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Pee Wee Rodeo & Mutton Bustin’

Tiny Riders, Big Thrills at the Pee Wee Rodeo & Mutton Bustin’ Contest

Pee Wee Rodeo - June 19

$5 Early Bird Sign-ups through June 5 at the Fair Office (M-F, 9am-4pm).

Day of Entries: $10 at the event

Check-in begins at 1:30 in the Henningsen Arena
Instructions given 2 – 2:30 pm (for new participants)
Rodeo begins at 2:30 pm

Rules (Subject to change. Check website for up-to-date details.)

  1. Youth Ages 3 – 8 years old.
  2. Classes divided based on entries and ages.

Little Buckaroos, Ages  3 – 5

  • Goat Undecorating – individual timed event (buckle)
  • Stick Horse Barrel Race – individual times event (buckle)
  • Wagon Hay Hauling – team times event (2 buckles)

Junior Pardners, Ages 6 – 8

  • Single Stake – individual timed Event (buckle)
  • Wagon Hay Haulin’ – individual timed event (buckle)
  • Goat Milking – team timed event (2 buckles)

*Bonus Event for all rodeo Contestants – Dummy Roping (buckle)

Goat Undecorating contest at the Pee Wee Rodeo.
El Dorado County Fair's Pee Wee Rodeo is so much fun.
Hay Haulin' Team contest at the Pee Wee Rodeo.
El Dorado County Fair's Pee Wee Rodeo is so much fun.
Stick Horse Racing at the Pee Wee Rodeo.
El Dorado County Fair's Pee Wee Rodeo is so much fun.
Hay Haulin' at the Pee Wee Rodeo.
El Dorado County Fair's Pee Wee Rodeo is so much fun.
Pee Wee Rodeo Dummy Ropin'
El Dorado County Fair's Pee Wee Rodeo is so much fun.
Pee Wee Rodeo Dummy Ropin'
El Dorado County Fair's Pee Wee Rodeo is so much fun.
Registration Form & Waiver of Liability

Mutton Bustin' - June 19 following Pee Wee Rodeo

Entry Fee: $50

Registration begins May 29th, 2026 at the Fair Office, M-F, 9am – 4pm.
Child must be present when registering, we will be verifying weight.

Event Check-in: June 19 during the Pee Wee Rodeo in the Henningsen Arena.
Event begins after the Pee Wee Rodeo and check-in has been completed.

Rules 

  1. Lil’ Busters: Ages 4 – 5 years as of June 19, 2026
  2. Busters: Ages 6 – 7 years as of June 19, 2026
  3. 60 pound weight limit
  4. Helmets must be word, provided by rider’s parents.
  5. Weather must be under 100 degrees for event to take place.

*Chest Protectors will be provided.

Wait, what?
El Dorado County Fair's Mutton Bustin' is so much fun. Bring your helmet, wear long pants and closed toed shoes and we will supply the chest protectors and sheep.
I'm ready to do some Mutton Bustin'
El Dorado County Fair's Mutton Bustin' is so much fun. Bring your helmet, wear long pants and closed toed shoes and we will supply the chest protectors and sheep.
Slipping off the sheep.
El Dorado County Fair's Mutton Bustin' is so much fun. Bring your helmet, wear long pants and closed toed shoes and we will supply the chest protectors and sheep.
Here we go!
El Dorado County Fair's Mutton Bustin' is so much fun. Bring your helmet, wear long pants and closed toed shoes and we will supply the chest protectors and sheep.
Hold on tight.
El Dorado County Fair's Mutton Bustin' is so much fun. Bring your helmet, wear long pants and closed toed shoes and we will supply the chest protectors and sheep.
What a ride!
El Dorado County Fair's Mutton Bustin' is so much fun. Bring your helmet, wear long pants and closed toed shoes and we will supply the chest protectors and sheep.
Registration Form & Waiver of Liability coming soon