Contestants

Registration

• Mule & Donkey Show Entry Form - due by September 1, 2009

Enter yourself or your mule/donkey by contacting The Ozark Empire Fair at (417) 833-2660 or by contacting Chairman, Ozark Mountain Mule Days, Les Clancy.

Classes

• Printable Classes

SATURDAY MULE SHOW (Noon - 6pm)

Grand entry will start at Noon in main arena...All mules/donkeys/wagons/lead ins

Main Arena

Posting the Colors, National Anthem, Invocation - (10 Min)

1. Grand Entry - (15 min)
2. Lead Line Mules and Donkeys - (Riders six and under) ribbons for all
3. Open Hitch Class - (30 min) ** Buckle Awarded
4. Team Poles-open - (20 Min)
5. Boot Race Open - (15 min)
6. Sack Race Open - (15 min)
7. Egg and Spoon - (15 min)
8. Miniature Donkey/Mule Costume Class Open - (10 Min)
9. Coke Race - (10 min)
10. Potato Race - (15 Min)
11. Wild Mule Catch - (20 Min) 3 man team, will have halter on, will need to saddle and ride
12. Key Hole Race - (20 Min)
13. Special Event - (surprise act)
14. Poles Youth - (20 Min) No Pay Back
15. Poles Open (20 min) No Pay Back
16. Barrels Youth - (15 min) No Pay Back
17. Barrels Open - (15 Min) No Pay Back
18. Pick up Race - (20 Min)
19. Panty Hose Race - (20 Min)
20. Dizzy Bat - (25 min)

Saturday Night Mule Madness 7 pm

Main Arena

Posting the Colors, National Anthem, Invocation - (10 Min)

21. Cowboy Mounted Shooting - (15 min)
22. Balloon Race - (20 min)
23. Hide Race - (20 min)
24. Musical Tires - (20 Min)
25. Pig scramble (15 min)
26. Wild Mule Saddle and Ride - (20 min)
27. Surprise Act - (10 min)
28. Barrels Open - (10 min) $20 Entry. 75% payback **Buckle
29. Monkey in a Tree (25 min)
30. Pole Bending Open - (10 min) $20 Entry. 75% payback **Buckle
31. Mule Race. 54" and under - (15 min)
32. Mule Race 54.1" and over - (15 min)
33. Mules versus Football Team - (15 min)
34. Dolly Pardon Race - (15 min )
35. Back to Back Race - (15 min)

Sunday, September 13th

CHURCH SERVICES 8:00 am Show - 9:00 am

Posting the Colors, National Anthem, Invocation - (10 Min)

37. Open Team obstacle Course - (30 min)
38. Halter Class, 2 years and under. Open - (15 Min) ** Buckle
39. Halter Class, 3 years and over. Open - (15 Min) ** Buckle
40. Miniature Donkey Color Class - (15 Min)
41. Youth Western Pleasure.. (20 Min) ** Buckle
42. Miniature Donkey/Mule Costume Class Open (10 Min)
43. Women Western Pleasure...(20 Min) ** Buckle
44. Mens Western Pleasure...(20 Min) ** Buckle
45. Open Western Pleasure...(20 Min) $20.00 entry 75% payback ** Large Buckle
46. Catch your ASS (10 Min)
47. Mule Jump 54" and under (20 Min) ** Buckle
48. Mule Jump 54.1" and over (20 Min) ** Buckle
49. Youth Gaited. (20 Min) ** Buckle
50. Miniature donkey/mule Cart Barrel Racing
51. Women Gaited (20 Min) ** Buckle
52. Boot Race (10 Min)
53. Men Gaited (20 Min) ** Buckle
54. Open costume class
55. Open Gaited (20 Min)
56. $20.00 entry 75% payback ** Large Buckle
57. Jack Class, All Jacks to the ring. Will be judged by Mammoth, Standard, Miniature.
58. Jack Class Grand Champion. All Sizes. ** Buckle
59. Trail Class (45 Min) ** Buckle

We will present the Large Buckle to the top Youth, Woman's, and Men's all-around contestant.

• Classes are subject to change the day of event.
• Each event will have at least 5 mules/donkeys per event or is subject to cancellation
• Coggins are required and will be checked on each animal entering the fairgrounds.
• Registration for classes are $50 per family (Immediate Family) to enter in all classes besides payback classes and must register before 1 September. After the 1st of September it will be $75 per family
• If not doing the family package with classes the charge will be $5.00 per class besides payback classes
• There will be 1 trophy and 3 ribbons awarded to each class except for buckle classes
• Proper equipment will be enforced for all riders/teams.
• 13 and under will be considered youth. 14 and older will be adult

Rules and Regulations

To ensure the greatest enjoyment for everyone who attends the Ozark Mountain 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 Mountain Mule and Donkey Days Celebration 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 on the fairgrounds.

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.