b'HISTORY OF BUCKEYE DAYSbuckeyemainstreet.org uckeye, a cotton region with CARNIVAL B fertile land, ideal climate and A Great Northern A Fair Carnival will be atample water was built on hard work Bayless Park, 1010 East Monroe Avenue, JanuaryCHARITY AUCTION and simple means. In 1925, library 23-26. Thrill rides, fun slide, carousel, kiddieservices were initiated by the Buckeye rides, and games. Thurs. & Fri. 5 p.m. to 10 p.m.,Raise your bidding hand high for theWomans Club. Club leaders believed Sat. 11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., Sun. 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Live & Silent Auction in the Buckeyea new and improved building for a Elementary School Gymnasium, 517 E. SENIOR PRO RODEO Monroe Avenue on January 25th at 8 p.m.library would help further education, Proceeds go towards the Rotary Club ofdevelop pride and instill leadership Rodeo fans can head over to the Buckeye SouthBuckeye and the Buckeye Lions Club localin its citizens. In 1966, BWC led Equestrian Center on January 24, 25 & 26 for thehigh school scholarships. a campaign for a new library, NSPRA Senior Pro Rodeo. Gates open at 12:00originating Buckeye Valley Pioneer p.m. Rodeo starts at 2:00 p.m.Days as a means of revenue. STEAK FRY Pioneer Days, in the early 1920s, Gather round friends for the Steak Fry, Januaryattracted celebrities like Jimmy Lecky, 25th, Buckeye Elementary School, 517 E. MonroeHopalong Cassidy, and Roy Rogers. Avenue from 6 p.m. - 8 p.m. Prepare to be amazedAttractions took place in buildings during Dr. Bucks Pre-Dinner Show at 5 p.m. Steaksthat remain on Monroe Avenue in will be grilling along with all the fixins! Historic Downtown Buckeye. There were also local competitions during these early day celebrations like the Whiskerino Contest. During past Pioneer Days there was always something for the whole family including carnival attractions and the Buckeye Cotton Exposition. Through the years BWC and the American Legion sponsored Pioneer Days which continued to flourish with the cooperation of many local organizations and youth groups. Today, BUCKEYE DAYS is sponsored by Buckeye Main Street Coalition, a volunteer organization dedicated to revitalizing Historic Downtown Buckeye, Arizona. Top Photo: Pioneer Days Parade 1965, Buckeye, AZArizonaRealCountry.com December 2019 37'