Photos: The 100th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros wraps up
The last day of the 100th Tucson, Ariz., Rodeo, La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, February 23, 2025.
Darien Johnson, a bareback rider, loosens up in the chutes as he prepares to compete in the closing day of competition at La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, which celebrated its 100th year in 2025.
Taylor Carmody gets spun around by Cliffhanger as his hand gets hung up during his bareback ride on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025. Carmody was injured on the ride but walked out of the arena with help.
Bull rider Hunter Kelly crouches behind the chutes in the moments before his event on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025.
Krystal Dillman makes her first turn in barrel racing on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025.
Jayco Roper gestures into the stands after making a big ride on Black Cashmere in bareback on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025.
Koby Jacobson goes head over heels as he’s tossed by Barber-Dyson Gas Pedal short of an official ride on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025.
Bull fighter Dusty Tuckness distracts Barber-Dyson Gas Pedal after he tossed Koby Jacobson on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025.
Redlicious Meats Smoke stumbles coming out of the gate with Tanner Aus aboard in bareback riding on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025. Aus took the option of a re-ride.
Colton Clemens holds on on a high hop from Gucci Equine Mistake Identity in bareback on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025.
Evan Betony goes horizontal to maintain his ride on American Hat Trix in bareback on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025.
Mason Stuller hangs on to Prince Ali for an official ride on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025.
Stetson Jorgensen grabs his steer on his way to time of 5.2 seconds on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025.
Nick Guy lands on his steer en route to a time of nine seconds flat on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025.
Jake Shelton has to stretch way out to get to the steer on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025.
Marc Joiner gets aboard his steer and heads to a time of 5.8 seconds on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025.
Jade Eaton holds on for a score on South Suds in bareback riding on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025.
Tanner Butner comes down on Redlicous Meats Hell Made after a stirrup broke and he lost his seat shy of eight seconds on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025.
Koby Wanchuk gets a score aboard Jack BeNibble in saddle bronc on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025.
Kole Ashbacher bails off of Revolving Door after securing an 82 point ride on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025.
Myles Carlson gets his score during a re-ride in bareback riding on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025.
Ty Harris comes off his mount in tie-down roping to register a time of 10.6 seconds on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025.
Haven Meged heads for his steer to score an 11 second time in toe-down roping on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025.
Zane Kilgus dismounts to get to his steer in tie-down roping on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025.
Thane Lockhart gets his lasso on his steer on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025.
Tara Seaton heads for the finish line and a time of 17.92 in barrel racing on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros in Tucson on Feb. 23, 2025.
Kamal Miller gets dislodged on a high hop from his ride during bull riding on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025.
Scott Wells gets off of Greeley Hatworks Ironman with a score of 88 points in bull riding on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025.
Hunter Kelly gets tossed by Dump Truck before eight seconds on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025.
Ky Hamilton slides off Redlicious Meats Aces High short of a scoring ride on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025.
Bull fighters Wacy Munsell, left, Nathan Harp and Dusty Tuckness team up to keep Redlicious Meats Aces High off balance after the bull tossed Ky Hamilton on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros in Tucson on Feb. 23, 2025.
Bareback rider Roedy Farrell bides his time behind the chutes waiting for the start of day’s events on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025.
Myles Carlson kneads rosin into his glove as the bareback rider gets prepared to compete on the closing day of La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, Tucson, Ariz., February 23, 2025.
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