Historic rodeo event brings the world's top bucking stock and bronc riders to Miles City for a weekend of festivities
HELENA, Mont., April 21, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- The World Famous Miles City Bucking Horse Sale, also known as "Cowboy Mardi Gras," is celebrating its 75th anniversary May 14-17 and will bring together some of the world's top saddle bronc riders, bucking stock and wild horse racers.
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