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Welcome to the 57th Annual Mul-Chu-Tha Fair and Rodeo Our annual Mul-Chu-Tha Fair & Rodeo is here, thank you for joining us. The Mul-Chu-Tha is our annual fair and rodeo recognized amongst our people, Akimel O’otham and Pee-Posh, as the most prestigious event of the year. It is our distinct pleasure to provide this event for our Community and to share it with other tribes and visitors. Tribal fairs and rodeos across the nation are like no other event, as they provide unique experiences, interactions and gathering various tribes. This year’s Mul-Chu-Tha that will take place over three days and will include a Community Day for all to enjoy, Parade, Carnival, Pow-Wow contest, Waila Battle of the Bands, all Indian Rodeo, art & crafts, various food options, a cultural song and dance at the Cultural Circle, entertainment acts, and so much more. “Bringing People Together to Celebrate Culture and Tradition,” submitted by theme contest winner Ray Stovall, a Community member who currently resides with his family in the state of Ohio. The hope of our tribal leadership is to look back on yesteryear and see the positive journeys our Community and its people have taken to sustain its people for years to come. Please enjoy the activities over the next few days. Thank you for visiting the Gila River Indian Community and the 57th Annual Mul-Chu-Tha Fair & Rodeo!
Stephen Roe Lewis Governor
Robert Stone
Lieutenant Governor
The Gila River Indian Community Council The Community Council invites everyone attending the 57th Annual Mul-Chu-Tha Fair & Rodeo. We hope the experience of Gila River’s tribal fair and rodeo has to offer and at the end of the day you will have reunited with family and friends, or will make new friends. May the Community and our visitors have a fun and memorable experience at this year’s Mul-Chu-Tha Fair & Rodeo. The Community Council is the legislative body of the Gila River Indian Community, and includes elected representative from all of the seven districts within the Community.
District 1 Arzie Hogg
District 4 Jennifer Allison
Pamela Johnson
District 2
Joey Whitman
Barney Enos, Jr.
District 6 Anthony Villareal, Sr.
Carol Schruz
Monica Antone
Terrance B. Evans
District 5 Janice Stewart
Charles Goldtooth
District 3 Carolyn Williams
Rodney Jackson
Marlin Dixon
Lawrence White, Sr.
Thomas R. White
District 7 Devin Redbird
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2018 - 2019 Miss Gila River & Jr. Miss Gila River
Miss Gila River Autumn Cooper
Junior Miss Gila River Samira Juan
Welcome to the 57th Annual Mul-ChuTha Fair & Rodeo. My name is Autumn Rose Cooper. I am 21 years old and I come from the Lower Santan Village in District 4. I would like to give my thanks to family and friends for their endless amount of support I’ve received throughout this journey. It was an honor to serve as your 56th Miss Gila River. Many blessings to you all and it I hope you all have a safe and fun Mul-Chu-Tha weekend!
Welcome to the 57th Annual Mul-ChuTha Fair & Rodeo! It has been an honor serving as your 56th Jr. Miss Gila River. This year has taught me so much. I’ve met so many people from different states, including royalty from other tribes. I will never forget the memories I have created throughout my reign. Serving as your ambassador means everything to me. I cherish in representing my people, my community, and my family. I am especially proud of the chance to represent myself as a young Akimel O’odham lady across the nation. Sape.
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ADMISSION
Adult (Ages 13-54). . . . . . . . . . .$6.00
5 & Under . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FREE
Elders (Ages 55 & Up) . . . . . . . .$4.00
Veterans. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .FREE
Children . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$4.00
Carnival wristbands purchased at the fair are $30.00
All day carnival wristbands and admission tickets are good for one day only. Gila River Indian Community, Communications and Public Affairs Office, and Office of the Treasurer shall not be responsible for bodily injury, theft, damages, and/or loses due to unforeseen circumstances or acts of God, during the Mul-Chu-Tha Fair and Rodeo. Not responsible for lost or stolen tickets.
