ANNUAL TUFF HEDEMAN BULL RIDING ROLLS INTO LAS VEGAS, MARCH 2
(Credit: Tuff Hedeman)
High scores and big checks are what 24 professional cowboys ranked among the top bull riders in the country are hoping to earn as they head west for the Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding at the South Point Hotel & Casino Equestrian Center on March 2, 2024.
The four-time World Champion bull rider and Pro Rodeo Hall of Famer, Tuff Hedeman, has announced a special opportunity for bull riding fans to meet UNLV Head Football Coach Barry Odom. Coach Odom will attempt to ride a bull at intermission to benefit the UNLV football program.
Additionally, fans will have the opportunity to attend the Horns and Helmets pre party. Guests can purchase the Horns and Helmet package which includes a general admission ticket to the Tuff Hedeman Bull Riding event in the UNLV section, complimentary appetizers, wine, Budweiser, Tito’s and Pendelton cocktails from 5—6 p.m. Tickets can be purchased HERE.
The event begins at 7 p.m. and features a field of 24 elite bull riders in a three round tournament style competition ending in a sudden death final four Shoot Out round worth at least $30,000 to the riders and prize money for the bucking bull athletes while in Vegas. The doors will open at 6 p.m. for ticket holders to enjoy delicious food, cold beer, shopping and more within the South Point Arena & Equestrian Center.
“These guys all have what it takes to ride at the highest level, you never know on what night who is going to make a great ride and then again it is Vegas where the fans cheer the guys on ride for ride and some young guns will surprise us,” said Hedeman. “Between January and August, the cowboys have an opportunity to win over $100,000 and get on good bulls at my bull ridings, that’s a lot of money and that brings top bull riders to the South Point Arena.”
Hedeman also announced the return of JJ Harrison, rodeo’s top award-winning entertainer and barrel man will entertain the crowd with his spontaneous humor and audience participation. NFR bullfighter Bryce Redo will be cowboy protection and making personal appearances with Hedeman.
Fans can catch Hedeman and the bull riders in person as they sign autographs at the South Point booth at the Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Friday, March 1 and at Boot Barn on Saturday March 2. Final schedule to be released later. The popular rock stars of the rodeo will be available for fans to meet in the arena immediately following the bull riding.
Ticket prices start at $30 and can be purchased HERE and at the South Point Box office.
About South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa
Featuring more than 2,100 guestrooms, South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa overlooks the famous Las Vegas Strip and the serenity of the surrounding mountainscape. Each oversized guest room features state-of-the-art LED televisions as well as WiFi with high-speed internet connections. Guests visiting South Point Hotel will experience affordable luxury through a casino offering top-of-the-line gaming technology, over 2,200 slot and video poker machines, more than 60 table games and a separate race and sports book area, 11 restaurants, including the award-winning Michael’s Gourmet Room, world-class Costa Del Sur Spa and Salon, a 400-seat showroom featuring headliner entertainment, a 700-seat Bingo room, a 16-screen Cinemark movie complex, a state-of-the-art 64-lane bowling center, a 52,000-square foot Conference Center and an 80,000-square foot Exhibit Hall. South Point Hotel is also home to the Tournament Bowling Plaza, a multi-million-dollar professional bowling tournament facility. In addition, South Point Hotel has the finest equestrian event facility in the country. The 240,000 square feet of event space features three climate-controlled arenas, vet clinic, feed store, more than 1,200 climate-controlled stalls and plays host to some of the country’s most unique events. South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa is at 9777 Las Vegas Blvd. South, Las Vegas, NV 89183.
“Official Hotel and Casino of Las Vegas Motor Speedway” and sponsor of the October 2024 Las Vegas NASCAR Cup series race, South Point 400.
For more information or for room reservations, call 702-796-7111 or visit the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa website. Connect with South Point on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Instagram.
