Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo 2018

Fred Lynch

Wednesday, August 8, 2018

The Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo opens Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 with Chris Janson on the concert stage.

Perryville fans of Chris Janson show their pride Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
Katelyn Robertson, Miss Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo Queen, rides in the grand entry Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
Dru Melvin of Hebron, Nebraska competes in steer wrestling Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
Ross Griffin of Tularosa, New Mexico competes in saddle bronc riding Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)

Leon Fountain of Socorro, New Mexico competes in saddle bronc riding Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
Rodeo clown Rudy Burns performs Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
Kyle Bloomquist of Raymond, Minnesota competes in saddle bronc riding Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
Ike Fontenot of Ville Platte, Louisiana prepares to compete in calf roping Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
A calf in released in the chute Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)

Dillon Holder of Eugene, Missouri competes in calf roping Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
Joshua Torres and Jonathan Torres of Ocala, Florida compete in team roping Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
Maggie Holland of Ste. Genevieve, Missouri competes in barrel racing Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
The bull riding event proceeds Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
Trey Kimzey of Strong City, Oklahoma competes in the bull riding event Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri. The clown, Rudy Burns, is ready to distract the bull. (Fred Lynch)
Chris Janson performs Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
Chris Janson performs Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
Fans watch Chris Janson perform Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
Jared Kutz and his son, Quintos, pose for a photo Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)
Elizabeth and Doug Hileman pose for a photo Wednesday, Aug. 8, 2018 at the Sikeston Jaycee Bootheel Rodeo in Sikeston, Missouri. (Fred Lynch)