SUN, Aug. 14 — Jaripeo

Rodeo before the big dance

For the second year in a row, the Jaripeo Baile, meaning ‘Rodeo Before the Big Dance,’ is coming to Lynden.

(Photos by Karla Ortega at Karla.Ortega.mx)

e Northwest Washington Fair changes and evolves. e rodeo was integrated into the fair o erings a few years ago. For the second year in a row, the Jaripeo Baile, meaning ‘Rodeo Before the Big Dance,’ is coming to Lynden. is year, the Jaripeo will take place on Sunday, Aug. 14.

While some may get excited at the mere mention of this, others may be a bit curious as to what it is. e Jaripeo Baile is a traditional Mexican rodeo and concert, with bull riding and lots of live music. Everyone is welcome to experience this unique cultural event.

According to Wikipedia, Jaripeo is a form of bull riding practiced mainly in the