Apache Junction, Arizona – Join the tradition and celebrate 61 years of fun at the 2025 Lost Dutchman Days, February 21-23! It’s more than just an event; it’s a community gathering where everyone creates memories that last a lifetime. Enjoy three days of thrilling rodeo action from the Grand Canyon Professional Rodeo Association, explore a bustling marketplace of over 100 vendors, experience the joy of classic carnival rides, and savor mouthwatering food. Located at 1590 E Lost Dutchman Blvd, Apache Junction, AZ. It’s the perfect way to connect with the heart of the West.
Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo
1590 E Lost Dutchman Blvd
Apache Junction, AZ
Lost Dutchman Days Annual Bratwurst & Beer Party
Unwind and celebrate the start of Lost Dutchman Days at the Bratwurst & Beer Party! On Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 12:00-8:00 PM, the Apache Junction Elks Lodge will be serving up good times, great food, and free entertainment. Relax with family and friends, and enjoy mouthwatering brats and refreshing drinks, all while supporting a worthy cause. All proceeds benefit local youth charities. It’s the perfect pre-rodeo party! Visit their website for the complete schedule.
Rodeo Dance
Ready to kick off rodeo weekend in style? Join the party at the Elks Lodge 2349 (corner of Lost Dutchman/Brown Road and Highway 88) this Friday, February 21st, for the Rodeo Dance! From 7:00 PM to 11:00 PM, you can dance the night away with friends, enjoy great music, and celebrate the start of an unforgettable weekend. This is a non-smoking event and you must be 21 or older to attend. Admission is just $10.00!
The Main Event Center
Experience a weekend of fun and excitement at Lost Dutchman Days, February 21-23, 2025! For just $2.00 admission (parking is FREE!), you’ll gain access to a world of entertainment at the Main Event Center, located at 1590 E Lost Dutchman Blvd & Tomahawk Road in Apache Junction. Enjoy FREE entertainment on our stage, thrilling carnival rides (separate charges apply), a diverse array of vendor booths, heart-pounding rodeo action (separate admission), and the crowning of the Miss Lost Dutchman Days Pageant Queen. Plus, your admission helps support the Apache Junction Little League! Gates open at 9:00 AM Friday through Sunday, with the rodeo wrapping up around 4:00 PM and the carnival staying open until the fun winds down.
Rodeo Details
Witness the spirit of the West come alive at the Annual Lost Dutchman Days GCPRA Sanctioned Rodeo! Beginning at 1:30 PM each day in the Rodeo Park in Apache Junction, you’ll be captivated by the skill and bravery on display. I love seeing all of the cowboys and cowgirls go out there and give it their all. Their hard work and dedication is an inspiration. From the challenging bull riding to the traditional saddle bronc and bareback, the precise calf roping, the powerful steer wrestling, the lightning-fast barrel racing, and the exciting breakaway roping, it’s a celebration of Western heritage and athleticism.
- Friday, February 21st, 2025 – Performance at 1:30 PM
- Saturday, February 22nd, 2025 – Performance at 1:30 PM
- Sunday, February 23rd, 2025 – Performance at 1:30 PM
Carnival
Carnival thrills await at Lost Dutchman Days, February 21st-23rd, 2025! Enjoy 30+ rides and games in the Event Center. Save with advance wristbands ($35 at the AJ Chamber, $45 at the event). Carnival hours: Friday 3:00 PM-10:00 PM, Saturday 10:00 AM-11:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM-7:00 PM.
Lost Dutchman Days Parade
Experience the vibrant heart of Apache Junction at the Lost Dutchman Days Parade! This FREE event kicks off at 9:00 AM on Saturday, February 22nd, 2025, in downtown Apache Junction. Find your perfect viewing spot along Apache Trail, between Idaho and Ironwood (the parade begins at Phelps, just west of Idaho, and heads west to Ironwood before returning), and witness a dazzling display of community spirit and colorful floats. It’s a spectacle you won’t want to miss!
Tickets
Don’t miss out on the fun! Tickets for Lost Dutchman Days are limited each day to ensure the best possible experience for everyone. Be sure to purchase your tickets for the correct date, as they cannot be transferred. The rodeo is a rain-or-shine event, so you can count on the excitement no matter the weather. All sales are final. This year, tickets are available for purchase in person at the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce. Can’t make it to the Chamber? Don’t worry, tickets will also be available at the gate if they don’t sell out beforehand. Remember to bring cash, as both the Chamber and the gate are cash-only. Admission to the Event Center is just $2.00, and parking is FREE! Child tickets (10 and under) are $15.00, and adult tickets are $20.00.
Thank You Sponsors
Special thank you to all of Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo ’s sponsors for making this event possible. Saddle up, grab yourself a cold Coors, and join Cowboy Lifestyle Network for a celebration of 61 years of Wild West thrills in Apache Junction, Arizona!
Coors Banquet
Coors Banquet has been around for more than 150 years. They haven’t compromised their craft. You get what you give, and they’ve only given the best that they can brew. Banquet is brewed with 100% Rocky Mountain water, so when you’re enjoying a Banquet, you’re drinking history. Coors Banquet has been an amazing and loyal sponsor of professional rodeo since 1980. Their support runs deep for the inspiration and passion of rodeo cowboys. Coors Banquet has been the official beer of the PRCA since 1987 and is the sponsor for the Gold Rush Days & Senior Pro Rodeo. Coors Banquet launched its “Man in the Can” program in 1984. The program recognizes top barrelmen in ProRodeo for the uniqueness, determination, and passion that they display in the rodeo arenas all throughout the United States. Coors Banquet is dedicated to its fans with a grass-roots sponsorship of local rodeos as well as ingenious marketing. Next time you’re thirsty for a cold one, Make It a Banquet.
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