'World's Toughest Rodeo' coming to Xcel Energy Center | R.C.'s ...

In championship saddle bronc riding, it is not unusual for the animal to ?win.?

There is tough, and then there is real T-O-U-G-H ? just being on the rodeo circuit requires participants to be the latter!? Plenty of rough and tumble action will be taking place at the Xcel Energy Center in St. Paul, Minnesota when it plays host to the ?World?s Toughest Rodeo? on Friday and Saturday, February 1-2, 2013, starting at 7:30 p.m. each night.

A new feature for 2013 is the introduction of American style bull fighting, where the bullfighters, or ?cowboy lifesavers,? pit their agility and skill against specially bred rodeo ?fighting? bulls. It is a scored competition where the object is to get as close as possible to these fast and cantankerous bulls without getting gouged (or ?hooked? as they call it in rodeo vernacular).? It?s new to Saint Paul and will surely keep fans on the edge of their seats.

?World?s Toughest Rodeo? features champion cowboys from around the United States competing in bareback riding, saddle bronc riding or bull riding, while the ladies will be vying for the championship title in barrel racing. The top two in each event will return for a second time to go head-to-head to determine the night?s champion. Before the rodeo each night, fans are invited to come early to meet some of the competing cowboys and the rodeo clown. Fans will also have an opportunity to get autographs and photos with these real life cowboys. The first 500 children (12 and under) Friday night will also receive a free cowboy hat.

The popular ?Party on the Dirt,? featuring rising country star Dustin Lynch, will take place following Saturday night?s rodeo action. The Tennessee native, who signed to Broken Bow Records in 2011, released his debut single ?Cowboys and Angels? from his self-titled album in January 2012. The record?s second single, ?She Cranks My Tractor,? was released in November 2012. ?K102 contest winners get access to the dirt dance, but all rodeo fans are welcome to stay and enjoy the live entertainment.

The 2013 World?s Toughest Rodeo will also feature Anthony Lucia, a nationally known trick and fancy roper who will be showcased at the upcoming 2012 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo this December in Las Vegas (Dec. 6-15).

Click here for a special?Boy Scout ticket offer on Friday,?February?1?at 7:30 p.m.

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