Rodeo returns for holiday weekend

One of the longest ongoing traditions in Hays County took place over the weekend as the 77th Wimberley VFW Rodeo helped celebrate the Fourth of July weekend.

Dating back to 1935, the Wimberley VFW Rodeo attracts many guests and visitors from across the state and even the country to watch the best cowboys and cowgirls perform on what is known as the wildest show on dirt. This year, the annual event took place from June 30 through July 2 at the Chester Franklin rodeo arena at VFW Veterans Park on Jacobs Well Road.

With the VFW Rodeo being produced by Beau Davis Productions, the crowds were not disappointed as this year saw some of the toughest broncos, bulls and steers take on the strongest and wisest constants from across the state in hopes of bringing home a big paycheck. Additional events included calf roping, calf scrambles and mutton busting.

Crowds were also entertained by the Rodeo Hall of Fame clown and barrel man Leon Coffee — who brought his own style of humor and flair to the rodeo festivities.

For more about the Wimberley VFW, visit vfw6441.com.

PHOTOS BY COLTON MCWILLIAMS.