Saddle up, Deadwood — Back When They Bucked is riding back into town for its sixth year on May 24, 2026, and Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort is right in the heart of the action.
Experience all-day rodeo thrills at the iconic Days of ’76 Event Complex, where the old west charm meets extreme, high-octane bronc riding you won’t want to miss.
Start your morning with the lightning-fast WPRA Ladies Breakaway, these ropers don’t mess around. Then watch the area’s top high school athletes take the arena before the pros storm in for the PRCA Xtreme Saddle Bronc Match. Thirty cowboys. One long go-round. Only the top eight move on to the short round. Every ride counts toward the Wrangler National Finals, so expect big stakes, big bucks, and even bigger energy.
Stay steps from the action with two hotels, fuel up or wind down at four dining outlets, grab your caffeine fix at our full-service Starbucks, and keep the excitement rolling on our 24/7 gaming floor—packed with table games, a BetMGM Sportsbook, and over 200 slot machines waiting to hit.
10AM: WPRA Ladies’ Breakaway Roping Long Round
2PM: South Dakota High School Rodeo Breakaway & Saddle Bronc Match
3PM: PRCA Xtreme Saddle Bronc Match & WPRA Breakaway Short Round
Between the rides, enjoy live music, local vendors, family-friendly activities, and that unmistakable western spirit powered by the Western Legacy Foundation, an organization that has invested more than $800,000 into scholarships and community support across a five-state region. Every ticket helps them continue preserving western tradition while investing in the next generation.
Affordable, adrenaline-packed, and authentically Deadwood, Back When They Bucked is the place to be this Memorial Day weekend.
Spend the day in Historic Deadwood, cheer on the cowboys, support the Western Legacy Foundation, and make Tin Lizzie Gaming Resort your home base for nonstop fun.
