| 1 | BISBEE | 27th Annual Brewery Gulch Daze - chili cook-off, horseshoe tournament, waterball tournament, kiddie carnival, live music, dunk tank, pet parade, Miz Ol' Biz contest, mining games, cake walk, free, 11 am - 5 pm, 520-432-5578 or 520-432-5421 or www.bisbeearizona.com H * |
| 1 | FLAGSTAFF | Historic Walk - Visitors Center, local historians & authors, Richard & Sherry Mangum, in costume, lead a 90-minute walking tour of downtown, pre-register, free, 10 am, 928-774-8800 H |
| 1 | FLAGSTAFF | Summer Sunday Concert Series - Arboretum at Flagstaff, outdoors, with swing-style jazz of Zigaboom, $7, 9 am - 5 pm, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org |
| 1 | TUCSON | Indoor/Outdoor Antique Fair - Lew Sorensen Community Ctr, 70-140 vendors with furniture, pottery, china, glass, farm implements, art work, coins, native artifacts, by Pima County Natural Resources, Parks & Rec. Dept., free, 9 am - 4 pm, 520-232-1201 or www.co.pima.az.us/pksrec H |
| 1–30 | PAGE/LAKE POWELL | Stargazing Tours - Lake Powell Resort & Marinas, Hansen Planetarium sets up their telescopes for a special presentation, 800-528-6154 or www.lakepowell.com |
| 1–30 | PHOENIX | The Art Institute of Phoenix's Faculty Show - Art Institute of Phoenix, free, 602-678-4300 |
| 1–30 | TUCSON | NASCAR Weekly Racing Series - Tucson Raceway Park, features all five Bud
Five Star divisions NASCAR Super Late Models, Limited Late Models, Grand American Modifieds, Mighty Compacts & Factory Stocks, $7-10, 5 pm, Saturdays, 520-762-9200 or www.tucsonracewaypark.com H * |
| 1–31 | GLOBE | 1-2 Person Show - Cobre Valley Art Center, opening 9/6 from 7-9 pm with slide show "American Painting", free, M-S 10 am - 5 pm, Su noon - 5 pm, 928-425-0884 not H |
| 2 | TUCSON | Monday Night Family Concert Series - Gaslight Theatre, featuring Armen Dirtadian & Mickey Greco, Broadway tunes, $6-10, 7 pm, 520-886-9428 or www.grandmatonyspizza.com H |
| 5–10/5 | MESA | Yesterdays - Broadway Palm Dinner Theatre-West, professional performers, live orchestra, lavish costumes, buffet, elaborate props and sets, 480-325-6700 or 888-504-PALM or www.broadwaypalmwest.com |
| 6–7 | PAGE | Annual Lake Powell Stampede Rodeo - Vermilion Downs, Professional Rodeo Cowboys Assn, rodeo parade, bucking broncos, bulls, calf roping & grand entry ride, food, $5-10, Sa 10 am & 7 pm, Su 7 pm, 928-645-2741 or 928-645-3005 or www.pagelakepowellchamber.org H x |
| 6–7 | WINSLOW | 17th Annual West's Best Rodeo - GCPRA/NMRA sanctioned event, dances, kid's woolly riding & steer riding, women's barrel racing, $3-5, 928-289-3383 ext 4428 or www.winslowarizona.org H * x |
| 6–8 | PHOENIX | 14th Annual Harvest Festival - Civic Plaza, marketplace of handmade crafts, shop 17,000 one-of-a-kind gifts, homemade food, craft demonstrations, & a panorama of lively, spirited entertainment, $4-7.50, Fr 11-8, Sa 10-8, Su 10-5, 800-321-1213 or www.harvestfestival.com H |
| 6–8 | SIERRA VISTA | Oktoberfest - Veterans Memorial Park, annual German celebration with food, Bier Halle, bingo, entertainment & arts & crafts, free, 520-417-6980 |
| 6–8 | TUCSON | SAILA Horse Show - Pima County Fairgrounds, Quarter Horse show, free, 8 am - 6 pm, 520-792-1060 H |
| 6–21 | GRAND CANYON | Grand Canyon Music Festival - Shrine of the Ages Aud., annual series of evening concerts, musicians from around the country, from jazz to classical, $18, 7:30 pm, 928-638-9215 or 800-997-8285 or www.grandcanyonmusicfest.org H |
