Benavides Bucking Bulls is seeking donations for the 2023 Gold Rush Bull Riding Challenge. This event will continue to provide affordable opportunities to bull-riders, animal athletes, and the Elko community. Historically, the Gold Rush Challenges have created reciprocity within the Elko community. Benavides Bucking Bulls aspires to support you and your business. We hope we can count on your anticipated donation by July 30, 2023 to make the 4th annual Gold Rush Challenge a success!
If you are interested in participating in one of our Sponsorship Opportunities, please fill out the form below, and we will reach out to you! Please make checks payable to: Gold Rush Challenge.
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Exclusive Packages
All sponsorships over $1,000 will get a box with six seats!
Bullfighter Jerseys
$5,000
Market your business at every corner. Our bullfighters are the real showstoppers and will steal the show with their stunts and tricks that keep our bull riders safe. Sponsoring their jerseys is the ultimate marketing package as your company name and logo will be in every picture. Guaranteed.
Your company will be our primary VIP guest at our Meet & Greet/Bucking Bull Calcutta on September 8, 2023. Your company will present (and photograph with) the bullfighters with their jerseys and have an opportunity to market at the Calcutta.
Award Buckles Presentation
$3,000
Market your business with the Gold Rush Challenge winners!
These award buckles are authentic, custom-made Tres Rios Silver buckles and will have your company name and logo engraved.
Your company will be our primary VIP guest during the event on September 9, 2023. You will have the opportunity to stand front and center and present the winners with their custom award buckles.
Bounty Bull Sponsor
$2,500
Name our 2023 Bounty Bull!
The Bounty Bull, who has made appearances at the PBR level, will be the Grand Finale of the event. If the rider stays on the Bounty Bull, the proceeds of your sponsorship will be awarded to the rider.
Your company will be our primary VIP guest at the 2023 Gold Rush Bull Riding Challenge. Your company will be represented throughout the entire event and you will have VIP Behind-the-Chute Access for six.
Entertainer Sponsor
$2,500
Market your business on our entertainer’s custom jersey! The Entertainer is the heart of the show. His quirks and jokes will have every spectator’s gaze during transition times. Also, who are we kidding? It’s the most memorable part of the show!
Your company will be a VIP guest at our kick-off event, Meet & Greet/Bucking Bull Calcutta on September 8, 2023. Your company will present the Entertainer with his shirt and have an opportunity to market at the Calcutta.
Safety Pick-Up Man Shirt
$2,000
Market your business in the arena! Our pick-up man is the only horseback cowboy that will be in the arena. While helping our bull-riders stay safe, he can be marketing your company name and logo on his button-up shirt.
Your company will be a VIP guest at our kick-off event, Meet & Greet/Bucking Bull Calcutta on September 8, 2023. You will present the Safety Pick-Up Man with his shirt and have an opportunity to market at the Calcutta.
Bucking Chute Sponsor
$1,500
Our bucking chute sponsors (6 available) will have a 2′ x 8′ banner with your company name and logo. These banners will reveal the bulls and bull-riders throughout the entire event.
Sponsor Packets
Gold Packet
$800
Includes advertisement on our day sheet and event flyer. Also on our social media accounts, a banner in the arena, special recognition throughout the event, and 1 box (seats 6).