HOURS
Mul-Chu-Tha Fair and Rodeo Hours of Operation:
Friday, March 8
Main Gates
3:00 PM
Close
11:00 PM
Rodeo
8:00 AM
Close
6:00 PM
Saturday, March 9
Main Gates 11:00 AM
Close
12:00 AM
Rodeo
12:00 PM
Close
9:00 PM
Sunday, March 10
Main Gates
12:00 PM
Close
10:00 PM
Rodeo
8:00 AM
Close
6:00 PM
CONNECT
Learn more at mul-chu-tha.com
Follow us on social media: facebook.com/gilariver
@gilariver
@GRIC_Official
Thank you to our friends at:
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
FRIDAY, MARCH 8 TIMES EVENT LOCATION 8 AM
Jr. Rodeo
Rodeo Arena
3 PM
Wood Chopping
Cultural Circle
4:30 PM
Popover Contest
Cultural Circle
5 PM Community Day Dinner Battle of the Bands Tent 5 PM - 8 PM
FREE RIDES Carnival
6 PM
Entertainment
Pow Wow Tent
7:30 PM
Concert (TBA)
Concert Stage
8 PM Miss Gila River Crowning Battle of the Bands Tent 11 PM
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Gates Close
TIMES EVENT LOCATION 8 AM
Masters Rodeo
Rodeo Arena
9 AM Parade Blue Bird Road 11 AM
Cultural Events
Cultural Arena
12 PM
Gourd Dance/Pow Wow
Pow Wow Tent
1 PM
All Indian Rodeo Performance Rodeo Arena
1 PM
Wild Horse Race
Rodeo Arena
1 PM Horseshoe Tournament North of Cultural Circle 3 PM
Skateboard Competition Sac City Throw Down
EVENTS SCHEDULE
SATURDAY, MARCH 9
D3 Skateboard Park
4 PM Battle of the Bands Contest Battle of the Bands Tent 6 PM All Indian Rodeo Performance
Rodeo Arena
6 PM
Wild Horse Race
Rodeo Arena
8 PM
Live Concert
Concert Stage
12 AM
Gates Close
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EVENTS SCHEDULE
SUNDAY, MARCH 10 TIMES EVENT LOCATION 8 AM Songuvil Cultural Games West of the Fairgrounds 8 AM Thoka Games Southeast Corner of Fairgrounds 11 AM
Pow Wow
Pow Wow Tent
1 PM All Indian Rodeo Performance
Rodeo Arena
1 PM
Rodeo Arena
Wild Horse Race
12 PM Battle of the Bands Battle of the Bands Main Tent 12 PM Thoka Tournament Southeast Corner of Fairgrounds 9 AM
Car Show
Ira Hayes Park
12 PM
Various Entertainment
Entertainment Tent
12 PM Gospel Jam TBA 12 PM Concert Concert Stage 12 AM
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Gates Close
March 8th @ 8 AM
5 years & under Dummy Roping
6 - 9 years old 10 - 13 years old 14 - 17 years old Calf Riding
Steer Riding
Bull Riding
Stick Horse Barrels Ribbon Roping (1x) Ribbon Roping (1x) Ribbon Roping Stick Horse Race
Girl’s Barrel Racing Girls Barrel Racing Girls Barrel Racing
Mutton Bustin’
Co-ed Breakaway
Co-ed Breakaway
Co-ed Breakaway
Team Roping (2x)
Team Roping (2x)
Team Roping (2x)
RODEO LINEUP
Jr. Rodeo
All Indian Masters Rodeo March 9th @ 8 AM
40 - 49 years old
50 years & over
Co-ed Ribbon Roping
Co-ed Ribbon Roping
Team Roping (2x)
Team Roping (2x)
Men’s Calf Roping
Men’s Breakaway
Bull Riding
Bull Riding
Ladies Barrel Racing
Ladies Barrel Racing
Ladies Breakaway
Ladies Breakaway
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MAP
MARCH 8 - 10, 2019 SACATON F
HANDICAPPED PARKING
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HANDICAPPED PARKING
MAP AIR GROUNDS - SACATON, A Z
RESTROOMS ARTS/CRAFTS AND FOOD BOOTH/TRUCKS
INFO/PUBLIC SAFETY TENTS
ATM
GATES
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ENTERTAINMENT VENUES
FRIDAY, MARCH 8
COMMUNITY DAY ENTERTAINMENT
5 PM
Cody Blackbird Band
SATURDAY, MARCH 9 CONCERT STAGE
8 PM
Max Baca and Los Texmaniac with special guests
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“Davis Hidalgo” and “Casar Rosas” of Los Lobos
BATTLE OF THE BANDS
Saturday, March 9
