61st Annual Mul-Chu-Tha Fair & Rodeo Cancelled

GRIN Staff

Gila River Indian News

On Feb. 27, the Gila River Indian Community announced the cancellation of the 61st Annual Mul-Chu-Tha Fair & Rodeo, scheduled for March 14-16, due to safety concerns within the Community. All related events, including the planned Community Day, parade, rodeo, the Busta Rhymes and Ginuwine concert, the Battle of the Bands, the Pow Wow, and the cultural and sports games, have all been cancelled. 

The announcement to cancel Mul-Chu-Tha also included the cancellation of the Miss Gila River Pageant, scheduled for March 8 at the Casa Blanca Community School. 

While GRIC officials made it clear that no imminent threats had been received against the fair and rodeo—one of the largest tribal fairs in the U.S.—they emphasized that prioritizing the well-being of guests and staff remained the Community’s top concern. All other Community events unrelated to the Mul-Chu-Tha are scheduled as planned. 

For those seeking refunds related to the Mul-Chu-Tha Fair & Rodeo, the Office of the Treasurer/Finance Department Accounts Receivable can be reached at (520) 562-9618 or (520) 562-9633 or via email at financecashiers@gric.nsn.us.