78th Annual Tohono O’odham Nation Rodeo & Fair in Sells, AZ

Rodeo News

by
Peter Varlet
01/27/2016

For 78 years, the Tohono O’odham Nation Rodeo & Fair has been a popular destination for cowboy and cowgirl rodeo fans of all ages. This is an exciting event that will take place in Sells, Arizona on January 29 through January 31, 2016. It features all of your favorite rodeo events, such as team roping, saddle bronc riding, breakaway roping, barrel racing, bull riding and bareback riding.

It also is a carnival event with plenty of festivities for the cowboy in you. This event is for cowboy or cowgirl fans of all ages also celebrates Native American pride and heritage, showcasing the Tohono O’odham Nation and spotlighting the Ak-Chin Indian community.

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The Tohono O’odham Nation Rodeo & Fair will be showcased through media by Earnhardt Auto Centers Road Team and the Cowboy Lifestyle Network.

The Ak-Chin Indian Community also will assist with coverage.

While you can watch the events like bull riding, saddle bronc riding and bareback riding on television or follow along online, you can also visit Sells, Arizona in person to enjoy the carnival and other events that will take place.

For example, you can learn more about Native American heritage by getting to know more about the Tohono O’odham Nation and the Ak-Chin Indian community.

You may love to see events like team roping, breakaway roping, barrel racing and bull riding, but you will also love the carnival. At the carnival, you and your family can enjoy rodeo events as well as live exhibits daily, traditional Native American and Tohono O’odham Nation performances, a Pow Wow, a parade, food, games, arts and crafts and more. The rodeo is also a great time for you to see your favorite cowboy and cowgirl events in Sells, Arizona.

The Tohono O’odham Nation Rodeo & Fair brings you some of the top competitors in events such as bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, bull riding, barrel racing, team roping, breakaway roping and more.

The Tohono O’odham Nation Rodeo & Fair is a true local tradition that you will not want to miss out on. Part of its popularity stems from the fact that it combines a parade and carnival events with cultural Native American events and all of the rodeo events that you will love. Bring your friends and family to catch all of the hottest action at this event. Make your travel plans today to head to Sells, Arizona at the end of January.

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