Entries for this year’s Mutton Bustin’ sheep-riding event at the Santa Maria Elks Rodeo will be available during regular banking hours starting March 23 in the Coast Hills Federal Credit Union at 1203 S. Broadway.
Children between ages 5 and 7 and weighing less than 60 pounds are eligible to enter. A drawing will be held April 11 at 10 a.m. to pick the 80 contestants who’ll take part in the event. If selected, a contestant must pay a $25 registration fee and provide proof of age and insurance at the Elks Rodeo Office at 1309 North Bradley Road.
The 66th annual Elks Rodeo will be held June 5 though 7. For more information, contact the Elks Rodeo Office at 925-4125.
This article appears in Mar 19-26, 2009.
