Cave Creek Rodeo Days Mutton Bustin’

Sponsored by Kiwanis. Come one, come all! We will be handing out water and popcorn!

The Mutton Bustin’ event is free admission on March 23, 2025 for anyone wanting to watch the kids ride the “Wooly Bully”.

Mutton Bustin’ Finals will be held during the Final Rodeo Performance at 2:00PM, on Sunday, March 30, 2025.

Mutton Bustin’, is one of the rodeo’s most popular events and offers youngsters between the ages of 4 and 7 on the day of the event and weight (under 60 lbs) a chance to begin their own rip-roaring rodeo careers. The helmeted cowpokes have an opportunity to ride a “wooly bully” inside the rodeo arena. Here’s how it works: With a sheep readied in the “chute”, a child is set on its back – arms wrapped tightly around the neck. When the chute gate opens out comes the sheep and rider. The small cowboy/cowgirl will hold on and ride the sheep for as long as they can! Whether it’s a one second or ten second ride, these youngsters are in for a wild, exciting and memorable time. What fun!