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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Media Contact:
McCall Linke, Communications Director
Northern International Livestock Exposition
(406) 256-2495
NILE Hosts Bull Riding for 22nd Year in a Row
Billings, MT-- Before there was the Professional Bull Riders organization, NILE hosted a bull riding invitational 22 years ago and to keep the tradition going top cowboys and bulls will be in Billings April 15-17 for an action packed three days.

The event gets underway Friday, April 15 at 8 p.m. with the first round. This will also include the Bullfighters Only competition displaying some thrilling freestyle bull fighting techniques. 

Saturday night the second round kicks off at 7 p.m. This performance includes the popular 15/15 Bucking Battle. Be sure to attend the VIP Hospitality Room before each performance for a catered meal, drinks, and calcutta. Passes are required for the Hospitality Room.

Sunday afternoon at 1:50 p.m. the third and final round starts. Only the top 15 riders advance for the Built Ford Tough Championship.

Scheduled to compete will be defending Billings champion, Nathan Schaper, PBR World Champion J.B. Mauney, and local Montanan's Matt Triplett and Nevada Newman.

Tickets can be purchased by calling the NILE office (406) 256-2495
Ticket Information


Green Level $21

Blue Reserved $41

Purple Reserved $61

Gold Reserved $86
(all performances package $213)

Bulls Eye Reserved $106
(all performance package $261)

Elite Tickets $106
The ultimate seats for the ultimate fan. Experience all the heart pounding excitement in our premium seating Behind the Scenes Tour and pre-party reception. Feel the rumble of the ride!

Call (406) 256-2495
The Northern International Livestock Exposition (NILE) is a non-profit organization 501(c)3 established in 1967 that is dedicated to the promotion of livestock, agriculture education, and respect of the western tradition.  For more information on the NILE call 406-256-2495 or visit www.thenile.org. The 2016 NILE will be Oct. 15-22 in Billings, Montana.