LAKE COUNTY — Mutton bustin” at the 82nd annual Lake County Rodeo is a big hit with young and old and this year the event will be held during the first hour of the rodeo, between 6 and 7 p.m.
There is still time for youth as old as 8 years old to sign up for either Friday night or Saturday night.
Contact Rodeo Association Mutton Bustin” Chair, Angel Purdy at 228-6623 to get on the list. Applications can be found on www.lakecountyrodeo.com, click on Rodeo Events, then Mutton Bustin”.
There are a limited number of spaces, so parents are urged to contact Purdy as soon as possible.
Youngsters will be weighed the evening of their performance and must weigh no more than 50 pounds at that time.
CJS Ranch Supply in Middletown is the sponsor again this year, providing a silver buckle to the winners. The sheep are provided by Fred Robinson of Middletown. Chuck and Rose McCarley, owners of CJS Ranch are longtime Lake County Rodeo supporters, who also offer pre-sale tickets for the rodeo on Friday and Saturday.
Rodeo fans can save $2 per ticket for the Saturday night rodeo and rodeo dance by purchasing pre-sale tickets.
