Gila Valley Pioneer Days, July 21-22, 2023
Pickleball Tournament
6:00am – 9:00am
Thatcher High School Tennis Courts
Mixed Doubles:
Division 1: Age 50 and over (as of Aug 1)
Division 2: Age 49 and under (as of Aug 1)
Max of 16 teams for each division (the first 16 to register). There will be several round-robin games then single elimination.
Cost: $30 per team
Register ➜Variety Show
4:30pm
Safford Center for the Arts
Come watch amazing performances of local talent! Tickets are $3 each and available now.
Family Rodeo
7:00pm
Pima Rodeo Grounds (580 W 1200 S)
The rodeo is back again this year! If you wish to participate, download the flyer for the event list and registration times.
Family Dance
8:30pm – 10:30pm
Pima Stake Center
375 W 450 S in Pima
Great music and dancing for the whole family! All community members of any age are welcome.
Saturday, July 22
Pickleball Tournament
6:00am – 9:00am
Thatcher High School Tennis Courts
Men's Doubles / Women's Doubles:
Division 1: Age 50 and over (as of Aug 1)
Division 2: Age 49 and under (as of Aug 1)
Max of 16 teams for each division (the first 16 to register). There will be several round-robin games then single elimination.
Cost: $30 per team
Co-ed Volleyball Tournament
8:00am – 12:00pm
Various school gyms depending on the division
Division A: Most competitive
Division B: Competitive
Division C: Recreational
Cost: $50 per team
Two guys and two gals on the court at all times. Limit of seven total on the team. Several round-robin games, then single elimination.
3-on-3 Basketball Tournament
1:00pm – 5:00pm
Various school gyms depending on the division
Division A: 10 and under – $25 per team
Division B: 13 and under – $30 per team
Division C: 17 and under – $35 per team
Division D: Open to any age – $50 per team
Limit of four per team. The age limits are based on how old you will be as of Sep 1 this year. Round-robin play, then single-elimination. Registration deadline is Jul 18 at 5pm.
Parade
5:30pm
Pima
Here is a map of the parade route. We are still accepting parade floats from anyone in the community. You can view our flyer here.
We are hoping to have as many youth from the valley—from all backgrounds and religions—for the Gila Valley Youth Battalion march. We want to unite our valley youth as one. We want this to be a community event to the fullest! Here are the details.
Dinner & Games
6:00pm
Remember to bring plenty of water and bug spray!
Fireworks
After Dark
Look to the sky for the fireworks show after it gets dark! Please gather your children before the fireworks begin.