The Gold Rush Challenge is back for the 5 th , and set to be the best year yet! This year’s live bull riding event in collaboration with the Western States Bucking Bull Association is set to take Elko, Nevada by its horns on September 6th & 7th 2024.

The Gold Rush Challenge continues to be a loyal affiliate of the WSBBA and is excited to continue to provide affordable competition events for stock contractors and bull-riders in the western United States. Many of the bull rider and bovine athletes that have come through our town have excelled and reached world champion levels. Also, The Gold Rush Challenge continues to create opportunities to support the community of Elko. Whether its sponsoring local children’s sports teams, donating to scholarships, offering in-person practice opportunities for aspiring rodeo athletes or fostering economic growth through vendor opportunities at the events, the Gold Rush Challenge team is eager to step up and offer a supportive hand.

This year’s event will include its typical bull riding events, and a pre-party on September 6th, 2024, where our sponsors, bull-riders and contractors will receive recognition for their relentless support. The bull-riding events will take place September 7, 2024.