2022 RENO RODEO ASSOCIATION MUTTON BUSTIN’ CHAMPIONSHIP ARE FULL

Participants must be at least five (5) years of age and no more than seven (7) years of age on the first day of Reno Rodeo 2022 (June 16, 2022).  A copy of the participant’s birth certificate will be required at sign in.  Participants may not weigh more than 65 pounds. (For the safety of our animals and the safety of your children, we emphasize the weight limit of no more than 65 pounds). Western attire is required (i.e. long sleeve shirt, long pants, and boots).  Helmets and vests will be supplied by a sponsor, as they are required during the ride.  The participants and one (1) adult only will be allowed in the chute area. Applications will be processed in the order received and the first 100 applications will be accepted.  An entry fee of $35.00 will be charged. ATTENTION: Please press the submit/save button ONLY once or you will be charged twice.

Check in will start at 9:45 a.m. on Sunday, June 19th, 2022 in the indoor arena. At check in, you will receive a back number for the participant. The event will consist of five (5) go rounds, with twenty (20) participants each. Each ride will be timed. At the end of the five (5) go rounds, the ten (10) best times will be competing in the 6^thAnnual Reno Rodeo Mutton Bustin’ Championship!  Top three (3) will receive trophies and the winner will also receive a belt buckle.

Sunday June 19th, 2022 9 am to 1 pm  in the Reno Livestock Events Center Indoor Arena

Parents, bring those aspiring cowboys and cowgirls on down and join the Reno Rodeo volunteers and participants on a day just for the kids. Kids’ Day features interactive activities and live displays.   We have something for kids of all ages including milking a cow, pictures with rodeo royalty, horseback rides, animals galore and so much more.  Kids’ Day is also proud to host the 6^th Annual Mutton Bustin’ Championship.

Reno Rodeo Kids’ Day is a free event hosting local businesses and non-profits to aid in educating kids on the tradition of rodeo, agriculture and the western lifestyle.  Please join us for a fun filled day dedicated to the kids in our community.  For a sneak peek at what to expect take a look at our participants below.  We hope to see y’all at Kids’ Day!

The doors open at 9AM on Sunday, June 19, 2022 in the Livestock Events Center.

Kids’ Day presents the sixth Annual Reno Rodeo Mutton Bustin’ Championships!

The Mutton Bustin’ Championships are a one-day spin off event of the ever-popular nightly event, Mutton Bustin’! We host 100 kids from 9AM-1PM who have the opportunity to compete for the title of Champion – amongst other things!

Participating Businesses