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 itsel...