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Fourth of July weekend in Choteau

A couple swing dances at the Choteau Street Dance on July 3.
A couple swing dances at the Choteau Street Dance on July 3.
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Jami and Alan Tronson swing dance at the Choteau Bluegrass and Beer Garden Afternoon on July 4, 2015.
Jami and Alan Tronson swing dance at the Choteau Bluegrass and Beer Garden Afternoon on July 4, 2015.
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James Schlender (left) and Mike Singer of Two Bit Franks play at the Choteau Bluegrass and Beer Garden Afternoon on July 3, 2015.
James Schlender (left) and Mike Singer of Two Bit Franks play at the Choteau Bluegrass and Beer Garden Afternoon on July 3, 2015.
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Michael Walker swings his son, Wesley, through the air at the Choteau Bluegrass and Beer Afternoon on July 3, 2015.
Michael Walker swings his son, Wesley, through the air at the Choteau Bluegrass and Beer Afternoon on July 3, 2015.
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Braxton Sena snoozes in her wagon at the choteau Bluegrass and Beer afternoon on July 3, 2015. "She's had a real long day," her father said.
Braxton Sena snoozes in her wagon at the choteau Bluegrass and Beer afternoon on July 3, 2015. "She's had a real long day," her father said.
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Sean Alexander pumps himself up before getting his pre-fight check up at Intense Fighting Championship's cage fights in Choteau on July 3.
Sean Alexander pumps himself up before getting his pre-fight check up at Intense Fighting Championship's cage fights in Choteau on July 3.
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Sean Alexander lands a kick on Casey McDonald of Browning in the first fight of the 4th of July cage fights put on by the Intense Fighting Championship in Choteau, Mont. on July 3, 2015. McDonald went on to win the fight by technical knock out.
Sean Alexander lands a kick on Casey McDonald of Browning in the first fight of the 4th of July cage fights put on by the Intense Fighting Championship in Choteau, Mont. on July 3, 2015. McDonald went on to win the fight by technical knock out.
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Jake Zuidena stretches as he gets some pre-fight advice at the Intense Fighting Championship cage fights in Choteau on July 3.
Jake Zuidena stretches as he gets some pre-fight advice at the Intense Fighting Championship cage fights in Choteau on July 3.
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Jake Zuidena of Great Falls (left) grapples with Silas Clark of Fairfield in the second fight of the 4th of July Cage Fights in Choteau, Mont. on July 3, 2015. Zuidena won the fight in the second round by technical knock out.
Jake Zuidena of Great Falls (left) grapples with Silas Clark of Fairfield in the second fight of the 4th of July Cage Fights in Choteau, Mont. on July 3, 2015. Zuidena won the fight in the second round by technical knock out.
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Codie "Cyclone" Nadler get's his pre fight check up before entering the ring at the Intense Fighting Championship's cage fightd in choteau on July 3.
Codie "Cyclone" Nadler get's his pre fight check up before entering the ring at the Intense Fighting Championship's cage fightd in choteau on July 3.
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Nickolas Crawford of the Crawford Brothers Band plays a George Strait cover at the Choteau Street Dance the evening of July 3.
Nickolas Crawford of the Crawford Brothers Band plays a George Strait cover at the Choteau Street Dance the evening of July 3.
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Joe Pup Crawford and Nickolas Crawford entertain the citizens of Choteau with covers of George Strait and Jonny Cash on the evening of July 3.
Joe Pup Crawford and Nickolas Crawford entertain the citizens of Choteau with covers of George Strait and Jonny Cash on the evening of July 3.
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Batsiste Bosticke plays drums for the Crawford Brothers band at the Choteau Street Dance on July 3.
Batsiste Bosticke plays drums for the Crawford Brothers band at the Choteau Street Dance on July 3.
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Two girls watch the Crawford Brothers Band perform at the Choteau Street Dance from front and center on July 3.
Two girls watch the Crawford Brothers Band perform at the Choteau Street Dance from front and center on July 3.
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The Crawford Brothers band keeps the crowd happy at the Choteau Street Dance on July 3.
The Crawford Brothers band keeps the crowd happy at the Choteau Street Dance on July 3.
