Blue Army Bull Bash 2026 | Tuff Hedeman Breakout Series Finals in Waterloo, IL
Date: Saturday, September 19, 2026
Location: Monroe County Fairgrounds, Waterloo, Illinois
Presented by: Waterloo Rural King
Benefiting: The Optimist Club of Waterloo
The Biggest Bull Riding Event in the Midwest
The Blue Army Bull Bash returns to Waterloo, Illinois, on September 19, 2026, for another action-packed night at the Monroe County Fairgrounds!
Legendary four-time World Champion Bull Rider Tuff Hedeman brings the finals of his Midwest Swing Breakout Series Bull Riding Tour to Waterloo, featuring some of the world’s toughest cowboys taking on some of the rankest bulls in the country.
Family Fun & Entertainment All Evening
The gates open at 4 p.m. with extra fun including:
Hot food and cold drinks by the Optimist Club of Waterloo
Horseback rides for the kids
Local vendors and merchandise
Meet & Greet with Tuff Hedeman at Waterloo Rural King (on Saturday morning)
After-party with live music, autographs, and cowboy meetups
Tickets & Pricing
Advance Tickets: $25 per person
Kids 12 and under: FREE with a paying adult
Purchase your advance tickets at:
Waterloo Rural King
Sydenstricker Nobbe John Deere
Multiple First National Bank locations
Happy Hour Sports Bar
The Outsider Bar
Shelby’s Automotive Repair
Tickets are $30 per person at the gate.
Event Location
Monroe County Fairgrounds
4177 IL-156, Waterloo, IL 62298