Ticket holders for Professional Bull Riders event at Pala have chance to win money

PALA – Professional Bull Riders (PBR) fans can blow off some steam and win a share of $5,000 starting at 9:30 p.m., Saturday, May 17, following the first day of the Pala PBR Touring Pro Division bull riding competition at the Pala Rodeo Grounds, 11154 Highway 76.

Reserved seat and general admission ticket information can be obtained by calling (877) 946-7252 or visit http://www.startickets.com.

On Saturday night, May 17, Pala will host Rockin’ PBR Party Night. The gates will open at 5:30 p.m. with live entertainment provided by Dog & Butterfly, the ultimate tribute to Heart, at the rodeo grounds. The bull riding competition will begin at 7 p.m., and from 9:30 p.m. to 11:30 p.m., there will be five cash drawings in the casino of $1,000 each for PBR ticket holders.

Each ticket holder will be asked to fill out an entry form in exchange for their ticket upon entering the casino. Pala will provide shuttle busses at the main entrance to the rodeo grounds to transport PBR fans to the casino and return to the rodeo grounds parking areas. Winners must be present to claim prizes.

At 9:30 p.m. in the Infinity Showroom, Pala and the PBR will host a free after party featuring The Ranch Rockers, one of Southern California’s most popular country bands. Guests must be minimum age 21 to enter the After Party which will feature a huge dance floor and drinks for purchase.

Sunday, May 18, will be Family Fun Day. The gates will open at 12:30 p.m. and the bull riding competition will start at 2 p.m. General admission tickets for all adults and children will be $20.

The Pala Touring Pro Division, co-sponsored by Toyota of Escondido, will showcase some of the most promising rising stars of the PBR riding alongside fan favorites and veterans and all competitors will face off against the most famous bucking bulls in the industry.

The Touring Pro Division offers up and coming bull riders the opportunity to compete in PBR sanctioned events while they earn prize money to qualify for the PBR’s elite Built Ford Tough World Finals that is presented by Wrangler.