It's Rodeo Time in Nacogdoches

March is here, and that means the Nacogdoches Pro Rodeo is just around the corner. This year's rodeo will take place March 23-25 at the Nacogdoches County Expo and Civic Center. The event will once again feature three great nights of some of the best cowboys and cowgirls from across the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA).

From bull riding to barrel racing to steer wrestling, there will be plenty of thrilling moments to keep you entertained, plus legendary barrel man Rudy Burns will keep you laughing.

Let's Get 'Wool'y

However, one of the most anticipated events of the rodeo happens before it officially gets underway. The Mutton Bustin' Championships presented by KICKS 105 will get underway each evening at 7 pm.

However, before the rodeo begins each night, KICKS 105 will once again be featuring youngsters from across the area in the Mutton Bustin' Competition.  That will kick off each evening at 7 p.m.  The Mutton Bustin' is also sponsored by Deep East Texas Electric Cooperative.

How to Register

You can already get the kids signed up for the chance to be drawn as one of the nightly competitors. Just drop by Boot Barn in the Northview Plaza in Nacogdoches. The registration deadline will be at 8 p.m. on Friday, March 17, 2023. Random drawings will determine the 15 contestants chosen to ride each night of the rodeo.

The announcement of the 45 total riders will be made on the Merrell in the Morning Show on KICKS 105, plus they will be posted on our website and KICKS 105 app which is free to download.

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Here are some of the mutton bustin' rules:

  • The child must be between 3-7 years of age and weigh less than 60 pounds
  • The child must have no major health problems
  • If chosen, the child and parent/guardian must check-in at the mutton bustin' registration at the Expo Center no later than 6:30 on their night to ride.
  • Children must be given instructions and safety equipment (vest/helmet) prior to participating.  Children not present by 6:45 will forfeit their spot.
  • A judge will score each child's ride.
  • A buckle will be awarded each night to the highest-scoring rider.  The winner and runner-up will both receive gift certificates to Splash Kingdom in Nacogdoches.
  • The child riding will be given free admission into the rodeo.  All others accompanying the rider will be charged admission.  Tickets for the rodeo can be purchased here.
  • A release of liability waiver must be signed by the parent/guardian for all riders.

Sign your young cowboys and cowgirls up soon.  In the meantime, here's a look at some of the photos of the mutton busting over the past few years at the Nacogdoches Pro Rodeo and Angelina County Benefit Rodeo.

Mutton Busting at the Nacogdoches Rodeo on March 26, 2022

Here are the fifteen young cowboys and cowgirls who took part in Saturday's mutton bustin' competition at the Nacogdoches Pro Rodeo.

Mutton Busting at the Nacogdoches Rodeo on March 25, 2022

Here's a look at the cowboys and cowgirls who competed at the mutton busting at the Nacogdoches Pro Rodeo and Steer Show on Friday, March 25.

Mutton Busting at the Nacogdoches Rodeo, March 24, 2022

Here's a look at the young cowboys and cowgirls who took part in the mutton busting on March 24 at night number one of the Nacogdoches Pro Rodeo and Steer Show

Mutton Busters at the Angelina Benefit Rodeo 042322

Here are the young cowboys and cowgirls who participated in the mutton bustin' April 23 at the Angelina Benefit Rodeo.

Angelina Benefit Rodeo Mutton Busters for April 22, 2022

Here are the young cowboys and cowgirls who competed in mutton bustin' at the Angelina Benefit Rodeo in Lufkin on April 22, 2022.

Angelina Benefit Rodeo Mutton Bustin' - April 21, 2022

Here's a look at the young cowboys and cowgirls that competed in mutton bustin' Thursday night at the Angelina Benefit Rodeo.

Angelina Benefit Rodeo Mutton Bustin' - April 20, 2022

Here are the young cowboys and cowgirls who were our mutton bustin' contestants on night number one of the 2022 Angelina Benefit Rodeo

 

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