Bates County News

Wednesday, June 5, 2024

Mutton Busters on Deck!

 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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