Southwest Nebraska Kids Rodeo
Experience the thrill of Mini Bulls & Mutton Bustin' with Southwest Nebraska Kids Rodeo!
Experience the thrill of Mini Bulls & Mutton Bustin' with Southwest Nebraska Kids Rodeo!
To all my friends, young cowboys and cowgirls, and parents:
It’s with a heavy heart that I have to announce: there will be no rodeos this year.
Last month, the folks who’ve been providing our rodeo stock called to let me know they’re closing their business and stepping away from rodeo work altogether. It was unexpected and certainly disappointing news.
I know how much these events mean to all of you — the excitement, the community, and the memories made in the arena. Please know this decision wasn’t taken lightly, and I share your sadness.
Thank you for all the years of support, spirit, and dedication. I hope this isn’t goodbye forever, just a pause until we find a new path forward.
With heartfelt thanks,
Gene Jolly
P.S. If anyone knows of a stock provider, please share their contact information with me. We'd like to start working on setting up rodeos for next summer, 2026
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.
Register your child for an unforgettable rodeo experience! Let the adventure begin!
Register your child for an unforgettable rodeo experience! Let the adventure begin!
We are still working on additional events in Bertrand, Elwood & Sumner, NE and Atwood, KS.
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.
Ogallala, NE – 7 p.m. MT
McCook, NE – Evening
McCook, NE – Evening
McCook, NE – Evening
McCook, NE – Evening
McCook, NE – 1 p.m. CT
Finals in McCook, NE – 1 p.m. CT
Thrilling rides for kids aged 8-14! Hold on tight for the ultimate rodeo experience!
Young buckaroos aged 4-7 can show their skills in this wild and woolly event! Let the rodeo fun begin!
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!
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!
$50
$65
$60
$60
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!
$20
Ages 4-7 and under 55 lbs.
FREE
Ages 4-7 and under 55 lbs.
At Ogallala, St. Francis and North Platte only
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 in October.
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!