Mutton Busting at the California Rodeo Salinas: Entry Info, Rules & Prizes
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Mutton Busting

Date: July 15 - July 19, 2026
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ENTRY INFO WILL BE POSTED SOON!

Get ready for one of the cutest and wildest events of the Rodeo! Mutton Busting takes place daily on the track, and it's a guaranteed crowd favorite.

Little buckaroos (ages 4–7, max 60 lbs) hold on tight as they ride sheep in hopes of making the longest ride of the day—and here’s the exciting part…

🎉 MORE WINNERS:
We will award a belt buckle to the top rider during each performance (5 total).


📝 How to Enter:

  • Must be ages 4–7 and 60 lbs or less on the day of the ride
  • $50 entry fee per rider (only due if your child is selected to ride)
  • One entry per child – incomplete entries will not be considered
  • Entries close TBD
  • Riders will be TBD
    📌 Submitting a form does not guarantee a spot to ride.

🧢 Safety First!

  • Helmets and vests provided by the Rodeo are required (no exceptions!)
  • No spurs allowed
  • A parent/guardian must sign a waiver on the day of the event

🙅‍♀️ Please don’t call the office—if your child is selected, we’ll reach out!


Let the sheep-riding adventures begin! 🐏💨

Event Sponsor

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Mutton Busting Sponsor
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Mutton Busting Dates

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Mutton Busting
July 15, 2026 | 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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July 16, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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July 17, 2026 | 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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July 18, 2026 | 1:15 PM - 5:00 PM
Mutton Busting
July 19, 2026 | 1:15 PM - 5:00 PM



Special thanks to our All Around Grand Champion Sponsors

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