Contestants
Over $6,000 in prizes will be paid! Chance to win an Ozark Mule Days buckle!
Printable version of schedule here!
Entry fees are based on payout:
Entry Payout
$2 No Payout
$5 $125-$200
$10 $250-$300
$15 $400 and above
All classes pay 3 places except All Around Cowboy.
All Around Cowboy pays first place only.
Friday
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Friday Night Mule Madness
- Post Colors
- Grand Entry
- Open Barrel Race* ($400 Payout - Includes Fri & Sat)
- Pick-Up Race* ($150 Payout)
- Egg and Spoon
- Musical Tires
- Wild Mule Catch/Ride* ($125 Payout)
- Chicken Scramble (Kids 10 and under - FREE)
- Open Poles* ($400 Payout)
- Hide Race
- Keyhole Race* ($150 Payout)
Saturday
6:00 - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast $4/per person
9 a.m. Saturday Daytime Show
- Mule Jump - 52" and Under* ($200 Payout)
- Mule Jump - 52" and Over* ($300 Payout)
- Lead Line - Mules and Donkeys - Riders 6 and Under
- Walk Trot Age 10 & Under ($250 Payout)
- Team or Single Hitch Poles
- Flag Race ($125 Payback)
- Youth Poles
- Youth Barrels
- Team or Single Hitch Barrels
- Boot Race
- Dizzy Bat
- Coke Race
- Panty Hose Race
- Open Hitch
- Open Mule Races (Top 5 qualify to run in the finals)
- Womens Mule Races (Top 5 qualify to run in the finals)
- Youth Mule Races (Top 5 qualify to run in the finals)
- Open Barrel Races* ($400 Payout - Includes Fri & Sat)
- Open Poles* ($400 Payout - Includes Fri & Sat)
4:00 to 6:00 p.m. Select Saddle Mule Auction
5:45 p.m. Line up for Parade
6:00 p.m. Parade
7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Saturday Night Mule Madness
- Post Colors
- Grand Entry
- Open Barrel Races* ($400 Payout - Includes Fri & Sat)
- Sack Race
- Back to Back
- Wild Mule Catch/Ride* ($125 Payback Each Night)
- Chicken Scramble
- Open Poles ($400 Payback - Includes Fri & Sat)
- Balloon Race
- Open Mule Race (Finals)* ($250 Payback)
- Women's Mule Race (Finals)* ($125 Payback)
- Youth Mule Race (Final)* ($125 Payback)
- Miniature Donkey Cart Racing
Sunday
6:00 - 8:00 a.m. Breakfast $4/per person
8:00 a.m. Church
9:00 a.m. Sunday Daytime Show
- Open Single/Double Team Obstacle
- Open Costume Class, Miniature/Mule/Donkey
- Halter, 2 year and Under
- Halter, 3 year and Over
- Open Halter* ($500 Payback)
- Youth Gaited* ($125 Payback)
- Women's Gaited* ($125 Payback)
- Open Gaited* ($500 Payback)
- Miniature Donkey Color Class
- Youth Western Pleasure
- Women's Western Pleasure
- Open Western Pleasure* ($500 Payback)
- Jack Class - All Sizes
- Open Trail Class* ($250 Payback)
*Indicates Money Payback Class
All Classes are subject to change in order. Money is guaranteed regardless of amount of mules/donkeys entered.
Rules and Regulations
All contestants must buy a wrist band for the entire weekend for $5.
To ensure the greatest enjoyment for everyone who attends the Ozark Mule Days, please adhere to the following guidelines and rules:
Dogs are not permitted (service animals excepted)
If you are camping, Dogs may not enter the gates onto the grounds, but must be kept in your campsite only. You may not allow your dogs to run free or roam. They must be kept in cages in your campsite and may not pose a threat to other campers near you. You must have control of your animal at all times.
Motorcycles, ATVs, bicycles, etc. are prohibited
Ozark Mule Days prohibits the use of any motorcycle, ATV, golf cart, bicycle, scooter, roller blades or skateboards. The only vehicle that will be allowed is an electric wheelchair or Hoveround/Rascal type handicapped vehicle operated at walking speed.
Speed Limit
Vehicles should respect the 3 MPH speed limit.
Camp Fires
Camp fires are not permitted in the camping area for the safety of the other campers.
Generator Operations
Generators may run from 6 am to 10 pm daily only. Please respect your neighbors.
Quiet Time
Quiet time is between 10 pm and 6 am daily. This includes running of generators, radios and parties.
