Gila Valley Pioneer Days

05/19/2026

Registration is now open at https://gilavalleypioneerdays.com/register
Don’t miss out and get your spot!

05/12/2026

06/22/2024

Time to get your parade entry in!

05/03/2024

2024 Pioneer Day Celebration
Friday, July 19th - Saturday, July 20th
"Millennial Pioneers"

Visit gilavalleypioneerdays.com

Tentative Calendar of Events:
Friday, July 19th
Pickleball tournament - 6-9 a.m. (Thatcher Pickleball Courts)

Variety Show - 4:30 p.m. David Player Center for the Arts (Safford)

Rodeo - 7 p.m.
Pima Rodeo Arena
Entries taken between 6-6:45 on day of rodeo

Dance - 8:30 p.m. Pima Stake Center

Saturday, July 20th
Pickleball tournament continued - 6-9 a.m.

Co-Ed Volleyball Tournament TBA
8 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.

3 on 3 Basketball Tournament 1-5 p.m. TBA

Parade - 5:30 p.m. - Thatcher (Map coming soon)

6:30 p.m.
Food, Activities, Fun post parade- till dark
EAC Football Field

Fireworks - Begin at approximately 8 p.m. (When it's dark)

08/29/2023

Pickleball Tournament --
John and Shawna Bryant, 3rd place LaDawn Click, Mark Smith 2nd place - Bridget Preston, Coy Jay Rogers, 1st Place Renee Layton, Lucas Jonson

mens 1st Colton Cook, Dallin Ferrin, 2nd Lucas Johnson, Phil Oliver, 3rd Matt Hatch, Ross Nichols

women's 1st - Bridget Preston, LaDawn Click, 2nd Shawna Bryant Tami Reynolds, 3rd Jennifer Merrel, Marla Romero

08/29/2023

This year's Pioneer Days Celebration has Rolled On and now we have some wonderful memories. Here are the winners from the Volleyball tournament. More events and pictures will be coming -- 1st place - Mark McMIllan, Kamaile Hiapo, Joe Kauliakamoa, Nani Hiapo, Kahea Hiapo, Jeni Hiapo, BJ Hiapo
2nd place - Kai Hededia, Daisy Motes, Kelly Motes, Chelcyy Chatwin, Danica Motes, Kyle Standage, Mathew Motes
C Teams 1st Place - Jaxson Cummard, Kaci Palmer, Taylee Fish, Presley Cummard, Hudson Cummard, Cambria Wakefield, Maddux Sloan
2nd Place = Shawn Nelson, Levi Palmer, Jayann Palmer, MaryAnn Layton, Haylee Hawkins, Tyson Hawkins
B Teams - 1st Place Ryan House, Laura House, Mary Johnson, Alli Johnson Mark Johnson, Brandon Bingham, Kailee Bingham
2nd Place - Bradyn Braun, Tyler Larson, Dustyn Braun, Megan Knight, Shiann Armstrong, Brandi Morris, Sally Evans.

07/23/2023

BBQ is at the Digger Odell building

07/21/2023

The activities for Pioneer Day begin tonight!

1. The Rodeo signups begin at 6:00 at Vard Lines Rodeo Grounds in Pima 580W 1200S
2. The Variety show is this evening starting at 4:30pm at the Safford Center for the Arts
3. The Family Dance is at the Pima stake center 375 W 450S starting at 8:30
4. The tournaments are all day tomorrow
5. The parade begins at 5:00 followed by BBQ and fireworks at the Pima High School football field

07/16/2023

Put on your boots and head out to the Pioneer Day Rodeo! Registration is that evening beginning at 6:00pm. Food and drinks will be available.