KGUN's Guy Atchley was the Grand Marshal for the 2014 Rex Allen Days parade in Willcox.
The first Rex Allen Days event in 1951 was
planned as a benefit for the local hospital. Since then, other
charitable organizations have benefited from the proceeds of the
weekend. The proceeds are also used to present scholarships to
Willcox High School graduates.
This GCPRA sanctioned rodeo is held at
Quail Drive Sports Park Arena in Willcox, Arizona. Rodeo events include
Bareback Bronc Riding, Barrels, Break-Away Roping, Bull Riding, Calf
Roping, Saddle Bronc Riding, Steer Wrestling, and Team Roping.
The first event on Thursday night is the annual Cowboy Hall of Fame Banquet. There was a new and expanded entertainment schedule on Railroad Avenue during Rex Allen Days.
Local "cowboys" are inducted into the unique group of people who helped to contribute towards Willcox's history.
Friday events include the Rodeo Queen
Competition with appearances by Rex Allen Jr., and other entertainers at
the elementary school and the NCCH Nursing Home.
Afternoon/Evening brings events like gunfights and Cowboy Poetry
entertainers. An old Rex Allen movie showing and Wine & Cheese
Benefit is held for the Rex Allen Museum.
On Saturday, a parade goes through
Historic Downtown Willcox. Afterwards, Keiller Park hosts a country fair
on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Keiller Park Stage is located on
Bisbee Avenue. The parade starts at approximately 1:00pm.
Rodeo Tickets for the Rex Allen Days are available at the Willcox Chamber of Commerce.
General Admission Tickets are $10.00 for
adults. Children 6-12 years are $5.00 each. Box Seating Tickets right on
the Arena fence are $15.00. Children ages 5 and under are admitted free
of charge.
The Rex Allen Days Rodeo is sanctioned by Grand Canyon Pro Rodeo Association.
For more information on Rex Allen Days, visit the Rex Allen Days web site, call 520-384-2272 or 1-800-200-2272 or email willcoxchamber@vtc.net.
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