North Washington Rodeo brings in fans, funds for fire department
A rodeo competitor wrestles a bull during the North Washington Rodeo Wednesday night, Aug. 19. Andrew Jackson/Butler Eagle
WASHINGTON TWP -- The 66th annual North Washington Rodeo is going off without a hitch.
The shows have featured eight disciplines of rodeo and performances by Steel Rodeo, a group of motorcycle trick riders. Events include bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, team-roping, breakaway roping, cowgirl barrel racing and bull riding.
The rodeo raises funds for North Washington Volunteer Fire Department. Event organizers estimated that it raised $130,000 last year.
Tickets for each night are on sale through TicketSauce. Admission is $17.98 each for adults and $9.50 for children ages 4-12.
The rodeo runs nightly through Saturday, Aug. 22.
Rodeo moments during the North Washington Rodeo Wednesday, Aug. 19. Andrew Jackson/Butler Eagle
A rodeo competitor wrestles a bull during the North Washington Rodeo Wednesday night, Aug. 19. Andrew Jackson/Butler Eagle
Team ropers work together to lasso a bull during the North Washington Rodeo Wednesday, Aug. 19. Andrew Jackson/Butler Eagle
A motorcyclist jumps during intermission during the North Washington Rodeo Wednesday, Aug. 19. Andrew Jackson/Butler Eagle
Rodeo moments during the North Washington Rodeo Wednesday, Aug. 19. Andrew Jackson/Butler Eagle
A horse bucks its rider during the North Washington Rodeo Wednesday, Aug. 19. Andrew Jackson/Butler Eagle
A horse bucks its rider during the North Washington Rodeo Wednesday, Aug. 19. Andrew Jackson/Butler Eagle
A horse bucks its rider during the North Washington Rodeo Wednesday, Aug. 19. Andrew Jackson/Butler Eagle
A woman rides a horse during the North Washington Rodeo Wednesday, Aug. 19. Andrew Jackson/Butler Eagle
A motorcyclist jumps during intermission during the North Washington Rodeo Wednesday, Aug. 19. Andrew Jackson/Butler Eagle
Kids race during the North Washington Rodeo Wednesday, Aug. 19. Andrew Jackson/Butler Eagle
