KICK-OFF DINNER
JANUARY 2027 Date: JANUARY 14, 2027
Lost Dutchman Days Kick-off dinner will be held at the Apache Junction Elks Lodge #2349. $25.00 dinner includes your choice of meal. Please RSVP by no later than January 2nd. We will also be introducing queens, new honorary Dutchman and the Heritage Award Winner. This is a NON SMOKING EVENT.
CHARITY GOLF TOURNAMENT
JANUARY 2027 Date: JANUARY 23, 2027
Sponsored by the Lost Dutchman Days Committee at the Apache Creek Golf Course, located at 3401 South Ironwood Drive, Apache Junction, will be hosting this one-day golf event. $90 entry per person or $360 per team includes golf, golf cart, and lunch. There will also be a raffle and prizes back at the Elks Lodges after the tournament. Sign-in starts at 7:00 A.M., shotgun start at 8:00 AM. Field is limited to the first 132 players. Hole sponsorships are also available for $30/hole.
Flyer Available Here [Coming Soon]
All proceeds go towards "Putting Smiles on Kid's Faces".
LOST DUTCHMAN DAYS ANNUAL BRATWURST & BEER PARTY
Thursday, February 25, 2027
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 and live entertainment. All proceeds benefiting local youth charities. So don't miss the FREE entertainment.
Entertainment includes the following bands and showtimes:
- 12:00 – 4:00 P.M. | TBD
- 5 – 8 P.M. | TBD
RODEO DANCE
Friday, February 26, 2027 Featuring : TBD
The Rodeo Dance will be held from 7:00 PM - 11:00 PM at the Elks Lodge 2349 at the corner of Lost Dutchman (Brown Road) and Highway 88. This is the place to be on Friday night on rodeo weekend. This is a non-smoking event! MUST BE 21 years of age to attend. Dance admission is $10.00.
THE MAIN EVENT CENTER
February 26 - 28, 2027
$2.00 admission includes free parking. A donation is made by the Lost Dutchman Days Committee to the Apache Junction Little League for their assistance with parking.
The Main Event Center is located at 1590 E Lost Dutchman Blvd & Tomahawk Road at Rodeo Park in Apache Junction. This is where all the activities will be held including a FREE Entertainment Stage, Carnival rides, Vendor Booths, Rodeo, and the Crowning of the Miss Lost Dutchman Days Pageant Queen. Additional charges apply for the games, rides in the carnival area, purchases from the vendors, & rodeo admission.
The main gates open at 9:00 A.M. Friday through Sunday with the rodeo ending around 4pm and the carnival closing when things slow down.
Select here for map or driving directions.
LOST DUTCHMAN DAYS GCPRA SANCTIONED RODEO
February 26 - 28, 2027
The Annual Lost Dutchman Days GCPRA Sanctioned Rodeo begins at 1:30 P.M. each day in the Rodeo Park in Apache Junction. Rodeo events include,
- Bull riding
- Saddle bronc
- Bareback
- Calf Roping
- Steer Wrestling
- Barrel Racing
- Breakaway Roping
For more information regarding entry fees, dates and times, click here - Rodeo Information.
LOST DUTCHMAN DAYS RODEO ROYALTY PAGEANT
2027 Date: JANUARY 9, 2027
If you are interested in running for our Lost Dutchman Days Royalty, you can find more information below or view their page for information.
Thank you very much, for your interest in the Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo Royalty Pageant. If you have any questions or concerns, please see the Royalty Page for more information on the Lost Dutchman Days Royalty Pageant.
CARNIVAL
February 26-28, 2027
Advance Wristbands will be available at the AJ Chamber and will also be available the weekend at the event. Please contact the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce for current ticket pricing and operating times.
Lost Dutchman Days Carnival features 30 + rides and carnival events located in the Event Center.
LOST DUTCHMAN DAYS PARADE
Saturday, February 27th, 2027
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 contact the Chamber of Commerce.