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Posted: Tue Jul 21st, 2009 09:39 pm

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Official Press Release

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Date: July 20, 2009
Contact Person: Mila Lira, Secretary 520-827-0676

Join the Superior Chamber of Commerce for the 2^nd annual Noche’s de Vaquero in conjunction with the National Day of the Cowboy Celebrations in Apache Junction & Gold Canyon July 25th. There will be a ton of fun and events for the entire family at this second annual festival night of the cowboy. All events are being held on Main St. in Downtown Superior.

The day begins with a CASH PUR$E Horseshoe tournament registration is at noon tournament will begin at 1pm. Registration is $20 per team. Proceeds from the tournament benefit the Superior Optimist Club.

Starting at 4pm on Saturday there is entertainment scheduled for everyone to enjoy from square dancing demonstrations, Folklorico dancing, tap dancing cowgirls, a roping demonstration and a parade of horses. For kids we have the Wild West Water Corral featuring 3 large inflatable waterslides and other water attractions and games. Water Corral Admission is $10 for unlimited use of Water Corral Attractions. Also for kids the Superior Public Library will have cowboy stories and crafts at designated times during the event. Carnival games, food and merchandise vendors will open for everyone to enjoy.

Come out and try your arm at the dunk tank where many local elected officials and other community leaders will sit patiently waiting to get dunked. Already scheduled for the dunk tank is newly elected councilmember Hank Gutierrez, Mayor Hing, Superior Police Chief Lou Digirolamo and Judge Larry Bravo. Other fun events being planned for that day are: Watermelon Eating Contest, Water Balloon Toss, and Line Dancing Lessons.

Visitors should keep their eye open for visiting period western characters. Pancho Villa and Dr. Marvel have recently indicated that they will be attending the event to entertain event goers.

Saturday night Superior will come alive with a wild west adult corral featuring a premium tequila tasting and street concert featuring Morenci’s own Gila Valley Idol: Tea Campbell and her sister Bea Denogean…then put your dancing boots on and dance to the tunes of the renowned country western/rock band “Mogollon”. Tickets for the concert are $10.00 presale and $15.00 at the door. A Budweiser Product beer garden will be open for the enjoyment of adults in attendance. Tickets are available for sale at the Superior Chamber of Commerce office, tickets now can be purchased online by visiting the Superior Chamber of Commerce Website.

Visit our website regularly for updated times and events as they become finalized. http://www.superiorarizonachamber.org for updated regional Day of the Cowboy Events visit http://www.goldcanyontoday.com. Please free to call or email the Superior Chamber of Commerce at 520.689.0200 or support@superiorarizonachamber.org for additional information or support.

July 25, 2009

ALL EVENTS ARE AT MAIN ST AND NEARY UNLESS NOTED

High noon– Horseshoe tournament registration – behind Sr Center

1 pm – Horseshoe tournament – behind Sr Center – sponsored by the Optimists

4 pm – Noche de Vaquero official opening ceremony. Welcome and recognition of Superior’s cowboys and their horses. Main St. at Neary

4pm - Vendors and food booths open - Main St

4 pm – 10 pm Water slides

4 pm – Beer garden opens - East end of Main St

4:30 pm - ongoing - Roping exhibition and basic lessons.

4:30 – 9:00 – Carnival games – food court – Main St

4:30 pm – 10 pm – Dunk tank – East end of Main

4:30 - Water balloon toss

5:00 – 5:30 pm – Bustles and Boots square dancing performance - Sr Citizen’s Center

5:00 – Watermelon eating contest

5:30 – 7:30 – Cosmo the Clown

5:30 – Line dancing lessons

5:30 – Water balloon toss

6 pm – Cowboy story time for children with crafts - Sr. Citizen’s Center – (children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult)

6 pm - Baile Folklorico Alma de Superior

6:30 – Water balloon toss

6:30 – 9 pm - Tequila tasting – East end of Main

7 pm – Tap Dancing Cowgirls

7:30 – Water balloon toss

8 pm – Gila Valley Idol performance – Main stage – East end of Main

8:30 – 12:30 Mogollon – Main stage – East end of Main

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Posted: Wed Jul 15th, 2009 12:58 am

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RUSSELL DEMERY TO TEACH ROPING AT THE DAY OF THE COWBOY KID’S KORRAL

Roping even a Straw Calf isn’t as easy as it looks but thanks to twelve year old Cowboy Russell Demery young cowpokes at the Pinal Co. National Day of the Cowboy at Goldfield will have a good chance at it.

Russell will be the Straw Calf Wrangler at the Day of the Cowboy’s KID’S KORRAL sponsored by Twin City Federal Bank. Russell is the nephew of Robbie DeLong, owner of Hoof’s Veterinarian Supply & Feed in Apache Junction with Cowboying in the family’s blood. He has worked cattle, set fence and helped break in horses since he could swing a rope and is eager to teach his technique to any young buckaroos who would like to try a hand at it.

