1st PLACE MULTIPLE: MATT MCCLAIN, WASHINGTON POST–Guymon Pioneer Days pays tribute to the spirit of those who settled an area once known at “No Man’s Land”. Located in the panhandle of Oklahoma, the region was the epicenter of the Dust Bowl of the 1930s. The annual event offers several rodeo performances, a carnival, and parade.

Lauren Unerwood, left, of Meeker, OK and Ilyssa Glass, right, of Tatum, NM warm up their horses before competing in barrel racing during Pioneer Days on Friday May 04, 2018 in Guymon, OK. This was the 86th year of the event.