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 Schedule of EventsOpen Rodeo  Carnival EventsPageant BLMCowgirls Main Event Rodeo Dance ParadeArts & Crafts Bratwurst PartyClydesdales Golf Tournament
Charity Golf Tournament
February ? 2009 Sponsored by the Lost Dutchman Days Committee, this one day event is held at Mountain Brook at 11:00. This $75 event benefits youth groups in Apache Junction. For more information select LDD Golf Tournament or call Hux Russell at (480) 671-9439 or (480) 250-2628. World Famous “Budweiser Clydesdales” February 26th, 27th, 28th & March 1st, 2009 The entire family will enjoy watching the perfectly matched Budweiser Clydesdales’ eight-horse hitch team, and their famous wagon during the 2009 Lost Dutchman Days festivities. February 24th - Arriving in Apache Junction on Tuesday they will be stabled at Goldfield Ghost Town, four miles north of Apache Junction on Highway 88. They are available for public viewing except for their scheduled participation and promotions prior to their scheduled performances. February 26th - Our Annual kickoff BRAT Party on Thursday will host the Budweiser Clydesdales at the Elks Lodge #2349, where Johnsonville Brats will be served and there will be continuous music from 12 until 8. There also will be a Horseshoe Tournament where proceeds from the Brat sales benefit local Youth Charities. Link to our flyer for additional information and Music lineup. February 27th and March 1st, The Budweiser Clydesdales will be performing during the Rodeo on their performance which includes timely maneuvers and skill is a sight that all ages will enjoy and remember for a lifetime. Rodeo performances start at 1:30 each day. February 28th, The Budweiser Clydesdales will be hitched up and ride in the Lost Dutchman Days Parade on Saturday. Join them as they entertain thousands of viewers that line Apache Trail , between Phelps Drive and Ironwood for one of Arizona’s best Parades. The Budweiser Clydesdales will be at Arizona Joe’s parking lot Saturday morning before and after the parade for preparation for the 9:00 start of the annual Lost Dutchman Days Parade. Following the parade they will return to their stables at Goldfield Ghost Town. Join them for a "Picnic at the Clydesdales Stables", hosted by Mammoth Steakhouse and Saloon, who will be serving up hamburgers, hotdog's etc. Don't pass up this opportunity for pictures, etc. To qualify for one of the hitch team of horses, a Budweiser Clydesdale must be a gelding at least 4 years of age. He must stand 72 inches, or 6 feet, at the shoulder when fully mature, weigh between 1,800 and 2,300 pounds. He must be bay in color have four white stocking feet, a blaze of white in the face, and a black mane and tail. Lost Dutchman Days 3rd Annual Clydesdale & Bratwurst Party February 26th, Join us at the Elk Lodge #2349 for food and drink, live entertainment, a special appearance of the famous Clydesdales and our two horseshoe tournament. All proceeds benefiting local youth charities. Link to our flyer for more information. The Main Event Center February 27th, 28th & March 1st, 2009 The Main Event Center is located on 1590 E Lost Dutchman Blvd & Tomahawk Road at Rodeo Park in Apache Junction. This is where all the activities will be held including: Entertainment Stages, BLM Adoption, Carnival, Vendor Booths, Rodeo, Rodeo Dance and the Crowning of the Miss Lost Dutchman Days Pageant Queen. There will be extra charges for the games and rides in the carnival area, purchases from the vendors, Rodeo and Rodeo Dance tickets. The Gates open at 9:00 A.M. thru 11:00 P.M. on Friday and Saturday and 9:00 A.M. thru 6:00 P.M. on Sunday. The fee to enter is $2.00 which includes free parking. A donation is made to the Apache Junction Little League for their assistance. Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo Royalty Pageant January 17th & March 1st, 2009 Mission: As Rodeo Royalty we wish to represent our community and uphold our western heritage, add to educational programs, awareness workshops, and public relations that are vital to the future existence of the sport of rodeo. Our Royalty will serve as "good will" ambassadors while traveling through out our beautiful state of Arizona to support the Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo and the rodeo mission, Putting smiles on kids faces! The Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo Royalty Pageant is held annually to select 3 young ladies fulfilling the titles of:
2008 LLD Rodeo Royalty Court: The 2008 Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo Jr. Teen Queen Saskia Davies The 2008 Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo Sr. Teen Queen Felicia Havins The 2008 Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo Queen Taylor Umlah 2007 LLD Rodeo Royalty Court: The 2007 Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo Jr. Teen Queen Lindsey Herrmann The 2007 Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo Sr. Teen Queen Rebecca Johnson The 2007 Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo Queen Crystal Miner 2006 LLD Rodeo Royalty Court: The 2006 Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo Jr. Teen Queen Dana McKenzie The 2006 Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo Sr. Teen Queen Lauren Burleson The 2006 Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo Queen Crystal Miner 2005 LLD Rodeo Royalty Court: The 2005 Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo Jr. Teen Queen Savannah Rose The 2005 Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo Sr. Teen Queen Chantel Myles The 2005 Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo Queen Courtney Carr All Pageant application entries are due on the December 8, 2008. The pageant will be held January 17th, 2009 to crown the next Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo Royalty. Official crowning of Miss Lost Dutchman Days is held at the Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo Pre Rodeo Show Sunday March 1st, 2009. 