Photos: 2019 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Day 4 timed events
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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Dirk Tavenner dives for his steer in a 5.3 second run during the steer wrestling competition on the fourth day of competition at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in Tucson, Ariz.
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A horses breath is evidence of the cold morning as temperatures in the low 30s opened the fourth day of competition at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in Tucson, Ariz.
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Russel Armenta crashes for no score on his run during the steer wrestling competition on the fourth day of competition at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in Tucson, Ariz.
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Justin Smith finishes off a 17.3 second run during tie-down roping competition on the fourth day of competition at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in Tucson, Ariz.
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Glass sculptor Buddy Sanders was one of a very few vendors on hand for the very cold ourth day of competition at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in Tucson, Ariz.
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Everyone is a bit tired as slack time winds down at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in Tucson, Ariz.
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Chase Williams lassos his steer during the tie down roping event on the fourth day of competition at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in Tucson, Ariz.
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Six-year-old Alice Sanchez takes a moment with her dad Anthony as they spent the afternoon with Ironwood Elementary School at the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in Tucson, Ariz.
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Kids from Homer Davis Elementary react to the appearance of a herd of steers running through the arena prior to the steer wrestling competition during the fourth day of slack the 94th Annual Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo, Tuesday, February 19, 2019 in Tucson, Ariz.
Galleries of each day of 2019 Rodeo Week in Tucson. Photos by Arizona Daily Star staff photographers.