Scottsdale, Ariz. (June 24,2025) — Mill + R.City, the one-two punch for everyday sustainability in the Valley that transforms food scraps into nutrient-rich material, returns to the Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld to support the event’s sustainability efforts.
Backyard BBQ by M Culinary Concepts and Chef Michael DeMaria, presented this year by Mill + R.City, is where the rubber meets the road at Scottsdale 4th, last year generating nearly 4,000 pounds of food scraps which were picked up and recycled into nutrient rich compost by local R.City farms.
The festive Scottsdale 4th is a partnership of M Culinary Concepts, R Entertainment, with host, City of Scottsdale.
Scottsdale 4th has been nominated two years in a row, including this year’s Best of 2025 by Green Living Magazine in the category of BEST ECO-FRIENDLY ENTERTAINMENT EVENT. Last year, the event came in second only to Arizona signature event, WM Phoenix Open.
“We are gratified to be recognized in this category and to be a leader in sustainability initiatives,” said Michael Chiulli, President, M Culinary Concepts. “In fact, last year, we were second only to the WM Phoenix Open and on the scale of that Arizona signature event, well let’s just say we’re a very proud runner up.”
Scottsdale 4th Invites All to Participate in Sustainability. Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld, in its 12th year, is doubling down on sustainability efforts, thanks to Mill + R.City and their program that helps anyone across the Phoenix metro area reduce food waste and support local farms.
The Mill food recycler is a new kind of bin designed to make food scraps both easier to manage and more useful. Mill quietly dries and grinds food waste into clean, dry grounds that can be used to feed animals, enrich soil, or produce clean energy. The process is mess-free, no smells, and takes almost no effort. Mill runs as quietly as a dishwasher and uses less than half the energy. After the food recycler fills up (which takes about a month), R.City picks up the scraps and processes them at their local farm. Customers can receive regular Farm Boxes from R.City and finished compost. Learn more at Mill.com/R.City.
Scottsdale 4th Festivities. Meanwhile, Scottsdale 4th delivers BIG FUN for the whole family with multiple layers of activity and entertainment such as the 406 Bull-Riding Rodeo; 2nd Annual Water Balloon Championship; the Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers Summer Slider Eating Champion in its 3rd year; the Backyard BBQ by M Culinary; Pixel Painting, new this year; Parade of Heroes recognizing stellar community leaders; Medieval Times “Jr. Knight Training” and stage demonstrations; mutton busting for kids (riding sheep); musical chairs, old fashioned musical chairs and more.
Scottsdale 4th Festivities & Tickets. Featured festivities include:
- Lerner & Rowe 406 Bull-Riding Rodeo
- Mutton-busting for kids (pre-register now at Scottsdale 4th.com; sessions limited.)
- 2nd Annual Water Balloon Championship (pre-register at Scottsdale 4th.com.)
- Mainstage Presented by Western Spirits: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West featuring:
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- 6th edition of the Scottsdale 4th of July Parade of Heroes presented by Right Toyota
- Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers Summer Slider Eating Championship presented by Coors Light
- Medieval Knights show and Junior Knights Training, with an appearance by the queen!
- Kids Corner with crafts and bead making and more!
- Tyler Glick, 12-year-old 3rd degree black belt in Taekwondo demonstrates his skills
- Musical chairs
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- Smurfs, the new movie 2025, featuring Rihanna!
- Backyard BBQ by M Culinary Concepts, presented by Mill + R.City Recycling
- Vendor Village featuring State Farm Bobblehead YOU! (free while supplies last); Arizona Law Enforcement Canine Association (ALECA) Shop; Freedom Coffee; Rolling Rack Boutique; MCR Biker Jewelry; Rosa Pastel; and more!
Ticket Options for everyone:
Indoor Backyard BBQ Adult. $50 ages 11 and up. Includes access to air-conditioned North and South Hall and Rodeo Arena, all you can eat at the M Culinary Backyard BBQ, family friendly entertainment throughout, and premium fireworks viewing area. Doors open at 5pm.
Indoor Backyard BBQ Child. $30 ages 6-10. Includes same access as Indoor Backyard BBQ adult ticket.
Indoor Access. $25 all ages. Includes access to air-conditioned North and South Hall and Rodeo Arena, food available for purchase, family friendly entertainment and premium fireworks viewing area. Doors open at 5pm.
Parking. Pre-purchase parking now for $20 per vehicle at Scottsdale4th.com. Parking is available for purchase upon arrival.
Fireworks Only. $20 per vehicle. Parking access to view fireworks show only. Indoor access not available with this ticket. Fireworks show begins at 9pm.
“Celebrating 75 Years of Scottsdale!”
A noteworthy highlight this year is the kickoff of the city’s 75th anniversary of incorporation. To honor this yearlong celebration, Scottsdale 4th presents the ‘History of Scottsdale Walking Tour.’ Travel back in time with fun Scottsdale facts and historical images, taking guests back to 1885. The walking tour delivers guests into the Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West display with featured guests and historic information about the West’s Most Western Town. Celebrating 75 Years of Scottsdale aligns with another significant celebration in 2026 – the 250th Anniversary of the United States.
LARGEST FIREWORKS SHOW IN SCOTTSDALE HISTORY. This year’s fireworks show is designed for multiple finales resulting in a magnificent display lighting up the magical Sonoran Desert sky this Independence Day.
SPONSORS. Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration is proudly produced by R Entertainment and M Culinary Concepts. Special thanks to the City of Scottsdale and Old Town Scottsdale for serving as host city of the 12th annual Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration at WestWorld of Scottsdale. Also thanks to Lerner & Rowe, official sponsor of the 406 Rodeo; Coors Lights for sponsoring Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers Summer Slider Eating Championship; thanks to Western Spirit: Scottsdale’s Museum of the West for sponsoring the mainstage and Right Toyota for support of the sixth year of the Parade of Heroes.
MORE. For the latest, visit Scottsdale4th.com and follow on social on Instagram and Facebook @Scottsdale4thofJuly; and X @ScottsdaleInDay.
