Bates County News

Friday, June 14, 2024

Butler Saddle Club Rodeo : Mutton Buster Information

 Mutton Bustin ! Get it on your mind for the 71st  Annual Butler Saddle Club Rodeo! Riders must be ages 4 to 8 prior to January 1st 2024! Riders must weigh 60 pounds or less. 20 dollar entry fee per rider. Register nightly at 6:30, Mutton Busters hit the shoots at 7:00 pm nightly. For more information contact Kenny Gabriel 660-424-0997. This year’s Butler Saddle Club Rodeo is Father’s Day weekend. June 21st, 22nd and 23rd . The event will be held at the Butler Saddle Club Arena on the Bates County Fairgrounds in Butler.



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