(RALEIGH, NC) - World’s Toughest Rodeo™ returns to Raleigh on Friday, Jan. 17 at PNC Arena for one night only. The Rodeo features top cowboys from around the United States testing their grit in bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, and bull riding. Prior to the event, children are invited to meet some of the cowboys and cowgirls as well as enjoy a free pony ride.

Tickets are on sale now and are available at the PNC Arena box office, Ticketmaster outlets, by phone at 800-745-3000 and online at Ticketmaster.com. Advance tickets start at $18 for adults and kids 12 and under are half price. Group rates (10+) are also available by calling (919) 861-5457.

Back by popular demand for the 2014 season is Whiplash the Cowboy Monkey. World’s Toughest Rodeo™ will feature the wild and western cowboy primate atop his Border Collie mount “Ben” as they round up wild Barbados sheep. Whiplash has entertained crowds at rodeos and special events all across North American and Europe.

It’s America’s original extreme sport, in the form of the World’s Toughest Rodeo™. There is something for everyone – from top cowboys on the famous World’s Toughest bulls and broncs, to the fast barrel racing cowgirls, to the wild antics of the rodeo clowns.

For more information visit www.WTRodeo.com