| 6–22 | SCOTTSDALE | The Fantasticks - Stagebrush Theatre, America's longest running musical, by Tom Jones & Harvey Schmidt, $18-20, 7:30, 8 & 2 pm, 480-990-7405 or www.stagebrush.bizhosting.com H |
| 6–27 | FLAGSTAFF | Sunset Series - Heritage Square, featuring a different jazz group each week, Fridays, free, 6:30 pm, 928-779-7690 H |
| 6–30 | SEDONA | The Sculpture of Eugenia Evertt & Protégé’s Exhibition - Sedona Arts Center, a chronicle of the continuing creativity that is Eugenia Everett & her nine decades of living & teaching her art, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 928-282-3809 or www.sedonaartscenter.com |
| 7 | TAYLOR | Sweet Corn Festival - car show, children's & adult rodeos, parade, arts & crafts, BBQ, dance, 928-536-7366 H * |
| 7 | WICKENBURG | Rising Stars 2002 Western Artists Worth Watching - Desert Caballeros Western Museum, third annual exhibition & sale spotlights the finest painters & sculptors now emerging in the field of Western Realism, free, 5:30 pm, 928-684-2272 or www.westernmuseum.org |
| 7 | WICKENBURG | 14th Annual Fiesta Septiembre - Community Center, exhibits, arts & crafts, food, folklorico dancers, mariachi bands, mercado, salsa contest, tortilla making demonstration, free, 11 am - 8 pm, 928-684-5479 or www.wickenburgchamber.com H |
| 7–8 | PAGE | Mr. Burfel's Softball Tournament - softball teams from all over the Four Corners, plus Nevada play trophy softball, free, 928-645-2136 H |
| 10–24 | CHANDLER | Fall Starlight Concert Series - Arrowhead Meadows Park, variety of local talent, free, Tuesdays, 7 pm, 480-782-2735 or www.chandleraz.org H |
| 11–14 | HOLBROOK | Navajo County Fair - Navajo County Fairgrounds, rodeo, arts, crafts, food, entertainment, 4-H competition, carnival, Little Buckaroo Rodeo, demo derby, $1-3, noon - 10 pm, 928-524-6407 H * |
| 12–15 | KINGMAN | Mohave County Fair - Mohave County Fairgrounds, carnival, 4-H competition & FFA livestock auction, rides, booths, shows, contests, $, 928-753-2636 or www.mcfafairgrounds.org H |
| 13–14 | GLENDALE | 3rd Annual Fiesta Glendale - Murphy Park, highlights traditional & contemporary Hispanic music, dances, food, crafts & fine art, includes a special Fiestas Patrias ceremony, free, 4-10 pm, 623-930-2299 or www.glendaleaz.com H * y |
| 13–14 | PEORIA | Fiestas Patrias - Johnny Osuna Park, mariachis, dancing, entertainment, food, crafts, free, 623-773-7564 or www.peoriaaz.com H * x |
| 13–15 | SIERRA VISTA | Fun Festival - "Tiny" Anderson Special Events Park, carnival, food, games, live music, trail & pony rides, craft vendors, 520-533-3354 |
| 14 | CHANDLER | C3HR Mariachi Festival - Center for the Arts, mariachi groups with folklorico dancers, opening with kids performers from dance-music classes held 2 nights before events, $10-15, 7-11 pm, 480-782-2680 H x |
| 14 | CHANDLER | Mariachi 2002 Festival - Center for the Arts, mariachi, folklorico dance, children's mariachi groups, $10-20, 7 pm, 480-782-2683 H x |
| 14 | FLAGSTAFF | Bronzekid Triathlon - Flagstaff H.S. Pool, youth from 6-13 compete in swim, bike & running, $15, 9 am, 928-779-7690 or www.flagstaff.az.gov H |
| 14 | PHOENIX | Contra Dance - Kenilworth School, featuring live music of New England, French-Canada & the British Isles, beginner's workshop at 7:30 pm, dance from 8-11 pm, $7, 480-759-2382 or www.PhoenixFriendsofOldTimeMusic.com H |
