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ARIZONA

LAKE HAVASU –
Buses by the Bridge, Jan 14-16. See Volkswagen buses ranging from rust-buckets to ultra expensive. Friday is set-up day with a free taco feed at 5pm. Saturday brings a corn-hole contest, slow drags and raffle. Sunday is awards day, camp clean-up and final raffle. Location: Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor 4. Admission: $2.
928-680-7664
www.busesbythebridge.com

Havasu Island Balloon Festival & Fair, Jan 19-22. Activities include: hot air balloon mass ascension, balloon night glow, sky divers, arts and crafts show, antique and classic cars, carnival rides and food vendors.

Make your festival experience memorable by booking a hot air balloon flight. Location: Nautical Beachfront Resort Golf Course. Admission: $7 for all four days; free for children 12 or younger. 928-505-5240
E-mail: constant43@gmail.com

Music, Brews & BBQ Championship, Jan 27-28. This event has something for everyone, including the two-day People’s Choice Taste Sampling, 50 craft and wholesale vendors, 20 food vendors, live music, rides for the kids, a rock-climbing wall and the Crossroads Car & Bike Show. Get ready for some of the best barbecue west of the Mississippi! Location: Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor 4.
928-208-2375
E-mail: info@musicbrewsbbq.com

Grand Canyon Pro Rodeo Association, Little Delbert Days, Jan 28-29. For serious rodeo fans, The Grand Canyon Pro Rodeo brings competitors from around the Southwest and plenty of excitement with rough stock riders. Local youth are invited to compete in the mutton bustin’ and calf riding events. There are lots of hands-on activities for kids, including pony rides, petting zoo, tractor races, roping pen, sand pile, rock-climbing wall, super-slide and more. Location: SARA Park. Admission: $10/day; free for children 15 or younger. 928-855-6535
E-mail: sandi@campbellredimix.com

Winterfest, Feb 11-12. More than 200 vendors from across the U.S. welcome you to shop, browse, relax and enjoy Lake Havasu City’s unique culture. Bring your friends and the entire family to enjoy two exciting days of arts, crafts, merchandise, food, beer garden, kids’ activities and live entertainment. Location: Main Street (McCulloch Blvd) between Smoketree and Acoma. Admission: Free. Hours: Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm.
928-855-4115
E-mail: jenic@havasuchamber.com
www.havasuchamber.com

Rockabilly Reunion, Feb 17-19. Enjoy three days of vintage cars, carnival rides, food, beer garden, and pin-up girlcontest. The fun includes giveaways, swap meet, vendors and a 1950s hair salon and barber. Location: 699 London Bridge Rd. Hours: 12pm-7pm. Admission: $5 per person; $10 per car; free for kids 12 or younger.
928-846-0335
E-mail: rockabilly.reunion@yahoo.com

Bluegrass on the Beach, March 2-4. This festival promises another magical three days of bluegrass veterans as well as inspiring new talent. While music plays on the main stage, there are band workshops, arts and crafts vendors, food and beer. Join the fun of jam sessions on and off stage. All-inclusive packages are available, which include tickets to the three-day event and camping. Location: Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor 4. Admission: $20; Teens, $10; free for kids 12 or younger. Hours: Friday and Saturday, 10am-6:30pm; Sunday, 10am-5pm.
209-785-4693
E-mail: roaddog@caltel.com

CASA GRANDE –
Downtown Street Fair & Car Show, Jan 21-22. The festivities include 200 exhibitors selling art, pottery, jewelry, clothing, sculptures, great food, live entertainment and more. The Classic Car Show features 160 unique cars on Saturday only, 10am-3pm. A free Show & Shine Car Show takes place on Sunday only, 10am-3pm. Location: Second St between Sacaton and Florence St. Hours: Saturday, 10am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm.
520-836-8744
www.cgmainstreet.org

Agri-Country Bluegrass Festival, Jan 27-29. Get set for great music and family fun: music and craft vendors, clogging, mutt strut contests, old-fashioned quilt show, and food and merchant vendors. Location: Pinal Fairgrounds & Event Center. Admission: $6; free for kids 12 or younger. Free parking. Hours: 9am-6pm.
520-723-7881
www.pinalfairgrounds.com

WuertzFarm Gourd Festival, Feb 3-5. Enjoy 100 artists, exhibitors and vendors, Arizona Gourd Society Judged Show, classes and demonstrations, mini gourd race, gourd games, food, live music and thousands of dried and craft-ready gourds. Location: Pinal Fairgrounds & Event Center. Hours: Friday and Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 10am-4pm.
520-723-4432
www.wuertzfarm.com/Festivalhome

Casa Grande Cowboy and Indian Days, Feb 18-26. This is a great week of roping competitions, parade and arts and crafts vendors. Location: Casa Grande Rodeo Grounds.
520-836-7013

