Rodeo fans flocked to the Kootenai River Stampede July 25-26 to enjoy the fearless competitors and entertainers.
Carson Neal competed in the saddle bronc event Friday, July 25, 2026, in the Kootenai River Stampede at J. Neils Memorial Park in Libby. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)
Courtney Crum competed in the tie down roping event Friday, July 25, 2026, in the Kootenai River Stampede at J. Neils Memorial Park in Libby. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)
Three locals competed in the sack race Friday, July 25, 2026, in the Kootenai River Stampede at J. Neils Memorial Park in Libby. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)
Brand J. Morgan competed in the saddle bronc event Friday, July 25, 2026, in the Kootenai River Stampede at J. Neils Memorial Park in Libby. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)
Ryan-Spur Reid competed in the saddle bronc event Friday, July 25, 2026, in the Kootenai River Stampede at J. Neils Memorial Park in Libby. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)
A young cow was part of the events Friday, July 25, 2026, in the Kootenai River Stampede at J. Neils Memorial Park in Libby. (Scott Shindledecker/The Western News)