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Something for everyone at Saturday’s Stagecoach Days at Pacana Park

Mar 25, 2007

Maricopa residents, just like passengers on the original Butterfield Stage, were happy to see sunny skies on Saturday at the 49th Annual Stagecoach Days celebration at Pacana Park.

Wells Fargo provided the stagecoach; although it didn’t make a scheduled stop at Maricopa Wells, it did make it to Maricopa’s Pacana Park.

Stagecoach Days offered something for everyone, and Maricopa Mayor Kelly Anderson and his son Ian were on hand to celebrate.

Many families were out enjoying the afternoon and the events.

Some folks even shared a hot dog or two, which could be purchased from several vendors, including the high school’s Future Farmers of America (below).

A vendors’ village featured artists and artisans, as well as several local organizations.

Friends of the Library members Pat Larson (left) and Hermina Anderson were selling the group’s cookbook “Home Cookin’ from Maricopa, Arizona.”

Maricopa Police Chief Patrick Melvin was at the police booth, explaining what the department is doing in preparation for becoming the city’s official, working police force on July 1.

Ken’s Korral, a mobile petting zoo, provided interactive entertainment for young and old alike with its lambs, baby goats and piglets (below).

Another big hit with the younger set was face and arm painting by Footz the Clown and Mr. Jim (below).

Various individuals and groups, including Maricopa’s singing cowboy Eldon Eklund, provided readings, poetry and musical selections throughout the afternoon.