PHOTOS: Snowmass Rodeo opens summer season in redesigned arena

The Snowmass Rodeo kicked off its 50th anniversary season Wednesday with the first rodeo of the summer and the first rodeo held on the redesigned arena grounds. Most notably, the main stand and broadcast booth have been moved, giving guests a very different backdrop than in the past.

The changes to the arena grounds were part of a larger $6.5 million beautification project by the city of Snowmass Village. This included updates to the entrance to Snowmass Village, parking improvements and other minor improvements to Snowmass Town Park.

To celebrate the completion of the project, a community ribbon cutting ceremony will take place next Wednesday, June 26, at the start of that evening’s rodeo, around 7 p.m.

“We are so excited that the rodeo will celebrate 50 years of Western heritage in Snowmass this summer,” Snowmass Rodeo Chairman Jim Snyder said in a news release. “Snowmass has long been our home and with the new TOSV approved facility we are very much looking forward to another 50 years and beyond.”

The Snowmass Rodeo takes place every Wednesday evening through August 21st. For more information, visit snowmassrodeo.org.

Photos by Austin Colbert for the Aspen Times.

Visitors await the start of the season-opening Snowmass Rodeo on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Snowmass Village.

A child competes in mutton during the season-opening Snowmass Rodeo on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Snowmass Village.

Cowboys compete in team roping during the season-opening Snowmass Rodeo on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Snowmass Village.

The national anthem will be played at the season-opening Snowmass Rodeo on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Snowmass Village.

A double rainbow greeted rodeo goers after a brief rainstorm sent people running for cover during the season-opening Snowmass Rodeo on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Snowmass Village.

A cowboy competes in saddle riding during the season-opening Snowmass Rodeo on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at Snowmass Village.
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Cowboys compete in team roping during the season-opening Snowmass Rodeo on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Snowmass Village.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Cattle will be led back to their pens during the season-opening Snowmass Rodeo on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Snowmass Village.
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The national anthem will be played at the season-opening Snowmass Rodeo on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Snowmass Village.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
The American flag flies through the arena during the season-opening Snowmass Rodeo on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Snowmass Village.
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A young cowgirl works on her roping skills during the season-opening Snowmass Rodeo on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Snowmass Village.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Cowboys compete in team roping during the season-opening Snowmass Rodeo on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Snowmass Village.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
A brief rain shower sent attendees running for cover during the season-opening Snowmass Rodeo on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Snowmass Village.
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A child competes in mutton during the season-opening Snowmass Rodeo on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Snowmass Village.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
A few children watch the rodeo action from the top of the rail during the season-opening Snowmass Rodeo on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Snowmass Village.
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The national anthem will be played at the season-opening Snowmass Rodeo on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Snowmass Village.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Cowboys compete in team roping during the season-opening Snowmass Rodeo on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Snowmass Village.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
Cowboys compete in team roping during the season-opening Snowmass Rodeo on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Snowmass Village.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
A child rides a mechanical bull during the season opening Snowmass Rodeo on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Snowmass Village.
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A child is helped after competing in mutton during the season-opening Snowmass Rodeo on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Snowmass Village.
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A child competes in mutton during the season-opening Snowmass Rodeo on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Snowmass Village.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
A young cowgirl works on her roping skills during the season-opening Snowmass Rodeo on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Snowmass Village.
Austin Colbert/The Aspen Times
People shop during the season opening Snowmass Rodeo on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Snowmass Village.
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Children compete against the calves during the season-opening Snowmass Rodeo on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Snowmass Village.
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Children compete against the calves during the season-opening Snowmass Rodeo on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Snowmass Village.
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People wait in line in the beer tent during the season-opening Snowmass Rodeo on Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at Snowmass Village.
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