The Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo, to be held Feb. 25-27 at the Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds, 1590 E. Lost Dutchman Blvd., at Tomahawk Road, is a full eight-event rodeo, with professional cowboys and cowgirls competing for prize money beginning at 1:30 p.m. each day.

The classic events include bareback, calf roping, saddlebronc, steer wrestling, ladies breakaway roping, barrel racing, team roping and the crowd favorite of bull riding.

Adult tickets are $15 for the rodeo and $10 for ages 10 and under.

The rodeo features hundreds of contestants, all of whom put up an entry fee to win the coveted Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo prize money and belt buckles. Entries open at 7 a.m. Feb. 16 and close at 9 p.m. Feb. 18 at gcpra.net.

For a full list of events and to get tickets to certain events, go to lostdutchmandays.org.

A carnival, the rodeo, vendor booths, free entertainment, food and more will be Feb. 25-27 at the main Event Center at the Apache Junction Rodeo Grounds, 1590 E. Lost Dutchman Blvd. Event Center admission is only $2.00 and parking is free.

Other events include:

• Noon-8 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 24 — Annual bratwurst and beer party at Apache Junction Elks Lodge No. 2349, 2455 N. Apache Trail.
• 7 p.m.-midnight Friday, Feb. 25 — Rodeo dance featuring the Canyon State Band, at Apache Junction Elks Lodge No. 2349, 2455 N. Apache Trail. Must be 21 or older to attend. Tickets are $5.
• 9 a.m. start time Saturday, Feb. 26, for the Lost Dutchman Days Parade in downtown Apache Junction on Apache Trail between Idaho Road and Ironwood Drive.