Alongside the Straw Calf Roping, the KID’S KORRAL will offer Stick Horse Racing, Mustache and Face Painting, Games, Storytelling and Prizes as well as a refreshing splash under the Goldfield Water Tower. Activities are supervised by volunteers from the Apache Junction Parks & Recreation Dept. as well as the Boys & Girls Club of Apache Junction.

Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 25^th and the Pinal Co. National Day of the Cowboy at Goldfield (5 miles north of Apache Junction on #88) from 9:00am – 5:00pm for a complete day of Frontier Adventure. With Parade, Gunfights, Mustache Contest, Western Art Show, Re-enactments and (2) full stages of Western Entertainment there is something for the Cowboy/Cowgirl in all of you. Free Admission / $2.00 per car parking donation requested.

For complete schedules of events visit http://www.apachejunctiontoday.com , http://www.apachejunctioncoc.com or call 480-982-3141.

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Posted: Thu Jul 2nd, 2009 09:35 pm

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National Day of the Cowboy

Giddy up folks, there’s a celebration comin’. That’s right, it’s time for the Pinal County National Day of the Cowboy festivities. Northeast Pinal County Economic Partnership (NEPEP) is stepping up again this year to sponsor the big event. Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Superior and various Pinal County towns will host visitors and locals.

The National Day of the Cowboy was sanctioned by the federal government in 2005 and promoted by nine states to start with. Arizona was the first to get a celebration going honoring and recognizing the contribution cowboys and cowgirls have made and continue to make in our western culture.

There’s a heap of fun bein’ planned for this year’s commotion. Friday night starts off with a bang with the Saloon Casino Night at the big white tent at the Gold Canyon Golf Resort sponsored by those tireless do-gooders, Superstition Search & Rescue. Try your luck at the tables, listen to true country music and see some of the best dancin’ gals this side of the Rockies. Watch out for the gunslingers when you’re playin’ Poker. You don’t want to go and get yourself hurt.

A shotgun start golf tournament starts off Saturday bright and early. Then there’s a humdinger of a BBQ lunch at the Resort, Open Range or Firehouse Grill that’ll tide you over until evening. SRP’s Second Shift puts it in gear about 6:30 that evening at GCGR,
to keep your toes tappin’ while you’re enjoyin’ dinner at your choice of locations including The Ledge (for the best view), Kokopelli’s and The Grill (if you can’t take the heat) and on the lawn at the driving range (if you love being out under the stars) with a BBQ dinner or The Firehouse Grill or Open Range BBQ & Deli.

If Texas thinks they do things in a big way. They ain’t seen nothin’ if they havent’ been to the Gold Canyon Golf Resort “Fireworks over Gold Canyon” display. Yes, siree, the most amazing spectacle to come to town since last year. Gold, silver, red, green and blue all sparkling against the backdrop of dark skies and twinkling stars.

Superstition Museum has a whole list of events to tickle your fancy including talented musicians, authors, craftsmen specializing in leather carving, sterling silver engraving, and packing burrows for trips in the mountains. They’ll have food and music and fun stuff for the little cowpokes. Get your family lined up for a good old western tintype photo at Madam Marilyn’s too.

When you eat lunch or dinner at Chen’s Chinese Bistro in the Bashas’ center in Gold Canyon, you have a chance to be entered into a raffle for some dandy prizes drawn during National Day of the Cowboy. The more you eat at Chen’s, the better your chances of winning great prizes like Two Nights at the Gold Canyon Golf Resort or Two Rounds of Golf at GCGR.
Foy all you tinhorns out there, the High stakes Poker Tournament will be goin on at the Views at Superstition. Gona have a Texas Holdum game Saturday with Wyatt, Doc and the gang. Gona be some good vittles, lots of Redeye and watch the fireworks from the patio.

National Day of the Cowboy is a major highlight of the summer, bringing visitors into our community to enjoy and celebrate our western heritage. Let’s do it up right. Get involved in some way. You’ll meet new people have a great time and learn a bit about the Old West right here in our back yard. Julian and Lucy King would be amazed, wouldn’t they?

For additional information contact John Enright 480-288-5981 jtegoldcanyon@yahoo.com or Susan Sharp, GCGR 480-671-5589 susan@gcgr.com
For a full schedule for all events in the County: http://www.goldcanyontoday.com

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Posted: Wed Jul 1st, 2009 10:49 pm

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OFFICIAL PINAL COUNTY NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY T-SHIRTS AVAILABLE

The Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce would like to announce the availability of the official Pinal County National Day of the Cowboy T-Shirts as well as canvass shopping bags and baseball caps.

Each features the official PNDOC logo and are on sale for $18.00 shirts & bags/
$ 9.50 caps and are available at the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce office. 567 W. Apache Trail in Apache Junction.

OTHER PNDOC UPDATES:

Country Financial at 5416 E. Southern Ave. in Mesa has joined with the National Rifle Association in sponsoring the PNDOC at Goldfield’s Fast Draw Showdown. This is the event were participants are issued a genuine .45 single action revolver and attempt to beat the draw of our mechanized “Bad Man.” Each contestant will automatically be entered in the drawing for one of two Ruger pistols provided by Ruger Firearms in support of the PNDOC. (* subject to standard back round check and other restrictions). For younger cowpokes not yet old enough to pull a trigger, Bob Crismon, Chief Ramrod for the Showdown, has arranged a Tin Can and Rock Pitch – the old fashioned, frontier way of sharpening the eye and aim!

