New Year’s Eve Buck & Ball

2024 Results

Bareback Riding

Short Go: Tanner Aus, 89 pts on Korkow Rodeos’ Tator Tot Long Go: (tie) Orin Larsen, on Summit Pro Rodeo’s Lost Lakota, and Nick Pelke, on Bailey Pro Rodeo’s Mudslide, 87 pts

Saddle Bronc Riding

Short Go: (tie) Leon Fountain, on Summit Pro Rodeo’s Cat Walk, and Sage Newman, on Muddy Creek Pro Rodeo’s Bugsy, 89 points
Long Go: Sage Newman, 88 pts on Summit Pro Rodeo’s Cowboy Fool

Bull Riding

 Long Go: Jake Lockwood, 86 pts on Burch Rodeo’s Stickin’ And Mov

It’s a rodeo for the entire family! Doors open at 5pm on December 31, 2025 to enjoy the delicious concessions by Pokey’s BBQ and your favorite cold beverages with the rodeo kick off at 7pm. IT’S NOT OVER! ALL Buck & Ball rodeo tickets include Tris Munsick & The Innocents LIVE in concert following the rodeo along with the kids zone and delicious food and beverages from Pokey’s BBQ. Purchase tickets here or stop in to any of  the CBH Co-Op stores in Gillette or at Ruff’s Bar in Rozet.

NEW TIME! Pre-Party Action: Bucking Horse Futurity 

The rodeo fun kicks off the night before with the Annual TCRI Energy & Powder River Construction Bucking Horse Futurity, featuring an invitational set of bucking horses from top contractors across the country. Watch twenty top teams and talented bronc riders showcase their 4 and 5-year-old horses in this exciting preview event.

Saddle up for a night where the rank ones rise and the dirt flies! The TCRI & Powder River Construction Annual Bucking Horse Futurity brings together top stock contractors and the best young broncs in the game — all going head-to-head for bragging rights, big payouts, and a shot at rodeo glory.

These aren’t your everyday ranch horses — they’re the future legends of the arena. Watch raw power, grit, and heart collide as the next generation of buckers make their mark.

It’s cowboy tradition at its finest — December 30th, 5 PM, CAM-PLEX. 

Be there when the chute gate cracks! Tickets available at the door!

23rd Annual

Kissack Water & Oil’s NEW YEARS EVE BUCK & BALL along with CINCH

Get ready for the BIGGEST and FINAL rodeo of the year! After another incredible season packed with sold-out crowds and unforgettable rides, the 23rd Annual Kissack Water & Oil New Year’s Eve Buck & Ball, presented by CINCH, is gearing up to deliver one of the premier rodeo celebrations of 2025 — all happening December 31 at the CAM-PLEX in Gillette!

Don’t miss your chance to watch top PRCA cowboys, fresh off their runs at the National Finals Rodeo in Las Vegas, go head-to-head for a record-setting $75,000 purse on the best NFR-caliber stock in the nation. Fans and sponsors alike will witness top-tier action in PRCA Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, and Bull Riding — all packed into one thrilling night.

Burch Rodeo is bringing the heat straight from Las Vegas, teaming up with some of the industry’s leading stock contractors to ensure world-class rides in every event. The Buck & Ball features both a long round and a short round — with the top four riders in each discipline advancing to compete for their share of over $75,000 in total prize money.

This family-friendly event kicks off early! Doors open at 5 PM on December 31 so you can grab some Pokey’s BBQ and your favorite cold beverages before the rodeo action begins at 7 PM. Once the final ride is complete, keep the celebration rolling with a LIVE concert by Tris Munsick & The Innocents as we ring in the New Year together — one ticket gets you access to it all.

Tickets are available at both CBH Co-Op locations in Gillette, Ruff’s Bar in Rozet, or online at the button below.

Plan your stay at one of our official host hotels:

Holiday Inn Express & Suites or Home2 Suites by Hilton.

Event Schedule

December 31, 2025

2:00 PM – Doors Open (Energy Hall)
3:00 PM – NYE Bucking Ball Calcutta
Start the Party Early – You’re Invited!

Before the arena lights up for the New Year’s Eve Buck & Ball, the action starts at the NEW Pre-Show Tailgate & VIP Sponsor Party — happening alongside the Annual NYE Buck & Ball Calcutta!

Grab a drink and kick back before the main event as the excitement builds for the biggest night in rodeo! Meet the cowboys you’ll be cheering for in the arena, watch highlights from last year’s Buck & Ball and relive the wild rides, and mix and mingle with fans, sponsors, and rodeo insiders. Then, get in on the Calcutta action and bid on your favorite teams for a chance to ride the thrill all the way to the pay window.

This is where the night begins — high energy, great company, and all the anticipation leading up to the best rodeo party of the year!