Save the Date for Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek Presented by Banner Ironwood

Welcome to your all-in-one guide for Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek 2023! This annual event takes place in Queen Creek, Arizona at Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre March 15 – 19, 2023. It is an exciting opportunity for families and rodeo lovers alike to enjoy the thrills of a rodeo, carnival, vendors and so much more!

Since 2011, the Roots N’ Boots Rodeo has been bringing the western heritage of Queen Creek, Arizona to the public with four days of non-stop rodeo action, musical entertainment, and carnival fun, so much fun in fact, they’ve expanded to FIVE days this year. Presented by Banner Ironwood Medical Center, the 2023 Roots N’ Boots Rodeo has been brought to life once again by the dedicated, Friends of Horseshoe Park Rodeo Committee. Months of planning have brought the best-of-the-best rodeo entertainment to Queen Creek, Arizona for this yearly extravaganza. Saddle up for the ride this March 15th-19th!

Kicking off all of the fun is the annual Roots N’ Boots Trail Ride on March 11th! Join the horseback riders of Queen Creek as they ride from Horseshoe Park along the Sonoqui Wash to the Desert Wells Stage Stop, and then back. Then get ready, because Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek kicks off with a bang on March 15th with the first annual All Women’s Rodeo from 7:00pm – 9:30pm, you can see all of the details below for both of these events along with the rest of the schedule.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

• Saturday, March 11 | Community Trail Ride | See Details Here
• Tuesday, March 14 | Community Roping – by Sherwood Rope Horses
• Wednesday, March 15 | All Women’s Rodeo
• Thursday, March 16
  • 1:00pm – 7:00pm: Rodeo Ticket Office Open – Time Tentative
  • 4:30pm-5:00pm: Equine Meet & Greet (Barn A)
  • 5:00pm – 8:00pm: Pony Rides (cash), Free Petting Zoo
  • 4:00pm Tim Lynch Memorial Dedication (Flag Pole)
  • 4:00pm – 8:30pm Paseo Bar open (Food Court)
  • 5:00pm – 11:00pm: Carnival (ticketed) and Vendors Open
  • 5:00pm – 9:30pm: Rodeo Gates and Hospitality 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

• Friday, March 17
  • 8:00am – 8:00pm: Petting Zoo & Pony Rides (cash)
  • 9:00am – 4:00pm: Paula Bausch Clinic
  • 9:00am – 10:00pm: Vendors
  • 9:00am – 1:00pm**: Rodeo Slack (1) & Special Kids Rodeo (3)
  • 10:00am – 9:30pm: Rodeo Ticket Office Open
  • 10:00am – 4:00pm: Antique Engine and Tractor Show
  • 11:30am – Flag Raising Ceremony (Flag Pole) [TBD]
  • 12:00pm – 9:00pm: Paseo Bar (Food Court)
  • 3:00pm – 11:00pm: Carnival (ticketed)
  • 3:00pm – 12:00am: Dance Hall and Bar Open (3)
  • 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
  • 8:00pm: Petting Zoo, Pony Rides, and AGtivities Booth may close depending on customers
  • 8:00pm – 12:00am: Dance to CrossRoad! (ticketed)

• Saturday, March 18
  • 7:00am – 10:00pm: Parking ($5/car, $10 preferred)
  • 8:00am – 9:30pm: Rodeo Ticket Office Open
  • 9:00am – 12:00pm: Kids N’ Kritters, incl Mutton Bustin’. (Registration opens at 7:30am)
  • 9:00am – 10:00pm: Vendors Open
  • 10:00am – 12:00pm: Equine Demonstrations (2)
  • 11:00am – 11:00pm: Carnival (ticketed), Pony Rides, Petting Zoo (cash), AgTivities Booth
  • 10:00am – 4:00pm: Antique Engine and Tractor Show
  • 12:00pm – 4:00pm: Cornhole Tournament (entry fee)
  • 12:00pm – 12:00am: Dance Hall and Bar Open (3)
  • 12:00pm – 9:00pm: Paseo Bar (Food Court)
  • 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
  • 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
  • 8:00pm – 12:00am: Dance to CrossRoad! (FREE)

• 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, Cowboy Mounted Shooting (2)
  • 12:00pm–6:00pm: Dance Hall & Bar Open (3)
  • 12:00pm – 4:00pm: Paseo Bar (Food Court)
  • 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)

While the PRCA Pro Rodeo brings the action to the rodeo arena each year, another event is a staple and favorite of the Roots N’ Boots celebrations, the Special Kids Rodeo (SKR.) Presented by Manes and Miracles, the SKR is a free event for children aged 5 through High School with intellectual and developmental disabilities. The SKR is chock-full of fun, hands-on activities for kids to explore. From touching and learning about different types of livestock feed, cowboy tools and tack to participating in rodeo event games, there is plenty to look forward to at this year’s Special Kids Rodeo! More information about this wonderful event can be found on the Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek Special Kids Rodeo Facebook Page and at rootsnboots.org.  

Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek is proudly presented by Banner Ironwood Medical Center and is hosted by both the Town of Queen Creek and Friends of Horseshoe Park. Friends of Horseshoe Park is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization chartered to support Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre (HPEC) and to promote the rural heritage of Queen Creek. For more on all the great partners of Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek, please see their Facebook page or website.

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