The rodeo is for all ages and on July 12 at the 90th Annual Lake County Rodeo, the Cutest Cowpoke Competition takes place between 6 and 7 p.m. at the Fairgrounds in Lakeport. This contest is open to boys and girls, ages 3 to 8, no limit on the number of entries. The Clear Lake Junior Horsemen and the Scotts Valley 4H Horse Group sponsor the Cutest Cowpoke Competition. You will also see the Clear Lake Junior Horsemen each evening as they perform their very excellent Drill Team routines.
Applications are available on line at www.lakecountyrodeo.com and the Lake County Chamber of Commerce at Vista Point in Lakeport. The deadline to enter is Friday, July 12 at 5:30pm. All participants should arrive at the Rodeo on Friday, no later than 5:15 to check in at the Rodeo office. It is necessary to purchase tickets to the Rodeo to participate, but there is no entry fee for the competition. Admission to the Rodeo for children 12 and under is free.
Children are encouraged to ‘dress Rodeo style’, but no live props are allowed. The winning boy and girl will each be awarded a special Silver Buckle for their prize. For questions concerning this event, please call 245-7431.
MUTTON BUSTIN’
Most youngsters have played at being cowboys and cowgirls as they were growing up. Being a Rodeo performer is also a dream for many. On July 12 and 13, that dream can come true for those who enter the Mutton Bustin’ competition. The competition will take place each evening between 6 and 7 p.m. Contestants should check in at the Rodeo Office no later than 5:15 on the day of their ride. Boys and girls between the ages of 4 and 8 years old, who weigh in on those dates at no more than 50 pounds, can have the thrill of their life seeing how long they can ride a sheep!
The entry fee is $10/youth (not including Rodeo admission) and being dressed in long sleeve shirts & jeans, sturdy boots/shoes, with a properly sized helmet gives them the chance to win a Silver Buckle. Every rider will be given an authentic Mutton Bustin’ tee shirt. Winner’s buckles will be awarded Friday and Saturday night to the youngsters who have the longest ride of the night. This event fills up fast and contestants (or their Mom & Dad) should get signed up early. The applications are available at www.lakecountyrodeo.com and the Lake County Chamber of Commerce at Vista Point in Lakeport. Admission to the Rodeo for children 12 and under is free.
Thank you to Fred Robinson who supplies the sheep, our Chair Angel Purdy and all the Rodeo Directors who bring the event to the arena each night. For questions concerning the Mutton Bustin’ competition, please contact Chair Angel Purdy at (707) 536-7257.
