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The Gold Buckle Bullfights and BBQ Fest
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Buckeye Equestrian and Events Center with Saucy Luke

The Gold Buckle Bullfights and BBQ Fest

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10300 S Miller Rd
Buckeye, Arizona 85326
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Sat Apr 4 2026
  • Gates: 2:00 pm
  • Start Time: 5:00 pm
  • Age Restriction:  All Ages & Bar w/ID
About the Event

The Gold Buckle Bullfights and BBQ Festival
Get ready for the most electric night in BBQ!

Experience the ultimate showdown as the world's top bullfighters go head-to-head with the meanest, rankest bulls in the sport while the best pitmasters in the country battle it out for BBQ supremacy!

The Action
BULLFIGHTING CHAMPIONSHIP: Three intense rounds featuring 3 elite bullfighters per round battling the baddest bulls in the business. Only the top 3 scores from each round advance to the FINALE 4TH ROUND where they'll duke it out for the coveted GOLD BUCKLE! This is adrenaline-pumping action showcasing world-class athleticism, lightning-fast reflexes, and pure courage.

BARREL RACING: Between bullfighting rounds, watch some of the fastest barrel racers and their incredible horses fly around the barrels at breakneck speeds, competing for their own GOLD BUCKLE!


The BBQ
Feast your senses as top pitmasters from around the country compete for ultimate bragging rights. Low and slow never tasted so good! Plus, our Amateur Rib Competition gives local grill masters their chance to shine. Come hungry, leave happy!


The Entertainment
2:00-3:00pm: DJ spinning the hits
3:15pm: Pits open for Competition Rib Sampling ($2 per sample rib)
3:00-5:00pm: Matt Farris
5:00-7:00pm: BULLFIGHTING - The Main Event!
6:30-8:00pm: Tony Buckman Live Band to close out the night

Family Fun *kids 12 & under are free to BBQ Fest*
This isn't just a spectator sport! Bring the whole family for:Bounce Houses for the kids
Mechanical Bull - think you can hang on?
And much more!

Event Details
Date: April 4th, 2026
Time: 2:00pm - 8:00pm
Location: Buckeye Equestrian & Events Center
10300 S Miller Rd, Buckeye, AZ 85326

TICKET INFORMATION

VIP Tables: $500 - $600 includes seats for 8 people
(Each table includes 8 drink tokens)

VIP Box Seats: $40 - $75

VIP Box and Tables guests have access to VIP Bar Locations.

Reserved Seating Sections B-C: $25 - $30
General Admission Seating Section A & D: $23

Kids Under 2 are Free (Bullfight and Barrel Racing in the arena) - Considered a lap infant and does not have a seat. If a seat is needed for a child under 2, a ticket must be purchased.


Whether you're here for the bulls, the BBQ, the bands, or all of the above - The Gold Buckle Bullfights and BBQ Festival promises an unforgettable evening of western tradition, world-class competition, and finger-licking good food.

This is more than an event - it's an experience. Don't miss it!

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BBQ Festival Admission Only

$10.00

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Admission to BBQ Festival Only *kids 12 and under are FREE to BBQ Fest only (Does not includes seats to Bullfighting and Barrel Racing)


GA Section A

$23.00

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Admission to BBQ Festival and General Admission Open Bleacher Seating Section A for Bullfighting Performance


GA Section D

$23.00

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Admission to BBQ Festival and General Admission Open Bleacher Seating Section D for Bullfighting Performance


Reserved Seating Sections B
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Admission to BBQ Festival and Reserved Bleacher Seating Section B for Bullfighting Performance
Reserved Seating Sections C
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Admission to BBQ Festival and Reserved Bleacher Seating Section C for Bullfighting Performance
VIP Tables
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Admission for 8 to BBQ Festival and experience the Bullfighting action from our VIP Tables just feet away from the action. These tables include 8 seats for you and your friends along with 8 drink tokens.
BOX 8
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Admission to BBQ Festival and as close to the Bullfighting action as you can get with the ability to see some of the behind the scenes action happening behind the chutes. These tickets have assigned seating with bartop for drinks and food at each seat.
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Admission to BBQ Festival and assigned seating with bartop for drinks and food at each seat for Bullfighting performance.
BOX 6

$65.00

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Admission to BBQ Festival and assigned seating with bartop for drinks and food at each seat for Bullfighting performance.
BOX 5

$65.00

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Admission to BBQ Festival and assigned seating with bartop for drinks and food at each seat for Bullfighting performance.
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These tickets have assigned seating with bartop for drinks and food at each seat.

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These tickets have assigned seating with bartop for drinks and food at each seat.

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General Parking

$5.00

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