8:00 a.m. - 1st Half of pageant is judged on interview and horsemanship pattern at the Rodeo grounds in Apache Junction. Break: Lunch tickets and raffle tickets will be available. The 2nd Half is judged on speech and modeling of western outfits held at the Elks Lodge Club in Apache Junction. Official Score is kept and LLD Pageant Queen is announced. Any pageant questions can be directed to the LDD Rodeo Coordinator - Crystal Hall, E-mail: misslostdutchmandays@yahoo.com . For theLDD Rodeo Royalty application select 2009 Rodeo Royalty Application & Information Packet. Lost Dutchman Days Open Rodeo February 26th, 27th, 28th & March 1st, 2009 The 45th Annual Lost Dutchman Days Open Rodeo begins at 1:30 P.M. each day in the Rodeo Park in Apache Junction. Rodeo events include Bull riding, Saddlebronc, Bareback, Calf & Team Roping, Steer Wrestling and Ladies Barrel Racing and Breakaway Roping. For more information regarding entry fees, dates and times, click here - Rodeo Information. Carnival Events February ? Lost Dutchman Days Carnival features 30 + rides and carnival events located in the Event Center. Carnival runs from 9:00 A.M. - 11:00 P.M. Friday and Saturday. 9:00 A.M. - 6:00 P.M. on Sunday. Get your tickets in advance and save $5.00. Select Tickets for more information. BLM Wild Horse and Burro Adoptions, Conducted by the Bureau of Land Management February 27th - March 1st, 2009 Wild horses and burros that represent the spirit of the historic West will be available to qualifying homes at an adoption event which is sponsored by the BLM during Lost Dutchman Days at the Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds. More than 50 animals will be featured and offered for this adoption. The BLM offers excess wild burros and horses gathered from public lands in the West to qualified adopters who must demonstrate humane care for the animals for a year prior to receiving title. To qualify to adopt, you must be 18 years of age with approved facilities and transportation. For more information and adoption qualifications, call BLM at 623-580-5500 or toll free 1-866-4MUSTANGS or go to their website at www.wildhorseandburro.blm.gov. Parade February 28th, 2009 The Lost Dutchman Days Parade is a free event. It begins at 9:00 A.M. in downtown Apache Junction. Route: On Apache Trail, between Idaho and Ironwood - begins at Phelps, just west of Idaho and goes west to Ironwood and returns. This parade allows viewers to see and line up on either side of the route. For further information on the LDD Parade call (480) 982-3141 or e-mail: ajchamber@qwest.net for parade application - $25 for non-profit/club and $100 for commercial. Select here for online parade related forms. Lost Dutchman Days Arts & Crafts Fair February 28th, 2009 Apache Junction Soroptimist Arts & Crafts Fair held at the Pinal County Complex is a one day only event on Saturday, February 28, 2009 between the hours of 9:00 A. M thru 4:40 P.M. Come join us to see the artists and crafter's display their fine workmanship. Select for further information. Rodeo Dance February 28th, 2009 The Rodeo Dance is held on Saturday, Feb. 28th at 7:00 P.M. until 11:00 P. M. The rodeo dance band that will be performing is The Robertson County Band. Admission price is $5.00. Save $2.00 per ticket when ticket is purchased in advance. This annual event is fun- fun- fun. There will be a large (and I mean large) bonfire for warmth and atmosphere. This is an outdoor event. We sometimes refer to it as the old fashioned Barn Dance (less a Barn). It has straw bail seating and a dirt dance floor which has been enjoyed by all throughout the years. This event is limited to persons over 21 years of age. Cowgirls Historical Foundation Galloping with Gusto and Saddled Up for Service is the Cowgirls Historical Foundation! This talented group of riders has earned many accolades and awards; both as a team and individual riders. They have had the honor of being selected to ride in the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade for the past 2 years. Donating hundreds of hours to community service and charity events; they reach out to share their time and talents. Working to preserve our western heritage, they present a fun educational program and "Wearing It Western" fashion show. The Cowgirls Historical Foundation loves the sport of Rodeo! Many of their riders have enjoyed the privilege of serving as Rodeo Royalty for rodeos across Arizona and the country. The CHF Drill team has performed at L.A.'s Equestfest and many rodeos. They are honored to be here riding for you at the wonderful Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo! Happy Trails and "May the Horse Be With You" from the Cowgirls Historical Foundation! www.cowgirlshistoricalfoundation.com |
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