Red Wilk Construction Tuff Hedeman Bull Bash

The South Dakota State Fair is excited to announce the return of the Red Wilk Construction Tuff Hedeman Bull Bash. This event kicks off the 2025 State Fair grandstand lineup with two nights of bucking bulls beginning on Channel Seeds Opening Day Wednesday, August 27, and on Thursday, August 28. Both nights are scheduled to begin at 8 P.M. CT.

Tuff Hedeman, a four-time world champion bull rider, Pro Rodeo Hall of Famer, and one of the most recognizable cowboys in the world, is coming back to the State Fair with 24 of the top cowboys for his annual Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding Tour. Each evening features two hours of adrenaline-pumping action played out in a sudden-death-style tournament. The bull riding starts with Tuff’s “Bounty Bull” night on Wednesday and continues Thursday night in a tournament-style event and “Shoot Out” round where the bulk of the prize money, championship title, and custom prizes are awarded.

The Red Wilk Construction American Hero Award will also be presented during the event. Since 2013, Red and his family have honored more than 100 Veterans across South Dakota.

Ticket presale for backrest signage holders and Friends of the Fair begins Monday, June 2, through Thursday, June 5. Tickets go on sale to the public at 8 A.M. CT on Monday, June 9. Pricing and ticket information can be found at www.sdstatefair.com.

You may also like the following events from South Dakota State Fair:

• Next month, 27th August, 08:00 pm, Red Wilk Construction Tuff Hedeman Bull Bash in Huron

Also check out other Sports events in Huron, Trips & Adventurous Activities in Huron.