Country Financial joins Horizon Bay Retirement Living, the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority, Twin Cities Federal Bank, H&R Block Tax & Financial Services, the Apache Junction News, the Independent, the EV Tribune, Arizona Renaissance Faire and many other Friends of the Cowboys in supporting the Pinal County National Day of the Cowboy at Goldfield, Saturday July 25^th.
Visit http://www.apachejunctiontoday.com , http://www.aznews.com , http://www.newszap.com or call 480-982-3141 for schedules, events and other information.

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Posted: Wed Jul 1st, 2009 10:42 pm

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PUT AWAY THE RAZOR and GET READY FOR THE EARP-HOLLIDAY MUSTACHE CONTEST
In the 1800’s gents admired a good mustache and the boys who sported exceptional ones were known as “real Whiskerinos.”

On July 25^th, 2009, Miss Trixie Rose and the Beautiful Bordello Girls of Goldfield will be seeking the Best Whiskerinos in the Territories for the Pinal Co. National Day of the Cowboy’s Earp-Holliday Mustache Contest!

Prizes are awarded for the longest, lushest and most authentic 19^th century mustaches & beards so now’s the time to start working on one that will catch Ms. Trixie’s attention! Last year, with over two dozen entries, the Ladies had their work cut out for them but they weren’t complaining. “We see some real good looking gentleman” Trixie said of the past two years Mustache Contests. “You’all just keep bringing then on!”

The Earp-Holliday Mustache Contest is just one of the many events scheduled for the Pinal County National Day of the Cowboy on Saturday, July 25^th between 9:00am and 5:00pm at Goldfield Ghost Town – 5 miles north of downtown Apache Junction on #88.

For more information concerning the Earp-Holliday Mustache Contest or National Day of the Cowboy events call the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce at 480-982-3141 or email ajchambermembers@qwestoffice.net.

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Posted: Wed Jul 1st, 2009 10:41 pm

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KID COWPOKES ARE KINGS & QUEENS
AT THE PINAL NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY
Pinal County is the site of the largest National Day of the Cowboy Celebration in the country. Set aside by the U.S. Congress in 2005 “In honor of the many contributions of American Cowboys & Cowgirls to the National Identity and Way of Life”, this year the official date falls on July 25^th with four Pinal County Communities offering coordinated events throughout the weekend.

Apache Junction’s offering – The 1890’s Cow Town Festival at Goldfield Ghost Town - will have special attraction to young cowpokes everywhere. Among the many activities is the KIDS KORRAL – sponsored by Twin Cities Federal and supervised by the Apache Junction Parks & Recreation Dept. aided by the Boys & Girls Club of Apache Junction.

With Straw Calf Roping, Stick Horse Racing, Mustache Painting, Tall Tales & Storytelling, Games and frequent visits from the NDOC Rodeo Queens and resident Desperados, it is the perfect place for the kids to have fun while their parents mosey on down to try their hands at the Fast Draw or perhaps a quick visit to the Mammoth Saloon.

Aspiring Cowpoke Poets (ages 5-12) are encouraged to submit their cowboy poetry to the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 1747, Apache Junction, AZ 85217 prior to July 1^st. Selected poets will be invited on stage with Diane Merrill and the Spirit of the Frontier Cowgirl Poets for a public reading of their work.

Goldfield is an authentic 19^th century ghost town located 5 miles north of downtown Apache Junction on Hwy #88. Gates open at 9:00am on Saturday, July 25^th for a full day of frontier adventure. Admission is free with a $2.00 per car parking pass.
Call 480-982-3141 or visit http://www.apachejunctiontoday.com or http://www.goldcanyontoday.com for complete information and schedules of events.

The Goldfield “1890’s Cow Town Festival” is an official activity sanctioned by the Pinal County National Day of the Cowboy and coordinated through the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce.

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Posted: Wed Jul 1st, 2009 10:21 pm

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3^rd Annual Pinal County
NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY
Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Superior, AZ

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Weekend of July 24-25th

APACHE JUNCTION

Goldfield Ghost Town 1890s Cow Town Festival

Goldfield Ghost Town, 4650 N Mammoth Mine Road, the Valley’s only authentic 1800’s ghost town, is just five miles northeast of downtown Apache Junction on State Route 88.

SATURDAY, July 25th

9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Kids Korral (Sponsored by Twin Cities Federal Bank)

Straw Calf Roping, Stick Horse Racing, Tall Tales, Storytelling, Painted Mustaches and visits from our town Desperados and Cowgirls! Supervised fun for our Young Buckaroos.

10:00 am. Drover’s Procession Down Main Street

Come join our Grand Marshals (State Senator Rebecca Rios, Pinal County Supervisor Bryan Martyn, Pinal County Sheriff Paul Babeu, Apache Junction Mayor John Insalaco and Apache Junction Chief of Police Jerald Monahan), celebrity guests, and cowboys and cowgirls in a mounted and costumed parade down Main Street!