Sunday, March 10
12 PM - 8 PM
12 PM -7 PM
DANCE CONTEST TO FOLLOW
SUNDAY, MARCH 10 GOSPEL CONCERTS
1 -1 : 3 0 P M . . . . . . . . . Go s pel R oa d 1 : 3 0 -2 P M . . . . . . . . . B ro Bea r 2 - 3 P M . . . . . . . . . . Q u i j otoa Pentecosta l Ch u rc h Choir 3 - 4 P M . . . . . . . . . . J o h n n y Curis 4 - 5 P M . . . . . . . . . . B i s h o p Cody H enry 5 - 6 P M . . . . . . . . . . S o u n ds of 150 6 - 6 : 3 0 P M . . . . . . . . De m Wa rriors ( D E Z) 6 : 3 0 - 7 P M . . . . . . . . R o b R eborn 7 - 8 P M . . . . . . . . . . De l m a r H ooke 8 - 9 P M . . . . . . . . . . E rv i n Toglena
ENTERTAINMENT VENUES
SATURDAY & SUNDAY, MARCH 9, 10
SUNDAY, MARCH 10 CONCERT STAGE
8 PM
The Wailers Featuring Julian “Junior” Marvin “Bringing People Together to Celebrate Culture and Tradition”
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SPORTS VENUES AND GAMES
FEBRUARY 15 - 16 DISTRICT 1 BALLPARK
Tee Ball Tournament
FEBRUARY 22 - 23 DISTRICT 4 BALLPARK
FEBUARY 21, 2019 Co-ed Slow Pitch Soft Ball Tournament DISTRICT 2 GYM, SACATON FLATS AZ Entry Fee: $50.00
REGISTRATION BEGINS: Monday January 7, 2019
Awards: 1st Place, 2nd Place, and 3rd Place
DEADLINE: Thursday February 7, 2019
Continental Breakfast & Lunch will be served
20 Team Limit: Double Elimination format
FEBRUARY 21 PAYMENT INFO:
Walk-Ins: Cashiers Offices
13.1 HALF MARATHON FOOTRACE Governance Center AND CO-ED 525 W. GU' RELAY u' Ki Rd.FOOTRACE
Sacaton, AZ. 85147 DISTRICT 2 GYM/MULTIPURPOSE BUILDING 5K Monday COMPETITIVE RUN thru Friday HOSTED BY:
8:00am-5:00pm 2 MILE FUN WALK AND ELDER WALK
Elder Chair Volleyball Tournament March 2, 2019 Mul Chu Tha Fairgrounds, Sacaton, AZ
CASH OR CREDIT/ DEBIT CARDS ARE ACCEPTED AT THE CASHIERS OFFICE.
Make payment payable to: Gila River Indian Community (Money order or cashier checks only)
Please reference "MCT CHAIR VOLLEYBALL TOURNAMENT" on cashier check, money order, or if paying in person. *ALL REGISTRATION FORMS MUST BE TURNED INTO TRIBAL RECREATION
For More Information contact: Tribal Recreation Kelly Whitman, 520.562.6087 or 480.229.0228, Kelly. Whitman@gric.nsn.us Huey "Duane" Guy, 520.562.6087, Huey.Guy.REC@gric.nsn.us
START TIMES:
MARCH 2
Race Check-in and Onsite Fun Walk Registration begins at 6:00am
GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY ANDCompetitive COMMUNICATIONS AND PUBLIC OFFICE SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIRaces begin AFFAIRS at 7:00am BLE FOR BODILY INJURY, THEFT, OR DAMAGES INCURRED DURING THE MUL-CHU-THA FAIR & RODEO.
2 Mile Fun Walk Begins at 7:30am
ENTRY FEES:
5k Competitive Run $10 Footrace Half Marathon $20 3 Person Co-ed Relay Footrace Half Marathon-$30 Free for enrolled members of the Gila River Indian Community March to MCT Pre- Registered Participants FREE: All participants are still REQUIRED to submit a half marathon registration form.
MUL-CHU-THA FAIRGROUNDS
Co-ed Relay Footrace and Half Marathon, 5K Competitive Run REGISTRATION DATES:
Registration Opens: January 14, 2019 Last day to register for all competitive runs is Friday February 22, 2019
Walk-Ins: Cashiers Offices
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Governance Center, 525 W. GU’ u’ Ki Rd., Sacaton, AZ. 85147 Monday thru Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
Mail in registration to: Gila River Indian Community-c/o MCT Marathon, P.O. Box 2160, Sacaton, AZ 85147
Cash or Credit/ Debit cards are accepted at the Cashiers office.
