The 12th Annual Dripping Springs Fair and Rodeo kicked off Friday with the Texas Hill Country Barrell Racing Association Dripping Springs Classic. More than 70 riders took to the arena for a chance to win a portion of the pot.

Photo by Ashley Kontnier

Photo by Ashley Kontnier A group of racers wait as the arena is dragged in between races.

Photo by Ashley Kontnier Krystal Kotzur pushes through the end of her run. Her time of 18.110 seconds earned her first place in division 2D.

Photo by Ashley Kontnier Young sisters watch as Betsy Weinberg and her horse Bravo round the second barrel.