The Larimer County Fair kicked off its PRCA rodeo on Sunday evening at the Budweiser Events Center at the Ranch with some of the rankest bulls and broncs seen in northern Colorado.

The rodeo is set to feature 38 contestants who are in the top 20 of the PRCA and WPRA World Championship standings, including brothers Ryder Wright and Stetson Wright.

The PRCA Rodeo at the Larimer County Fair is scheduled to continue at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday with more action from top rodeo performers. (Tamara Markard/Staff Reporter)

Ryder Wright, the two-time World Champion saddle bronc rider had people in the packed stands cheering him on when he burst out of the chute on Sunday for his performance.

In addition to bulls and broncs, the rodeo featured barrel racing, team roping, steer wrestling and trick riding.

The CO. Stars and Stripes women's riding group who carried the sponsor flags at the Greeley Stampede made an appearance at the event along with Miss Rodeo Colorado Hailey Frederiksen.

The rodeo is scheduled to continue at 7 p.m. Monday and Tuesday with more action from top rodeo performers.

Tickets for the rodeo are $18 to $22 per person depending on the seat.

The fair and carnival will wrap up at midnight Tuesday, Aug. 10.

The Ranch Events Center is located at 5280 Arena Circle, Loveland.

For more information on the fair, exhibits or the rodeo, go to https://bit.ly/3yzVXjd.