Amateur Events at Dayton Labor Day Rodeo

Mutton Bustin' is a crowd favorite!  This is where the young cowboys and cowgirls learn the very first passion of rodeo!  Hanging on for the win, with a few thrills and spills!

Muttin Bustin' event Information:

• Spots for Mutton Bustin' is limited to 12 riders PER rodeo performance (Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday).
• Ages 4 - 7 years old and 
• Weigh limit 60 pounds
• Protective helmet & vest provided
• CALL INS ONLY

Call In Information:  

12 riders per show, No waiting list, No entry fee - NO EARLY CALL INS

The line will be busy - NO TEXT MESSAGES or VOICE MAILS you MUST talk with Jane to ensure entered.

Call In Date: MONDAY, AUGUST 25th

Call In Time: 8 AM til 9 AM

Call In Phone: 515-571-2832

Check In Information:

• Check In before each performance - At Lower/Campground Ticket Office 

               5 - 6 PM  -  Night Performances

               11:30 - 12:30 PM  -  Monday Performance              

• Contestants will receive a daily wristband to enter each rodeo performance they compete in

• One of the most exciting events at the Dayton Rodeo - the Wild Horse Race has been said to be a rodeo itself! 

This long-standing tradition at the Dayton Rodeo dates back to the 1940's and is as unpredictable as it is entertaining!

Wild Horse Race Teams are either crazy or invinsible!?!?  You decide!!!

Wild Horse Race Teams are a team of 3 men (and women) who attempt to hold on to, saddle, and ride the wild horses across the finish line before the timed buzzer goes off -  Get ready for the wildest event in rodeo!

Wild Horse Race Team Information:

• 3 person teams - all four shows 
• $40 cash per person, per team
• Per show 10 teams MAX
• An ADDITIONAL $1000 added to payout TOTAL = $3500!

Check In Information:

• Check In before each performance - At Lower/Campground Ticket Office 

               5:30 - 6:30 PM -  Night Performances

                11:30 - 12:30 PM  -  Monday Performance              

• Contestants will receive a daily wristband to enter each rodeo performance they compete in

Call-in Information:

Call In Date: MONDAY, AUGUST 25th

Call In Time: 11 AM - 12 PM

Call In Phone: 515-571-2832

The line will be busy - NO TEXT MESSAGES or VOICE MAILS you MUST talk with Jane to ensure entered.     

Youth Bucking Ponies & Bulls are not for the faint of heart!  Young cowboys are learning their way to be just like the pro-athletes!

Youth Bucking Ponies & Bulls Information: 

• Limited Entires: 4 mini bulls and 4 bucking ponies per performance
• Ages 11 and under
• $50 Fees
• Added money and buckles to champion and reserve champion

Call In Information:

Call In Date:  MONDAY, AUGUST 18th

Call In Time:  8 AM

Call In Phone:   John Graham 319-939-4547

Check In Information:

• Check In before each performance - At Lower/Campground Ticket Office 

               5 - 6 PM  -  Night Performances

               11:30 - 12:30 PM  -  Monday Performance              

• Contestants will receive a daily wristband to enter each rodeo performance they compete in

WSRRA SANCTIONED

CONTESTANTS DO NOT HAVE TO BE A WSRRA MEMBER TO ENTER

Ranch Saddle Bronc Riding Information: 

• 8 entries per performance - Can only enter once per performance
• $50 entry fee
• 100% payback
• Payback is 3 places:  50%, 30% & 20%
• $500 added to payout ($125 added per performance)
• No one covers, money rolls into next day's performance and so on
• Overall champion buckle to the aggregate, high point winner

View complete WSRRA Ranch Saddle Bronc Rules HERE

Call In Information:

Call In Date:  MONDAY, AUGUST 25th

Call In Time:  12 PM - 1 PM

Call In Phone:  515-571-2832

The line will be busy - NO TEXT MESSAGES or VOICE MAILS you MUST talk with Jane to ensure entered.

Check In Information:

• Check In before each performance - At Lower/Campground Ticket Office 

               5:30 - 6:30 PM -  Night Performances

                11:30 - 12:30 PM  -  Monday Performance              

• Contestants will receive a daily wristband to enter each rodeo performance they compete in