Gold Rush Challenge 2024

Elko, Nevada – It’s time to take Elko by its horns on September 6th and 7th, 2024 for the 5th annual Gold Rush Challenge. This is the place to see top bull riders take on some of the rankest bulls. The adrenaline is in full force and will have you on the edge of your seat. Western States Bucking Bull Association (WSBBA) and Benavides Bucking Bull LLC are collaborating in bringing you this extreme event. The event will take place at the Elko County Fairgrounds located at 13 Fairgrounds Rd, Elko, NV 89801. All ages are welcome! Purchase your tickets today!

Gold Rush Challenge
September 6th & 7th, 2024
Elko County Fairgrounds
13 Fairgrounds Rd, Elko, NV 89801

Proud Affiliate

The Gold Rush Challenge continues to be a proud affiliate of the Western States Bucking Bull Association (WSBBA). They are thrilled to provide affordable competition events for bull riders, bulls, and stock contractors in the Western states such as Washington, Oregon, California, Utah, Idaho, New Mexico, Arizona, and Wyoming. These athletes get the opportunity to showcase their talent, and athleticism, and win prize money and authentic buckles. Their events bring a spotlight to aspiring young athletes while they show their skills in bull riding, mini bulls, and mutton busting. This is a must stop destination to compete and show off your skills. Many elite athletes have made their way through the Western States Bucking Bull Association such as Stetson Wright, Kyler Oliver, Tristen Hutchings, and many more.

Attention Bull Rider Athletes

If you are interested in competing at the Gold Rush Challenge please head over to elkogoldrushchallenge.com to sign up. You must be a minimum of 16 years old to compete. This is an open bull riding event. The winning is added prize money and custom buckles to the champion bull rider and each bull class.

Champion Bounty Bull

Benavides Bucking Bulls very own champion animal athlete, Firecracker will be this years bounty bull. Firecracker will be the high mark ride of the night. Firecracker has reached elite levels making it to the PBR all while putting the quaint town of Elko on the map. It had been debuted in the nationally televised CBS event Professional Bull Riders (PBR) since 2020.

Schedule

• Friday, September 6, 2024
  • Meet & Greet and Bucking Bull Calcutta – 6:00 PM (Location TBD)
    • All public is welcome! This is your chance to own a bull for the weekend. If the bull wins you will win prize money!
    • After the Meet & Greet catch the Clay Walker concert at the Maverick Casino & Hotel in Elko, NV.
• Saturday, September 7, 2024
  • 9:30 AM: Junior’s, Women’s, and Open 2 Year Old Futurity Event
    FREE EVENT OPEN TO PUBLIC
  • 4:30 PM: Elko County Fairgrounds Gates Open
  • 5:00 PM: Pre-Show Mutton Busting
  • 5:30 PM: Pre-Show Mini Bulls
  • 6:00 PM: Main Event Bullriding
  • Following Event: 2024 Gold Rush Dance featuring January Baker!
    Cowboy Bar (at the Elko County Fairgrounds)

All Saturday events will take place at the Elko County Fairgrounds-13 Fairgrounds Road, Elko, Nevada 89801

*Bring your appetite! Food and beverages will be available for purchase at concessions.

Tickets

• General Admission: $15
• Kids: $5
• Box Seats (6 Tickets): $180

Where to Stay

Home 2 Suites by Hilton Elko

This modern all-suite hotel is less than two miles from the Elko Fairgrounds and Downtown Elko. It is set along I-80 located at 2572 E Jennings Way, Elko, NV 89801. There is complimentary parking, breakfast, and WiFi during your stay. The hotel also offers a 24/7 pantry, an indoor pool, a fitness center, and a patio with BBQ facilities. Pets are welcome for a fee. To reserve your room, call 775-234-5354. Be sure to request the special rate for Gold Rush Challenge!

“I would like to first and foremost thank all of my sponsors that continue to support and help bring back this event year after year. I would also like to thank all of my family and friends for all of your help. I really appreciate it – this wouldn’t be possible without each and every one of your help. Last but far from least, thank you to my secretary, Crystal Koppe for keeping things in line and your awesome performance of work. I couldn’t do it without you. Thank you everybody, I truly appreciate you guys.”

-Benavides Bucking Bull LLC, Efren Benavides

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