Better Together
Ronan celebrates community during annual Pioneer Days
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summer goddard / valley journal An all-out water fight broke out as the Second Chance float rolled past the Second Chance Saloon during the Pioneer Days parade on Aug. 4.
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With her sights on the barrel ahead, a woman competes in Saturday’s barrel racing.
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summer goddard / valley journal An all-out water fight broke out as the Second Chance float rolled past the Second Chance Saloon during the Pioneer Days parade on Aug. 4.
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Summer Goddard / Valley Journal photo Mark and Robin Nelson served as grand marshals of Sunday’s big parade.
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3-on-3 slam dunk contest
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A competitor prepares to rope a calf during Saturday’s calf roping event.
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Pioneer Days parade horseback riders
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human fusball at City Slicker Rodeo
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RONAN — “Community: Better Together,” was the theme for this year’s annual Pioneer Days – a three-day event that included rodeo, a parade, a kids fishing derby, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, golf scramble, classic car show and more.
At the Pioneer Days Rodeo on Saturday, concession stands were busy with rodeo goers looking for a snack, watching events and visiting.
Karl Kaphammer, one of the cooks, said: “So far, the weekend has been pretty good with the rain holding out.”
He added that the concession stand had been busy since they opened, and he was happy to see how many people made it out for the event.
During the rodeo, people watched events ranging from bucking broncs to bull riding.
Joe Pierce, rodeo attendee, enjoyed a burger while watching the event. “I haven’t been to many rodeos but I am going to enjoy every bit of it, and I am excited to see the bull riders.”
Eddy J. Fox, one of the rodeo clowns, worked to keep the riders safe. He said: “I love the crowd, and how the locals come out to the event to have fun.”
“Everyone loves bull riding,” he added, himself included, but in his work as a clown, Fox said that it was important to be constantly aware of what was going on to prevent riders from getting hurt.
During the practice event, Rhett Billington participated in breakaway roping. Billington said: “If you have wanted to get into rodeo, figure out what you want do. If you want do breakaway roping, it’s a lot of hard work and a lot of roping, but it’s fun, and I would recommend it.”
Street dances with live music followed both Friday and Saturday rodeo events. Community members Mark and Robin Nelson were grand marshals of the Pioneer Days parade on Sunday. Parade winners are listed below:
