All children will need a ticket to the Rodeo except Thursday night when all children under 10 are free!
For 2026, Mutton Bustin’ registration will be accepted online beginning September 20th
Signs up will be available through the official registration link ____
A total of 45 riders will ride each night beginning at 6:30, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday.
Helmets and rider protection vests are required and are provided. Chaps may be worn but will not be provided. The minimum age to ride is four years old. If your child is less than 25 lbs. we reserve the right to “lift off” the rider, so that they get the experience of riding the sheep without hitting the ground.
Our family-friendly volunteers will guide each Mutton Buster through every step of the process. This includes special fittings of the helmets and vests, help from our “chute boss” that places the rider on the sheep and guides them on the best techniques of riding. The Chute Boss will stay in the chute with the rider and sheep until the gate opens.
The Top 10 riders from each night will advance to ride again during the regular rodeo performance
If you Mutton Buster completes registration and receives confirmation, please check in the night you registered at the 4-H tent marked “Mutton Bustin’ Check-In”
The top 10 riders each night will receive a prize and one overall prize winner will also be recognized
We can’t wait to see these young cowboys and cowgirls in action at the Northwest Florida Championship Rodeo