Brady Gilleland, of Beutler and Son, watches as horses run back into their pen to feed at the Tucson Rodeo Grounds. Gilleland drove a trailer with the horses in from San Antonio, TX and arrived at 3:30a.m. on Monday morning. The annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo starts this Saturday. Photo taken: Tuesday February 17, 2015.

The 2015 La Fiesta de Los Vaqueros Tucson Rodeo at Irvington Road and 6th Ave. opens on Saturday, Feb. 21 and continues through Sunday, March 1.

Events on Saturday:

Gates open at 11am.Β 

12:30 p.m. RAM Mutton Bustin’ and Justin Junior Rodeo

2 - 4:30 p.m. ProRodeo Competition

4:30 - 8 p.m. Coors Barn Dance

Tickets start at $14. Parking is $5.


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