Jeep Ram serves up Winter Wonderland fun

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It’s time again for Winter Wonderland, a favorite event hosted by Rodeo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, an Earnhardt dealership. Come on over and enjoy the sights and sounds of the season! It all happens on December 13 and 14 from 4-7pm both days.

Every year this location offers free photos with Santa, so bring the kids and get ready to visit with the big guy himself! This year’s Winter Wonderland event will be even bigger, with lots of holiday fun. Enjoy hot cocoa, food, free craft stations for the kids, train rides, an inflatable maze and a magician, all adding to the fun. Do you still have some shopping to do? Check out the holiday vendor market to find one-of-a-kind gifts!

Photo sittings at the event are free but registration is recommended. Reserve your spot online here.

Rodeo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram is located in Queen Creek at 35747 N Ellsworth Rd. It’s the town of Queen Creek’s only new car dealership, according to their Facebook page.

Founder Tex Earnhardt started Earnhardt Auto Centers in 1951 with a Chandler-based Ford franchise. At age 21, he was the youngest-ever Ford franchise owner. Over the years, the company expanded and opened more dealerships, with Tex at the head. Tex’s straight-shooting style and famous catchphrase, “That ain’t no bull,” endeared him to generations of Arizonans.

Today, Earnhardt Auto Centers represents 16 brands at 17 locations around the Phoenix metro area. Tex’s sons, Hal and Jim Babe, joined him in the business, and so did several of his grandchildren, making it a true family business. Tex stayed active in Earnhardt Auto Centers operations until he passed away in 2020 at age 89.Brighten up your family’s midweek routine! Get into the holiday spirit at Winter Wonderland at Rodeo Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram, a great event for kids and adults. And that ain’t no bull!

Carolyn Sostrom

Carolyn Sostrom is a long-time Arizona resident who loves desert sunsets, warm weather, Zumba, and the Western lifestyle. She attended Saguaro High School in Scottsdale and then Arizona State University, earning a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Similarly to the protagonist in *The Devil Wears Prada*, Carolyn moved to New York City right after college. She started working for the fashion magazine company Conde Nast but never transitioned to the dark side. After a few years, she left New York in the rearview mirror and returned to her home state, taking a reporter job at the *Apache Junction Independent*. With over 30 years of freelance writing experience, Carolyn especially enjoys writing about community events and profiling individuals who are making a difference in their communities. She had the pleasure of interviewing a variety of cowboy personalities for an article she wrote for the *Scottsdale Independent* about the history of DC Ranch and its roots as a working ranch. Now, her Western adventures with CLN have her diving into the rugged automotive scene, exploring the trucks and rigs cowboys rely on for work, home, and play, a niche where grit meets horsepower. She works at Raising Special Kids, a nonprofit resource center for families of children with disabilities and special healthcare needs. Carolyn also volunteers with the Autism Society of Greater Phoenix. Carolyn believes that everyone has a story, and she loves connecting with others to hear their stories. She’s dedicated to ethical journalism and accurate reporting, which shines through in her storytelling.