The New England Rodeo opened their second season at the Rochester Country Fairgrounds Saturday evening.
Up to 20 professional bull riders competed in the professional rodeo, with some managing to stay on for eight seconds. Other events included barrel racing, and vaulting demonstrations with horses. The event started at 5:00 pm and carried into the night with even a mounted shooting demonstration closing off the show around 10:00 pm.
Crowds gathered dressed in lots of cowboy hats and boots ready to take on the rodeo in style. Food vendors sat on fairgrounds and sold refreshments to people. There was even a mechanical bull ride.
The event is expected to be hosted every other Saturday through September 19, with finals happening October 3.
The show has its origin in Lancaster, MA where it has since grown in both scope and coverage area. Contestants/performers to the show flock in from New England and some even flying out from Brazil. Tickets for the show are $25/each for adults & free for kids 5 and under.
By Jared Melanson