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PHOTOS: Highlights from opening week at the rodeo

Along with the nightly rodeo competition and concerts, crowds enjoyed the carnival, Livestock Show, endless shopping and, of course, the fabulous food.

Bullfighter Leon Coffey has been a nightly fixture at RodeoHouston for decades. (Michelle Homer photo)

RodeoHouston got off to a rousing start Tuesday with a sold-out concert by country superstar Garth Brooks.

Since then, tens of thousands of people have packed NRG Stadium for shows by Little Big Town and Blake Shelton. Rodeo newcomer Leon Bridges will take the stage Friday, which is Black Heritage Day.

Along with the nightly rodeo competition and concerts, crowds enjoyed the carnival, Livestock Show, endless shopping and, of course, the fabulous food.

Here's a look at some of the highlights from week one:

PHOTOS: Rodeo cowboys in action!

2018 PHOTOS: Man vs. beast in RodeoHouston semifinals

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RodeoHouston features dramatic showdowns each night between man and beast as cowboys and cowgirls compete for a shot at big bucks, a shiny belt buckle and the coveted title of champion. (Michelle Homer photos)

PHOTOS: Garth Brooks rocks the rodeo!

PHOTOS: Shop 'til you drop at HLSR

PHOTOS: Shop 'til you drop at the rodeo!

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo is pure heaven for anyone who likes to shop 'til they drop. You'll find everything from beautiful works of art to pretty trinkets to tractors. (Michelle Homer photos)

PHOTOS: Opening day at RodeoHouston

PHOTOS: A day at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

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The Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo kicked off Tuesday and thousands of visitors packed the grounds to check out animals of all sizes, shops with something for everyone and of course, the fabulous food. (Michelle Homer photos)

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