DISTRICT 5 GYM
Women’s Basketball Tournament
ALL NATIVE
MARCH 8 - 10
BOYS & GIRLS CLUB, SACATON BRANCH
Men’s Basketball Tournament
SPORTS VENUES AND GAMES
MARCH 8 - 10
MARCH 9
DISTRICT 3 SKATEBOARD PARK
Sac City Throw Down Skateboard Competition “Bringing People Together to Celebrate Culture and Tradition”
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PARADE AND BIRD DANCE
MARCH 8
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Popover Contest
MARCH 9
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• Traditional Bird • Dancing Competition • Social
MARCH 9
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Pow Wow Gourd: 11 AM & 5 PM Grand Entry: 1 PM & 7 PM
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MUL-CHU-THA FAIR GROUNDS - SACATON, AZ
Pow Wow Gourd: 11 AM GrandSONGUVI’L Entry: 12 PM TOURNAMENT MARCH 10TH, 2019 MUL-CHU-THA FAIRGROUNDS - SACATON, AZ
MARCH 10 Team Check in at 8:00 a.m.
Betting is welcomed (no currency) For more info contact: Antonio “Go:hk” Davis Cell: 520-599-0010 | Email: gohkhapoth315@yahoo.com
POW WOW AND THOKA
MARCH 10
MUL-CHU-THA FAIR GROUNDS - SACATON, AZ www.mul-chu-tha.com
GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY AND COMMUNICTIONS AND PUBLIC AFFIARS OFFICE SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR BODILY INJURY, THEFT, OR DAMAGES INCURRED DURING THE MUL-CHU-THA FAIR & RODEO
Songuvi’l Tournament THOKA TOURNAMENT MARCH 10TH, 2019 MUL-CHU-THA FAIRGROUNDS - SACATON, AZ
MARCH 10 Start Time 7:00 a.m.
Deadline to enter team: March 1, 2019 at 5:00 p.m. Double Elimination No Entry Fee
For more information contact: Angelia Allison (520) 840-3935 or Jaina Brown (520) 610-8949 Email: Angelia.Allison@gilariver-nsn.gov or jainaallen.ja@gmail.com www.mul-chu-tha.com
MUL-CHU-THA FAIR GROUNDS - SACATON, AZ GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY AND COMMUNICTIONS AND PUBLIC AFFIARS OFFICE SHALL NOT BE HELD RESPONSIBLE FOR BODILY INJURY, THEFT, OR DAMAGES INCURRED DURING THE MUL-CHU-THA FAIR & RODEO
Thoka Tournament Start time: 7 AM
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GILA RIVER INDIAN COMMUNITY TRIBAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT PRESENTS:
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CONTEST ART CONTEST WINNERS
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4th 5th Grade Winners • 1st place, 5th grade, Dennis Escalante, Skyline Gila River • 2nd place, 4th grade, Alec Pino, Blackwater School • 3rd place, 4th grade, Monica Benally, Blackwater School
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ESSAY
CONTEST
ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS
4th 5th Grade Winners • 1st place, 4th grade, Bria Hutchinson, Sacaton Elementary School • 2nd place, 4th grade, Julian Mark, Sacaton Elementary School • 3rd place, 5th grade, Teresa Munoz, Saint Peter Indian Mission
6th, 7th and 8th Grade Winners • 1st place, 8th grade, Angel Marquez, Coolidge Jr. High School • 2nd place, 6th grade, Francis Histia, Sacaton Middle School • 3rd place, 8th grade, De Angelo Goclanney, Sacaton Middle School
6th, 7th and 8th Grade Winners • 1st place, 7th grade, Cassidy Chimerica, Saint Peter Indian Mission • 2nd place, 8th grade, Jalen Peters, Saint Peter Indian Mission • 3rd place, 8th grade, Allana White, Saint Peter Indian Mission
9th through 12th • 1st place, 9th grade, Sineca Jackson, Hamilton High School • 2nd place, 11th grade, Kaylyn Escalante, Coolidge High School • No other entries
9th through 12th • 1st place, 12th grade, Lorenza Aleman, Coolidge High School • 2nd Place, 12th grade, Andrew Thomas, Coolidge High School • 3rd place, 11th grade, Elaysia Colt, Casa Grande High School
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