2026 Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo

  • Garrett Nalley, 12, a bareback rider from Rochelle, Texas, gets ready to compete during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
    Garrett Nalley, 12, a bareback rider from Rochelle, Texas, gets ready to compete during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
  • 6-year-old Anderson Traynham gets ready to compete in calf riding (bull riding, but for kids) during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
    6-year-old Anderson Traynham gets ready to compete in calf riding (bull riding, but for kids) during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
  • Brodee Nalley, 4, from Rochelle, Texas, relaxes before competing in Mutton Bustin’ during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
    Brodee Nalley, 4, from Rochelle, Texas, relaxes before competing in Mutton Bustin’ during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
  • Heather Hines rides through the arena with the American flag at the start of the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
    Heather Hines rides through the arena with the American flag at the start of the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
  • 4-year-old Keegan Dalusto, a Mutton Bustin’ participant, takes off his hat as the American flag is taken through the arena during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
    4-year-old Keegan Dalusto, a Mutton Bustin’ participant, takes off his hat as the American flag is taken through the arena during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
  • Jace Barham competes in Mutton Bustin’ during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
    Jace Barham competes in Mutton Bustin’ during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
  • Leah Mae Scotto competes in Mutton Bustin’ during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
    Leah Mae Scotto competes in Mutton Bustin’ during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
  • Harleigh Jackson competes in 8-U poles during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
    Harleigh Jackson competes in 8-U poles during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
  • Harleigh Jackson competes in 8-U poles during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
    Harleigh Jackson competes in 8-U poles during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
  • Jordyn Manuel competes in 15-U poles during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
    Jordyn Manuel competes in 15-U poles during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
  • Raylee Keyser competes in 15-U poles during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
    Raylee Keyser competes in 15-U poles during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
  • Garrett Nalley competes in bareback riding during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
    Garrett Nalley competes in bareback riding during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
  • Garrett Nalley competes in bareback riding during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
    Garrett Nalley competes in bareback riding during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
  • Dane Gewin competes in saddle bronc riding during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
    Dane Gewin competes in saddle bronc riding during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
  • Dane Gewin competes in saddle bronc riding during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
    Dane Gewin competes in saddle bronc riding during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
  • Kinsler Massey competes in saddle bronc riding during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
    Kinsler Massey competes in saddle bronc riding during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
  • Abigail Grace Gebhart competes in 11-U barrel racing during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
    Abigail Grace Gebhart competes in 11-U barrel racing during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
  • Emalynn Mouser competes in 15-U barrel racing during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
    Emalynn Mouser competes in 15-U barrel racing during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
  • RJ Jackson, 13, competes in bull riding during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
    RJ Jackson, 13, competes in bull riding during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
  • RJ Jackson, 13, competes in bull riding during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
    RJ Jackson, 13, competes in bull riding during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
  • RJ Jackson, 13, from Kaufman, Texas, gets a drink of Powerade from his dad Richard Jackson before competing in bull riding during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
    RJ Jackson, 13, from Kaufman, Texas, gets a drink of Powerade from his dad Richard Jackson before competing in bull riding during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
  • 17-year-old Jacki Gayle of Odessa, Texas, who competes in bull riding, waits for her turn in the competition arena during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
    17-year-old Jacki Gayle of Odessa, Texas, who competes in bull riding, waits for her turn in the competition arena during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
  • Garrett Nalley, 12, a bareback rider from Rochelle, Texas, gets ready to compete during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
    Garrett Nalley, 12, a bareback rider from Rochelle, Texas, gets ready to compete during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
  • 6-year-old calf rider Anderson Traynham gets assistance from his father Chris Traynham before competing during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
    6-year-old calf rider Anderson Traynham gets assistance from his father Chris Traynham before competing during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
  • 8-year-old Klaxon Robertson, a saddle bronc rider from Jacksonville, Texas, sported a colorful hairstyle during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
    8-year-old Klaxon Robertson, a saddle bronc rider from Jacksonville, Texas, sported a colorful hairstyle during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
  • 6-year-old Anderson Traynham, who competes in calf riding (like bull riding, but smaller cows) was a little shaken up after his ride during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
    6-year-old Anderson Traynham, who competes in calf riding (like bull riding, but smaller cows) was a little shaken up after his ride during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
  • A father and son pray before competition during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
    A father and son pray before competition during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
  • 7-year-old Kollyns Zamora, who competed in poles and barrel racing, relaxes with an 8-week-old puppy named Hank during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp
    7-year-old Kollyns Zamora, who competed in poles and barrel racing, relaxes with an 8-week-old puppy named Hank during the 3rd Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026. Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate. Photo by Andy Sharp

    The third annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 20, 2026.  Contestants can be no older than 18 to participate.     

    Photo by Andy Sharp