Dakota Community Bank & Trust PBR Bull Riding Challenge 2024

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Bismarck, North Dakota – The 12x PBR reigning Stock Contractor of the Year, Chad Berger, is bringing the PBR, the toughest sport on dirt, back to his home state of North Dakota for the 24th Annual Dakota Community Bank & Trust PBR Bull Riding Challenge. The event will kick off at the Bismarck Event Center on June 14th & 15th, 2024 at 7:30 pm each night. Bull riding requires strength, bravery, and sheer determination. You don’t want to miss out on witnessing the top bull riders take on some of the rankest bulls in the world. Will these cowboys have what it takes to win? The competition is sure to heat up! This extreme event will have you on the edge of your seat, purchase your tickets today!

Dakota Community Bank & Trust PBR Bull Riding Challenge
June 14 & 15, 2024
Doors Open: 90 Minutes Prior
Event Starts: 7:30 pm
Bismarck Event Center
315 S 5th St, Bismarck, ND 58504

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High-Energy

The PBR is known for its high-energy events, where riders compete for big prize money and fans are treated to some of the most thrilling moments in sports. At the Dakota Community Bank & Trust Bismarck PBR Bull Riding Challenge, fans can expect to see some of the biggest names in bull riding, as well as up-and-coming riders who are looking to make a name for themselves in the sport. These riders will be matched up against some of the toughest bulls in the world, each one weighing over 1,200 pounds and capable of bucking off even the most skilled riders.

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WC Accessible: $30.00
Reserved: $87.00/$47.00
LMTD MOB/ADA: $30.00
General Admission: $30.00
VIP Table: $150.00 (*per ticket & must purchase all seats at the table)

*Everyone ages 2 and older must have a ticket to attend. Children under age 2 are admitted free of charge if they sit on a ticket holder’s lap, limit of one child per lap. Car seats are not allowed unless a ticket is purchased for the car seat. Strollers are not allowed.

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Chad Berger

You have probably heard the name “Chad Berger” if you have watched the PBR. It’s a household name in the industry, he’s known for raising the best bucking stock, which is why he’s 12x Stock Contractor of the year. His closet has over 50 Cooper Tires shirts, and he notable wears one 365 days a year. Berger also spends plenty of time on the concourse at shows interacting with fans across the country. He’s passionate about giving back and seeks out fans with special needs. Chad has owned several “famous” bucking bulls, one of those being the prized and late, Pearl Harbor. Pearl Harbor was 6 years old at the time of his death, which Berger said was the result of a blood clot near the bull’s brain. Pearl Harbor was the No. 1 bull in the PBR World Champion Bull standings with a 46.25-point World Champion Bull average, and he was 10-0 on the 25^th PBR: Unleash The Beast tour. Along with Pearl Harbor, Berger has owned bucking rock stars, Asteroid and Little Yellow Jacket.

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Megan deFabry

Howdy, I'm Megan deFabry. I grew up in Reno, Nevada, but since 2017 my heart has called Texas home. I now reside in Austin, Texas since 2020. I'm driven by my faith, cherished relationships with family and friends, and my professional ambitions. I'm passionate about digital marketing and journalism, especially the wide-open spaces of America's Western lifestyle, the grit of agriculture, the excitement of rodeo, and the heart of country music. For nearly a decade, I've been sharing this way of life through storytelling. And like any good cowboy tale, there's a loyal sidekick, my little Dachshund, Frank, who I adopted from a shelter in New Braunfels, Texas, back in 2018. He keeps me grounded, reminding me to chase horizons and savor life's simple joys. I graduated from Texas State University with a Bachelor of Science in Consumer Affairs and a minor in Mass Communication. My major taught me to decode consumer behavior, which is crucial for marketing, while my minor sharpened my storytelling skills. Since then, I've spent years mastering SEO and content strategy, staying ahead in a fast-moving field. My work even caught the eye of Cowboy Lifestyle Network's CTO, Irish Padmore, who recognized me for contributing to his research on Consumer Behavior in the Age of AI. Since 2018, I've been honored to work at Cowboy Lifestyle Network. Now as Editor-in-Chief writing, editing, and publishing articles that capture the cowboy spirit, crafting strategies rooted in Western values, and building real client connections. Guided by ethical journalism, I aim to tell stories that resonate and reflect the unsung heroes of the Western spirit.