Locals in Yuma attend Wild West Days
YUMA, Ariz. (KYMA) - Locals across Yuma County took a trip back to the past for Wild West Days Saturday.
From stunt shows to live country western music, the event, which took place at the Yuma Territorial Prison at 9:00 a.m., gave attendees the chance to dive into the wild west culture.
With activities and entertainment for all ages, it always draws a big crowd.
Over 1,500 people traveled to the prison for the event and helped celebrate its 150th anniversary.
"The Yuma Territorial Prison is the epitome of old West, so what better than to have a wild west days here, and I think the whole community really loves to come out and attend an event like this," said Cathy Douglas, Executive Director for the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area.
The event wrapped up at 5:00 p.m. Proceeds from the event will go to the prison's maintenance and preservation.
