No bull about it, champion bull riding is back at the Ocean Center

Posted On: March 13, 2024

Dust off your boots, put on your hat, and hang on tight because champion bull riding is back at the Ocean Center. 8 Seconds to Glory Champion Bull Riding, presented by Keith Knox Silo Pros, takes place Saturday, March 16.

“The thrill and excitement of watching cowboys hang on to a 2,000-pound bull is a visual spectacle like no other,” said event organizer James Pierce. “The combination of the bull's strength and agility with the rider's skill and determination creates a compelling show spectators won’t want to look away from. Eight seconds feels a lot longer when you’re trying to stay atop a bucking bull!”

The action-packed day kicks off with free, family-friendly festivities from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. This complimentary event offers children a chance to get up close with rodeo life, including horse riding, photo opportunities, and plenty of fun and games.

Doors reopen at 5 p.m. for the main event, which features over 36 of the most courageous riders facing off against formidable bulls in a test of determination and skill. The stakes are high as riders compete for $30,000 dollars in prize money.

“Between the family festivities and high-adrenaline competition, this event offers something for everyone,” said Ocean Center General Manager Lynn Flanders. “You don’t have to be a cowboy to appreciate the excitement and entertainment of bull riding.”

Tickets are available on Ticketmaster and at the Ocean Center Box Office on event day. A portion of ticket proceeds will go to Bikers Against Child Abuse.