11 am. Earp-Holliday Mustache & Beard Contest (Sponsored by H&R Block)

Meet us at the Town Gallows as Ms. Trixy Rose and the Beautiful Bordello Girls from Lulu’s Sporting House & Bordello make their selections for the most authentic, most luxurious 19th century Beards & Mustaches to tickle the noses of hombres from all over the State!

10:45 am to 3:30 pm. Fast Draw Showdown Shootout (Sponsored in part by National Rifle Association)

Try your gun hand against a mechanized iron desperado with a vintage .45. Don’t get excited, partner – we’re shooting wax bullets with low yield charges so nobody gets hurt! Challenge your friends or come watch the Celebrity Show Down! If you’ve ever stood in the mirror blowing imaginary gun smoke off your pointer finger, this is the event for you!

9:00 am to 5 pm. P.T. Barnum Entertainment Emporium (Sponsored by the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport).

Pioneer Pepper and the Sunset Pioneers
Cowgirl Fashion Show & Revue by the Historical Foundation of Cowgirls
Dennis Lease and his Wandering Fiddle with Playdirt
A Day with The Duke, John Anderson as John Wayne
“Whistling” Gary “Trexler Show
Col. Travis Green, a one man Wild West Show with tall tales, aces and cards up the sleeve and some pretty amazing knife throwing

Other & Ongoing Activities

Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce
Apache Junction News
Hanging Judge Parker’s Courthouse
Professor Marvels Patent Medicine Show
Longhorn Cattle Exhibit
Hourly Gunfights by the Goldfield Gun Fighters
Street Skits & Characters by the Arizona Renaissance Faire’s “Old West Players”
Diane Merrill and the Spirit of the Cowgirl Poets at Church of the Mount
Radiozona “Old Tyme” Radio Shows
Drill & Polish by the Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territories and two stages of entertainment with Cowboy Comedy, Crooners and Shows.
Western Arts & Craft Show
The Beautiful Bordello Girls of Lulu's Sporting House.
Cowgirl Fashion Show & Reviews

Admission is FREE as are most of the above listed activities.
Parking is $2 per vehicle.

For further information on the Goldfield National Day of The Cowboy or other activities in the area call Jim Coplin at Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce (480-982-3141) or email ajchambermembers@qwestoffice.net

More information for Goldfield Ghost Town at http://www.goldfieldghosttown.com.

Superstition Mountain Museum

SATURDAY, July 25

The museum will present a full day's program, from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm for the entertainment of all, young and old, who wish to join in the festivities.

Hank Sheffer, known to many as "The Old Storyteller". While working at Apacheland Movie Ranch, Hank portrayed many characters, the Old Prospector, the card shark, Charlie Pierce and many others.
You might even be arrested and hanged by the "Not just so right, Roy Pinto Bean".
Marilyn Natoli. Proprietor of Madam Marilyn's Parlor in the Barn, a photography studio located in the Apacheland Barn will be available to help you create just the cowboy look you want. Marilyn has a variety of clothing available to help you create your cowboy or vintage fantasy photo.D
ave Jones. Hand engraver and jewelry artist will be doing demonstrations throughout the day and showing some of his beautiful engraved weapons and sterling silver overlay "wearable art".
Ray Briggs. Creator of fine western leather gear, from spur straps to cell phone holsters, handbags and a wide variety of items in between. Stop by to see Ray's first class colorful handcrafted art work.
Taylor. BLM volunteer, will be demonstrating packing a burro and talking about the burro's contribution to western history, primarily mining and prospecting.
Jesse James Feldman. Local author and wilderness guide, will stop by to sign his new book "Jacobs Trail" The Legend of Jacob Waltz's Lost Dutchman Gold Mine.
Ken Quigly. Our favorite BBQ Chef will be selling BBQ sandwiches and cool beverages.
Music provided by "Haulin' Ellis" band and the "Singing Cowboy" J.B. Tankersley.

Visit http://www.superstitionmountainmuseum.org for more information on Superstition Mountain Lost Dutchman Museum.

GOLD CANYON & the Gold Canyon Golf Resort

Just down the road-a-piece from Apache Junction; Gold Canyon, is a community that was once a working cattle ranch but now sports award winning golf courses and blends an artistic present with its rich Old Western past. Festivities begin in Gold Canyon on the evening of July 24, with a local celebrity dealer Casino Night hosted by Gold Canyon Golf Resort to benefit the Superstition Search & Rescue http://www.superstition-sar.org and the Gold Canyon Business Association http://www.goldcanyontoday.com/http//[url=http://www.gcba.com%5Dhttp://www.gcba.com]http://www.gcba.com]http://www.gcba.com[/url]

FRIDAY, July 24, 2009

Gold Canyon Golf Resort, 6100 S Kings Ranch Rd

6:00 to 9 pm. Saloon Casino Night & Dinner (Tent)

Enjoy poker, slots & bingo. Old West costumed characters and lots of fun and prizes. Co-sponsored by Superstition Search & Rescue. Contact John Enright (480-288-5982),

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9:00 pm to midnight. Musical Entertainment, $2.50 drink specials.

