure to help celebrate the final Dakota Community Bank & Trust PBR Bull Riding Challenge off in style! This year, it’s more than just a competition, it’s a celebration of an incredible legacy 25 years in the making.

Taryn Cantrell

Taryn Cantrell is an Arizona native with a lifelong connection to the rodeo arena. From her roots in barrel racing to her role as the 2017 Gilbert Days Rodeo Queen and her involvement with the Cowgirls Historical Foundation, Taryn celebrates her western heritage with enthusiasm and authenticity. Taryn holds a degree in Vocal Performance from Arizona State University, allowing her to merge her passion for music with her love of cowboy culture. As a singer and bassist, Taryn performs with bands across Phoenix and beyond including Great American Regret, Honey Marie Knight, and Sareena Dominguez. Taryn is passionate about blending her diverse interests to offer an authentic and engaging perspective on journalism. Her goal is to connect readers to the events, concerts, and celebrations that matter most, bringing them closer to the experiences she treasures. Whether you’re attending your very first rodeo or adding another to your collection of memories, Taryn is here to guide you every step of the way!