MPBA members earn points at ANY open pole bending event in MN, WI, ND, SD, IA, NE and surrounding states. In addition, producers have the option of sanctioning an MPBA TOUR STOP. MPBA TOUR STOPs have double points for MPBA members. Producers will submit points for MPBA TOUR STOP events.

MPBA Productions is producing 10 events throughout the Midwest in 2026. To see event details, including draws, stalls, schedules and results, or to download entry forms, please click on one of the events below. Event Rules can be found on the Rules page.
2026 MPBA Productions Events

Race for the Roses AND R & J Classic Futurity and Maturity
May 1-3, 2026
R&J Arena
Verndale, Minnesota

Prospector Challenge Finals/Black Hill Classic Pole Bending/Futurity and Maturity
May 29-31, 2026
Central States Fairground
Rapid City, South Dakota

sharptruck Challenge/Midwest Pole Bending Championships/R & J classic futurity and maturity
June 26-28, 2026
R&J Arena
Verndale, Minnesota

MN Challenge
July 31, August 1-2, 2026
R&J Arena
Verndale, Minnesota

PEWC Finals/
October 9-11, 2026
R&J Arena
Verndale, Minnesota

Harvest Run
November 20-22, 2026
R&J Arena
Verndale, Minnesota