Firehouse Bar and Grill, 8654 E Topaz Dr (All day celebration)

5 to 9 pm. Pig Roast and BBQ, $2.50 drink specials.

9 pm to 1 am. Country Western Band & Dancing

The Views at Superstition, 6900 East Highway 60

6 to 8 pm. Happy Hour with $1 drink specials, hot & cold hors D'oeurves, and door prizes.

7:30 pm to midnight. Dance the night away with “Affinity” band.

SATURDAY, July 25, 2009

Gold Canyon Golf Resort

7:30 am. “Cowboy Up” Shotgun Golf Tournament

$89 per team includes prizes, BBQ lunch and much more. For reservations call (480-982-9449) or http://www.gcgr.com for additional information on Stay and Play packages.

9:00 am to 4:00 pm. Arts Show (Tent)

In the tent on Kings Ranch Rd. Fire & Police department equipment on display for families to enjoy. Family games and activities all day.

Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce
Artists & Vendors under the Tent
Artist of the Superstitions, Deborah Lee
Custom Western Leathers, Donna Boyd
Gold Canyon Embroidery, Cheryl HussleinGreat Reef Treasure Co. (Purveyors of Authentic Lost Treasure from the Bottom of the Sea)
Hand Turned Wood, Dennis Bechamp
Horsehair Firing and Ceramics, Linda McKee-Douchan
Metal, Carvings and Jewelry, Jesus Gonzales
Original Oil Paintings, Sharon Sieben
Pastels and Fused Glass, Faith Rein
Smiling Dog Landscapes
Sterling Silver Jewelry, Lorraine Xockai
Watercolors, Alice Van Overstraeten
Western and Cowboy Art, Joanne Mathews
Wood Turner, Jack & Carol Conant
Outdoor VendorsEnergyPro, Cindy & Bob Edkins
Search and Rescue

10:00 am to 6:00 pm. Fine Art Display (Resort Lobby)

Original paintings and artwork by nationally known local artist Maria Sharylen. Come and meet the artist and enjoy this wonderful collection of museum quality art. For more information call (480-671-5589).

6 pm. Cowboy BBQ Dinner

Includes spectacular views of the Fireworks display at the Resort. Book reservations early (480-671-5517).

6:30 to 8:30 pm. Country Western Band “Second Shift”, SRP all employee band.

9:00 pm. “The Ultimate Fireworks Display”

Over the Superstition Mountains with live entertainment to follow. Visit our website http://www.gcgr.com. Reservations (480-982-9090).

The Views at Superstition, 6900 East Highway 60

3 to 6 pm. Texas Hold'em Poker Tournament in an "Old West Saloon". Win fabulous prizes. Proceeds to benefit Apache Junction Horse Rescue. To reserve your spot call (480-671-3311).

7 pm to midnight. "Night of the Painted Ladies" Historical tribute to the women of the Wild West. Western steak & champagne dinner with live entertainment. Amazing views of the spectacular fireworks. Call (480-671-3311) for reservations.

Firehouse Bar and Grill

11 am to 2 am. “Cowboy Campfire and Party”

Featuring Saturday night dance contest under the stars. Enjoy live entertainment and watch the fireworks from the patio. Great views of July 25th fireworks display (480-671-4328).

SUNDAY, July 26, 2009

Firehouse Bar and Grill

10 am. All Day Western Party. Lunch and dinner specials offered all day. $2.50 drink specials.

11 am. Horseshoe Tournament

Please visit http://www.gcgr.com. Look for the galloping horse and click! Contact for Gold Canyon PNDOC events is John Enright, Gold Canyon Business Association, (480-288-5982).

SUPERIOR & the Los Noches De Vaquero

As you make your plans to celebrate the Pinal County National Day of the Cowboy (PNDOC), remember that “Viva los Vaqueros” is the order of the day in Superior! With its historic Old Town District (Superior was founded in 1882) and its scenic location nestled between the Apache Leap and Picketpost Mountain, their PNDOC activities offer authentic Southwestern fun with a distinct Hispanic flavor.

SATURDAY, July 25th

1:00 pm. Registration for Superior Optimist Club Horseshoe Tournament, Cash prizes.

2:00 pm. Horseshoe Tournament begins

4:00 pm. Vendor Mercado opens

5:00 to 8:00 pm. Cantina Premium Tequila Tasting!

6:00 pm. Baile Folklorico Alma de Superior Dancers

8:00 pm. Music by Gila Valley Idol Tea Campbell & Bea Denogean

8:30 pm to 12:30 am. Mogollon in Concert!

Ticket Prices: $10.00 Adults/$8.00 Children
$15.00/$10.00 at the Door

Advance Ticket Sales includes Tequila tasting (21 and over) and Mogollon Concert & Dance.

