Opening night!
The 81st annual Gerry Rodeo is underway
Times Observer Photo by Tim Frank A young fan takes in the excitement on the first night of the rodeo.
Times Observer Photo by Tim Frank Matt Fisher of Edwards, Ontario, attempts to wrestle a steer.
Times Observer Photo by Tim Frank Matthew Smith of Tylertown, Mississippi, hangs onto Big Ben during bronc riding.
Times Observer Photo by Tim Frank A young fan takes in the excitement on the first night of the rodeo.
Times Observer Photo by Tim Frank Matt Fisher of Edwards, Ontario, attempts to wrestle a steer.
Times Observer Photo by Tim Frank Matthew Smith of Tylertown, Mississippi, hangs onto Big Ben during bronc riding.
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The 81st annual Gerry Rodeo got underway Wednesday in Gerry, N.Y. Performances will continue nightly through Saturday. Results from Wednesday night's action will be printed in Friday's edition of the paper.