| 14 | SAFFORD | WalkAmerica - Firth Park, non-competitive walk, benefits March of Dimes, 7 am, 520-298-5490 or www.marchofdimes.com H |
| 14 | SUPERIOR | Bye-Bye Buzzards - Boyce Thompson Arboretum, farewell party celebrating the seasonal departure of the resident flock of turkey vultures, $3-6, 7 am - 3 pm, 928-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu H |
| 14–15 | PRESCOTT | Navajo Indian Guest Artist - Smoki Museum, artist will demonstrate his/her art, have art for sale, be available to discuss his/her culture, $2-4, Sa 10 am - 4 pm, Su 1-4 pm, 928-445-1230 or www.smoki.com H * |
| 15 | FLAGSTAFF | Historic Walk - Visitors Center, local historians & authors, Richard & Sherry Mangum, in costume, lead a 90-minute walking tour of downtown, pre-register, free, 10 am, 928-774-8800 H |
| 15 | PRESCOTT | Sundays at the Smoki Lecture Series Ernie Lister - Smoki Museum, Navajo owner of Hotel Trading Post at the Hotel St. Michael in Prescott, he was born of the Near Water Clan, of the Edge Water Zuni Clan, and is a grandson of Tsiyi'nni, Honaghai Bitse La Bahi, and Klehji Hatahli, Navajo chanters, free, 2 pm, 928-445-1230 or www.smoki.com H |
| 16 | SEDONA | Great Northern Arizona Rubber Duck Race - Creekside, benefit, live music, the ultimate kid zone, raffles & souvenirs, duck race begins at 2 pm with chance to win 2001 GeoTracker, free, 11 am - 4 pm, 877-99DUCKS H * |
| 19 | TEMPE | Jonathan & Maxine Marshall Distinguished Lecture Series - Gammage
Aud., theme is human values & social contracts The Fabric of Society, features Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. - topic is "Our Environmental Destiny," free, 7:30 pm, 480-965-1441 or www.asu.edu H |
| 19–22 | DUNCAN | Greenlee County Fair - Fairgrounds, carnival, rides, live stock auction, Mule Days, ranch rodeo, parade, $2, 8 am, 928-359-2032 H * x |
| 20 | PHOENIX | Valley Forward's 22nd Annual Environmental Excellence Awards - 602-240-2408 or www.valleyforward.org H |
| 20–22 | PINE | Northern Gila County Fair - Community Ctr & 4-H Arena, homemade & homegrown efforts, auction, old-fashioned country fair, Fr noon - 5 pm, Sa 9 am - 5 pm, Su 10 am - 4 pm, 928-476-3587 H * |
| 20–22 | SONOITA | 87th Annual Santa Cruz County Fair - Santa Cruz County Fairgrounds, carnival, games, 4H livestock, goat shows, vendors, food, entertainment, 3-day roping event, dances, gates open at 8 am, $3, 520-455-5553 or www.sonoitafairgrounds.com H |
| 21 | FLAGSTAFF | Family Fun Run - Buffalo Park, 1-mile fun run, 5K & 10K race, all ages, dogs welcome on 1-mile, T-shirt, give-a-ways, awards, $, 8:30 am, 928-779-7690 or www.flagstaff.az.gov H |
| 21 | FOUNTAIN HILLS | Another Point of View Art Walk - Fountain Park, local & area artists display on the patio, live music & wine tastings, free, 6-8 pm, 480-816-6500 |
| 21 | PAGE | 25th Annual John Wesley Powell Memorial Auction - P.E.R.A. Club, fund-raiser with items such as an 5-day trip on the Colorado River, and from boats to rugs, historical items, $1, 7 pm, 928-645-9496 or www.powellmusum.org H |
| 21 | PHOENIX | New Times Best of Phoenix A-Fare - showcases 25-30 Best of Phoenix winners from past years, restaurants offer samples of their best items, paired with wine, live entertainment, $100, 7 pm, 602-266-9933 or www.marchofdimes.com H |
