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New events added this year included the Humboldt/Del Norte Cattlemen and Cattle Women’s Jim Rodoni Roundup, where local ranching families competed in team branding, barrel racing and other equestrian events. The Fortuna Chamber of Commerce also hosted the first Fortuna Rodeo Western Outpost, a four-day western-themed shopping experience at the Fireman’s Pavilion in Rohner Park. Also new this year was the Fortuna Jr. Rodeo’s Jackpot Team Roping event at the rodeo grounds.

McWhorter credited the success of the Fortuna Rodeo to the combined help of the city of Fortuna, Fortuna Chamber of Commerce, Fortuna Volunteer Fire Department and the many sponsors from throughout Humboldt County. For more history about the Fortuna Rodeo, visit fortunarodeo.com. l

Larson (he/him) is a retired Cal Poly Humboldt journalism professor and active freelance photographer who likes to walk.

Lots of food and beer vendors were kept busy attending to the large crowd.