Southwest Nebraska Kids Rodeo

Experience the thrill of Mini Bulls & Mutton Bustin' with Southwest Nebraska Kids Rodeo!

Bull Riding

About Us

SW NE Kids Rodeo

Southwest Nebraska Kids Rodeo Association brings fun to area county fairs — showcasing tomorrow's star cowboys and cowgirls!

Gene Jolly started the kids rodeo and serves as the CEO today.

Jarred and Jaylen Tucker, owners of Running Iron Mini Rough Stock, are our stock contractors.

Ready to Ride?

Register your child for an unforgettable rodeo experience! Let the adventure begin!

2024 RODEO DATES & TIMES

Register your child for an unforgettable rodeo experience! Let the adventure begin!
Entries open 3 weeks before each rodeo and close the Sunday before each rodeo.
Sign in 1 hour BEFORE the rodeo. Checks can be made out to Southwest Nebraska Kids Rodeo.

July 27

Ogallala, NE – 7 p.m. MT

August 3

Stapleton, NE – Rodeo start TBA

August 3

St. Francis, KS – 7 p.m. MT

August 17

Curtis, NE – 7 p.m. CT

August 24

McCook, NE – 1 p.m. CT

September 7

McCook, NE – 1 p.m. CT

October 19

McCook, NE – 1 p.m. CT

November 23

Finals in McCook, NE in Alice Arena - Noon CT

Exciting Events Await!

Mini Bulls

Thrilling rides for kids aged 8-14! Hold on tight for the ultimate rodeo experience!

Mutton Bustin

Young buckaroos aged 4-7 can show their skills in this wild and woolly event! Let the rodeo fun begin!

Professional Bulls

Provided by Jarred and Jalyn Tucker of Running Iron Rough Stock, these bulls bring the rodeo to life with their wild spirit and energy! Let's rodeo!

Mini Bull Riding

Mini Bull & Bronc Events

Entries Open: 3 weeks before rodeo date
Entries Close: Sunday before Rodeo
Enter by emailing: runningironminiroughstock@gmail.com

Send the required rider information below:
Rodeo, Event, Name, Age and Phone Number.
Get a call back on the Sunday before the Rodeo!

Must enter at least 3 rodeos to qualify for the finals!

Mini Bull

$50

Pee Wee Mini Bulls

Jr Bull Ride

$65

Jr. Mini Bulls

$60

Bareback Pony

$60

Saddle Bronc Pony

Mutton Bustin'

Mutton Bustin'

Champion Mutton Bustin' 10 kid limit
Enter by calling Gene Jolly @ 308-883-1940

Come, see, and cheer on these young cowboys and cowgirls
they need your support!

Pee Wee Mutton Bustin' 30 kid limit
Only at Ogallala, St. Francis and North Platte
Free entry, just show up to sign up!

Mutton Bustin'

$20

Champion Mutton Bustin'

Ages 4-7 and under 55 lbs.

Mutton Bustin'

FREE

Pee Wee Mutton Bustin'

Ages 4-7 and under 55 lbs.
At Ogallala, St. Francis and North Platte only

McCook Farm and Ranch Expo

The Finals

You must enter at least 3 rodeos to qualify for the finals! The top two winners from each rodeo will go to the finals in McCook, Nebraska at the McCook Farm and Ranch Expo in November. 

There is a $2,000 bonus added at finals for the mini bulls and bronc competitions, so make sure you don't miss this exciting opportunity!