| 21 | SEDONA | Artists' Day Out - Tlaquepaque, member artists & craftsmen demonstrating their techniques, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 928-282-3809 or www.sedonaartscenter.com |
| 21 | SEDONA | Sedona EcoFest - Sedona Cultural Park, a performing arts event promoting ecological education set amongst the spectacular red rocks of Sedona, gates open at noon, includes educational booths, art, speakers, live animals, food, music, 928-284-0189 or www.sedonaecofest.com |
| 21–22 | FLAGSTAFF | 7th Annual Festival of Pai Arts - Museum of Northern Arizona, traditional & contemporary arts & crafts of Havasupai, Hualapai, Yavapai & Paiute nations, meet Pai Pai artist demonstrations from Baja, CA, traditional pottery, hunting tools & woven wares, master basketweavers use traditional materials , see ram dance by the guardians of the Grand Canyon & Hualapai song & dance, $2-5, 9 am - 5 pm, 928-774-5213 or www.musnaz.org H |
| 21–22 | WILLCOX | Cider Sip'n Celebration - Apple Annie's Orchard, u-pick tree ripened apples, cider & cider-based products, all-you-can eat pancake breakfast, pies, jams, jellies, free samples, crafts, free, 6:30 am - 5:30 pm, 520-384-2084 or www.appleannies.com * |
| 21–10/13 MT. LEMMON SKI VALLEY | Oktoberfest - German bands & dancers, German food & beer, ride the chairlift, homemade fudge, free, $3 parking, Sa-Su noon - 5 pm, 520-576-1321 * | |
| 23 | TUCSON | Monday Night Family Concert Series - Gaslight Theatre, featuring Lisa Otey, blues & jazz, $6-10, 7 pm, 520-886-9428 or www.grandmatonyspizza.com H |
| 24–10/18 | PHOENIX | Do Touch! - Shemer Art Center & Museum, focuses on different textures & media for children & adults to feel & explore, free, M 10-5, Tu 10-9 W-F 10-5, Sa 9-1, 602-262-4727 H |
| 25 | PHOENIX | Phoenix Forum Bringing National Issues into Focus - Hyatt Regency, high profile speakers representing business, politics, government, media & sports, $70, noon, 602-744-0134 or www.phoenixchamber.com H |
| 25–27 | FLAGSTAFF | Moving Waters Culminating Conference - Du Bois Aud., lively panel discussions, interacting plenary lectures & celebration of story & music, field trips available, 928-523-0499 or www.movingwaters.org H |
| 26–10/6 | PRESCOTT | 5th Annual Shakespeare Festival - Granite Creek Park, presented by the Arizona Classical Theater, featuring Much Ado About Nothing & Measure for Measure, $10, 928-443-1868 or 877-928-4253 or www.prescottinfo.com |
| 27–10/6 | FLAGSTAFF | Annual Festival of Science - promotes science awareness & enthusiasm thru field trips, hands-on exhibits, world-famous adventurers, open houses, lectures, scientific displays, tours, Science in the Park 7 name an Asteroid contest, free, 800-842-7293 or 928-774-9541 or www.scifest.org H * y |
| 27–28 | WINSLOW | 4th Annual "Standin' on the Corner" Park - performance by "Hotel California" performing the Eagles hits, arts & crafts, food, other live bands, Just Cruisin' Car Show, free, 888-824-9610 or www.winslowarizona.org H * |
| 27–28 | WINSLOW | Annual Just Cruis'n Car Show - La Posada Hotel, antique cars & an antique show, food vendors, free, 8 am - 5 pm, 928-289-2026 or www.winslowarizona.org H |
| 27–29 | PHOENIX | The Fall Beautiful Home & Landscape Show - State Fairgrounds, interior design, remodeling, landscaping, new home building exhibits, art auction, seminars, outdoor living, new product trends & ideas, $4, 12 & under free, Fr 10 am - 9 pm, Sa 10 am - 8 pm, Su 10 am - 6 pm, 800-995-1295 or www.phoenixhomeshow.com |
