A PORTRAIT OF A KYRENE KID

with comfort food prepared just as it would have been during at 1880s cattle drive,” McDowell adds.

Saturday’s activities include a welcome from Mayor Kevin Hartke, a flag ceremony, trick roping with Cowboy Steve, a Lil’ Rustlers kids’ game area, a performance from the Maricopa County Cloggers, and more. Small plates, like mesquite fire roasted chicken, camp pork stew, biscuits, and peach cobbler, will be available both Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tickets, ranging from $4 to $15, will be available for purchase onsite.

“The Chandler Chuck Wagon Cook-off is one of the largest events of its kind in the Southwest,” says Chandler Museum Administrator Jody Crago. “The Chandler Museum team is honored to work with Pardners of Tumbleweed Ranch to bring this event to the community each year.”

More information for the Chandler Chuck Wagon Cook-off can be found online at pardnersoftumbleweedranch. org or by calling 480-782-2717.

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