SLIDE SHOW: Lone Star Rodeo returns to BG for 44th year
Published 10:26 pm Friday, February 13, 2026
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Max Clark of Crete, Ill., competes in the steer wrestling event at the 44th annual Lone Star Championship Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center on Friday night, Feb. 13, 2026. The rodeo continues throughout the weekend with shows on Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. (GRACE McDOWELL / The Daily News)
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Clint Madison of Crofton rides around the arena on his horse while cracking a whip during the 44th annual Lone Star Championship Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center on Friday night, Feb. 13, 2026. The rodeo continues throughout the weekend with shows on Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. (GRACE McDOWELL / The Daily News)
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Kristian Sparks of Burkesville competes in the bareback bronc riding event at the 44th annual Lone Star Championship Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center on Friday night, Feb. 13, 2026. The rodeo continues throughout the weekend with shows on Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. (GRACE McDOWELL / The Daily News)
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Jack White, 7, of Bowling Green laughs at jokes made by Rodeo Clown Mike Wentworth at the 44th annual Lone Star Championship Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center on Friday night, Feb. 13, 2026. The rodeo continues throughout the weekend with shows on Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. (GRACE McDOWELL / The Daily News)
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Cy Webb of Byrdstown, Tenn., competes in the calf roping event at the 44th annual Lone Star Championship Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center on Friday night, Feb. 13, 2026. The rodeo continues throughout the weekend with shows on Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. (GRACE McDOWELL / The Daily News)
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Clint Madison of Crofton gets ready to compete with his teammate Jason Jenkins of Hopkinsville in the team roping event at the 44th annual Lone Star Championship Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center on Friday night, Feb. 13, 2026. The rodeo continues throughout the weekend with shows on Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. (GRACE McDOWELL / The Daily News)
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Kaylynn Payne of Wingo competes in the breakaway roping event at the 44th annual Lone Star Championship Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center on Friday night, Feb. 13, 2026. The rodeo continues throughout the weekend with shows on Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. (GRACE McDOWELL / The Daily News)
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Rodeo clown Mike Wentworth gets the crowd to cheer during the 44th annual Lone Star Championship Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center on Friday night, Feb. 13, 2026. The rodeo continues throughout the weekend with shows on Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. (GRACE McDOWELL / The Daily News)
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Robert Hughes of Crete, Ill., competes in the steer wrestling event at the 44th annual Lone Star Championship Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center on Friday night, Feb. 13, 2026. The rodeo continues throughout the weekend with shows on Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. (GRACE McDOWELL / The Daily News)
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Children watch as cowboys and girls compete in a variety of events at the 44th annual Lone Star Championship Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center on Friday night, Feb. 13, 2026. The rodeo continues throughout the weekend with shows on Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. (GRACE McDOWELL / The Daily News)
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The 44th annual Lone Star Championship Rodeo kicked off at the L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center on Friday night, Feb. 13, 2026. The rodeo continues throughout the weekend with shows on Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. (GRACE McDOWELL / The Daily News)
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Lindsey Wentworth spins 55 feet of rope while performing stunts at the 44th annual Lone Star Championship Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center on Friday night, Feb. 13, 2026. The rodeo continues throughout the weekend with shows on Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. (GRACE McDOWELL / The Daily News)
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Lone Star Rodeo crew members watch as participants compete in the 44th annual Lone Star Championship Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center on Friday night, Feb. 13, 2026. The rodeo continues throughout the weekend with shows on Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. (GRACE McDOWELL / The Daily News)
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Blayne Sparks of Glen, Miss., competes in the bareback bronc riding event at the 44th annual Lone Star Championship Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center on Friday night, Feb. 13, 2026. The rodeo continues throughout the weekend with shows on Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. (GRACE McDOWELL / The Daily News)
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Sarah Brown of Rosedale, Ind., competes in the breakaway roping event at the 44th annual Lone Star Championship Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center on Friday night, Feb. 13, 2026. The rodeo continues throughout the weekend with shows on Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. (GRACE McDOWELL / The Daily News)
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Emily Fugate of Baker, Fla., competes in the breakaway roping event at the 44th annual Lone Star Championship Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center on Friday night, Feb. 13, 2026. The rodeo continues throughout the weekend with shows on Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. (GRACE McDOWELL / The Daily News)
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Rylee Wells of Summerville, Ga., competes in the breakaway roping event at the 44th annual Lone Star Championship Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center on Friday night, Feb. 13, 2026. The rodeo continues throughout the weekend with shows on Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. (GRACE McDOWELL / The Daily News)
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Wesley Kuhnert and Caleb Dunn attempt to wrangle a calf during the team roping event at the 44th annual Lone Star Championship Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center on Friday night, Feb. 13, 2026. The rodeo continues throughout the weekend with shows on Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. (GRACE McDOWELL / The Daily News)
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Hunter Wylie of Saint Johns, Mich., competes in the steer wrestling event at the 44th annual Lone Star Championship Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center on Friday night, Feb. 13, 2026. The rodeo continues throughout the weekend with shows on Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. (GRACE McDOWELL / The Daily News)
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Tyson Griffith of Benton competes in the calf roping event at the 44th annual Lone Star Championship Rodeo at the L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center on Friday night, Feb. 13, 2026. The rodeo continues throughout the weekend with shows on Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m. (GRACE McDOWELL / The Daily News)
The 44th annual Lone Star Championship Rodeo kicked off at the L.D. Brown Agricultural Exposition Center on Friday night, Feb. 13, 2026. The rodeo continues throughout the weekend with shows on Saturday at 2 and 8 p.m. and on Sunday at 2 p.m.