| 27–30 | SIERRA VISTA | Sierra Vista Open - Pueblo del Sol Country Club, annual golfing event with up to 80 professional golfers from all around the country competing with up to 100 amateur golfers, 520-458-1542 |
| 28 | KINGMAN | 32nd Annual Andy Devine Days Parade - honoring Kingman and actor Andy Devine of Kingman, parade is 2 miles long, 100+ entries, free, 10 am, 928-753-2704 H * |
| 28 | PHOENIX | Contra Dance - Kenilworth School, featuring live music of New England, French-Canada & the British Isles, beginner's workshop at 7:30 pm, dance from 8-11 pm, $7, 480-759-2382 or www.PhoenixFriendsofOldTimeMusic.com H |
| 28 | PINETOP-LAKESIDE | 24th Annual Cool Running 10K & 2 Mile Fun Run - Woodland Lake Park, awards to top finishers in each age group, 6:30 am, $12-15, 928-368-6700 H |
| 28–29 | FLAGSTAFF | 2002 Northern Arizona Men's & Women's Singles Tennis Tournament - Thorpe Park, A,B or C divisions, awards, 3 match guarantee, $12 plus high altitude tennis balls, 8 am - 5 pm, 928-779-7690 or www.flagstaff.az.gov H |
| 28–29 | FLAGSTAFF | 5th Annual Flagstaff Open Studios - 50 artists open their workspaces & homes, view original art & talk with artists, demonstrations, free, self-guided tour, 11 am - 6 pm, 800-842-7293 or www.flagstaffopenstudios.com |
| 28–29 | KINGMAN | 18th Annual Andy Devine Days Parade & PRCA Rodeo - Mohave County Fairgrounds, cowboys from all over the US compete in 8 events, parade on Sat. in historic Beale St., $, 1-4 pm, 928-753-2704 H * |
| 28–29 | PAYSON | 32nd Annual State Championship Old Time Fiddlers Contest - New Rodeo Grounds, best fiddling in AZ by contestants aged 6-86, cowboy poets, storytellers, food, country & bluegrass music, Irish step-dancers, 21 Fiddle Salute at high noon both days, children's music workshop, crafts, fiddle makers, leather workers, $2-5, 9 am, 928-474-5242 ext. 7 or 928-474-3398 H x |
| 28–29 | PINETOP-LAKESIDE | 19th Annual Run to the Pines Car Show - Country Club, Southwest's largest free to the public open class pre1973 car show, 500 vehicles expected, 50's dance, poker run, game, free, 8 am - 5 pm, 928-368-5325 or 928-524-6407 H x |
| 28–29 | PINETOP/LAKESIDE | 27th Annual Fall Festival - area's largest outdoor arts & crafts show, car & antique shows, parade, 10K race, White Mtn Chorale musical performance, children's area, special entertainment, food, free, Sa 9 am - 5 pm, Su 9 am - 4 pm, 928-367-4290 or 800-573-4031 or www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com * not H y |
| 28–1/5 | TUCSON | "Children Just Like Me" National Tour Opening - Tucson Children's Museum, based on the award-winning book, showcases the world's children with vignettes & 3-D representations, first stop on the National Tour, $3.50-5.50, 520-792-9985 or www.azstarnet.com/~tuchimu H x |
| 29–10/31 | SCOTTSDALE | Ghostown - Rawhide Wild West Town, celebrity appearances, live local bands, haunted ghoulish attractions, bone-chilling entertainment, 480-502-1880 or www.rawhide.com |
| This calendar has been produced to assist you in making travel arrangements. It is for information only and does not constitute a recommendation. Dates for events were correct at time of publication. Since dates are occasionally changed, please confirm them in advance. | ||