Trot-ToberFest 2024

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Gilbert, Arizona – Trot-ToberFest is here! Get ready for the third annual charity ride. This is a pub crawl fundraising event with horses and musicians to support first responders through a non-profit organization, PISTLE. This event is kicking off Saturday, October 19, 2024, from 12:00 pm to approximately 5:00 pm starting at Valley Taproom, on to Copper Still Moonshine Grill, and finishing at Tap Dragon Craft Beer and Wine Bar. To join the pub crawl it’s $30 donation with a free drink at each location.

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PISTLE

PISTLE is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing confidential peer support and resources for first responders, including Law Enforcement Officers and Firefighters who are battling the effects of stress from critical incidents incurred in the line of duty.

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Not only is there a pub crawl, but also a 50/50 raffle, and a silent auction at the end! If you can’t make the ride but want to support the cause, there are t-shirts for sale for $25. Limited quantities are available! Thank you all for your support!

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Jodi Erpelding

I grew up on a Midwest farm with dirt under my fingernails and the sound of wind rustling through cornfields. My childhood was all about 4H – raising pigs and horses, learning to bake and sew, and discovering the magic of transforming a garden into jars of summer sunshine. Those years taught me the value of hard work, the thrill of seeing a project through to the end, and the simple joy of creating something beautiful. A country girl with a need for speed and a thirst for adventure. Maybe that's why I love the feeling of wind in my hair – whether I'm cruising down a dusty road on my Harley or tackling a mountain trail on my trusty mountain bike. Some of my earliest memories of rodeo are watching my father compete at small local events. That's also where my love for country music comes in – long car rides listening to 8 tracks. The lyrics and melodies always spoke to my soul. These days, you'll find me cheering on the cowboys and cowgirls at rodeos, two-stepping to my favorite bands, belting out a country tune at a concert or sharing stories and laughter with friends around a bonfire. When I'm not soaking up the country life and getting my boots dirty, I'm a nurse, caring for folks in my community. Follow along for more stories from the heart of rodeo and country life!