PHOTOS: First rodeo of the summer brings the cowboys and cowgirls to Snowmass

News | Jun 19, 2025

Austin Colbert

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**Maxine Harris rides around the arena with the American flag during the first Snowmass Rodeo of the summer on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Snowmass Village.**
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The Snowmass Rodeo returned on Wednesday with its first event of the summer in Snowmass Town Park. A popular summer tradition, the rodeo runs each Wednesday beginning at 7 p.m. (the barbecue opens at 5 p.m.) through Aug. 20. For more, visit snowmassrodeo.org.

Team ropers compete in the first Snowmass Rodeo of the summer on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Snowmass Village.

A cowgirl holds onto her sheep during the kids’ mutton bustin’ contest during the first Snowmass Rodeo of the summer on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Snowmass Village.

A saddle bronc rider acknowledges the crowd after competing in the first Snowmass Rodeo of the summer on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Snowmass Village.
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Team ropers compete in the first Snowmass Rodeo of the summer on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Snowmass Village.
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A team roper competes in the first Snowmass Rodeo of the summer on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Snowmass Village.
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A cowboy holds onto his bronc during the first Snowmass Rodeo of the summer on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Snowmass Village.
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A saddle bronc rider competes in the first Snowmass Rodeo of the summer on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Snowmass Village.
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A child practices the art of roping during the first Snowmass Rodeo of the summer on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Snowmass Village.
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A calf is roped during the first Snowmass Rodeo of the summer on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Snowmass Village.
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A cowboy hits the dirt after falling off his sheep during the kids’ mutton bustin’ contest during the first Snowmass Rodeo of the summer on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Snowmass Village.
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A cowboy rides in front of the announcer’s booth during the first Snowmass Rodeo of the summer on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Snowmass Village.
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The announcers listen as the national anthem is played during the first Snowmass Rodeo of the summer on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Snowmass Village.
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A saddle bronc rider competes in the first Snowmass Rodeo of the summer on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Snowmass Village.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Team ropers compete in the first Snowmass Rodeo of the summer on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Snowmass Village.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Team ropers compete in the first Snowmass Rodeo of the summer on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Snowmass Village.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
A cowgirl holds onto her sheep during the kids’ mutton bustin’ contest during the first Snowmass Rodeo of the summer on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Snowmass Village.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Maxine Harris rides around the arena with the American flag during the first Snowmass Rodeo of the summer on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Snowmass Village.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
A cowgirl competes in breakaway roping during the first Snowmass Rodeo of the summer on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Snowmass Village.
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Maxine Harris rides around the arena with the American flag during the first Snowmass Rodeo of the summer on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, in Snowmass Village.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times