Cute community parade during Scottsdale Western Week. There were soo many horses walking through in…read morethe beginning. I don't think I've seen so many horses in my life! I think every elementary/middle/high school was participating as a band, walking through, or riding on a wagon. I like that there were participants of all different backgrounds there. It seemed like there were more people in the parade than those actually watching the parade. The surrounding streets had beer gardens, rides, and vendors selling food and merchandise. Concerts were happening on Scottsdale Ave. after the parade ended. The Native American festival was happening in the park across the other side by City Hall, so lots to see and do! Free admission was also available at the Museum of the West this weekend.

I go to the parade every year, and take lots of pictures and videos. This years parade was a…read morecomplete disappointment. I reviewed my pics from that last two years, and far too many good things that were in the parade two years ago, were not in it this year. Horses in the beginning and then no more. No marching bands in the first half. The whole second half was nothing buy grammar schools. Boring! This years parade was a complete and total disappointment.

The absolute cutest thing I'd ever seen was the little tiny cowboys and girls riding these giant…read moresheep. They were all dressed up in their denim, and cowboy hats and boots. Awwww Then they had to be lifted up on a sheep, and hold on for dear life. They were so cute. We cheered for everyone. And not everyone won. But we jumped up and applauded every single little rider. It was just too adorable!

So much fun. It cost $15 per vehicle and that included parking and admission for all…read more Great for anyone involved or interested in livestock and some terrific youth events. Held annually at the Arizona State Fairgrounds, there were several food vendors and many more selling t-shirts, cowboy hats, equipment, etc. Inside one of the exhibit halls was a silent auction with many handcrafted items. The other buildings housed many different types and breeds of livestock. It was interesting to watch the adults and their kids clean, groom, and feed the animals. Often we were able to watch them go from stall to show in a short period of time. This was our second year attending the show and we cannot wait until next year.

What an absolutely FABULOUS day at the annual Gay Rodeo ! The beverages , people , food , swag ,…read moreentertainment & bull riding was AWESOME! I can't by his was my frat time at this event , I will definitely be going back each year ! My recommendations are as follows, be sure to bring cash for tickets for food, you can charge tickets for beverages and water but, cash only for tickets for food. Also, be prepared to buy & win tons of amazing items, water, bottles, stickers, bags, T-shirts, paintings, homemade granola bars, hats, belt buckles, Western gear, the list goes on and on! Don't miss this event!

The venue is great for a rodeo. However, I felt that the $5 parking fee on the rodeo grounds was a…read morebit steep, especially considering the $20 entrance fee. The concert was fantastic, I especially enjoyed hearing Harry perform. I am a big fan of the rodeo, and I would definitely consider attending again, particularly if the event were held during cooler weather.

This is the largest rodeo in the Phoenix rural area. It was sold out on Saturday night and almost…read moresold out Friday night too. Sunday was pretty full but not packed. Then of course you have the live music and dancing at the end of the night. It's always a good time here. We brought the RV and hooked up so we could party all night and be close enough to turn in when we wanted. They have a restroom and bath house just in case yours is occupied or broken. And there's plenty of food and shopping centers just around the corner if you need it.

What a beautiful mall. It's one great for kids with stores and kiosk . They have a nice play area…read moreand merry go round. They have plenty of stores , not overwhelming.

We came to this mall because the JCPenney here is pretty large. The mall itself seems to be slowly…read moredying, with many empty storefronts. There are a lot of collectible and toy stores, including a Mini so. If you know somebody who loves anime and Funko pops, you'll definitely find a gift here. There is an Ulta here, but it is a very small kind of weird Alta. The perfume section is very small. This would not be my first choice to go to Ulta. The food court has some good choices with a Sarko Japan, Wetzel's Pretzels, and Sbarro, but we noticed some of the food places are gone, too, like Charlie's Steakery. I didn't notice whether the carousel was running while we were there. This is a relatively small mall and we were able to walk from one end to the other on bottom and top floors. If you like sporting goods, the Dick's sporting goods outlet is here. Macy's has closed, sadly, but they're still at Dillard's and JCPenney here. It has some of the standard mall stores like Hot Topic, Bath & Body Works, Torrid, Buckle, and Charlotte Russe. The line for Santa was quite long. There were children dressed up and families with matching pajamas. I was glad to see Santa getting so much business, especially because the photos are so expensive. It was a little sad, though, because even though it's the weekend before christmas, there was absolutely no Christmas music to make you feel the holiday spirit, or the shopping spirit. I couldn't help but feel a little sad because malls are a part of my growing up. Now it seems as though most malls are on their way out, and superstition is definitely among them. I hope it's around for a long while yet, but I'm guessing it's years or limited.

Recently took a tour of the team roping facility at Jacobs Ranches. The staff were super friendly…read moreand quickly responsive to my inquiry that was sent. Everything looked really well cared for and very professional. Plenty of space for parking and super easy to find. I left feeling super content and very happy. Definitely will be using Jacobs Ranches.

From the owner: Horse boarding near Casa Grande, Eloy and Coolidge Arizona. Seasonal team roping and breakaway…read morepractice available for private sessions. Quiet and small facility perfect for serious horse owners.