Arizona Opry

Back in the early 1900’s, the patriarchs of the Barleen family were well known barn dance fiddlers in Kansas. They mastered their skills, and in the mid-1970’s, the family moved to the Missouri Ozarks and opened the Barleen Family Country Music Dinner Show. They ran the venue seasonally, performing throughout the summer season.

In the winter, the family would routinely winter in Arizona. They took the opportunity to visit RV Resorts and Retirement Parks, performing shows similar to those they held in their venue back in the Ozarks. The shows were met with such enthusiasm and welcome that in 1987, the family opened their winter venue in Apache Junction. This is the venue we visited and thoroughly enjoyed.

There are currently 22 Barleen family members still involved in the shows. In addition, the family has added substantial talent to their already deep talent base. We were regaled with a tasty meal and over a two-hour show. Next time we find ourselves in the area in the winter, we will have no qualms in taking in this show again.

Talk to you soon!