2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo

Monday, June 7, 2021

Photos by Hank Layton | Daily Mail Sports Reporter

The 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo took place this past Thursday, Friday, and Saturday at the Fairgrounds — where fans packed the arena to see stunts, competitions, and royalty coronations, the proceeds of which benefit the VCYF starting next month. Here are some photos capturing all the action.

A stunt performer circles the arena standing on the backs of two horses to kick off the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
Chevy Brooks of Stotesbury adjusts his cowboy hat while taking in the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
Fans in attendance salute the American Flag at the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
Matt McKay and son Miles look at the animals during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)

Princess candidate Jenna Linn waves to the crowd during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
Bareback contestant Bryce Eck grits his teeth while trying to hang on during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
Hudson Stone of Nevada looks on at the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
Augustus Jones hits the dirt during the saddle bronc competition at the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
A young cowboy reacts at the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
Austyn Spurgeon is bucked off during saddle bronc competition at the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
A rider presents the American Flag during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
Kora Beisly of Nevada gets a close-up look at a horse during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
Two fans look on during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
A crowd looks on during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
A group of cowboys have a discussion in the arena during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
Talya Elkinton takes a victory lap around the arena after being named 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo queen at the event this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
A crowd looks on during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
A young cowboy gets a front-row look at a horse during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
Dakota Jones, last year's Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo king, waves to the crowd during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
A crowd looks on during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
Fans in front of the Vernon County Youth Fair Board concession stand salute the American Flag during the 2021 VCYF Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
Flag-bearers take a lap around the arena during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
Fans listen to the National Anthem during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
Maverick Griffin hangs on during the bareback competition of the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
Myles Essick competes in the steer wrestling competition during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
Fans in attendance salute the American Flag at the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
Fans old and young enjoy the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
The team roping duo of Jeff Snider and Jason Thompson compete at the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
Cowboys gather at the main gate of the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
A crowd looks on during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
Rodeo clown Tex Holiday points to the crowd during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
A member of the Southern Sweethearts Performance Team rides around the arena during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
Members of the Southern Sweethearts Performance Team wave to the crowd during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
A crowd looks on during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
Stewart Gulager competes in the steer wrestling event during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo queen candidate (and eventual winner) Talya Elkinton circles the arena while standing on her horse during the event this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
A crowd looks on during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
A cowboy readies his lasso during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
Rodeo clown Tex Holiday chats with a young fan during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
A crowd looks on during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
Singer Blair Wilson waves to the crowd before performing the National Anthem during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
A member of the Southern Sweethearts Performance Team rides around the arena during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
A crowd looks on during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)
A crowd lines up for the Lions Club-sponsored concession stand during the 2021 Vernon County Youth Fair Rodeo this past weekend at the Fairgrounds. (Photo by Hank Layton | Daily Mail)