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Lynden PRCA Rodeo marks fair halfway over

Bull riding, steer wrestling continues Tuesday night

Day five at the NW Washington Fair wrapped up Monday night with the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association (PRCA) Rodeo at the fairgrounds’ grandstands in Lynden.

Out-of-staters and locals competed in bull riding, steer wrestling and barrel racing. Competitors will continue Tuesday at 7 p.m. for a second and final night of rodeo rowdiness.

The NW Washington Fair is half over, with its final day on Aug. 20.

Cole Eshere of Faith, S.D., holds on to the bucking horse.
Cole Eshere of Faith, S.D., holds on for an 85.5 score in the Saddle Bronc Riding event during the Lynden PRCA Rodeo. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Cameron Messier of Mandaree, N.D., checks the fit of his saddle on the ground.
Cameron Messier of Mandaree, N.D., checks the fit of his saddle before competition at the Lynden PRCA Rodeo. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Leighton Gallegos of Lynden hangs on to a sheep with both their arms and legs.
Leighton Gallegos of Lynden hangs on to win the Mutton Busting event during the Lynden PRCA Rodeo. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Ty Sherman straddles a bull down to the ground with sunglasses on.
Ty Sherman of Moxee, Yakima County never loses his sunglasses as he wrestles a steer to the ground during the Lynden PRCA Rodeo. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)
Garrett Smith of Rexburg, Idaho, holds on to the bull with a football helmet on.
Garrett Smith of Rexburg, Idaho, holds on to lead the Bull Riding event during the Lynden PRCA Rodeo. Garrett leads with an 89.5 and will ride more on Aug. 16. (Andy Bronson/Cascadia Daily News)

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