LAKEPORT, Calif. – Rodeo is for all ages and on Friday, July 12, at the 90th annual Lake County Rodeo, the Cutest Cowpoke Competition takes place between 6 and 7 p.m. at the fairgrounds in Lakeport.

This contest is open to boys and girls, ages 3 to 8, with no limit on the number of entries.

The Clear Lake Junior Horsemen and the Scotts Valley 4H Horse Group sponsor the Cutest Cowpoke Competition. You will also see the Clear Lake Junior Horsemen each evening as they perform their very excellent Drill Team routines.

Applications are available on line at www.lakecountyrodeo.com and the Lake County Chamber of Commerce at Vista Point in Lakeport.

The deadline to enter is Friday, July 12, at 5:30 p.m.

All participants should arrive at the rodeo on Friday, no later than 5:15 p.m., to check in at the Rodeo office. It is necessary to purchase tickets to the rodeo to participate, but there is no entry fee for the competition. Admission to the rodeo for children 12 and under is free.

Children are encouraged to “dress rodeo style,” but no live props are allowed.

The winning boy and girl will each be awarded a special silver buckle for their prize.

For questions concerning this event, please call 707-245-7431.