Bustin In The Barn

Bustin' in the Barn presented by: Cottonelle

The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo is happy to have Bustin’ In The Barn, a fairgrounds Mutton Bustin’ experience! More than 1,500 opportunities for riders to compete for 1 of 8 slots in the semi-finals, night two performance.

Pre-Registered Contestants

February 12-March 1, 2026 – All Performances

Reserve your spot now! Limited spots are available. CLICK HERE to sign up today!

Walk-up Contestants

February 12 - March 1, 2026
Weekdays 6:00 PM-7:00 PM
Weekends: 10:00 AM-1:00 PM and 3:00 PM-6:00 PM

Come to the designated line on the fairgrounds one hour prior to the scheduled performance to compete. Number of rider spots depends on amount of pre-registered riders - reserve your spot ahead of time to not miss out!!

Semi-Finals

Night Two Performance

Friday, February 27, 2026

Here is the path a contestant must take to ride in the Frost Bank Center

Become a Pre-registered or Walk-up Contestant, and ride in Bustin' In The Barn
Get the highest score of their performance to be entered for a chance to ride in the Frost Bank Center on Friday, February 27.

Contest Eligibility

Boys and Girls between the ages of 4-7 years old at the time of the event
- Proof of age required prior to performance
Contestants must weigh less than 55 lbs. fully clothed at the time of the performance
- All contestants will be weighed prior to performance (please weigh kiddos fully clothed- boots 'n all!)
Selected contestants will pay a $40 entry fee, all sales are final
Parents/ Guardians must complete the Medical Questionnaire
Parents/ Guardians must complete the Rodeo Release Form

Click here for Release Form

Downloads

Bustin' In The Barn Checklist

Medical Questionnaire

2026 Fairgrounds Map

FAQ:

Where do we turn-in the medical questionnaire and release form?

Please bring all completed forms with you on the day of your experience at least 30 minutes prior to your scheduled time.

Will safety equipment be provided?

Yes - vest and helmets will be provided

What should the rider wear?

Jeans, boots or closed toe shoes and a long sleeve, button down shirt are recommended attire

What time should we be there?

Riders need to check in no later than 30 minutes prior to their scheduled performance time

Do we need to purchase grounds tickets?

Yes, fairgrounds tickets will need to be purchased for both the competitor and their guardian.

Scoring

Contestants will receive scores based on:

Rider personality
Sheep difficulty
Time & distance on sheep