🤠 BEN JOHNSON DAYS ARE BACK! 🐴Join the Goldfield Ghost Riders for a fun-filled weekend celebrating the Old West while supporting a great cause! Ben Johnson Days — November 14 & 15, 2026 brings two days of riding, games, prizes, food and community fun in Apache Junction.
Saturday, November 14 – Fun Gymkhana
Head to the A.J. Rodeo Grounds for games, friendly competition and plenty of Western fun! Registration begins at 8 AM, with the event starting at 9 AM.
Sunday, November 15 – Horse Poker Ride -
📍****LOCATION TO BE SECURED SOON - and will be at the Goldfield Ghost Town OR at the Elks Club!****
Saddle up at for the Horse Poker Ride! Registration starts at 7 AM with the first riders heading out at 8 AM. Breakfast burritos, lunch and a great day on the trail are part of the fun.
🎟️ Plus, don't miss the Horse Trailer Raffle drawing at 4 PM Sunday! One lucky winner will take home a Triple C 3-Horse Slant Trailer loaded with extras.
Best of all, proceeds benefit Sunshine Acres Children’s Home and local children’s charities. ❤️
Mark your calendars for November 14–15 and come enjoy a weekend of horses, community and giving back!
Event venue
Goldfield Ghost Town, 4650 N Mammoth Mine Rd, Apache Junction, AZ 85119-9465, United States
Tickets
Concerts, fests, parties, meetups — all the happenings, one place.
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