Del Rio Hosts Oldest Continuous Bull Riding in the World
The nastiest bulls this side of ornery arrive in Del Rio each May at the George Paul Memorial Bull Riding competition at the Val Verde County Fairgrounds.
Held in memory of legendary bull rider George Paul, who grew up locally and died in a plane crash in 1970, the event has been held for more than 30 years, making it the oldest continuous bull riding in the world.
Forty of the best bull riders in the country compete in a two-day format, which allows all contestants to ride one bull Saturday night and one bull Sunday afternoon. The top 15 riders with the top scores on two bulls receive a third bull Sunday to determine the event champion and the $10,000 first prize.
