Yeehaw, partner! Alamar neighbors had a rip-roarin‘ good time at the Cowboy Cookout. Close to 200 residents saddled up to beat the heat for the annual shindig.
A sizzlin' good time
The event kicked off with talented Alamar chefs in a heated competition. Seven chili chefs and five salsa makers entered their recipes for attendees to sample and judge. The winners for each category are:
Chili
- First place: Adriana Delgado
- Second place: Alexis Levario
- Third place: Koesha Merriweather
Salsa
- First place: Loretta Salazar
- Second place: Adriana Delgado
- Third place: Koesha Merriweather
Resident favorites
- Cowboy Corral market
- Chili and salsa competition
- Complimentary hot dog and drink
Feast for all cowpokes
The Alamar Community Life team grilled up tasty hot dogs with all the toppings and were treated to deliciously refreshing aqua frescas from Agua Freshh.
Community partners
Avondale police officers and their trusty K9 partners were excited to meet and build relationships with residents. Kids and adults had fun exploring the patrol car and meeting the canine protectors.
Phoenix Raceway rolled in with a car of their own – a pace car for guests to see up close.
Say "Cheese"
A western-themed photo booth captured happy smiles as guests posed with props and cowboy sayings. Upload your selfies to our event photo gallery.
The Cowboy Cookout brought Alamar neighbors together to experience the magic of building community. Thank you to all who contributed and attended.
View the slideshow – you might see yourself in some photos!
Event survey feedback
Immediately following the event, a survey link was sent to 95 households who had registered for the event. We asked attendees to rate their satisfaction with the event and provide feedback to the Community Life team. Your feedback helps us plan for future events and pivot where needed. Twenty survey responses were submitted.
Residents’ most memorable moments
“Sitting with my neighbors and watching the kids play.”
“All the family fun!”
“Loved the vendors from Alamar!”
Opportunities for improvement
The majority of respondents had an enjoyable experience and there is always room to improve. These were some of the most mentioned constructive takeaways from your feedback:
- Adding shade or hosting later in the afternoon to mitigate the heat.
- More involvement from community partners and sponsored activities.
We, your Community Life team, are already planning and looking forward to our next resident event on Dec. 8. Watch your inbox for details.