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Scottsdale 4th of July Returns to WestWorld for 11th Year!

Be Red, White & COOL in Air-Conditioned Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center

By Sponsored Content July 1, 2024

Scottsdale 4th of July Returns to WestWorld for 11th Year! 

Be Red, White & COOL in Air-Conditioned Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center 

Winter Wonderland, Lerner & Rowe Bull-Riding Rodeo 

M Culinary Backyard BBQ, ‘Be Healthy Arizona’ Village 

Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers Summer Slider Eating Championship 

“COOL” Indoor Ticket Prices Won’t Increase in 2024 

FUN for the Whole Family at the LARGEST Fireworks Show in Scottsdale 

Thurs., July 4, 5pm-9:30pm…Tickets available at Scottsdale4th.com 






The 11th annual Scottsdale 4th of July returns to WestWorld of Scottsdale. Enjoy family fun including:  

• The new Scottsdale 4th of July Water Balloon Toss championship! 

o Grab a partner and sign up to indulge in the classic summer game  

• Bull-Riding Rodeo presented by Lerner & Rowe 

o Watch as top Arizona bull-riders match up against 1800 lb. bulls from Copper State Rodeo for a chance to be named the 2024 Scottsdale 4th of July Champion and receive the commemorative Scottsdale 4th bull riding buckle 

o Witness the Junior Roughstock Rodeo with the toughest kids on dirt competing in bareback riding, mini saddle bronc riding. And sign up in advance for mutton busting for kids. It’s the little ones’ turn to learn to ride! 

• Medieval Times returns with an action-packed demonstration on the mainstage  

o Followed by “Junior Knight Training” 

• Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers is back again for the 2nd annual Summer Slider Eating Championship on the mainstage 

• 5th year of Parade of Heroes, this year presented by Mill, honoring local heroes in eight categories, Scottsdale Mayor David Ortega handing out the honors 

• See the LARGEST fireworks display in Scottsdale history dance across the McDowell Mountains 

And more at the Red, White & COOL Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration in the full air-conditioned Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center. 

Scottsdale 4th of July 11th Annual Celebration Update / 2 Scottsdale 4th of July has many ways to celebrate; GA tickets holders receive indoor access to all the family fun games and activities; Backyard BBQ ticket holders receive GA amenities plus a menu curated by Executive Chef of M Culinary Concepts, Michael DeMaria. Fireworks Only parking is available for guests to witness the largest fireworks display in Scottsdale history, and guests are encouraged to BYOP (Bring Your Own Party).  

THE 11TH ANNUAL SCOTTSDALE 4TH OF JULY INDOOR SCHDULE











SCOTTSDALE 4TH TICKETS & ACCESS. Tickets start at $25 in advance; prices increase at the door.  For tickets & more, visit Scottsdale4th.com.  

Access to Scottsdale 4th at WestWorld this year is at Bell Road & 94th Street. (Due to 101 freeway construction, the main entrance to WestWorld at the horse sculpture on the Pima frontage road IS CLOSED.) An optional entry point is to exit 101 Freeway at Raintree, continue east and go north on Thompson Peak Parkway and follow the signs to McDowell Mountain Ranch Road and the east entrance to WestWorld. 

SPONSORS. Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration is produced by R Entertainment and M Culinary Concepts. Special thanks to the City of Scottsdale and Old Town Scottsdale where it’s easy to plan a trip  and head to WestWorld to enjoy Scottsdale 4th fireworks. Additional thanks to Right Toyota, Right Honda, Lerner & Rowe, Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers, Mill, State Farm, Roc and Manuch for supporting Scottsdale 4 th of July Celebration at WestWorld.  

MORE. For the latest, visit Scottsdale4th.com and follow on social at Instagram and Facebook @Scottsdale4thofJuly; and Twitter @ScottsdaleInDay. 

About R Entertainment. R Entertainment is an experiential marketing, content and business development company, producing 200 dates a year. The company celebrates 12 years managing and programming Pepsi Amphitheater; produces music and culinary events such as the 10-city Martha Stewart Wine & Food Experience; Celebrity Wine & Spirits Festival; Great Life Festivals; PGA Waste Management Phoenix Open; Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld; Pratt Brothers Christmas; Arizona Diamondbacks Evening on the Diamond; DiscOasis Los Angeles, among others. Corporate events include Fund Launch; Food Network star Alex Guarnaschelli private events; Kentucky Derby Fillies & Lilies Party; Final Four Sponsors Ball; Super Bowl events, among others. R Entertainment also books concert talent for numerous Native American casino showrooms and provides a range of services for festivals and events. Visit R-Entertainment.com 

About M Culinary Concepts. Led by Scottsdale Chef Michael DeMaria, M Culinary Concepts provides customized event experiences that surpass expectations for corporate, private and nonprofit clients in Arizona and across the United States. The largest and most sought-after off-premise caterer in the Southwest, M Culinary offers  globally influenced cuisine, beverage services and concessions management for events of all sizes and scopes, from  intimate private celebrations to multi-day public and sporting events. Major events include the WM Phoenix Open and the Innings Festival in Arizona; the US Open golf tournament in California; Tracktown USA: The U.S. Olympic Track & Field Trials in Oregon; and CFP Championship events around the country. MCulinary.com 

About WestWorld of Scottsdale. WestWorld is a premier, nationally recognized, user-friendly special events facility serving our community and visitors. The Tony Nelssen Equestrian Center is a climate-controlled event space that encompasses 300,000 square feet in the Equidome, North and South Halls. WestWorldAZ.com