This place is totally adorable. It was in a Fodor's book I bought for my Phoenix family and my mom recalled going to the old Rawhide in Chandler many many years ago. So of course we had to visit for an updated visit!
The minimum amount anyone pays is $5/vehicle for parking. Since we were just a few days after Christmas, the lights and decorations were still up. It was such a cool feeling walking on the dust street past the old buildings, underneath the lights as the sun went down past the mountains.
I thought there would be more cowboys/gals walking along the street, but my guess is they hold them back for the paid-only show. Be prepared to pay for the attractions. I got a personalized horseshoe from the blacksmith which goes well with my Colts decor in part of my abode, it was only $10.