Don’t be sheepish about entering the drawing to ride for Noozhawk during the 83rd annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo.
Don’t be sheepish about entering the drawing to ride for Noozhawk during the 83rd annual Santa Maria Elks Rodeo. Credit: J.C. Corliss / Noozhawk file photo

Noozhawk is giving one lucky little cowboy or cowgirl the chance to ride in the fan-favorite mutton bustin’ competition at the inaugural Santa Barbara Rodeo Days!

The rodeo runs Aug. 1-3 at Earl Warren Showgrounds, 3400 Calle Real in Santa Barbara, and features a full range of PRCA rodeo events; 2025 Miss Rodeo California Janae Wallace; honors for the rodeo leadership of the Jenkins family, Josiah and his parents, Karen and Si; the Borderline Bar Performance Dance Team; and a family-friendly carnival.

We’ll be drawing the name of one young rider to represent the Noozhawk brand in the Aug. 3 rodeo performance, which begins at 1 p.m.

Think your kid has what it takes to ride a sheep like a pro? Prospective buckaroos must be between 5 and 7 years old and weigh no more than 60 pounds.

The parents of our drawing winner will need to schedule an appointment with the showgrounds to complete a waiver and provide a birth certificate. We’ll let you know the details.

The deadline to enter is 5 p.m. July 29, and we’ll announce the winner later that evening so don’t dally!

Click here to enter your little thrill-seeker for a shot at wool-riding glory.

Click here for more information about Santa Barbara Rodeo Days, and click here to purchase tickets online.

Giddy up — this is gonna be fun!

Bill Macfadyen is Noozhawk’s founder and publisher. Contact him at wmacfadyen@noozhawk.com, and follow him on Instagram: @bill.macfadyen. The opinions expressed are his own.