Bullfest 'buck' in town

The buckin’ bulls are back in the Platte Valley with the Saratoga Lions Club Bullfest.

Now in its fourth year, Bullfest will feature a only bull riding only competition and is not associated with any bull riding associations. Bo Alameda, with the Saratoga Lions Club, said there will be a wide variety of bull riders at the competition.

“We will have everyone from NFR [National Finals Rodeo] and PBR [Professional Bull Riding] finalist, to those who are just getting started,” Alameda said.

The Lions Club has taken over the event for the past four years, however, Alameda said the competition itself has been taking place for around 13 years.

The one-day event starts at 7 p.m. on Aug. 2 and will go for about two hours at the Buck Springs Arena.

Proceeds from the event will go towards the Saratoga Lions Club.