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A saddle bronc competitor at the Choteau Rodeo holds on tight on July 4.
A saddle bronc competitor at the Choteau Rodeo holds on tight on July 4.
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A clown at the Choteau Rodeo attempts to get back on his feet on July 3.
A clown at the Choteau Rodeo attempts to get back on his feet on July 3.
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A tie down roping competitor at the Choteau Rodeo readies his lasso on July 4.
A tie down roping competitor at the Choteau Rodeo readies his lasso on July 4.
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A cowboy takes a falls from a saddle bronc at the Choteau Rodeo on July 4.
A cowboy takes a falls from a saddle bronc at the Choteau Rodeo on July 4.
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Luke Murnane of Choteau hangs on to The Morning After at the Choteau Rodeo on July 4, 2015.
Luke Murnane of Choteau hangs on to The Morning After at the Choteau Rodeo on July 4, 2015.
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A saddle bronc competitor hits the ground after his ride on July 4.
A saddle bronc competitor hits the ground after his ride on July 4.
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Aniko Nelson of Bozeman takes a left turn during Ladies Barrel Racing at the Choteau Rodeo on July 4, 2015.
Aniko Nelson of Bozeman takes a left turn during Ladies Barrel Racing at the Choteau Rodeo on July 4, 2015.
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Brandon Toren of Fort Shaw is thrown off his horse at the Choteau Rodeo on July 4, 2015.
Brandon Toren of Fort Shaw is thrown off his horse at the Choteau Rodeo on July 4, 2015.
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Tristan Hansen of Victor holds on during the first round of Bull Riding at the Choteau Rodeo on July 4, 2015.
Tristan Hansen of Victor holds on during the first round of Bull Riding at the Choteau Rodeo on July 4, 2015.
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Tristan Hansen of Victor holds on during the first round of Bull Riding at the Choteau Rodeo on July 4, 2015.
Tristan Hansen of Victor holds on during the first round of Bull Riding at the Choteau Rodeo on July 4, 2015.
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Tyell Toren of Kalispell hangs on to his bull at the Choteau Rodeo on July 4, 2015.
Tyell Toren of Kalispell hangs on to his bull at the Choteau Rodeo on July 4, 2015.
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Fairfield cowboy Justin Hanson rides bareback Saturday afternoon.
Fairfield cowboy Justin Hanson rides bareback Saturday afternoon.
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Will Powell, of St. Ignatius, dismounts to wrestle a steer.
Will Powell, of St. Ignatius, dismounts to wrestle a steer.
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Will Powell hangs on to a steer. The future Bobcat cowboy won the steer wrestling in Choteau.
Will Powell hangs on to a steer. The future Bobcat cowboy won the steer wrestling in Choteau.
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Victor's Tristan Hansen rides a bronc.
Victor's Tristan Hansen rides a bronc.
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A cowboy hangs on to a bronc but loses his hat Saturday in Choteau.
A cowboy hangs on to a bronc but loses his hat Saturday in Choteau.
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A bareback rider clings to the back of his mount.
A bareback rider clings to the back of his mount.
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J2 Bridges, of Dillon, rides to second place in the bareback.
J2 Bridges, of Dillon, rides to second place in the bareback.
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Andy Olson, of Livingston, yanks a calf in the tie-down roping Saturday in Choteau.
Andy Olson, of Livingston, yanks a calf in the tie-down roping Saturday in Choteau.
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Augusta cowboy Ace Mills is bucked off a bronc Saturday.
Augusta cowboy Ace Mills is bucked off a bronc Saturday.
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Charles Lytle, of Arlee, hangs on to a bucker.
Charles Lytle, of Arlee, hangs on to a bucker.
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Charles Lytle rides in the saddle bronc in Choteau Saturday.
Charles Lytle rides in the saddle bronc in Choteau Saturday.
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Kimberly Gora, of Las Vegas, Nev., races around the barrels Saturday in Choteau.
Kimberly Gora, of Las Vegas, Nev., races around the barrels Saturday in Choteau.
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Helena's Lisa Warfield rounds the last barrel.
Helena's Lisa Warfield rounds the last barrel.
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J2 Bridges capitalizes on a reride Saturday.
J2 Bridges capitalizes on a reride Saturday.
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