Battle with the Bulls moving to Farragut

One of the more action-packed, family-friendly events in Fremont County is Battle with the Bulls. For the second year, the event is taking place in Farragut.
Jamie Avey, Battle with the Bulls secretary, said the event is a two performance bull riding and bullfighting competition organized by Gold Buckle Production, Inc., a Fremont County non-profit.
“This group saw a void in Fremont County for events and wanted to find a way to bring some¬thing else to the area,” said Avey. “This event was not to replace or compete with the Sidney Iowa Rodeo, but to add another similar event to the area.”
Gold Buckle Productions, Inc., was started in 2019, with the first event taking place during the beginnings of COVID in 2020.
“The first event was a huge success because it took place when things were finally beginning to open up after the numerous COVID-related shut downs,” said Avey. “
Shad Smith of Double S Bulls in Sidney is the stock contractor, or provides the bulls, for Battle with the Bulls, Avey said.
“He brings some of the best bulls in the United States to our event. Several of the bulls have bucked at places like the National Finals Rodeo, Rodeo Houston, Denver Stock Show, and San Anto¬nio Stock Show,” Avey said. “Double S Bulls is the 22 time Stock Contractor of the Year for the BOA (Bull Riders of America), which our event is a part of.”
She added the bull riders who compete in the events range from the junior division, which is those just getting into the sport, to those quickly climbing the professional ranks of the sport.
“These events are judged, and crowd participation is greatly encouraged,” Avey said.
Jacob Wallace from Green Forest, Ark., serves as the announcer and Allan Dessel from Cherokee, Iowa, is the pro rodeo clown/entertainment.
The Battle with the Bulls event is scheduled from Aug.26-27 at the Farragut football and baseball fields. Ticket can be purchased at battlewiththebulls.com. They can also be purchased at the gate.
Children nine and under are free with one paid adult. Box seats and VIP seating are also available. Concessions and a beer garden are available.
A new addition this year is mutton busting, said Avey.
“Mutton busting is always a fun event not only for the kids but adults, too,” Avey said.
Following the performances on both Friday and Saturday nights, there will be live musical entertainment. Saturday night is also a “Pink Out” event in conjunction with the West Page/Fremont County Relay For Life.
“As a non-profit organization, we have a huge focus on giving back in Southwest Iowa. In fact, we were able to give back to 13 area organizations and hope to be able to reach every town in Fremont County in 2022.”
Members of Gold Buckle Productions, Inc., are Tony Moyer, Aaron Loewe, Jamie Avey, Theresa Graham, Jonna Loewe, Jane Stier, Ryan Kersten, Mike Younts, Mark Graham, Sherry Bohlen and Andy Sheldon.

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