Darrell Schulze is hit by a bull after his ride during the bull riding event at the first Boonville Jaycees Rodeo at the Brady Show Grounds in Boonville.
Colby Fletcher, right, and Bubba Fulton compete in the team roping event during the first Boonville Jaycees Rodeo at the Brady Show Grounds in Boonville.
Nathaniel Skipper competes in the saddle bronc riding event during the first Boonville Jaycees Rodeo at the Brady Show Grounds in Boonville.
Abraham Bahgat, 71, prepares for a bench press attempt while competing in the Show-Me State Games powerlifting event at Lange Middle School.
Stimulate This! pitcher Riannon Clemons, center, collides with teammate Doug Bieller, left, as he attempts a catch after a kick by a CC Kicks Balls player in the Kick Ballapalooza finals at Cosmo Park. In the background at right is Clemons’ husband Joey. CC Kicks Balls won 2-0.
Damario Ashford, 3, gets a hug from Santa Claus during the Christmas in July picnic at the Missouri United Methodist Church. The Voluntary Action Center hosted the event, which included a picnic-style meal and visits with Santa.
For His Glory dance team pray backstage before their performance during the Talent Show in the multipurpose room at the Boone County Fair.
From left, 5-year-old triplets Clancy, Katrina and Olivia Crawford show rabbits during the pee wee division of the Junior Rabbit Show in the small animal teat at the Boone County Fair.
Queen candidate Beth Honse walks on the red carpet during the evening wear portion of the 2009 Boone County Queen Pageant during the Boone County Fair.
Jerry Milnes waves the checkered flag during the pit bike race in the grandstand at the Boone County Fair.
Cooper Martin, 16, of Columbia, holds his steer steady before showing at the Steer Show in the MFA Show Palace during the Boone County Fair.
Ellie Barnett clasps her hands just before the announcement of her winning the 2009 Little Miss Boone County during the Boone County Fair.
From left, Bryan Biswell, Aura Smith, and James Biswell wait backstage before their performance during the Talent Show during the Boone County Fair.
Contestants line the stage during the 2009 Little Mister & Miss Boone County contest during the Boone County Fair.
