Rodeo

Zane Guerra of Jourdanton, Texas prepares to take part in Team Roping  during the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Sun Archive)

Zane Guerra of Jourdanton, Texas prepares to take part in Team Roping during the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 27, 2025. (Sun Archive)

Annual Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo this weekend

The Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse will celebrate its 82nd annual rodeo this weekend on June 26 and 27 in Jarrell. It takes place at the WCSP Arena, 1600 County Road 305.
 J.B. Coxx of Comanche, Texas participates in Steer Wrestling  during the Williamson County Rodeo  on Thursday, October 23, 2025.  The three-night rodeo is held along with the Williamson County Fair at the Williamson County Expo Center.   Photo by Andy Sharp.

J.B. Coxx of Comanche, Texas participates in Steer Wrestling during the Williamson County Rodeo on Thursday, October 23, 2025. The three-night rodeo is held along with the Williamson County Fair at the Williamson County Expo Center. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Photos: Playing in the Dirt at the Williamson County Rodeo

The Williamson County Rodeo took place last week from Thursday, October 23, to Saturday, October 25. The three-night rodeo is held along with the Williamson County Fair at the Williamson County Expo Center in Taylor.Photos by Andy Sharp 
Wilco Fair and Rodeo Fair Queens, inaugural Queen Morgan Notgrass (seated back), first runner up Courtney Hall (seated front) and Alexis Zua Zua (standing back), speak about this year’s fair and rodeo during the Commissioners Court meeting on August 12. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

Wilco Fair and Rodeo Fair Queens, inaugural Queen Morgan Notgrass (seated back), first runner up Courtney Hall (seated front) and Alexis Zua Zua (standing back), speak about this year’s fair and rodeo during the Commissioners Court meeting on August 12. Photo by Nalani Nuylan

Revived county fair and rodeo celebrates fifth year

From Ferris wheels to farming, lumberjacks to lassos, and barrel racing to barbecue, the Wilco Fair and Rodeo offers a little of everything.
7-year-old Jackson Long enjoys a foot-long corn dog before taking part in Mutton Bustin’ at the  75th Annual Taylor Rodeo on Thursday, July 17,2025.  Coordinated by the Taylor Rodeo Association, the three-night rodeo is held at the Williamson County Expo Center.  Photo by Andy Sharp.

7-year-old Jackson Long enjoys a foot-long corn dog before taking part in Mutton Bustin’ at the 75th Annual Taylor Rodeo on Thursday, July 17,2025. Coordinated by the Taylor Rodeo Association, the three-night rodeo is held at the Williamson County Expo Center. Photo by Andy Sharp.

The 75th Annual Taylor Rodeo

The 75th Annual Taylor Rodeo took place Thursday, July 17, 2025.  Coordinated by the Taylor Rodeo Association, the three-night rodeo is held at the Williamson County Expo Center.  Photos by Andy Sharp
11-month-old Verlon Haire sits on a horse with his grandfather, Lee Brown, a member of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Drill Team, just before granddad rode into the arena with team during the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 27. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

11-month-old Verlon Haire sits on a horse with his grandfather, Lee Brown, a member of the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Drill Team, just before granddad rode into the arena with team during the Williamson County Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 27. (Photos by Andy Sharp)

Competitors give it their all at Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo

Time is precious at the rodeo. Time is also money. A matter of milliseconds can be the difference between triumph and going home with your tail between your legs.
Ethan Walden prepares to take part in Team Roping  at the 80th Williamson County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo on  Friday, June 28, 2024. Sun Archive.

Ethan Walden prepares to take part in Team Roping at the 80th Williamson County Sheriff's Posse Rodeo on Friday, June 28, 2024. Sun Archive.

Wrangle rodeo season with the WCSPR in Jarrell

The Williamson County Sheriff Posse Rodeo will host its annual event June 27-28 at the WCSP Arena, located at 1600 County Road 305 in Jarrell.
9-year-old Ashton Clayman sits astride his horse Tally at the 31st Annual Clayman Rodeo on Saturday, October 5, 2024.  Held at Windsong Farm, the rodeo was founded by Kelly and Jim Bob Clayman.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

9-year-old Ashton Clayman sits astride his horse Tally at the 31st Annual Clayman Rodeo on Saturday, October 5, 2024. Held at Windsong Farm, the rodeo was founded by Kelly and Jim Bob Clayman. Photo by Andy Sharp.

Sights, sounds, experiences at the Clayman Rodeo

The 31st Annual Clayman Rodeo took place in Georgetown on Saturday, October 5, 2024.  Held at Windsong Farm, the rodeo was founded by Kelly and Jim Bob Clayman.   Photos by Andy Sharp. 
Dusty Rhodes, a Bull Riding competitor from Sanger, Texas holds onto the arena fencing after being thrown from the bull he was riding.

Dusty Rhodes, a Bull Riding competitor from Sanger, Texas holds onto the arena fencing after being thrown from the bull he was riding.

Thrilling Spectacle

The 74th Annual Taylor Rodeo on Thursday, July 18, 2024. Coordinated by the Taylor Rodeo Association, the event continued at the Williamson County Expo Center for two more nights on Friday and Saturday. Photos by Andy Sharp
Sophia Nicholas competed in barrel racing, where she received 12th place.

Sophia Nicholas competed in barrel racing, where she received 12th place.

Windsong Farm riders place at State Finals

Windsong Farm rodeo competitors Sophia Nicholas and Jaycee Furguson both brought home awards after competing at the Texas High School Rodeo Association State Finals in Abilene.
6-year-old Cade Cantu, left, is joined by his brother Cash, 8, as Cade gets ready to to compete in Mutton Bustin' at the 1st Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center  on Saturday, June 15, 2024.   The rodeo was open to entrants 18-years-old or younger.    Photo by Andy Sharp.

6-year-old Cade Cantu, left, is joined by his brother Cash, 8, as Cade gets ready to to compete in Mutton Bustin' at the 1st Annual Bill Pickett Youth Rodeo, held at the Williamson County Expo Center on Saturday, June 15, 2024. The rodeo was open to entrants 18-years-old or younger. Photo by Andy Sharp.