I'm new to the area, so I must have missed-out on some good times.
I lived in Payson, Az. in the late 80's and during rodeo weekend the town used
to rope-off main street and have tailgaters and lots of dancing and music. I don't know why the thing became so violent and they had to discontinue the custom. I think it started going bad when meth became popular. Quite the shame on us all. Take care Motored Bikers!