Halloween weekend is getting a western twist in Queen Creek as Horseshoe Harvest Hangout returns to Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre October 30–31, bringing two days of rodeo, live music, Halloween festivities, and family-friendly entertainment to the East Valley.
October 30–31, 2026
Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre
20464 E Riggs Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Bulls and Broncs Under the Arena Lights
Get ready for two nights of heart-pounding roughstock action, brought to you by 406 Rodeo! This year is expanding beyond bull riding and features Bull Riding, Bareback Riding, Saddle Bronc Riding, Ranch Bronc Riding, Wild Pony Races, and Mutton Bustin’ – all kicking off nightly at 7:00 PM inside the Main Arena at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre.
For those looking to get even closer to the action, VIP suites will be available on the arena floor. Friday’s VIP Suite tickets will also include floor access to the concert following the rodeo, making it an option for fans who want to turn the evening into a full night of entertainment.
Roughstock events are fast, raw, and unpredictable – and that’s exactly what makes them an exciting addition to the Horseshoe Harvest Hangout.
Admission to the festival is free, but tickets are required for entry to the rodeo and are available here.
Family Fun Takes Center Stage
Horseshoe Harvest Hangout isn’t your average festival. Packed with one-of-a-kind activities designed for all ages, there’s something around every corner that you won’t find anywhere else.
Get up close with a variety of animals – including a zebra – at the petting zoo, test your appetite in the Smash Burger Slider Eating Contest, cheer on your favorites in the costume contests for people and animals alike, bounce, and play carnival games.
One of the biggest highlights of the event is Saturday’s Trunk or Treat Side-by-Side Candy Loop from 3:00–6:00 pm. Two entire arenas will be packed wall to wall with decorated side-by-sides, creating a full-scale candy crawl and bringing the Halloween spirit to Horseshoe Harvest Hangout in a big way. Whether you’re 5 or 75, the fun is completely free, and there’s no shortage of memories to be made.
“We are extremely excited about having the support of the town of Queen Creek to bring back the Horseshoe Harvest Hangout event this year.”
Britt Bailey
Gotta B Country Radio
A Jam-Packed Halloween Schedule
Festival Activities
Friday & Saturday – Admission to enjoy the festival is free; just pay for parking!
Friday, October 30
- 4:00 pm – Event opens
- 4:00–8:00 pm – Bounce Houses & Petting Zoo
- 4:00–10:00 pm – Vendors open
- 5:00–7:00 pm – Live music, Barney Pavilion Outdoor Stage
- 12:00 am – Event ends
Saturday, October 31
- 12:00 pm – Event opens
- 12:00–8:00 pm – Bounce Houses & Petting Zoo
- 12:00–10:00 pm – Vendors open
- 12:00–6:00 pm – Local Business Carnival Loop (Arena 3)
- 1:00–7:00 pm – Live music, Barney Pavilion Outdoor Stage
- 3:00–6:00 pm – Trunk or Treat Side-by-Side Candy Loop (Arenas 2 & 4)
- 10:00 pm – Event ends
Main Arena
Ticketed entertainment
Friday, October 30
- 5:00 pm – Arena gates open
- 7:00 pm – Rodeo begins
- Bull Riding · Bronc Riding · Mutton Busting · Wild Pony Races
- 9:00 pm (approx.) – Concert begins
- Nathan Dean and Mandy Jean
- TOBY: The Experience (Toby Keith tribute concert featuring Hollywood Yates)
Saturday, October 31
- 5:00 pm – Arena gates open
- 7:00 pm – Rodeo begins
- Bull Riding · Bronc Riding · Mutton Busting · Wild Pony Races
Special Events & Contests
Saturday, October 31
Free to participate and attend!
Saturday, October 31
- 1:00–1:45 pm – Check-in: Equine/Livestock Costume Contest & Slider Eating Contest
- 2:00 pm – Equine/Large Livestock Costume Contest (Arena 1)
- 2:00 pm – Smash Burger Slider Eating Contest (Barney Pavillion)
- 2:30–4:30 pm – People Costume Contest: Finalists selected from crowd
- 3:00–3:45 pm – Check-in: 2nd Slider Eating Contest
- 3:15 pm – Dog/Pet Costume Contest (check-in 2:15–3:00 pm) (Arena 1)
- 4:00 pm – Smash Burger Slider Eating Contest, Round 2 (Barney Pavillion)
- 4:30–4:45 pm – Costume Contest Finalist Check-in (Barney Pavillion)
- 5:00 pm – People Costume Contest begins (Outdoor Stage)
Plan Your Visit
This event is shaping up to be a Halloween weekend destination for the whole family. Additional announcements, including the concert lineup and more festival activities, will be released as the event approaches. Whether you’re coming for the bulls and broncs, bringing the kids for trunk-or-treating, or looking for a new way to spend Halloween weekend, Horseshoe Harvest Hangout brings plenty of reasons to make a day, or a night, of it.
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