Sport
24 September, 2024
Buckle up for the bull ride
WIDELY considered to be premier bull-riding event in the region, the popular Malanda Bull Ride will fill the town’s showground next month, promising spectators six hours of bucking action.
The 12 October event attracts the best of the best, and with $15,000 up for grabs for the winner of Fahlstrom Scaffold Open Bull Ride, it’s no wonder.
Described as a “cowboy spectacular”, spectators can expect six hours of action from the calf rides, local bullock ride and novice bull rides in the afternoon to the mini bull, junior and open rides in the evening.
An event that was introduced last year will make its return in 2024, with the Butchers vs Bullocks competition sure to bring out an age-old rivalry.
This is an invitation-only event where butchers from across North Queensland go head-to-head with the bullocks. Who will win – our bullock team or the brave butchers?
Those attending the Malanda Bull Ride can be sure they will see all the action, with a big screen onsite to capture all the thrills and spills.
There will be a great range of food on offer from vendors and stallholders, and of course, the bar will be open, and live band Careless featuring Jacynta’lee and Rylan will be preforming until late.
In addition to the main event on the Saturday afternoon and evening, celebrations will begin on Thursday 10 October at The Big Pub, which is the major sponsor of the Bull Ride.
The hotel will host an Open Bull Ride draw and a Calcutta auction on Thursday night which involves the auctioning of the cowboys.
The elite Open Bull Riders will be split into teams and each team will be auctioned to participants who attend the Calcutta.
On the Saturday, the highest aggregated points will be deemed the winning team and whoever purchased that team will win 60% of the auction pool of money, with the second place taking home 40%.
Competitor nominations are open until 7 October. Payment must be made in full by 8 October to secure a spot. Selected events have limited positions available so competitors are urged to nominate as soon as possible by contacting John O’Connor on 0408 610 736.
Tickets for the Malanda Bull Ride are available now from Try Booking or can be purchased from Pure Country in Malanda. The event on 12 October kicks off at 3pm (gates open at 2pm).
