Family Fun Poker Ride
Benefiting
Queen Creek 4-H
Friends of Horseshoe Park, as an extension of Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek, is hosting a benefit Family Fun Poker Ride in support of Queen Creek 4-H. All ages are welcome.
You are also welcome to enjoy the Town of Queen Creek FREE Pancake Breakfast and Touch a Truck along the Horseshoe Park Paseo before hand.
Please check back for 2024 updates
CANCELLED
due to EHV Outbreak
December 13, 2025
All proceeds go to Queen Creek 4-H
Walk-Ride
Table of Contents
Overview
Poker will be played by the adults (21+) with youth playing a fun family dice game.
Walkers and equestrians are all invited and separate routes will be used by each group.
Start and End of the event is at Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre.
- Volunteer meeting at in overflow lot at 9am
- Check in/ sign ups 10am
- Participant meeting 11am then riding out
- Lunch provided upon return ~1pm
Routes, Parking and other Events
Each route will be 2 hours in length.
Equines will ride Sonoqui Wash to Desert Wells Stage Stop, and return. QCPD will be at the Hawes crossing to ensure a safe crossing of Hawes Rd.
Walkers will walk the Sonoqui Wash trail and return.
Prize Highlights
Registration & Waivers
NO REFUNDS
Click on the blue buttons below to register & pre-purchase raffle tickets
Waivers are required for participation or volunteering.
Print, fill out and bring with you for faster registration.
Participant Waiver
Volunteer Waiver
Important Notes
- Pre-register by Noon on Dec 12 and receive a free lunch
- Additional poker cards can be purchased with CASH ONLY upon check in at the event. $5 for each extra Adult card or roll of the dice.
- Online registration ends December 12th at Noon
- Registrations will be accepted on the day of the event, CASH ONLY.
- Waivers MUST be filled out to participate.
- Youth waivers must be signed by a parent or guardian
- Event setup is on the parking landfill overflow lot.
- Detailed maps of ride routes will be posted at least one week prior to the event.
- Bring your own chair
Raffle
Bring cash as there are also over $2,000 in raffle prizes available.
Raffle tickets are 3 for $5, or 25 for $20 at the event, either online or in person.
Pre-purchase raffle tickets will be available at the Check In table day of the event under the name of the person provided when purchasing the tickets.
The raffle will take place during lunch.
Game Rules
Adults
Standard poker hands apply. Cards are distributed during the ride, with the last card(s) provided at the finish. Hands are evaluated at the finish line.
Highest hand has first pick of any of the prizes. Second hand, second pick and so on until prizes have been awarded.
We will draw Lucky Looser winner from all remaining participants!
To understand how poker hands are scored, see this external web page.
Youth
Yahtzee or other family dice game will be used, with numbers distributed during the ride. The last number(s) will be distributed at the finish. Results will be determined at the finish line.
Highest score of on the Dice Game (adding all the rolls together) has first pick of any of the prizes. Second highest score has second pick and so on until prizes have been awarded.
Must be present to win prizes!
Thank You to our Sponsors
This fundraising event would not be possible without our Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek sponsors. Take a moment to check out our sponsors on the Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek website. Please join us in supporting and thanking these folks.
About Queen Creek 4-H
4-H is a youth program, for children aged 5-18. Benefits of membership include increased self-confidence, making new friends, learning about specific project areas, and learning to be a “good citizen”. As members grow within the organization, they learn leadership and mentoring skills. The Queen Creek 4-H program is a part of the Maricopa County 4-H program, which in turn is part of the Youth Development program of the University of Arizona Cooperative Extension Office.
