Wilco Fair And Rodeo: 2023

2-year-old Daphne Maple has fun in the Texan Petting Zoo on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the opening day of the Williamson County Fair and Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center through October 28th.

2-year-old Brooklynn Jones makes friends with a Miniature Highlander calf in the Texan Petting Zoo on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the opening day of the Williamson County Fair and Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center through October 28th.

Diana Preshad and her daughter Vaani, 2, spend time in the Texan Petting Zoo on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the opening day of the Williamson County Fair and Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center through October 28th.

16-year-old TJ Kirchner (no periods after the T or J), dressed as Wilco Willie, the fair's new mascot, takes a break from his warm outfit on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the opening day of the Williamson County Fair and Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center through October 28th.

Kelley Hernandez, left, the director of this year's Williamson County Fair and Rodeo, helps the fair's Wilco Willie mascot, played by 16-year-old TJ Kirchner back into his costume after a rest break on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the opening day of the Williamson County Fair and Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center through October 28th.

Brian Sullivan and his son Ciaran, who will be 2-years-old in December, enjoy a Tea Cup ride together on the midway on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the opening day of the Williamson County Fair and Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center through October 28th.

Diana Preshad and her daughter Vaani, 2, have fun together during a merry-go-round ride together on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the opening day of the Williamson County Fair and Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center through October 28th.

Families enjoy a midway ride on a carousel merry-go-round on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the opening day of the Williamson County Fair and Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center through October 28th.

A Waxing Gibbous moon, at 89.9% visibility, shines over a Ferris wheel midway ride on Wednesday night, October 25, 2023, the opening day of the Williamson County Fair and Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center through October 28th.

The night is filled with midway light on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the opening day of the Williamson County Fair and Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center through October 28th.

The night is filled with midway light on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the opening day of the Williamson County Fair and Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center through October 28th.

The night sky was filled with midway lights on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the opening day of the Williamson County Fair and Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center through October 28th.

Preston Heselmeyer performs on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the opening night of the Williamson County Fair and Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center through October 28th.

Preston Heselmeyer performs on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the opening night of the Williamson County Fair and Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center through October 28th.

6-year-old Brady Sander is joined by fair mascot Wilco Willie (TJ Kirchner in the role) as they lead the stick horse competitors into the arena on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the opening day of the Williamson County Fair and Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center through October 28th.

Edward Cosme gives encouragement to his daughter Edie, 3, during the stick horse competition on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the opening day of the Williamson County Fair and Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center through October 28th. Dad said Edie was a bit scared of the "clown," the fair mascot, Wilco Willie. Despite those fears, Edie was one of the top winners.

4-year-old Cyrus Fritz wears a big smile after being named one of the winners in the stick horse competition on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, the opening day of the Williamson County Fair and Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center through October 28th.