Superior is a beautiful half hour drive up the scenic Old West Highway (# 60) east of Apache Junction. For detailed information on location sites or to purchase tickets contact The Superior Chamber of Commerce, PO Box 95, Superior AZ 85273, (520-689-0200), http://www.superiorazchamber.net, or e-mail support@superiorarizonachamber.org

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BENEFIT FOR APACHE JUNCTION HORSE RESCUE

On July 24^th & 25th The National Day of the Cowboy events will be held at THE VIEWS AT SUPERSTITION IN GOLD CANYON.

THE VIEWS AT SUPERSTION PROUDLY PRESENTS
“NIGHTS OF THE PAINTED LADIES”

*THE VIEWS AT SUPERSTITION*, a brand new Exquisite Events, Wedding and Celebration Center, proudly presents *“Night of the Painted Ladies” *an historical tribute to the Women of the Wild West! The Views at Superstition has *just opened it's doors *and is ready to help in the celebration of the *Day of the Cowboy!*

FRIDAY, JULY 24, 2009 - *“Belly Up to the Bar” *for Happy Hour 6pm-8pm, enjoy exquisite hor D'oeuvres and a Western Replica Cash Bar. *“Cut a Swell” * with *Live Entertainment by "Affinity"* - considered to be the area's best dance band!

*AFFINITY* has traveled nationally and internationally & have shared the stage with Ray Charles, Michael Buble, The Beach Boys, The Four Tops, Gladys Knight & The Pips, Dolly Parton, Barbara Mandrell, The Temptations, Dionne Warwick & Burt Bacharach and many others. Tickets sold in advance and at the door! *Air Conditioned!*

SATURDAY, JULY 25, 2009 - *Texas Hold Em Poker Tournament *3pm-6pm. Prizes include - 1st - 42" Flat Screen TV - 2nd - Golf Package - 3rd - Wii Gaming Station . Learn about other old west gambling games like Chuck-A-Luck, Three-Card-Monte & Faro, *but know one thing.... **“A pair of six-shooters always beats a pair of aces!”*

*Saturday night's Themed Dinner *includes service from Women of the West such *as Painted Ladies, California widows, Prairie Wives, Respectable or Outlaw women!* Each ticket includes New York Strip Steak Dinner with complementary glass of Champagne & historic info on women of the west. Try your skill at the “Schottisch” with Live Entertainment by *Les Koel from Affinity! *View the Fireworks too!! *Tickets sold in advance. Proceeds benefit the Apache Junction Horse Rescue. **Air Conditioned!** *

Put on your *“Best Bibs and Tucker“, “Make a Mash with the Mrs.,* *“Get a Wiggle On” *and
buy your tickets now! This event is sure to sell out!

Reservations can be made by calling 602.399.0143 or 480.671.3311

Donations to help the horses can be made on line at http://www.ajhorserescue.org

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One of the many attributes of the Cowboy was how readily they lent a helping hand.
In that spirit the PINAL NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY has responded to the call of Lt. General John Bradley (Ret.) and troops currently serving in Afghanistan with their BLANKETS FOR AFGHAN ORPHANS campaign.

Winter in Afghanistan is only short months away and among the many needs of those caring for war orphans is warm blankets – an item that sits largely unused in many Arizona closets.

We would like to encourage all “Friends of the Cowboys” to also be Friends of the Afghan Children and bring a new or (in good condition) used blanket to the Goldfield site of the Pinal Co. National Day of the Cowboy on July 25^th to be left at the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce booth. They will be collected at the end of the day and shipped off to the agencies responsible for distribution.

Please bear in mind that many children’s blankets are decorated with images that are unsuitable to Afghanistan’s culture ( cartoon pigs, Barbie or Bratz dolls or religious themes for instance). We ask that you avoid donations of blankets with such images so your generosity may reach as many children as possible.

For those with questions please call the Chamber at 480-982-3141 or write the Blankets for Afghan Children’s representative, Ray Houser at houserray@aol.com

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CITY OF APACHE JUNCTION and PINAL COUNTY SUPERVISORS ENDORCE THE NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY

At their June 16^th Council Meeting the City of Apache Junction issued a formal proclamation setting aside the 25^th of July as the Pinal County National Day of the Cowboy. Signed by Mayor John Insalaco and presented to Chairman Kevin Thompson of the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce, this Proclamation compliments that issued by the Pinal County Board of Supervisors on June 3^rd. Both recognize the “many contributions made by Cowboys and Cowgirls to their communities and their major contributions to our national identity and way of life.”

The National Day of the Cowboy was created by United States Senate Resolution in 2005 and has since been joined by the U.S. House of Representatives and the Governors of several States (including Arizona) in encouraging the celebration of the nation’s Western heritage. As host to the largest National Day of the Cowboy celebration in the country, it is appropriate that its County Government and largest community are recognized as top “Friends of the Cowboy.”

The Pinal County National Day of the Cowboy will be celebrated over the weekend of July 24-25^th in four separate Pinal communities – Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Superior and Queen Creek with dozens of activities in each. For schedules of events or other information visit http://www.apachejunctiontoday.com. http://www.ajnews.com , http://www.newszap.com , http://www.apachejunctioncoc.com or phone 480-982-3141.

