A young rider loses control after getting bucked off of a sheep, Thursday, June 25, 2026 during the mutton bustin' event on the second night of the Rodeo of the Ozarks at Parsons Stadium in Springdale. The Rodeo of the Ozarks, now in its 86th year, features heart pounding events including bareback riding, bull riding and steer wrestling, among others, bringing generations of people into the cowboy way of life. The four day, family friendly event event runs through Saturday.
Handlers bow their heads in prayer, Saturday, June 28, 2025 during the final night of the 81st annual Rodeo of the Ozarks at Parsons Stadium in Springdale.
Kaius Weiser, 13, swings a rope, Thursday, June 25, 2026 during the second night of the Rodeo of the Ozarks at Parsons Stadium in Springdale. The Rodeo of the Ozarks, now in its 82nd year, features heart pounding events including bareback riding, bull riding and steer wrestling, among others, bringing generations of people into the cowboy way of life. Weiser and his little brother have been attending the rodeo for years since their father took on a role as a tractor operator for the rodeo. They are now junior bullriders. The four day, family friendly event runs through Saturday.
Rounders take pictures and visit while waiting for the start of the grand entry, Thursday, June 25, 2026 during the second night of the Rodeo of the Ozarks at Parsons Stadium in Springdale. The Rodeo of the Ozarks, now in its 82nd year, features heart pounding events including bareback riding, bull riding and steer wrestling, among others, bringing generations of people into the cowboy way of life. The four day, family friendly event runs through Saturday.
Emily Harris, 13, of Pea Ridge rests her horse before the start of the grand entry, Saturday, June 28, 2025 during the final night of the 81st annual Rodeo of the Ozarks at Parsons Stadium in Springdale.
Blake Starrett of Weatherford, Texas readies his horse before the start of the bareback riding competition, Saturday, June 28, 2025 during the final night of the 81st annual Rodeo of the Ozarks at Parsons Stadium in Springdale.
A muddy child looks on after completing her ride in the mutton bustin' event, Thursday, June 25, 2026 during the second night of the Rodeo of the Ozarks at Parsons Stadium in Springdale. The Rodeo of the Ozarks, now in its 82nd year, features heart pounding events including bareback riding, bull riding and steer wrestling, among others, bringing generations of people into the cowboy way of life. The four day, family friendly event runs through Saturday.
A young cowboy looks on at a professional rider, Friday, June 25, 2021 during night 3 of the Rodeo of the Ozarks at Parsons Stadium Springdale.
A young audience member makes a lasso, Friday, June 25, 2021 during night 3 of the Rodeo of the Ozarks at Parsons Stadium Springdale.
Duke Swanson, 7, of Springdale rides a sheep in a mutton bustin' competition, Saturday, June 28, 2025 during the final night of the 81st annual Rodeo of the Ozarks at Parsons Stadium in Springdale.
Riley Duvall of Chekotah, Okla. wrestles a steer, Friday, June 27, 2025 during the 81st annual Rodeo of the Ozarks at Parsons Stadium in Springdale.
Oakland Morgan, 7, of Fayetteville looks on after riding a sheap, Friday, June 27, 2025 in the mutton bustin' event during the 81st annual Rodeo of the Ozarks at Parsons Stadium in Springdale.
Alexa Shillington (from left), Ava Ruth Fields, Falyn Cordeiro and Landry Layton visit, Thursday, June 25, 2026 during the second night of the Rodeo of the Ozarks at Parsons Stadium in Springdale. The Rodeo of the Ozarks, now in its 82nd year, features heart pounding events including bareback riding, bull riding and steer wrestling, among others, bringing generations of people into the cowboy way of life. "A lot of has have queened our whole life," Falyn Cordeiro, Miss Rodeo Arkansas, said. The four day, family friendly event runs through Saturday.
A horse flashes a smile as Jimmy Mullins of Lincoln rubs his chest, also pictured with his son Chevy Mullins, 4, during the 74th Annual Rodeo of the Ozarks, Friday, June 29, 2018 at Parson's Arena in Springdale.
Emily Myers of Siloam Springs rides her horse Moonshine, Friday, June 27, 2025 during the 81st annual Rodeo of the Ozarks at Parsons Stadium in Springdale.
A rodeo clown pulls on the tail of a ony, Friday, June 25, 2021 during night 3 of the Rodeo of the Ozarks at Parsons Stadium Springdale.
Randy Hamilton of Prairie Grove and his grandson Ace Zaccanta, 2, ride, Friday, June 25, 2021 during night 3 of the Rodeo of the Ozarks at Parsons Stadium Springdale.
Carson Powell of Parson wrestles a steer, Friday, June 27, 2025 during the 81st annual Rodeo of the Ozarks at Parsons Stadium in Springdale.
A rider catches a competitors horse during the 74th Annual Rodeo of the Ozarks, Friday, June 29, 2018 at Parson's Arena in Springdale.
Myah Mobbs of Prairie Grove ties braids on her horse before the start of the grand entry, Saturday, June 28, 2025 during the final night of the 81st annual Rodeo of the Ozarks at Parsons Stadium in Springdale.
A muddy child looks on after completing her ride in the mutton bustin' event, Thursday, June 25, 2026 during the second night of the Rodeo of the Ozarks at Parsons Stadium in Springdale. The Rodeo of the Ozarks, now in its 82nd year, features heart pounding events including bareback riding, bull riding and steer wrestling, among others, bringing generations of people into the cowboy way of life. The four day, family friendly event runs through Saturday.
Attendees watch rodeo events, Thursday, June 25, 2026 during the second night of the Rodeo of the Ozarks at Parsons Stadium in Springdale. The Rodeo of the Ozarks, now in its 82nd year, features heart pounding events including bareback riding, bull riding and steer wrestling, among others, bringing generations of people into the cowboy way of life. The four day, family friendly event runs through Saturday.