The 82nd annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo & Parade opens May 28 and one lucky little buckaroo can get the ride of his — or her — life during the June 1 Mutton Bustin’ event, courtesy of Noozhawk.
On Wednesday, we’ll draw the name of the rider who will represent Noozhawk in the event at the Elks Unocal Events Center, 4040 Highway 101 in Santa Maria.
In mutton bustin’, children cling to sheep for as long as possible as the animals race around the rodeo arena trying to escape their rider’s grasp.
Kids who wish to compete in mutton bustin’ as the Noozhawk rider — the only spot still unfilled in this year’s rodeo — are invited to click here to apply for the drawing to be held May 21.
Contestants must be between the ages of 5 and 7 as of June 1, 2025, and weigh no more than 60 pounds.
The Noozhawk rider — and his or her family — will receive rodeo tickets, as well as the thrill of the spill, er, ride.
Santa Maria Elks Rodeo Lineup
This year’s Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association rodeo runs May 28 through June 1, and features some of the most prominent rodeo cowboys, cowgirls and animals in the country.
In addition to Mutton Bustin’, the lineup includes six PRCA events — Team Roping, Bull Riding, Bronc Riding, Bareback Riding, Tie Down Roping and Steer Wrestling — along with the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association Barrel Racing and Breakaway Roping, specialty acts, The Flying Cowboys, Junior Breakaway Roping, Elks Team Roping and much more.
New this year is the May 28 Santa Maria Elks Xtreme Bulls Event, featuring the wildest bulls and toughest bull riders.
The Elks Rodeo Parade starts at 10 a.m. May 31 on Broadway in downtown Santa Maria.
Know Before You Go
Rodeo general admission tickets for the 7 p.m. May 28 Xtreme Bulls performance are $30 for adults and $17 for children 3-12.
General admission tickets for the 7 p.m. May 29 performance are $20 for adults, $15 for seniors age 62 and up, and free for children up to 12.
General admission tickets for the 7 p.m. May 30 performance are $25 for adults and $20 for children 3-12.
General admission tickets for the 6 p.m. May 31 and 2 p.m. June 1 performances are $30 for adults and $17 for children 3-12.
Box seats are sold out for all five performances.
Click here to purchase tickets online.
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