Nearly ten thousand people crowded into a small Willamette Valley town of fewer than 500 residents Sunday for the 2017 St. Paul Rodeo. The event has been held since the 1930s and grown to one of the most elite rodeos in the country. Riders from around the world attend.

In addition to rodeo activities, the event includes a Wild West art show, carnival rides, nightly fireworks and barbecue galore. The event runs until July 4 with the rodeo starting at 7:30 p.m. tonight and tomorrow.

Tickets are available online and at the gate.

--Mark Graves