Back When They Bucked

May 24

PRCA Back When They Bucked rides back into Deadwood for its sixth year on May 24, 2026—and Cadillac Jack’s® is ready to fuel every second of the action. Saddle up for a full day of high-energy rodeo action at the iconic Days of ’76 Event Complex, where elite athletes, legendary horses, and nonstop adrenaline take center stage.

The Western Legacy Foundation brings the event once again, raising funds for the youth of Western South Dakota while delivering a day packed with grit and old-west energy. The morning kicks off with the WPRA Ladies Breakaway—blink and you’ll miss some of the fastest roping around—followed by high school rodeo breakaway and saddle bronc action. Then, the PRCA Xtreme Saddle Bronc Match charges in with 30 cowboys battling it out for top scores, big payouts, and precious points toward the Wrangler National Finals. Only the best make the short round.

When the dust settles? The party keeps rolling with live music, vendors, and plenty to explore.

Sunday, May 24, 2026 – Days of ’76 Arena Complex

• 10 AM: WPRA Ladies’ Breakaway Long Round
• 2 PM: SD High School Rodeo Breakaway & Saddle Bronc Match
• 3 PM: Xtreme Saddle Bronc Match & WPRA Breakaway Short Round

Cadillac Jack’s® keeps the good times going all weekend long with three hotels, four dining options, and a Made Market proudly serving Starbucks®. Step onto our 24/7 gaming floor—table games, a BetMGM Sportsbook, and 200+ slots—and keep that rodeo-day adrenaline pumping long after the arena lights fade.

For more than 30 years, the Western Legacy Foundation has invested over $800,000 into scholarships, community projects, and rural support across five states. Back When They Bucked is entertainment with heart and an affordable, family-friendly day that fuels the future of Western South Dakota.

Saddle up, Deadwood. The rodeo action is coming in hot.

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After the event, come across the street to keep the fun going at Cadillac Jack’s®!