TwisTED Rodeo

The @LeaCountyFair Junior LIvestock Sale has seen phenomenal success in recent years, and the fair board has appreciated the support. Organizers are also hoping to surpass those big numbers this year. twistedrodeo.com/2025/07/18/sal… 📸 of Adyson Goff by Marleah Cramer Photography

The final night of #CattlemensDays was special for the Hildreth family. Kelly Hildreth was named Committeeman of the Year, and his sons, Jace and Coy, earned a good check in team roping. twistedrodeo.com/2025/07/13/hil…📸 Robby Freeman

#WorldChampion Shad Mayfield made a "money" run during his Wednesday adventure to @RooftopRodeo, stopping the clock in 8.3 seconds to move into a tie for second place with one night remaining. twistedrodeo.com/2025/07/10/may… 📸 @AvidVisualImage

The @LeaCountyFair Board entrusts its rodeo to the professionals at #PeteCarrProRodeo, which is a key reason why so many top contestants head to Lovington every year. twistedrodeo.com/2025/07/27/top… 📸 Cowboy Images/Peggy Gander photo of Weston Timberman on Carr's Secret's Out

The @LeaCountyFair has a great habit of trying to make things better, and that includes making changes to this year's rodeo and Xtreme Bulls competition. twistedrodeo.com/2025/07/25/boa… 📸 Cowboy Images/Peggy Gander

The @GoodingProRodeo is teaming with the @JAEFoundation to help raise awareness and contributions for improved mental health one cowboy boot at a time. twistedrodeo.com/2025/07/24/eve… 📸 JAE Foundation

The @LeaCountyFair has always featured entertaining daily acts as a way to enthuse ticket-buyers, and this year it will feature the old-schools skills from the Timberwork's Lumberjack Shows. twistedrodeo.com/2025/07/23/act… 📸 Photo courtesy of Timberwork's Lumberjack Shows

Ten-time @PRCA_ProRodeo Clown of the Year Justin Rumford will be back in his home state of Kansas next week as he returns to entertain the masses at #DodgeCityRoundupRodeo. twistedrodeo.com/2025/07/22/rum… 📸 Robby Freeman

Louisianan Brian Patton, #TheMisfitCowboy, will showcase his unique specialty act during this year's @LeaCountyFair. It it something people have to see to believe. twistedrodeo.com/2025/07/21/pat… 📸 Robby Freeman

It's been six years since Taylor Munsell won her @CollegeRodeo championship, but she's maintained her elite status since then. She won #Reno for the second straight year and claimed the #RodeoHouston title to sit No. 1 in the standings. twistedrodeo.com/2025/07/18/a-r… 📸 Click Thompson

The @GoodingProRodeo doesn't have a "Beer Worthy" section without the sponsors who make the annual festival happen. They are integral to the rodeo's success. twistedrodeo.com/2025/07/17/spo… 📸 Idaho Ford Dealers social media

The @leacountyfair kicks off rodeo week in spectacular fashion with the annual special rodeo, which features volunteers assisting children with special needs. twistedrodeo.com/2025/07/16/kid… 📸 Peggy Gander

#RoundupRodeo is enhancing the experience for its ticket-buyers every year. One of the big moves for 2025 is the creation of a food court that is designed with consumers in mind. twistedrodeo.com/2025/07/15/rou… 📸 Robby Freeman

The #CattlemensDays committee proved its giving nature Saturday by purchasing a swine at the Junior Livestock Auction and donating it to the family of a teenager battling leukemia. twistedrodeo.com/2025/07/12/giv…

World champion Jacobs Crawley is back and as fierce as ever, eager to rebound from a back injury that sidelined him for two years. He took the lead at #CattlemensDays Friday night. twistedrodeo.com/2025/07/12/cra… 📸 Robby Freeman

It may have been six days late, but there were plenty of fireworks on the finale of the 2025 @RooftopRodeo, led by #NFR veteran Lisa Lockhart's winning barrel racing run. twistedrodeo.com/2025/07/11/fir… 📸 @AvidVisualImage

Cody Pratt has an affinity for #CattlemensDays Rodeo. He's had some serious success, and he compounded it by taking the steer wrestling lead during Thursday's opening night. twistedrodeo.com/2025/07/11/pra… 📸 Robby Freeman

Cynthia Hawley is one of four new members of the Lea County Fair Board and brings a lifetime of local experience to the mix. twistedrodeo.com/2025/07/09/haw…📸Courtesy of Cynthia Hawley

Haiden Thompson leads the @WomensProRodeo @Resistolhats Rookie of the Year standings and took the lead at @RooftopRodeo with a 2.4-second run Tuesday night. twistedrodeo.com/2025/07/09/tho… 📸 @AvidVisualImage

After winning his set at the @calgarystampede, John Douch drove overnight to take the lead at @RooftopRodeo, posting an 8.6-second run Monday night. twistedrodeo.com/2025/07/08/dou… 📸 @AvidVisualImage