Bennett Insurance Group Presents: Arizona Rodeos

Arizona’s Old West is the real deal and still an important part of the lifestyle here.

You can experience the culture and entertainment of the range and the ranch at events throughout the year, but here are a handful of winter Western celebrations – held during the time of year when sunshine and mellow temperatures beckon you to spend time outdoors.

National Senior Pro Rodeo Association, Wickenburg
Seasoned rodeo competitors don’t ride into the sunset, they join the National Senior Pro Rodeo Association circuit for cowhands aged 40 and older. Expect familiar events like barrel racing, roping and bull and bronc riding. Less known are co-ed ribbon roping and lady breakaway roping. The early February event is part of Wickenburg’s annual Gold Rush Days.

Arizona Black Rodeo, Chandler
This all-African American event features national cowboys and cowgirls competing in bull dogging, calf roping, bull riding and barrel racing. The unusual ladies steer-undecorating competition involves a woman rider chasing down a steer to pull a flag off its back. The rodeo takes place at Rawhide, a Western theme park, in early March.

Parada del Sol Rodeo, Scottsdale
Competitors saddle up in early March for the last of the big-time rodeos in the Phoenix area. Although it features a number of events, the PRCA-sanctioned rodeo emphasizes the adrenaline rush of bull riding. The festivities kick off a full month ahead of the big event with a parade and huge block party in early February.

High Noon Western Americana Auction and Antique Show, Mesa
Mosey on down to this late-January event that attracts more than 150 dealers and more than 300 lots of valuable collectibles.

Cowgirl Up! Art from the Other Half of the West Invitational Exhibition & Sale, Wickenburg
Take the opportunity to view – and purchase – paintings, drawings and sculpture from celebrated women Western artists at this annual March event at Desert Caballeros Western Museum.

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Jim Bennett
Bennett Insurance Group
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