Competition in the Havasu Stampede continues today at Havasu Rodeo Grounds in SARA Park.

Top cowboys and cowgirls in the sport of professional rodeo are competing in seven major events of rodeo (bareback riding, steer wrestling, tie-down roping, saddle bronc riding, team roping, barrel racing and bull riding). Mutton busting happens daily as well.

Gates open today at 5 p.m., with rodeo action beginning at 7 p.m.

Sunday’s event begins at 3 p.m., with gates opening at 1:30 p.m.

General admission to the Havasu Stampede is $15 for those 16 and above; $5 for those from age 3 to 15.

The Havasu Stampede is part of the Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association.

Here are photos from Friday night’s event.

Performers open the Havasu Stampede with ropes on fire Friday evening. Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Jililan Danielson/RiverScene

Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

Jillian Danielson/RiverScene

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