SIDNEY -- Tuesday night's arena activities drew in a large crowd, packing the stands in anticipation of real cowboy action.

Fans were not disappointed as the south side of the arena was nearly as packed with cowboys and cowgirls as the south side of fans.

The night included Mutton Bustin', team roping and all the events that draw rodeo fans. The evening also included a second night of barrel racing.

Wednesday night will feature the "Rubber Check Race." The Rubber Check Race is a living story of farmers and ranchers racing to the bank to make the check good: by horseback, ATV and sprinting the last yards. 

Thursday and Friday of this week are night shows with two performers each night. Chayce Beckham and Thomas Mac take the stage Thursday night and David Nail and Dylan Wheeler take the stage Friday night. Saturday is the Demolition Derby.