NORTH BATTLEFORD - Many of the best professional bull riders from across North America will be coming to North Battleford on July 24 for the McDonald's Colby Cave Memorial PBR Classic.
The event, presented by the Gold Eagle Casino, starts at 7 p.m. at the Access Communications Centre arena. Tickets for the event are available at Austin's Saddlery in North Battleford or at the doors.
Jodi Chmelnyk, North Battleford PBR committee member, said the event is sanctioned by the Canadian Touring Pro.- PBR Canada
"It's a very exciting event - all bull riding events are," she said.
About 25 bull top riders from Canada and the U.S. are expected to take part in the competition.
The event runs until 10 p.m.
"This year, because it's our 10th anniversary celebration, we are also having a band cabaret from 10 p.m. to midnight," Chmelnyk said.
Country singer Kieran Gardner and his band will perform.
Chmelnyk is excited to see the 10th anniversary of the event in the Battlefords.
"Wow, 10 years," she said. "It's heartening that we've been able to do this for 10 years, raise funds for our community and provide an event that brings joy to people."
The event is called the Colby Cave Memorial to honour Colby Cave's memory, said Chmelnyk.
All proceeds from the event will benefit the Ronald McDonald House Charities, Battlefords Trade and Education Centre, The Colby Cave Memorial Fund, and Stars Ambulance.
"We all need to support our community, and this is our way of supporting our community, providing an exciting event for people to come and take part in, raise funds and give back," Chmelnyk said.
The PBR Classic is currently touring, with stops in many communities across Canada.
The tour previously had a show in Kelowna.
"That entire production team is on their way back, and they will be doing our event on Thursday night," Chmelnyk said.
