The 35th Annual Gary Hardt Memorial Rodeo is Thursday, May 20 through Saturday, May 22 at the Payson Multi-Event Center on Highway 87 across from the Mazatzal Casino. Tickets may be purchased online at www.paysonprorodeo.com or at Bob’s Western Wear in Payson. The cost is $16 for adults, 12 to 64; $14 for seniors, 65 and older; $10 for children, 8 to 12; with children 7 and younger and all active military admitted free. Tickets will also be available at the gate. Festivities open with Women’s Cactus Series Barrel Racing at 6 p.m., Thursday, May 20. Gates open at 5 p.m., admission is a can of food for area food banks. For information to enter this event or additional details, contact Nancy Jane, 520-975-6325 or email saltriverrodeocompany@gmail.com.