The bull riding and dog jumping will soon return to Nevertire, with less than ten sleeps to go until the village's annual rodeo.

Over 1000 people are expected in the village on 28 September - more than ten times the population - where riders will vie for a $10,000 prize pool.

Entries are open until 20 September for riders, who last year numbered about 150, to compete in front of around 1200 spectators. 

"We're expecting the same amount of spectators, if not more," Alicia McCarten said, secretary of organising committee, We of the Nevertire.

"Entries are open for nomination and they're looking really positive, so obviously the more competitors you have the better the day is going to be.

"I'm looking forward to having another great year and I think it will be a really fun day."

2023 Open Bull winner Thomas Hudson on bull 'Billy the Kid.' He scored an impressive 88. PHOTO: Jodie Adams Photography

In the local's steer ride amateurs from the village with have the chance to put their skills to the test, while dogs will compete for their owners' bragging rights in the high jump.

Rodeo-goers will also cheer on cowboys and cowgirls in the novice bullride, saddlebronc and bareback events, plus the ladies, junior and juvenile barrel racing, and junior and juvenile steer rides.

"The local steer ride is always a good laugh and test of skills and courage,” committee president Tom Russ said.

“Gates will open from 12pm, and there will be a full bar and BBQ facilities onsite. We’ll have EFTPOS available, but we also recommend cash as the service in Nevertire can be dodgy at the best of times, let alone with an extra thousand people in town.

“There’s also limited shade and seating so feel free to bring along your own chair and your best big cowboy hat.”

Tickets are available online and at the gate.