Sponsored by the Lost Dutchman Days Committee, Mountainbrook Golf Course will be hosting this one day GOLF event with an 11:30 A.M. check-in time. $75 per person or $300 a team. This charity event benefits youth groups in Apache Junction. Dinner to follow at the AJ Elks Lodge. For further information regarding prizes, raffle, dinner and more contact Hux Russell at (480) 250-2628 or Sandie at burntcabinranch@aol.com.
The Rodeo Dance will be held from 7:00-11:00 P.M. at the Elks Lodge- just 1/2 mile East of the Rodeo Grounds. Location is the NorthEast corner of Highway 88 & Lost Dutchman Blvd. Great Country and top 40 sounds will be performed by the "Sunset Route Band". This is the place to be on Saturday Night on Rodeo Weekend. MUST BE 21 years of age to attend.
Join us from 12:00 P.M. - 8:00 P.M. at the Apache Junction Elks Lodge #2349 for everyone's favorite- Johnsonville Bratwursts, drinks, live entertainment, AZ Legend Gunfighters and all new model T and antique tractors on display all day. So don't miss this FREE event. All proceeds benefiting local youth charities.
Entertainment includes the following bands and show times:
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: FREE 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 will be made by the Lost Dutchman Days Committee to the Apache Junction Little League for their assistance.
The 48th 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.
February 24th, 25th & 26thThank you very much, for your interest in the 2012 Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo Royalty Pageant. Our Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo Royalty Committee has been working all year to make this year the best Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo Royalty Pageant yet.
Applications for 2012 are due by DECEMBER 2nd, 2011.
Orientation will be held on December 16th 2011 time and location will be announced in your second packet. This is mandatory! Pageant date is January 14th 2012.
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!
To learn more about the 2012 Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo Queen Pageant and Scholarship Contest select here for application packet.
The Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo Royalty Pageant is held annually to select 3 young ladies fulfilling the titles of:
Jr. Teen Queen Ages 10 - 13
Sr. Teen Queen Ages 14 - 17
Queen Ages 18 - 24
Any questions can be directed to the LDD Rodeo Royalty Co-Coordinator - Francesqua Curtis-May
E-mail: misslostdutchmandays@yahoo.com or call 520-307-4404
2012 Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo Finalist
Queen- Sarah Valencia
Sr. Teen- Breezy Bell
Jr. Teen- Anna Hasper
Previous Year's Finalist
Please select to display prior year's LDD Rodeo Pageant finalist
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. View our Carnival Flyer for further information.
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.
Application must be in our office no later than February 20, 2012. Application fee is $30 for non-commercial and $100 for commercial or political. Select 2012 Lost Dutchman Days Parade for online application. For further information on the LDD Parade contact us at (480) 982-3141.
Apache Junction Soroptimist Arts & Crafts Fair held at the Pinal County Complex is a one day only event on Saturday, between the hours of 9:00 A. M. thru 4:00 P.M. Come join us to see the artists and crafter's display their fine workmanship. If interested in setting up a booth, call (480) 982-3434. Booth fees are $60.00.
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 30 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.
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 4 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.
LDD Honorary Dutchman/Kick-off dinner will be held Sunday, 6 P.M. at the Apache Junction Elks Lodge #2349. $15.00 dinner includes beef tip or chicken and noodles. Reign-N-Country are performing from 6-10 P.M. RSVP by calling 480-671-9439 by January 14th, 2012. We will also be introducing queens, new honorary dutchman and heritage award.
2012 Awards
The New Honorary Dutchman is Rich Sterba
The New Heritage award went to B&B Feeds
