100th annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair: Rodeo
Thursday - September 22, 2022 by Staff report | The Southern Ute Drum
Bull riding was a highlight of the Southern Ute Tribal Fair Rodeo, the fair itself was celebrating its 100th year anniversary in Ignacio over the past two weekends, hosting powwow and rodeo back-to-back.
Miss Southern Ute, Grace Gonzales stands for a photo alongside rodeo veteran, Jube Baker outside of Southern Ute Fairgrounds on the final night of rodeo action, Saturday, Sept. 17.
Ignacio barrel rider, Marissa Olguin readies herself for women’s barrel race competition Saturday, Sept. 17.
The weekend rodeo brought in contestants from throughout the Four Corners region, including bull riders, vying for prize money each night.
Southern Ute tribal member, Jube Baker awaits his turn in the calf roping competition, Saturday night, Sept. 17.
Crowds cheer on youth riders participating in the mutton busting event during the Southern Ute Tribal Fair Rodeo. The stands were packed with spectators on Saturday, Sept. 17 and saw a large turnout of youth for mutton busting — both local and non-local.
Cowboys and cowgirls alike lined the gates of the Sky Ute Fairgrounds rodeo arena to get a good view of the action; this young cowboy smiles and is eager to watch the next pair of team ropers compete on Saturday, Sept. 17.
Local bull rider and Southern Ute tribal member, Lorenzo “Woody” Pena engaged in light conversation following his ride during the bull riding portion of the Southern Ute Tribal Fair Rodeo.
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Jeremy Wade Shockley | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
Photo Credit: Divine Windy Boy | SU Drum
The 100th Annual Southern Ute Tribal Fair continued into a second weekend as the Rodeo filled the Sky Ute Fairgrounds for two-days of bull riding, mutton busting, and various other horse related events. Cowboys and cowgirls from the surrounding areas showcased their talents for the community during this sporting event presented by the Southern Ute Cultural Preservation Department. Spectators and participants came together for this centennial celebration from Friday, Sept. 16 – Saturday, Sept. 17.