Rodeo News

It’s Time for Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek 2022!

by
Kennadee Riggs
March 16, 2022

Presented by Banner Ironwood, Arizonans and rodeo contestants alike are ready for Queen Creek’s pride and joy, Roots N’ Boot More Than A Rodeo! Families and competitors will be making their way to Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Center from March 17-20, 2022 for a weekend jam-packed with elite performances and inclusive activities for everyone. From the Kids N Kritters and Xtreme Teen Rodeo to the Special Kids Rodeo and carnival, there will be countless smiles sure to be found within these four days filled to the brim with fun.

Queen Creek is proud to have celebrated its history of ranching and agriculture through Roots N’ Boots for 11 years. Since then it has almost doubled in size of spectators and attractions. Today, the town of Queen Creek sees it as an opportunity to honor its history and encourage camaraderie among its neighbors.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Wednesday, March 16

5:00pm: Community Roping – by Sherwood Rope Horses
6:00 pm: Open Goat Roping – Tentative

Thursday, March 17

1:00pm – 7:00pm: Rodeo Ticket Office Open – Time Tentative

4:00pm – 11:00pm: Community Barrel Race by Friends of 4H
4:30pm-5:00pm: Equine Meet & Greet (Barn A)
5:00pm – 11:00pm: Carnival (ticketed) and Vendors Open – Time Tentative
5:00pm – 9:30pm: Rodeo Gates and Bars Open
5:15pm – 6:00pm: Rodeo 101 (ticketed) Sold Out
6:00pm – 11:00pm: Community Roping by Heart Cry Church
7:00pm – 9:30pm: Chutes N’ Bulls PRCA Bull Riding including Youth Roughstock. (ticketed)
8:00pm – 11:30pm: Youth Dance Tentative

Friday, March 18

8:00am – 10:00pm: Parking ($5/car, $10 preferred)
8:00am – 8:00pm: Petting Zoo & Pony Rides (cash) – Time Tentative
9:00am – 4:00pm: Brian Bausch Clinic
9:00am – 1:00pm: Vendors, Special Kids Rodeo
9:00am – 1:00pm**: Rodeo Slack
10:00am – 9:30pm: Rodeo Ticket Office Open – Time Tentative
10:00am – 5:00pm: Antique Engine and Tractor Show
3:00pm – 11:00pm: Carnival (ticketed) and Vendors – Time Tentative
3:00pm – 10:00pm: Saloon Open – Time Tentative
4:30pm-5:00pm: Equine Meet & Greet (Barn A)
5:00pm: PRCA Gates Open; Hospitality Opens
5:30pm – 6:00pm: Rodeo101 Tour (ticketed)
7:00pm – **9:30pm: PRCA RODEO | SOLD OUT
8:00pm: Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, and AGtivities Booth may close depending on customers
8:00pm – 12:00am: Dance to CrossRoad! (ticketed)

Saturday, March 19

7:00am – 10:00pm: Parking ($5/car, $10 preferred)
9:00am – 12:00pm: Vendors, Kids N’ Kritters, incl Mutton Bustin’. (Registration opens at 7:30am)
11:00am – 11:00pm: Carnival (ticketed), Pony Rides, Petting Zoo (cash), AgTivities Booth – Tentative
8:00am – 9:30pm: Rodeo Ticket Office Open
10:00am – 5:00pm: Stage Entertainment, Folklorico Dancers: 12:30-2pm – Tentative
10:00am – 4:30pm: Draft Horse Expo – Tentative
10:00am – 4:30pm: Antique Engine and Tractor Show
11:00am – 4:00pm: Cornhole Tournament (entry fee)
11:00am – 11:59pm: Saloon Open
12:00pm – 1:00pm: Ranch Dressing (Registration opens at 11:00am)
1:00pm – 4:00pm: Xtreme Teen Rodeo (Registration opens at 11:00am)
5:00pm: PRCA Gates Open ; Hospitality Opens
5:00pm – 6:00pm: Institute of Folklorico Mexicano (stage) – Tentative
4:30pm-5:00pm: Equine Meet & Greet (Barn A)
5:30pm – 6:00pm: Rodeo 101 Tour (1) (ticketed)
8:00pm: Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, and AGtivities Booth may close depending on customers
7:00pm – **9:30pm: PRCA RODEO | SOLD OUT
8:00pm – 12:00am: Dance to the Harry Luge Band! (ticketed)

Sunday, March 20

8:00am – 10:00am: Pancake Breakfast (Hospitality)
9:00am – 10:00am: Cowboy Church (1)
10:00am – 5:00pm: Parking ($5/car, $10 preferred)
10:00am – 5:30pm: Rodeo Ticket Office Open
10:00am – 6:00pm: Carnival (or 5pm depending on activity), Vendors, Agtivities, Pony Rides & Petting Zoo
10:00 – 6:00pm: Cowboy Mounted Shooting (2)
11:00am–6:00pm: Saloon Open
12:30pm-1:00pm: Equine Meet & Greet (Barn A)
1:00pm: PRCA Gates Open (1); Hospitality Opens
1:30pm – 2:00pm: Rodeo101 Tour (1) (ticketed)
3:00pm – **5:30pm: PRCA RODEO (ticketed)

We excitedly invite you to join us in honoring the rich history of Queen Creek, Arizona as we cheer on our favorite cowboys and cowgirls during the Roots N’ Boots Rodeo! Click here for more info.

Kennadee Riggs

Having been raised around the family ranch in Reno, Nevada, Kennadee Riggs was instilled with a passion for preserving the western way of life at an early age. She grew up under Arizona skies competing horseback while developing a deep love for everything equine. She enjoys promoting cowboy lifestyle as the 2022 Miss Rodeo Arizona. As a member of the Cowgirls Historical Foundation she spends much of her time volunteering at charities and educating the public on western heritage . Recently, she served as a missionary for her church in Brazil and Oklahoma, all while spreading her love of the western lifestyle in those places along the way. As she works toward pursuing a degree in journalism and broadcasting she feels privileged to be a part of the Cowboy Lifestyle Network team, spreading good news and enthusiasm for our cowboy bloodlines.