Rodeo fun and tasty treats – what could be better? (Enterprise photo)
The July 4 festivities packed a lot of fun, activities and action into Vale’s calendar, highlighted by the annual rodeo and Oregon Trail Days festivities. If you didn’t catch it all – or you just want to revisit the memories – here’s a collection of links to the Enterprise’s photo galleries from the big week.
Rodeo action took the spotlight for four nights at the arena in Vale:
PHOTO GALLERY: Cowboys, cowgirls ride strong at Vale’s 4th of July Rodeo
Some rodeo hopefuls rode a different type of steed:
PHOTOS: Stick Horse Race was just like a real rodeo – almost
Of course the July 4 parade is always a highlight:
PHOTOS: Vale residents brave the heat for annual Fourth of July parade
PHOTOS: Vale celebrates with style at Fourth of July Parade
And the annual suicide race provided thrills:
PHOTOS: Suicide Race draws hundreds in Vale
Dogs also had their day at Oregon Trail Days:
PHOTOS: Patriotic pups prance the Vale Dog Show
Runners took to the streets bright and early on the Fourth:
PHOTO GALLERY: 4th of July Fun Run
The Vale Lions were on hand to fuel up folks for the day’s activities:
PHOTO GALLERY: Lions Club breakfast in Vale
And it all started with the community barbecue honoring the grand marshals:
Community BBQ kicks off Vale 4th of July Rodeo week
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