Brau Motors Gives Away Truck at Sibley County Bull Riding
Brau Motors Gives Away Chevrolet Silverado at the 13th Annual Sibley County Bull Riding Event Arlington, MN — The dust has settled at the Sibley County Fairgrounds, and the 13th Annual Sibley County Bull Riding Event is officially in the books. Across two nights — Friday, September 11 and Saturday, September 12, 2026 — 34 riders squared off against 52 bulls in the Horse Arena at the Sibley County Fairgrounds. When the final buzzer sounded, 19-year-old Owen Monfeldt of Cody, Wyoming stood alone as champion — and drove home in a Chevrolet Silverado, courtesy of Brau Motors. The Champion Takes Home a Silverado This wasn't a raffle or a gate prize. The truck was the champion's prize: win the bull riding, win the truck. Brau Motors teamed up with co-sponsors: Alloy Insurance Agency, McGuire Electric Inc, and West Metro Mechanical to put a white Chevrolet Silverado — wrapped in "2026 Champion Bull Rider" graphics and event sponsor logos — in the winner's circle. Monfeldt earned it. The first-year PRCA rider had won the Gem State Classic in Blackfoot, Idaho with an 88-point ride the night before traveling to Minnesota, then outlasted a full field of invited riders across two nights in Arlington. In a September 13 post, he confirmed the prize himself and thanked God and his sponsors. Before the event, he'd told his mom she'd need to come along — he was already planning to drive the truck home to Wyoming. The giveaway was announced before the event in a Facebook video from Brau Motors, filmed in the dealership lot with the Silverado under the Brau Motors sign. Rob from Brau Motors joined Mike and Matt from the event committee to run through the weekend schedule — and to confirm that the winning rider would be taking home a Chevrolet truck. A Hometown Tradition 13 Years Strong What began as a local fundraiser has grown into one of Minnesota's premier bull riding events. Presented by Brick House Meats LLC and McGuire Electric, Inc., the event keeps finding ways to grow — 2025 brought expanded seating and increased ticket sales, and in 2026 organizers added $40,000 to the riders' purse, plus another $10,000 for second- through sixth-place finishes. Arlington resident Matt Scharping of Phenom Genetics — a longtime stock contractor whose bucking bulls compete in professional rodeos nationwide — personally invited 40 riders from across the country. As Scharping told The Cowboy Channe l, the event is built to give back to contestants: it's funded entirely through sponsors, and nobody takes a cut. The weekend delivered well beyond the arena. Friday's gates opened at 5 PM with bull riding at 7 PM and live music from Ragtown to follow. Saturday brought a 3–6 PM tailgate, bull riding at 6 PM, and Maiden Dixie closing the night. Between rides, fans packed in a live auction, a gun raffle, food trucks, and mutton bustin' — the pint-sized crowd favorite. Riding for a Cause: Jared Allen's Homes for Wounded Warriors The heart of the event was never the buckles or the prize money — it's the mission. Every year, the Sibley County Bull Riding Event raises money for Jared Allen's Homes for Wounded Warriors, which builds and renovates accessible, mortgage-free homes for injured military veterans. Two dollars from every adult ticket goes directly to the cause, and organizers announced at the 2026 event that lifetime giving has climbed past $350,000 — a tangible, life-changing difference for the men and women who sacrificed for our country. Three Generations Strong: The Brau Motors Story Brau Motors didn't just show up with a truck — it's a family name Arlington has trusted since 1946. Now in its third generation and 80 years strong, Brau Motors has grown from a small-town dealership into one of the most successful Chevrolet stores in south-central Minnesota, serving drivers from Arlington, Gaylord, Glencoe, New Ulm, Waconia, Belle Plaine, Le Sueur, and the Twin Cities metro. That success was built the old-fashioned way: treating every customer like a neighbor — because they are. From sales to certified service, parts, and collision repair, everything happens under one roof at 502 W. Main St. in Arlington, backed by a low-pressure approach that's earned the store generations of repeat business. Giving back is part of the Brau DNA — the dealership regularly sponsors and supports community events and fundraisers across Sibley County, and beyond. What's Next If you missed this year's event, mark your calendar for next September — the 14th annual is already in the works for September 10 and 11 2027. If the truck giveaway has you thinking about your own Chevrolet, stop by Brau Motors and browse the new Silverado lineup — and see why three generations of Sibley County drivers have made it their dealership. Brau Motors — 502 W. Main St., Arlington, MN 55307 — (507) 262-4533 — braumotors.com Frequently Asked Questions: When is the Sibley County Bull Riding Event? The 13th annual event was held September 11–12, 2026, at the Sibley County Fairgrounds Horse Arena in Arlington, MN. The event traditionally takes place the second weekend of September. Next year's will be held September 10 and 11 2027. Where is the Sibley County Bull Riding Event held? At the Sibley County Fairgrounds Horse Arena in Arlington, MN 55307. Who won the 2026 Sibley County Bull Riding Event? Owen Monfeldt, a 19-year-old bull rider from Cody, Wyoming, won the 2026 championship — and with it, a Chevrolet Silverado provided by Brau Motors and our co-sponsors. How was the truck won? The truck was the event champion's prize, not a raffle. Brau Motors and co-sponsors awarded the Chevrolet Silverado to the winning bull rider. Who benefits from the Sibley County Bull Riding Event? The event is a fundraiser for Jared Allen's Homes for Wounded Warriors, which builds accessible, mortgage-free homes for injured veterans. Organizers announced at the 2026 event that lifetime giving has surpassed $350,000. Where can I buy a Chevrolet truck near Arlington, MN? Brau Motors at 502 W. Main St., Arlington, MN is Sibley County's Chevrolet truck headquarters, with new Silverado 1500, Silverado HD, and Colorado models in stock. Call (507) 964-5539 or visit braumotors.com.