ArizonaRealCountry.com 21 December 2017 Top Photo: Parade in Historic Downtown Buckeye   Buckeye, a cotton region with fertile land, ideal climate and ample water is built on hard work and simple means. In 1925, library services were initiated by Buckeye Woman’s Club. Club leaders believed a new and improved building for a library would further education, develop pride and leadership in its citizens. In 1966, BWC led a campaign for a new library, originating “Buck- eye Valley Pioneer Days” as a means of revenue. Pioneer Days in the early 1920’s attract- ed celebrities like Jimmy Lecky, Hop-A- Long Cassidy and Roy Rogers. Attractions took place in buildings that are still on Monroe Avenue in Historic Downtown Buckeye. There were also local contests during these early day celebrations like the Whiskerino con- test. In past Pioneer Days there was always something for the whole family like Carnival attractions and Buckeye Cotton Exposition. Through the years BWC and American Legion sponsored “Pioneer Days” which continued to flourish with the cooperation of many local organizations and youth groups. Today, BUCKEYE DAYS is spon- sored by Buckeye Main Street Co- alition, a volunteer organization dedicated to revitalizing Historic Downtown Buckeye, Arizona. Gather round friends for Wild West Steak Fry January 27th. Prepare to be amazed during Dr. Buck’s pre-dinner show at 5 p.m. Watch as fresh meat is grilled on an open flame to cook up rare, medium or well done steaks with all the fixin’s! Live & Silent Auction will begin at 4p.m. Proceeds over $20,000 have been raised from BUCKEYE DAYS and channeled to organizations such as Rotary Club of Buckeye, Buckeye Elk’s Lodge and Buck- eye Lions Club to pay for local high school scholarships year after year. Over $20,000 has been raised from past BUCKEYE DAYS and channeled to local charities. Local Buckeye talent Danny Walls and the CanyonWalls Band will be performing Jan- uary 27th, 8p.m. at 6th Street Plaza, at the Buckeye Days Street Dance. Listen to rock fiddlin’ while enjoying a beer at Rotary Club of Buckeye Beer Garden. If that isn’t a full day in Arizona then I don’t know what is! January 26, 27 & 28 head over to the South Equestrian Center located at 10300 South Miller Road, Buckeye, Ar- izona for the NSPRA Senior Pro Rodeo. Gates open at 12:00p.m. Rodeo starts at 2:00p.m. buckeyemainstreet.org