b'HISTORY OF BUCKEYE DAYSB uckeye, a cotton region withbuckeyemainstreet.orgfertile land, ideal climate and ample water was built on hard work and simple means.In 1925,Once again the Live and Silent Auction will library serviceswere initiated byfollow the Steak Dinner January 28th at the Buckeye Womans Club. ClubJanuary 27, 28 & 29 head over to the6 p.m. It is a fun way to buy specialty items, leaders believed a new and improvedSouth Buckeye Equestrian & Eventsraise funds for Rotary Club of Buckeye, building for a library would furtherCenter located at 10300 South Millerand Buckeye Lions Club to pay for local education, develop pride and instillRoad, Buckeye, Arizona for thehigh school scholarships.leadership in its citizens. In 1966,Helzapoppin Pro Rodeo. Gates open at BWC led a campaign for a new12:00 p.m. Rodeo starts at 2:00 p.m. library, originating Buckeye Valley Pioneer Days as a means of revenue.Pioneer Days in the early 1920sGather round friends for the Steak attracted celebrities like Jimmy Lecky,Fry January 28th from 6 p.m.9 p.m. Hopalong Cassidy and Roy Rogers. Prepare to be amazed during Dr. Bucks Attractions took place in buildingsPre-Dinner Show at 5 p.m. Steaks are that remain on Monroe Avenue ingrilled on an open flame to cook up rare, Historic Downtown Buckeye. Theremedium or well done with all the fixins were also local competitions duringlike baked potatoes and cowboy beans!these early day celebrations likeLive & Silent Auction will begin at 6 p.m. the Whiskerino Contest. DuringAuction start time is subject to change.past Pioneer Days there was always something for the whole family like carnival attractionsand 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 DAYSis sponsored by Buckeye Main Street Coalition, a volunteer organization dedicated to revitalizing Historic Downtown Buckeye, Arizona.Top Photo: Parade in Historic Downtown Buckeye40 December 2022'