Rodeo Time In Casa Grande! – Howdy y’all! The Casa Grande Cowboy Days & O’Odham Tash celebration might be on hiatus this year, but fear not, there’s still plenty of rodeo action to be had at the Casa Grande rodeo grounds throughout February! And the best part? Most events are open to the public!

First up, we’ve got the National Senior Pro Rodeo Association, where old-timers aged 40 and above get to show off their skills in tiedown roping, men’s and women’s breakaway, team roping, barrel racing and other exciting activities. This annual event was once held in Queen Creek, but they’ve decided to mosey on over to Casa Grande this year. Yeehaw! The competition started on Monday and runs until Thursday, Feb. 16. So, head on over and catch some of the action!

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Now, I know y’all are disappointed that Cowboy Days & O’Odham Tash isn’t happening this year, but there’s still some good news! Kastle Amusements is bringing its annual carnival to town from Feb. 17 to 26. Get ready for thrilling rides, popular midway games, and carnival food that’s sure to satisfy your rodeo-sized appetite. Best of all, admission to the carnival is free and parking is free, but rides, games, food, and various activities will cost ya a pretty penny. So, bring your family and friends along and let’s have some good ol’ fashioned fun!

Rodeo Time In Casa Grande!

But wait, there’s more! The 2023 Mike Cervi Jr. Memorial Pro Classic roping competition is also making its grand return to the rodeo grounds on Tuesday, Feb. 21, and Wednesday, Feb. 22. This popular event is a roping competition that features individuals and teams competing for cash and other prizes. Produced by the George Aros ranch, the event raises money for injured rodeo athletes. Don’t miss your chance to see some of the best ropers in the region!

On Thursday, Feb. 23, the Central Arizona College rodeo team is hosting an exceptional rodeo event at the grounds. This event gives hundreds of students who receive resource support from the Casa Grande Elementary School District a chance to try their hand at various rodeo events, including roping and riding. Unfortunately, this event is not open to the public, so you’ll just have to take our word for it that it’s a hoot and a holler!

And if that’s not enough for you, every Saturday in February, various competitive roping events are held at the rodeo grounds. So, grab a cold one and a bag of popcorn and sit back and enjoy the show!

Now, we know y’all are already looking forward to next year’s Cowboy Days & O’Odham Tash, but the organizers are hoping to make a big comeback in 2024. So, save the date and get ready for some serious rodeo action!

So, there you have it, folks! Don’t let the absence of Cowboy Days & O’Odham Tash get you down. There’s still plenty of rodeo fun to be had in Casa Grande this February. Head on over to the rodeo grounds and enjoy some good ol’ fashioned entertainment! The rodeo grounds are at 400 W. Rodeo Road, so don’t miss your chance to catch some of the action!

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