LAKEPORT, Calif. – Mutton bustin' at the 82nd annual Lake County Rodeo is a big hit with young and old and this year the event will be held during the first hour of the rodeo, between 6 p.m. And 7 p.m. Friday, July 8.

There is still time for youngsters up to age 8 to sign up for either on the night of Friday, July 8, or Saturday, July 9.

Contact Rodeo Association Mutton Bustin’ Chair Angel Purdy at 707-228-6623 to get on the list.

Applications also can be found on www.lakecountyrodeo.com, click on Rodeo Events, then Mutton Bustin’.

There are only a limited number of spaces, so parents are urged to contact Purdy as soon as possible.

Youngsters will be weighed the evening of their performance and must weigh no more than 50 pounds at that time.

CJS Ranch Supply in Middletown is the sponsor again this year, providing a silver buckle to the winners.

The sheep are provided by Fred Robinson of Middletown.

Chuck and Rose McCarley, owners of CJS Ranch are long time Lake County Rodeo supporters, who also offer presale tickets for the rodeo on July 8 and 9.

Rodeo fans can save $2 per ticket for the Saturday night rodeo and rodeo dance by purchasing presale tickets.