Ak-Chin Indian Community Presents Masik Tas 2024!

Masik Tas is right around the corner, and you do not want to miss your chance to experience the amazing excitement and entertainment the Ak-Chin Indian Community has in store now through December 22nd!

Masik Tas: “Strengthening our Community Through Unity and Perseverance”

Masik Tas is much more than a rodeo and carnival. While the Ak-Chin Indian Community’s history stretches back through time, Masik Tas is a yearly event celebrating the formal recognition of the Ak-Chin Indian Community by the United States government. This “birthday party” tradition has become a staple for the community, where hundreds of hours of planning and hard work go into creating Masik Tas each year. 2024 marks 17 years of excitement as community members, residents, and the general public alike, join together to commemorate this important event in the Ak-Chin Indian Community’s history.

From a captivating light parade, and high-energy musical performances, to jaw-dropping rodeo action, Masik Tas 2024 is packed to the brim with entertainment for the entire family. So let’s dive in and see what Masik Tas has in store this December!

Fun for the Entire Family!

Masik Tas kicks off on December 14th with various opportunities for tribe members and the general public to enjoy. From sporting events such as volleyball and basketball tournaments to traditional games such as Songivul and Toka, friends and family are encouraged to come out and cheer the athletes on. 

One of Masik Tas’ most highly anticipated events is the annual light parade. Transforming West Farrell Road into a captivating stream of twinkling lights and colorful displays, the light parade is the perfect kick-off to the month’s many exciting festivities.

As the month progresses, Masik Tas celebrations don’t stop! Attendees can look forward to a 10k and 2-mile race, a gravity-defying carnival, cultural performances, demonstrations, and top-notch musical entertainment. Make sure to keep up to date with the Ak-Chin Indian Community as more details regarding the schedule are released.

Schedule

December 10th | All Indian Elder Chair Volleyball Tournament
December 13th | Ak-Chin Masik Tas Annual Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament
December 14th | Ak-Chin Masik Tas Songivul Tournament
December 14th | Ak-Chin Masik Tas Toka Tournament
December 14th | Ak-Chin Masik Tas Light Parade | 6pm
December 15th | Ak-Chin Masik Tas 10k & 2 Mile Race | 8am
December 20th | Ak-Chin Masik Tas Annual All-Indian Men’s & Women’s Basketball Tournament
December 20th | Carnival | 12pm – 11pm | FREE
December 21st | Carnival | 10am – 11pm | FREE
December 22nd | Carnival | 10am – 9pm | FREE

Bulls, Broncs, and Much More!

While the carnival, musical performances, and sporting events are sure to impress, Masik Tas knows how to keep the excitement coming. Known for incredible rodeo thrills, Masik Tas is bringing the heat in 2024 with its incredible lineup of rodeo events. The list of events is long, so don’t forget to mark those calendars and catch the action!

Rodeo Schedule

December 19th | Ak-Chin Masik Tas Team Roping | 9am
December 20th | Ak-Chin Masik Tas Junior Rodeo | 9am
December 20th | Ak-Chin Masik Tas Bull Bash | 4pm
December 21st | Ak-Chin Masik Tas Open Wild Horse Race
December 22nd | Ak-Chin Masik Tas Open Wild Horse Race
December 21st | Ak-Chin Masik Tas Open Rodeo | 12pm
December 22nd | Ak-Chin Masik Tas Open Rodeo | 12pm

All rodeo events are located at the Ak-Chin Circle Arena, west of the Ak-Chin Multi-Entertainment Center. Parking is FREE for all events.