Sunny skies soon clouded over and turned to a light drizzle Monday evening, but that didn’t stop preliminary children’s events for the ‘Chutes Out’ Rodeo at the fair.

Before the professionals took to the ring, the real fun began with a children’s sheep riding competition and stick horse races, featuring children under the age of 6 and then children between the ages of 7 and 12.

The “official” rodeo then opened with a presentation of the American flag and the national anthem. Introductions, including a ride around the ring by competing female riders, followed.

Then it was one to the main events, including bull riding, calf roping and barrel riding.

Times Observer photos by Jacob Perryman The professional portion of the ‘Chutes Out’ Rodeo at the Warren County Fair Monday opens with the American flag being presented around the ring. A rendition of the national anthem followed.

The event once again drew a large crowd.

A competitor at the Warren County Fair ‘Chutes Out’ Rodeo Monday attempting to stay on a bull. Bull riders were working their way toward a chance at national level events.

Female competition riders touring the ring Monday prior to competitive events at Warren County Fair ‘Chutes Out’ Rodeo.