Jose Vitor Leme rides “Rising Sun” for 91 points during the second round of the 2019 Bismarck event. Photo Courtesy Bull Stock Media/ Christopher Thompson

BISMARCK, N.D. (NewsDakota.com) – Some of the world’s best riders and bulls will be at the Bismarck Event Center this weekend.

The 21st Annual Dakota Community Bank & Trust PBR Bull Riding is set for June 18th and 19th. With growing appeal around the world, more than 600 bull riders from the United States, Australia, Brazil, Canada and Mexico hold PBR memberships.

PBR Stock Contractor Chad Berger says there will be a lot of star power this weekend at the event.

Berger says the Bismarck Event Center is open for full capacity and masks are not required. He says all the riders, bulls, and announcers you see on TV will be present.

A titular matchup between the biggest rider and 2-time world champion bucking bull headlines this weekends event.

Berger says the event is family friendly with a start time of 7:30 PM Friday and 7:00 PM Saturday.

Tickets for the event can be purchased at etix.com or by calling 1-800-514-3849.