Kearny’s 63rd annual Pioneer Days is quickly approaching! It is time to return home for “Rustic Roots and Cowboy Boots.” The Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce and their partners are bringing back all of your favorite events.
The Chamber of Commerce began the festivities this year with a competition. They asked members of the community to submit their ideas for this year’s theme. The winning theme “Rustic Roots and Cowboy Boots” was submitted by Kearny resident Melissa Day. When asked about how she came up with the theme, Melissa said, “Being local, I knew that our Pioneer Days is about our cowboy roots, even though the holiday is celebrated in other states as a different tradition. Ours is more of a cowboy theme versus Pioneer, so I thought of the play on words that way. Rustic Roots & Cowboy Boots. Couldn’t be truer for Kearny, and it’s catchy!”
We agree that it’s the perfect theme to represent the Copper Basin Area.
Other original events such as the Queens Competition, Roping Tournament, Softball Tournament and Parade are scheduled this year! A carnival, provided by Brown’s Entertainment, will be hosted as well over the four-day event, in traditional fashion.
Queens contest events start on Feb. 22 for the fashion show, held at the GKI. Time for this event will be announced at a later date.
Pioneer Days will be held March 6 – 9.
T-shirt sponsorship and sales will be announced very soon. The Copper Basin Chamber of Commerce is looking for volunteers, entertainment (musicians, dancers, comedians, magicians), vendors, and sponsors. Email info@copperbasinaz.org for more information to get involved!