The Bathurst Bull Ride is coming to the Bathurst Showground next month.

It promises to be an all-out exhibition of guts, determination and resilience, but also a fun day out for the whole family.

The event will be held on December 8 and will feature both open and novice bull riders from across the state testing their mettle against local bulls.

The Central Tableland's best wood choppers will also be battling it out in a thrilling all-in exhibition wood chop.

Linda Williams, the organiser of the Bathurst Bull Ride, says there's only one thing bull riders truly crave in this sport: "Adrenaline."

"We've got a couple of local boys, as well as riders from Orange, Blayney, the Hunter Valley, Tamworth, from all around New South Wales really," she said.

Pride won't be the only thing on the line either, as Ms Williams also confirmed that the results from the Bathurst Bull Ride will count towards the ABCRA national bull riding tournament.

Rodeos need bull fighters, and the Bathurst Bull Ride has secured the nation's very best. Australian bull fighting champion Lincoln Brown will ply his trade this December, along with local clownr Lance Bonham.

Mr Bonham said he love bulls and protecting the riders.

" It's good to get a slap on the back afterwards and know that you've kept the riders safe," he said.

"There are a lot of dangers in bull fighting. I mean, you're a 70 kilo guy against a bull that's probably close to 1800 kilos. There's a huge weight difference, and there's always a risk of getting jumped on, stepped on, jammed, getting broken bones."

Local bullrider Richard Treanor said the promises action a plenty.

"Nothing beats this for excitement," he said.

"It's all about technique and holding on tight. You only have to stay on for eight seconds, but that can feel like an eternity."

eight seconds seems like an enternity, all worth it.

Many of the night's cowboys have already qualified for the national finals, ensuring Bathurst will witness a true clash of Aussie rodeo champions.

The Central Tablelands Axemen Exhibition Wood Chop will take place before the bull riding events, and looks to be a showing of hard rural endurance and blistering speed.

Most of the axemen stepping up to the plate at this regional derby will be from around the Bathurst area, and will absolutely give it their all to prove who the best in the region really is.

Families won't be stuck for choice either, with the Bathurst Bull Ride providing bar and food facilities, kids face painting, jumping castle, merry-go-round, a Pboz Bucking Bull, and Big Al Comedy Clown for some rodeo-goers family entertainment.

Gates open at 4pm, with the Central Tablelands Axemen Exhibition Wood Chop running from 4:15pm to 6pm. The main bull riding event will start at 6pm.

Tickets will be sold at the gate, with Family passes (two adults, two children) at $60, adults $25 and kids (5 to 16 years) $15.