PBR Challenger Series Bulls & Ghouls Coming to Owensboro Sportscenter in Kentucky
Now that school has started, we can all shift into Halloween mode. The weather has been a little cooler lately, and it has me really looking forward to the fall season and all of the fun that comes with it. The turning leaves, the jack-o-lanterns, the bull riding.
Bull riding? Yep, that's right! The Owensboro Sports Center has announced an exciting event happening October 14th that you will not want to miss. Genuine cowboys wrangling gigantic beasts in death-defying stunts!
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Rally Point Events, a non-profit veteran organization that works to improve the lives of veterans and youth, is proud to bring the professional bull riding PBR Challenger Series to Owensboro for Bulls and Ghouls, a Halloween-themed competition.
This isn't just any ole bull-riding event. This special evening will determine a champion rider who will advance to the Finals. Kind of a big deal, y'all! Organizers of the event say that is why it will be broadcast live on National TV. How cool is that? Owensboro will welcome professional riders from all over the world to participate and enjoy Bulls & Ghouls.
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Jerry Ray Davis CDJR has been announced as the presenting sponsor. He along with Lance Yearby, the President of Rally Point, plan to donate all proceeds from this highly anticipated PBR Challenger Series directly back to local communities in need. According to their website, in the past, they have collaborated with Kicks for Kids to provide thousands of pairs of shoes for kiddos from low-income households. In addition, Combat Boots to Work Boots has given 500 pairs of shoes to veterans in the area. They've also worked to provide PTSD canines, housing, and scholarships for folks in need in our community.
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So, you won't only have a thrilling time watching the exciting bull riding, you'll be helping some incredibly worthy causes. Bulls & Ghouls will also pay tribute to local farmer, Bill Murphy. Well-respected for his kindness and generosity, he leaves a lasting legacy in the Daviess County agriculture community and beyond.
Tickets go on sale Tuesday, August 15th at 10 AM on the Owensboro PBR website as well as the Owensboro Sportscenter Box Office.
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