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Junior Rodeo
The Sanpete County Fair Board is excited to bring back the Junior Rodeo in 2022. The event will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday Aug. 20, at the fairgrounds arena, 500 N. State, Manti.
Events will include mutton bustin’, calf riding, steer riding, hide racing and junior and senior barrel racing. Junior Rodeo registrations will be accepted online on Sunday, Aug. 7, from 6 to 9 p.m. at sanpetecountyfair.net (click on “Event Information,” then scroll down to “Junior Rodeo Registration).
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Mutton bustin’, for ages 5 and younger, has an entry fee of $10. Trophies will be awarded for the top three riders; the top six riders will then have a chance to ride one more time for a winner-take-all trophy.
Mutton Bustin’ is for children ages 5 and younger. The entry fee is $10. Calf riding is for ages 6 to 10 and has a $15 entry fee. There will be a buckle for first place and trophies for second and third places.
The steer-riding event will be for ages 11-14. The entry fee is $15. There will be a buckle for first place and trophies for second and third place.
Junior barrel racing will be for ages 12 and under. The rider must be able to complete the pattern on their own without being led. The entry fee is $15. The top run will receive a buckle and there will be trophies for second and third place.
Senior barrel racing will be for ages 13-18 and have an entry fee of $15. A buckle will be awarded for the top run and trophies for second and third place. Hide racing is $20 per team.
To register for these events, visit sanpetecountyfair.net. There are a limited number of spots and many kids who want to participate. The committee will do their best to get everyone involved.
A parent or guardian of each participant will need to sign a waiver before their child can participate. Entry fees are due the night of the rodeo from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. and can be paid at the north entrance of the arena where waivers will be signed and participants will receive a number. All paying participants will also receive a T-shirt.
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Saturday, August 20 6 p.m. Fairgrounds Arena
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