Ogden Pioneer Days Rodeo mutton bustin'
Opening date not announced yet. Last season it opened Friday, June 5, 2026.
Kids ride sheep before each night of the Ogden Pioneer Days PRCA Rodeo. Spots are capped each night and given first come, first served. Last year, sign-ups opened June 5 at 10 a.m. in person at the rodeo ticket office, with your child there. The 2027 schedule is not set yet.
Fills fast. The official page says: “Limit of 10 on Saturday, July 18 and 20 per night July 20–24 ... first come, first served basis.” 2026 mutton bustin' rules (pre-rodeo events page and rules PDF). (checked 2026-11-03)
Key dates
- Jun52026Mutton bustin' sign-ups opened, 10 a.m., in person (2026 rodeo)Last year Jun 5, 2026 · 10:00 AM
- Jul182026Mutton bustin' before the rodeo, 7 p.m. (2026 rodeo)Last year Jul 18, 2026 – Jul 24, 2026 · 7:00 PM
How to sign up
Last year: sign up in person at the Ogden Pioneer Days ticket office (667 E 17th St) with your child.
Verified on Nov 3, 2026 from ogdenpioneerdays.com.
Pre-rodeo events page + 2026 rules PDF: registration Fri June 5, 2026 at 10:00 a.m.; ages 5–8, 55 lbs or less; $25. 2027 schedule 'still being determined.'
Programs change. Confirm on the official page before paying.
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