Columbia County Fair and Rodeo 2023. St Helens, Ore.

Hunter Greenup, of Lexington, Ore, competes in the bareback bronco riding event Saturday during the Columbia County Fair and Rodeo in St Helens, Ore. He participated in the events overseen by the Northwest Pro Rodeo Association, the largest regional rodeo organization in the western United States. Greenup was injured after being thrown and was helped out of the arena.

A rider spits as he prepares for Saturday's roping event at the Columbia County Fair and Rodeo in St Helens, Ore.

Savannah Moore, of St Helens, Ore., interacts with a young fan Saturday during the Columbia CountyFair and Rodeo in St Helens, Ore. Moore was the 2023 Columbia County Rodeo Queen, she participates in Junior rodeo and barrel racing events in addition to her Rodeo Court duties.

Rodeo Court members leave the area after interacting with the crowd Saturday during the Columbia County Fair and Rodeo in St Helens, Ore.

A rider prepares for a roping event Saturday during the Columbia County Fair and Rodeo in St Helens, Ore.

Fans filled the stands Saturday during the Columbia County Fair and Rodeo in St Helens, Ore.

A rider competes in the bareback bronco riding event Saturday during the Columbia County Fair and Rodeo in St Helens, Ore.

Young fans wait for the next event to start Saturday during the Columbia County Rodeo in St Helens, Ore.

The sun sets and rides come to life Saturday during the Columbia County Fair and Rodeo in St Helens, Ore.