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GALLERY: Rice Rodeo kicks off Crow Wing County Fair with bulls and barrels

KAXE | By Lorie Shaull
Published August 1, 2025 at 4:52 PM CDT
A bull rider at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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A bull rider at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.

The Crow Wing County Fair continues through Sunday, Aug. 2.

BRAINERD — The Crow Wing County Fair kicked off Tuesday, July 29, with the Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls and Barrels.

The grandstand gates opened at 5:30 p.m., and the bull riding and barrel races commenced at 7 p.m., dust and riders flying.

A bull rider and bullfighters in the arena at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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A bull rider and bullfighters in the arena at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.

Sherri Wright from Gilman, Wisconsin, won first and fourth place in the barrel races with times of 13.72 and 13.877 seconds. Brooke Gaustad from Andover with 13.832 seconds and Shelly Triden from Princeton with 13.852 seconds took second and third.
Barrel racer, Shelly Triden, at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025. Triden placed third in the event.
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Barrel racer, Shelly Triden, at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025. Triden placed third in the event.

The grandstand action continued with an ATV air show on Wednesday as well as UTV and ATV racing on Thursday. The fair's Baja Rally starts at 7 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, and Saturday, Aug. 2.

The fair also featured shows and competitions at the horse arena and live music on the Mills Free Stage, as well as food, rides and other attractions.

Bull riders and barrel racers during the opening ceremonies at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Bull riders and barrel racers during the opening ceremonies at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
Henry Weller rides a bull at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Henry Weller rides a bull at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
A bull rider is greeted by his daughter after his ride at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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A bull rider is greeted by his daughter after his ride at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
A barrel racer at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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A barrel racer at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
A rider carries the US Flag at the close of Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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A rider carries the US Flag at the close of Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Barrel racer, Shelly Triden, at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025. Triden placed third in the event.
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Barrel racer, Shelly Triden, at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025. Triden placed third in the event.
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Ueberson Duarte rides a bull at at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Ueberson Duarte rides a bull at at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Cowboys prepare bull riding equipment before the rodeo at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Cowboys prepare bull riding equipment before the rodeo at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Bullfighter, Kolton Heuer, takes a moment for prayer before entering the arena at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Bullfighter, Kolton Heuer, takes a moment for prayer before entering the arena at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Bullfighters divert a bull after a rider is thrown at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Bullfighters divert a bull after a rider is thrown at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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A bull rider runs after being thrown from a bull at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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A bull rider runs after being thrown from a bull at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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A bull rider secures his boot before Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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A bull rider secures his boot before Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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A barrel racer at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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A barrel racer at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Cowboys and bulls behind the arena before the start of Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Cowboys and bulls behind the arena before the start of Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Bullfighters keep an eye on a bull and rider during Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Bullfighters keep an eye on a bull and rider during Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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A bull rider and bullfighters in the arena at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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A bull rider and bullfighters in the arena at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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A roper wears Rice Rodeo chaps at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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A roper wears Rice Rodeo chaps at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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A cowboy watches bull riding from a fence at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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A cowboy watches bull riding from a fence at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Bullfighter, Kolton Heuer, in the arena with a bull rider at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Bullfighter, Kolton Heuer, in the arena with a bull rider at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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A barrel racer at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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A barrel racer at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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A barrel racer at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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A barrel racer at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Rodeo clown, John "Lefty" Kee, congratulates Henry Weller after his ride at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Rodeo clown, John "Lefty" Kee, congratulates Henry Weller after his ride at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Bull riders enter the arena at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Bull riders enter the arena at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Spectators in the stands at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Spectators in the stands at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Bull riders and barrel racers line up for opening ceremonies at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Bull riders and barrel racers line up for opening ceremonies at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Bullfighter, Kolton Heuer, prepares for Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Bullfighter, Kolton Heuer, prepares for Rice Bull Riding's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Bullfighters divert a bull after a rider is thrown at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Bullfighters divert a bull after a rider is thrown at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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A bull rider at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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A bull rider at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Henry Weller rider a bull at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Henry Weller rider a bull at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Cowboys behind the arena during opening ceremonies at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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Cowboys behind the arena during opening ceremonies at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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A bull at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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A bull at Rice Rodeo Company's Bulls N Barrels event at the Crow Wing County Fair in Brainerd on July 29, 2025.
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