JUNIOR RODEO SPONSORED BY:
Junior Rodeo Information
*******NEW RULE CHANGES FOR 2026 *******
PLEASE READ ALL RULES BEFORE SIGNING UP
Check in begins at 10 a.m. Daily (under tent)
Junior Rodeo Begins Daily at Noon
Western dress code enforced.
Contestants and immediate family ONLY may enter through back gate. Free admission for Jr. Rodeo Contestant through the back gate.
All contestants must be checked in no later than 11:30 a.m. No late entries will be accepted. After 11:30 a.m. your entry will be forfeited and positions will be filled.
NO RE-RIDE OPTIONS, No exceptions (THIS INCLUDES WILD ASS RIDE)
Chute draw for all pertinent events.
Lead line not allowed in barrel racing.
Team Ropers - Age 5-12 may tie on.
Entry fees (cash only) are due at time of check-in. All contestants are required to sign a waiver in order to ride. Please print, sign, and bring the form with you to check-in.
Age as of August 30, 2026
2026 Entry Fees:
$35
Mutton Bustin’ - 50 lbs & under
Steer Riding - Ages 12 & under
Barrel Racing - Ages 5-12 & 13-16
$45
Wild Ass Ride - Ages 10-14 - NO RE-RIDES!!!
$55
Team Roping - Ages 5-12 & 13-16
Order of events:
Mutton Bustin’, Barrel Racing, Steer Riding (Saturday Only), Team Roping, Wild Ass Ride (first event in the main performance)
Buckles to first place winners, awards to second and third place winners every day.
JUNIOR RODEO SIGN UP
(MUST PRE-ENTER)
Local Sign Up
LOCALS ONLY…NO EXCEPTIONS!
(Must LIVE PERMANENTLY in Sonoita, Elgin, Patagonia, Canelo or Rain Valley)