Let’’s Rodeo!

On behalf of Chino Valley residents, staff, and Town Council, it is my pleasure to welcome the fans of the Prescott Frontier Days®, home of the World’s Oldest Rodeo®.

During your visit we encourage you to take the short drive northwest of Prescott to visit Chino Valley’s wide-open plains, rolling hills and take in our amazing vistas. Our town offers you a wide range of outdoor adventures, family-friendly, and adult activities.

Stroll along our section of the Peavine Trail via your favorite mode of transportation whether by horse, bike, or on foot with your canine companions. (Don’t forget to bring water and sun protection.) If you prefer to travel by ATV, we have miles of off-road trails begging to be explored. Perkinsville Road is a favorite that can take you all the way to Jerome. Practice your aim at our outdoor shooting range or engage family and friends in mock combat at the state’s largest airsoft field. We invite you to pause and reflect at our 9/11 Memorial – a profoundly moving tribute that by itself is worth the trip.

Our local eateries will greet you with small-town charm and attentive service while delighting your taste buds with BBQ, ethnic, farm-to-table, and gourmet offerings. If you’re craving an adult beverage, check out our local microbrewery and winery.

From the friendly folks who relish our rural character, the sprawling landscapes brimming with opportunity, the iconic pronghorn grazing along the highway, to the quiet evenings offering rest, relaxation, and expansive star-filled skies, we believe you will love Chino Valley as much as we do!

Jack Miller

Mayor Jack Miller, Town of Chino Valley

It is with great anticipation that we welcome the World’s Oldest Rodeo® back to Yavapai County again this year! As we venture out of the past three long pandemic years, this event gives our community the opportunity to get out, create, and relive unique memories; continuing the tradition of bringing one of the most exciting local events to you, our rodeo fans!

Even during the pandemic, when most rodeos were postponed or canceled events, the World’s Oldest Rodeo made several COVID-19 preventing and food safety adjustments and was a success. This year the rodeo is gearing up to be an awesome event! As the local Public Health Director, it is my hope that this event will provide a safe and fun venue that brings out the spirit of community and entertainment that has always been a part of rodeo history here in Yavapai County.

To accommodate the needs of those who cannot attend in-person, the rodeo is likely to be televised to alternate Prescott locations and on the Cowboy Channel for additional viewing and enjoyment.

It is a pleasure to be a part of the planning of this event, and I hope that you, the fans, will bring your family out to safely enjoy the rodeo, our local businesses, and our beautiful community.

Sincerely,

Leslie Horton, MA, MCHES Director, Local Health Officer, Yavapai County Community Health Services