Photo Essay: College National Finals Rodeo 2026

Wow… is all we can say about the 2026 College National Finals Rodeo (CNFR) for 2026. The nation’s top rodeo athletes came to Casper, Wyoming to compete for the most prestigious award in college rodeo: A CNFR Championship. Not only did the Universiy of Wyoming rodeo team do well, it was also announced that Casper is the home of the CNFR for the next TEN YEARS! Our own Emily Gerlach took photos on opening day, and we cannot wait for you to see them!

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All Photos by Emily Gerlach, Emily Gerlach Photography

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