Editing Rodeo (section)

===Other activities===
[[File:RodeoNatives.jpg|thumb|Grand Entry at the [[Pendleton Round-Up]] in [[Pendleton, Oregon|Pendleton]] in northeast Oregon, September 2004]]
Outside of competitive events, other activities are often associated with rodeos, particularly at local levels. A typical rodeo begins with a "Grand Entry", in which mounted riders, many carrying flags, including the American flag, state flags, banners representing sponsors, and others enter the arena at a gallop, circle once, come to the center of the arena and stop while the remaining participants enter. The grand entry is used to introduce some of the competitors, officials, and sponsors. It is capped by the presentation of the American flag, usually with a rendition of "The Star-Spangled Banner," and, depending on region, other ceremonies.<ref>[[#Stratton|Stratton]]: 53</ref> If a [[rodeo queen]] is crowned, the contestants or winner and runners-up may also be presented.

Variety acts, which may include musicians, trick riders or other entertainment may occur halfway through the rodeo at intermission. Some rodeos may also include novelty events, such as steer riding for preteens or [[mutton busting]] for small children. In some places, various types of novelty races or events such as [[wild cow milking]] are offered for adults. Such contests often are unregulated, with a higher risk of injury to human participants and poor treatment of animals than in traditionally-sanctioned events, particularly if consumption of alcoholic beverages by participants is permitted.