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APACHE JUNCTION CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
PINAL COUNTY NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY

PNDOC ENTERTAINMENT

When you visit the P.T. BARNUM ENTERTAINMENT EMPORIUM at this years Pinal County national Day of the Cowboy at Goldfield, you might almost confuse it with Branson! Sponsored by the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport Authority, nearly a dozen acts will be on stage with something for everyone!

PIONEER PEPPER & THE SUNSET PIONEERS: Arizona’s most popular Singing Cowboy headlines as he takes the stage with his award winning Pioneers!
He rides the same musical trail as Gene Autry, Roy Rodgers, Marty Robbins and the Sons of the Pioneers with plenty of joshing & corn poke comedy along the way.
One AM and one PM performance.

DENNIS LEASE WITH PAYDIRT: Dennis and Paydirt play the Classics of the 80’s. That’s 1880’s folks! Dennis’s fiddle wanders from playing at a Settler’s barn dance to the folk songs & fiddle tunes from old Appalachia while Paydirt trots right beside with harmony and strumming guitars. This is what cowboys really listened to while lying around the campfire. AM & PM Performances.

WHISTLING GARY TREXLER: Gary specializes in Cowboy Crooning with a 1930’s Depression era attitude. He’ll be appearing on stage at the Emporium as well as mid town on the Gallows Stage.

“A CHAT WITH THE DUKE” John Anderson appearing as the great John Wayne: John Anderson brings The Duke back to life with stories of the legendary actor’s movies, life and mannerisms.

PROFESSOR MARVEL’S PATENT MEDICINE SHOW: In his best southern “Foghorn Leghorn” accent, Professor Marvel will perform medical miracles (and hopefully avoid being tarred and feathered) with his homemade snake oil concoctions and razzle-dazzle sales pitches.
THE HISTORICAL FOUNDATION OF COWGIRLS
COWGIRL FASHION SHOW & REVUE: The internationally famous Historical Foundation of Cowgirls returns to show us why they remain the most popular Cowgirls in the World! Dazzling costumes, trick roping, line dancing and some darned pretty women!

DRILL & POLISH BY THE BUFFALO SOLDIERS OF THE AZ TERRITORIES:
The African American Buffalo Soldiers were the backbone of the U.S. Military during not only the Apache Wars but the Spanish American War as well! This renowned re-enactment group will demonstrate that the discipline and spirit of the Buffalo Soldiers remains alive and well.
RADIOZONA: Relive your grandfather’s (even great-grandfathers) days when the Old West was only as far away as your radio! In past years RadioZona has brought us radio plays featuring Billy the Kid and the first ever episode of Gunsmoke. They are keeping this year’s re-broadcast a secret but you can bet it will be good! RadioZona appears for (2) shows in the air conditioned Church on the Mount.

DIANE MERRILL & THE SPIRIT OF THE FRONTIER COWGIRL POETS: Diane has taken the reins from the absent Doc Jordon this year as our featured Cowgirl Poet while the Spirit of the Frontier is whichever of her poet friends that happen to be handy. Diane will also invite on stage the winners of our 2009 Young Cowpoke Poets Contest for a public reading. Appearing for (2) shows in the air conditioned Church on the Mount.

COL. TRAVIS GREEN & HIS ONE MAN WILD WEST SHOW: The Col. is an ace up the sleeve, tall tale telling gambler with hands that shuffle a deck as fast as they can pull a derringer from his vest pocket. Don’t catch his eye! He might well select you as a volunteer for his Knife Throwing act!

The Pinal County National Day of the Cowboy at Goldfield Ghost Town is scheduled for Saturday, July 25^th between 9:00am – 5:00pm. Admission to all events and entertainment is free but a $2.00 per car parking donation is requested.

Goldfield is approx. 5 miles north of downtown Apache Junction on Hwy #88 (The Historic Apache Trail.) For a complete listing of events and schedules call the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce at 480-982-3141, email ajchambermembers@qwestoffice.net or visit http://www.apachejunctiontoday.com or http://www.ajnews.com.

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3^rd Annual Pinal County
NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY Apache Junction ~ Gold Canyon ~ Queen Creek ~ Superior, AZ.
Coordinated through the N.E. Pinal Economic Partnership
Back round Information
In 2005 the United States Senate created the National Day of the Cowboy thru United States Senate Resolution #138, setting aside the fourth weekend in July as a day “In honor of the American Cowboy & Cowgirl and acknowledging their many contributions to our National Identity and Way of Life.” Since then, former President Bush, the United States House of Representatives and the Governors of several States (former Gov. Napolitano being the first) have ratified the NDOC with their own proclamations.

