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76th Annual All-Indian O’odham Rodeo, Parade & Fair in Sells, AZ

Cowboy Lifestyle Network captured the O’odham Wapkial of the Ha:tas and 76th Annual All-Indian Rodeo, Fair and Parade at the Eugene P. Tashquinth Sr. Livestock complex in Sells, Arizona.


Cowboy Lifestyle Network captured the O’odham Wapkial of the Ha:tas and 76th Annual All-Indian Rodeo, Fair and Parade at the Eugene P. Tashquinth Sr. Livestock complex in Sells, Arizona. In fact, the S-ke:g Tas! of the Tohono O’odham Nation is Arizona’s longest running All-Indian Rodeo that brings everyone together as a community to celebrate Indian traditions and rich history.

Tohono O’odham Nation members and visiting guests of all ages enjoyed an amazing rodeo while also having the opportunity to enjoy a parade and a fair consisting of a full carnival, cultural performances, traditional games, waila, pow wow, food booths, exhibits, business expo and countless other forms of entertainment.

Tohono Chairman & Grand Marshall

76th Annual Wapkial Ha:tas Grand Marshal Verna Darlene Enos (Top) and Tohono O’odham Nation Chairman Dr. Ned Norris, Jr. (Bottom Left) and Vice Chairman Wavalene Romero (Bottom Right)

The Grand Marshal of the 76th Annual Wapkial Ha:tas (Rodeo, Fair and Parade) is Ms. Verna Darlene Enos. Her contribution to the community has been very instrumental to keeping the O’odham traditions alive and well, especially for the O’odham youth by connecting with them through traditional dancing and singing.

Tohono O’odham Nation Chairman Dr. Ned Norris, Jr. and Vice Chairwoman Wavalene Romero made a very special appearance during the O’odham Parade and then afterwards to the Rodeo and Fair while welcoming everyone to Komkicud E-wa’osidk Cheksan!

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Pictures from the 76th Annual O’odham RodeoPhoto Credit: Joshua Jack

Formerly known as Indian Oasis in 1919, the reservation is apart of the Sells District and is known by the O’odham as Komkicud E-wa’osidk. Indeed, after 76 successful years of hosting this major event, the rodeo and fair just keeps getting better every year; in which, all O’odham should be extremely proud of their achievements while staying true to theirΒ Himdag, which means “way of life.” Reflecting their culture, heritage, values, norms, and practices that brings them together as a community that continues to be an inspiration and is a guide for those across the Tohono O’odham Nation as new generations come and go.

The parade, rodeo and fair was a complete success this year and some of the biggest champions in Indian Rodeo came to compete in this years 76th Annual Tohono O’odham Rodeo. Even Cowboy Lifestyle Network’s favorite team roping contestants from the PRCA’s Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (NFR) Derrick Begay and Erich Rogers were there roping for a very special prize. As a matter of fact, they were all hyped up because participants in Arizona’s longest running All-Indian Rodeo had a rare opportunity to win a high-class horse trailer.

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An exclusive throwback photo of Legendary bull rider and member of the Ak-Chin Tribal Council, Gabe Lopez

As a matter of fact, Ak-Chin Indian Community sponsored this special event with great honor. CLN even ran into legendary bull rider and member of the Ak-Chin Tribal Council, Gabe Lopez. Cowboy Lifestyle Network would like to thank the Ak-Chin Indian Community for everything they do for Indian Rodeo and giving us the ability to cover the celebrations of these Rodeo festivities. Tohono O’odham Rodeo and Fair is Indian Rodeo’s finest andΒ CLN is already looking forward to next years event and we hope you are too!

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Hello, my name is Aaron Kuhl. I am an Arizona native from Tempe, Arizona. The Western way of life has been rooted in my foundation since day one, with my Mother working for Wrangler Western for over 30+ years growing up. I am proud to have been a part of Cowboy Lifestyle Network since the beginning days of the company after graduating from The University of Arizona. My Faith, Family & Friends are my whole world, and I am very blessed to live the life I live in the land of the free, the United States of America.

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