Utah Mutton Busting Championships

The Utah Days of ‘47 Rodeo is pleased to announce the second annual Utah Mutton Busting Championships that will take place on July 18, from 10 a.m. to Noon at Utah State Fairpark. Up to 75 participants will take a ride on the wild side in hopes of being one of the top 40 to earn a spot to ride again during one of the rodeo performances July 21-25.

Always a crowd favorite, the mutton busting gives the younger kids an opportunity to “Get Their Cowboy On.” *NOTE: ALL MUTTON BUSTERS MUST BE UNDER 55 LBS AND BETWEEN THE AGES OF 3 AND 6 as of July 18. NO EXCEPTIONS!

All spots are currently filled as of July 7, 2026.