 | | | | My first rodeo ... The Montrose County Fair and Rodeo kicked off over the weekend and has a lineup of events splashed all throughout the week. People have been telling me what a big deal this annual event is, and now I see what they mean.
This is actually not quite my first rodeo. I vaguely remember my parents taking me to one when I was about 5-years-old. Mostly I remember how red the dirt was in the arena and how sticky and pink and delicious the cotton candy was at the snack bar. I have no memories of bulls or belt buckles or the flinch of the crowd as a rider gets bucked. So, for all practical purposes, this is pretty much my first rodeo.
Of course, I'm looking forward to the headlining events this weekend — the actual rodeo — but there's a lot more to Montrose's fair than bull riding. For instance, there's sheep riding, for the kids, which looks like so much fun that it kinda makes me wish I met the weight-limit threshold to give it a go.
And there's the animal showcases and auctions, where local youth raise animals — swine, goats, cows and more — with the hope of fetching high dollars come Saturday's auction. Then there's the less-typical events, such as a magician showcase and book signings from local authors. Whether you enjoy watching the rodeo or not, there's likely something in this rich lineup that will be of interest to you. You can check out the fair's schedule at https://montrosecountyfairandrodeo.com/schedule/ and also check out the Montrose Daily Press for our continued coverage of these events.
Have a Good One,
Jeremy Morrison,
managing editor
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