Photos: Finals of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo
In front of a a sold out out show, cowboys competed in the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds on February 23, 2020.Â
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
Tanner Aus gets thrown around by Nutrena's Killer Bee during the bareback riding event on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020. Tanner Aus won the bareback riding event with a score of 91.50.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
While taking a winners lap, Tanner Aus waves to fans after scoring a 91.50 in the bareback riding event on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020.Â
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
Trey Kimzey falls off Record Rack's El Diablo during the bull riding event on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020. Kimzey fell off before 8 seconds and was given a no score.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
Timber Wilson, 5, practices team roping with his friend on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
JorDee Kim Nielsen gets thrown off the back of Record Rack's Little Bill during the bull riding event on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020. Nielsen wasn't able to hang on for 8 seconds and received a no score.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
After throwing off the bull rider, Pinball knocks over a barrel while running around the arena during the bull riding event on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
Haley Wolfe races towards the finish line during the women's barrel racing on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020. Wolfe, with penalties, scored a 22.62.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
Bull rider Clay Wagner preps for bull riding event backstage prior to the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020. Wagner received a no score during his bull riding performance.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
Bull riders line up on the chutes in front of an audience of 11,000 people, in preparation for the bull riding event on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
River Parsons, 11, practices team roping with his friend on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
Bareback rider Tim O'Connell high-fives a young fan after O'Connell's bareback performance on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
Rodeo fans and audience members watch as John Harrison, the rodeo clown, performs his rhythmic gymnastics routine on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
A bareback riders saddle rests on a metal gate while cowboys get ready for their performances on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
Bull rider JorDee Kim Nielsen falls off Record Rack's Little Bill during the bull riding event on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
Bareback rider Steven Dent preps his boots for the bareback riding on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
Bull rider Ky Hamilton rides Eyebrows during the bull riding event on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020. Hamilton won the bull riding event with a scored of 90.00.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
Bull rider Ky Hamilton waves to the crowd during his winners lap after the bull riding event on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020. Hamilton won the bull riding event with a scored of 90.00.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
Bull rider Bo T Vocu falls off Crash Course during the bull riding event on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
Bareback rider Tim O'Connell kneels down after O'Connell's bareback performance on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020. O'Connell won second place with a score of 88.00.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
Saddle bronc rider Jarrod Hammons falls to the ground after being bucked on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020. Hammon's had a chance to re-ride after the first horse, Pretty Boy Floyd, came out of the chute backwards. Hammon's received a no score on his second try after being bucked under the 8 seconds.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
Bareback rider Tim O'Connell tapes his arm prior to his bareback performance on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020. O'Connell won second place with a score of 88.00.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
The reflection of a chute shows in a Rodeo Clown's sunglasses as he talks with bareback riders prior to the bareback riding event on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
Saddle bronc rider Jesse Wright celebrates after getting off No Show Jones during the saddle bronc riding event on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020. Wright won the event after scoring a 89.50.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
Bareback rider Orin Larsen holds onto his bareback saddle while getting ready on Show Stealer during the bareback riding event on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020. Larsen scored 81.00.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
Saddle bronc rider Leo Fountain begins his performance on Red Hills during the saddle bronc riding event on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020. Fountain scored 79.50.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
Saddle bronc rider Jesse Wright rides No Show Jones during the saddle bronc riding event on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020. Wright won the event after scoring a 89.50.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
Rodeo clown John Harrison talks to the announcer from the crowd on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
Bareback rider Orin Larsen holds his hat during the national anthem on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020. Larsen scored 81.00.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
Bull rider Colby Demo waits next to Pinball while Tucson Rodeo crews get ready for the bull riding event on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020. Demo received a no score.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
Stevi Hillman waves to the crowd during her winners lap after the women's barrel racing on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020. Hillman won the event with a 17.78 time.
95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo final day
Bull rider Scottie Knapp struggles to get out of harms way after getting thrown off Record Rack's Overwatch during the bull riding event on the final day of the 95th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. 6th Ave., in Tucson, Ariz. on February 23, 2020. Knapp received a no score.
Rebecca Sasnett
Photojournalist
Each day of rodeo action from the 2020 La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo and the Tucson Rodeo Parade, plus some black and white archive p…