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PHOTOS: Highlights from the 2018 Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo

RodeoHouston 2018 is a wrap and it was one for the record books, including Garth Brooks' record crowd for the final show.

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More than 2 million people attended the rodeo; over 365,000 Oreos were fried; Cowboys competed for more than $1.7M in prize money; and more than $26 million was raised for scholarships and education.

We shot thousands of photos during the three-week event. Here's a look back at some of our favorites:

PHOTOS: Garth Brooks wows the crowd at RodeoHouston

PHOTOS: Man vs. beast at bull riding semi-finals

PHOTOS: Saddle and bareback bronc riders in semi-finals

PHOTOS: RodeoHouston's magical tribute to bucking horses

Photos: RodeoHouston's magical tribute to bucking horses

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A beautiful tribute to bucking horses has proven to be a popular addition to RodeoHouston. Rodeo officials say the mare and foal demonstration is a way to showcase horses, their athleticism and importance to the sport. (Michelle Homer photos)

PHOTOS: Calf Scamble will make you laugh -- and cry

Photos: Calf Scramble at RodeoHouston

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One of the most popular events at RodeoHouston is the nightly calf scramble. Students who catch a calf raise it to show at HLSR the following year. (Michelle Homer)

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: Cute kiddos at HLSR

2018 PHOTOS: Cute kiddos at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

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Christine Di Stadio / KHOU.com

Kids were having a ton of fun at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo riding ponies, bulls, camels and carnival rides.

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 the 2018 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo

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)