Photos: 2019 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Day 1
The 2019 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo has been a mainstay of Tucson annually since 1925. The historic rodeo brings cowboys from around the country to compete in bull riding, bareback and saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, team, tie-down and barrel racing. The mens events are sanctioned by the Professional Cowboys Rodeo Association. Women’s barrel racing is sanctioned by the Women’s Professional Rodeo Association.
For more information about events, tickets and results, go to tucsonrodeo.com
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Kyle Eaton gets pinned by his ride Muley Madness after getting tossed in the bull riding completion on the opening day of the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Saturday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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A cowboy get his boots on near his saddle as the riders prepare for the opening day of the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Saturday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Will Stoval sends the dirt flying as he drags down his steer in 11.2 seconds on the opening day of the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Saturday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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City Limits tosses Justin Lawrence in the saddle bronc competition on day one of the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Saturday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Clown John Harrison performs his trick riding act during the opening day of the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Saturday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Clown John Harrison peers out of his barrel as one of the bulls charges about the ring around him on the opening day of the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Saturday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Jordan Wacey Spears bides his time in the chutes before the beginning of the bull riding on day one of the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Saturday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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The bull fighters put on a show at the end of the day's bull riding for the opening day of the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Saturday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Kyle Easton scrapes off the accumulated rosing on his glove as he gets ready to compete during the opening day of the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Saturday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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The color guard of the Tucson Rodeo Flag Team bow their heads during the opening ceremonies on day one of the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Saturday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Monty Eakin braces for touchdown during his turn at stern wrestling on day of the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Saturday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Yance Day gets unseated for no score on his re-ride in bareback at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Saturday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Creighton Curley kneels in the arena after a hard landing when getting dismounted by Troubled Waters in saddle bronc riding at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Saturday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Jason Vohs ruins toward his steer as he competes in tie-down roping at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Saturday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Ilyssa Glass gives her mount free reign on their way to the last barrel on opening day of the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Saturday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Tolman Moore holds on to Nutrena's Black Fury to register a time in bareback riding on day one of the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Saturday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Clayton Jo Applehans and Pineapple Pop go airborne in bull riding at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Saturday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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JC Mortensen scores a 68 on Western Ways durning the bareback riding at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Saturday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
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Leslee Leverett plunges around the final barrel on the opening day of the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Saturday, February 16, 2019, Tucson, Ariz.
Kelly Presnell
Photojournalist
Galleries of each day of 2019 Rodeo Week in Tucson. Photos by Arizona Daily Star staff photographers.
He's looking forward to spending more time here next year after this year's trip gets cut short.