Kids Club

Kid's Mutton Bustin' is open to children ages 4-7 and weigh no more than 60 pounds. Registration is required to participate as space is limited and no same-day entries are allowed.

Online registration will open on Monday, August 3, 2026 at 10:00am at MarysvilleStampede.com on a first-come. first-serve basis until all spots are filled. Entry fees due at the time of registration.

Following online registration all contestants must report to Cotton's Cowboy Corral at 320 5th St Marysville, CA no later than Monday, August 31, 2026 by 3:00pm to complete the registration process including showing proof of health insurance, completing required waivers and picking up their official contestant back number. A parent or guardian must accompany the contestant to sign the participation release. Failure to complete paperwork and back number pick up by the stated deadline may result in forfeiture of the entry.

There is a $50.00 entry fee which includes one sheep ride, official contestant back number and souvenir swag bag.

Please note: rodeo admission tickets are not included with Mutton Bustin' registration and must be purchased separately for contestants and friends/family attending the rodeo.

During the Gold Rush, miners stood hip deep in the ice-cold waters of the Yuba and Feather Rivers to find a flake of gold. Area kids have it much easier these days!

Children will have the opportunity to strike silver or gold during the Kid's Coin Dig, sponsored by Sierra Central Credit Union.

Children 10 and under will be called out in the arena and asked to grab hands and form a circle. Once in the circle, they will drop hands and turn around towards the audience and 100 silver or gold dollar coins will be tossed on the ground within the circle. The announcer will instruct the children to turn around and run to find their fortune. Kid's love this event and it gives them the opportunity to participate in the performance too!

The coloring contest is produced by the Appeal-Democrat in partnership with the official Coloring Contest sponsor: Grange Co-Op.

Pick up a copy of the Appeal-Democrat newspaper (on any of these days: August 1, 7, 9, 14, 17, 20, 23 & 27), color, and drop by Grange Co-Op for entry by August 31, 2026.

Must color the newsprint edition to qualify for the contest, computer printed copies not allowed.

There are three age brackets for judging: 4-7, 8-11 and 12-15 years of age.

Winners receive: Stampede Rodeo Family Pack including tickets and a $25 Grange Co-Op gift card.