In 2007 the Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce instituted the first Pinal County National Day of the Cowboy, hosted at Goldfield Ghost Town with an attendance of 3500. Joined by the cities of Gold Canyon, Superior and Florence and coordinated by the N.E. Pinal Economic Partnership, in 2008 the collective events drew well over 12,000 attendees – making it the largest National Day of the Cowboy celebration in the nation.
THE 2009 PINAL COUNTY NATIONAL DAY OF
THE COWBOY WEEKEND OF JULY 24-25^TH Events held at Apache Junction/Goldfield Ghost Town ~
Gold Canyon ~ Queen Creek and Superior. AZ.
1890’s Cow Town Festival Apache Junction/Goldfield Ghost Town
4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road (5 miles north of
downtown Apache Junction on #88
Saturday, July 25^th   9:00am-5:00pm
Free Admission / $2.00 per car parking.
Schedules Events at GOLDFIELD GHOST TOWN DROVERS OPENING PROCESSION: Mounted & Costumed parade featuring all the participants of the Goldfield PNDOC down Main Street.
Grand Marshals: State Senator Rebecca Rios, Pinal Co. Supervisor Bryan Martyn, Pinal Co. Sheriff Paul Babue, Apache Junction Mayor John Insalaco and Apache Junction Chief of Police Jerald Monahan.
EARP-HOLLIDAY MUSTACHE CONTEST SPONSORED BY H&R BLOCK ~ TWIN CITIES FEDERAL’S KIDS KORRAL ~ FAST DRAW SHOWDOWN sponsored by the NATIONAL RIFLE ASSOCIATION and COUNTRY FINANCIAL.
ONGOING EVENTS: Gunfights by the Goldfield Gun Fighters ~ Street Skits & Characters by the Arizona Renaissance Faire’s “Old West Players” ~ Western Art & Craft Show ~ Drill & Polish by the Buffalo Soldiers of the Arizona Territories ~ Professor Marvel’s Patent Medicine Show ~ The Beautiful Bordello Girls of Lulu’s Sporting House.
EVENTS AT THE P.T. BARNUM ENTERTAINMENT EMPORIUM at Goldfield. (Sponsored by the Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport)
Pioneer Pepper and the Sunset PioneersCowgirls Historical Foundation Fashion Show & RevueDennis Lease & his Wandering Fiddle with Paydirt.A Day with The Duke – John Anderson as John Wayne“Whistling” Gary Trexler ShowCol. Travis’s One Man Wild West Show
AT THE AIR CONDITIONED CHURCH OF THE MOUNT
RadioZona Western Radio Show re-broadcasts Diane Merrill & the Spirit of the Frontier Cowgirl Poets

Contacts for Apache Junction/Goldfield information
Jim Coplin @ Apache Junction Chamber of Commerce.   (480) 982-3141
ajchambermembers@qwestoffice.net
http://www.apachejunctiontoday.com   http://www.goldcanyontoday.com
http://www.goldfieldghosttown.com http://www.ajnews.com http://www.newszap.com

Events at GOLD CANYON
Gold Canyon Golf Resort
6100 S. Kings Ranch Road and other Gold Canyon locations.
Friday & Saturday, July 24-25^th

Scheduled Events: Golf Tournaments ~ Whole Pig BBQ ~ “Saloon” Casino Night ~ Concert & Party on the Ledge ~ Fireworks ~ Street Dance on Kings Ranch Road ~ Poker Tournament
Contacts for Gold Canyon PNDOC Events
John Enright @ Gold Canyon Business Association
                                                   (480) 288-59982   jtegoldcanyon@yahoo.com
            http://www.goldcanyontoday.com   http://www.ajnews.com   http://www.newszap.com

Events at SUPERIOR
“Los Noches de Vaquero”
Superior Old Town District
Friday & Saturday, July 24-25^th

Scheduled Events: Street Mercado ~ Horseshoe Tournaments ~ Line Dancing ~ Western Movie Festival ~ Cantina Tequila Tasting ~ Baile Folklorico Alma de Superior Dancers ‘ Performance by Gila Valley Idol Tea Campbell & Bea Denogean ~ Mogollon In Concert…..
Contacts for Superior’s “Los Noches de Vaquero” Events
Mila Lire @ Superior Chamber of Commerce (520- 689-0200)
support@superiorarizonachamber.org   http://www.superiorchamberaz.net   http://www.goldcanyontoday.com

Events at QUEEN CREEK
San Tan Flats/ 6185 W. Hunt Hwy.
Saturday, July 25^th
Dinner & Cowboy Days Dancing

Contact Queen Creek Chamber of Commerce
(480) 888-1709 rs.qcchamber@live.com
                                                                 http://www.goldcanyontoday.com

AGENCIES & SPONSORS OF THE PINAL CO. NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY 1. N.E. Pinal Economic Partnership                                2. Apache Junction Chamber                               3. Gold Canyon Business Association                               4. Superior Chamber                                 5. Queen Creek Chamber                               6. Twin City Federal                                7. Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport
    Authority                                8. 8.Horizon Bay Retirement Living                                9. National Rifle Association                              10. State Senator Rebecca Rios                              11. City of Apache Junction                            12. East Valley Tribune                             13. Apache Junction News                            14. Independent Newspapers (http://www.newszap.com)
15.http://www.apachejunctiontoday.com
     http://www.goldcanyontoday.com                             16. H&R Block                                17.Arizona Republic                             18. Country Financial                             19. City of Apache Junction & Park-
      Recreation Dept.
20. Office Max of Apache Junction
21. Bryan Martyn/ Pinal Supervisor

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