Cactus Antique Aircraft Fly-in, Mar 2-3. Some of our nation’s most-historically significant aircraft have attended this event, including the recently restored Sikorsky S-38 twin-engine Flying Boat used by Martin and Osa Johnson to explore and photograph Africa in the 1930s and a 1945 Boeing-Stearman bi-plane owned and flown by actor Steve McQueen. Location: Casa Grande Municipal Airport. Hours: 8am-5pm, both days.
520-836-7447
www.cactusflyin.org

Arizona State Open Chili Championship, Mar 3. Celebrate Casa Grande’s unique hometown charm, southwestern Arizona zest for fun and incredible winter weather. Location: Ed Hooper Park.
520-560-2256
E-mail: azchiliopen@yahoo.com
www.azchiliopen.com

Pinal County Fair, Mar 14-18. View prized livestock and see who grows the biggest and the best vegetables in the county. Enjoy rides, toss a ball, take a walk through the crafts or just eat some really good food. Location: Pinal Fairgrounds & Event Center.
520-723-7881
www.pinalcountyfair.com

DOUGLAS –
Progressive Dinner, Jan. 27. This fundraiser for the House of Hope, a shelter for battered women, starts at the Baptist Church, where soup is served. Next, guests go to the Presbyterian Church for salad, then to the Episcopal Church for prime rib. Guests enjoy desert at the Methodist Church. Starting location: Historic Church Square. Door prizes and tickets go on sale Jan 1. Cost: $12. Hours: 5pm-7pm.
520-249-6094

WICKENBURG –
64th Annual Gold Rush Days & Rodeo, Feb 17-19. This classic event recognizes the ranching and mining heritage of Wickenburg. Three days of activities include arts/crafts faire, family carnival and an old-fashioned melodrama. Also featured: concert by Nashville artists Emerson Drive, a two-day NSPRA rodeo, classic car show and huge parade. Location: Downtown Wickenburg. Admission: Varies.
928-684-5479
www.wickenburgchamber.com

KINGMAN –
First Friday, Feb 3, Mar 2, Apr 6.
A new artist is featured every month. Location: Beale Street Brews & Art Gallery, 418 W. Beale St. Hours: 7pm-10pm.
928-753-4004
http://bealestreetbrews.net/

Gun, Knife, Coin & Collectibles Show, Feb 4-5. Check out a wide assortment of firearms, ammunition, knives, military items, jewelry, art, post cards, old west memorabilia and much more. Location: Mohave County Fairgrounds.
928-692-0937
E-mail: pioneercountryevents@frontiernet.net/
www.pioneercountryevents.com

Kingman Family Fun Day, Mar 17. See Wild West re-enactments and shootouts while enjoying food, vendors, music and fun for the whole family. Location: Locomotive Park, Downtown Kingman. Hours: 10am-4pm. Bring your lawn chairs, sunscreen and enjoy a beautiful day at the park.
951-203-1479.

Rock and Gem Show, Apr 14-15. Geology lovers cannot miss this fabulous show. See rocks and gems of all kinds, displays and vendors. Refreshments, raffles and activities for kids are also part of the fun. Location: Kingman Academy High School Gym, 3420 N. Burbank St. Hours: Saturday, 9am-5pm; Sunday, 9am-4pm.
928-757-8121
www.gemstoners.org/

GLOBE –
Backhoe Rodeo, Mar 3. Backhoe operators test their skills at tasks that require finesse not brute strength. Operators will be competing for a $3,000 purse. Visitors will have a chance to see them in action and there are plenty of opportunities for the public to take a seat on a backhoe to see how it really works.
928-812-2320

Historic Home and Building Tour, Mar 10-11. Visitors are driven to individual stops where hosts provide colorful information on the structure’s history, architecture and owners. This year’s tour also includes some of the historic figures buried in the Globe Cemetery. The Gila County Historical Society has an antique show this weekend; admission to the home tour includes admission to the antique show. Pancake breakfasts, chili luncheons and more round out a weekend that celebrates Globe’s territorial-day history. Location: Tours leave from Downtown Globe. Hours: 9am-3pm, both days.
800-804-5623

PHOENIX –
PF Changs Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon Series, Jan 15. Participate in the annual event by running the full marathon or the half. There are many options to fit anyone’s desire to finish the race. Location: Marathon starts at Washington St, west of 14th Ave. Half-marathon starts at Jefferson St, east of 12th Ave. Time: Races starts at 6:30am. Admission: Registration fee varies.
www.runrocknroll.competitor.com/arizona
Courtesy of Competitor Group, Action Sports International

YUMA –
Bluegrass in the Park, Jan 28. It’s a lively outdoor concert with a variety of performers. Bring your own chair or blanket. Location: West Wetlands Park. Admission: $15 in advance; $20 at gate. Hours: 10am-dusk.
www.landspromotions.com

Civil War Days, Jan 28-29. Watch two reenactment battles each day and a special event this year: Arizona Centennial living history and interpretation. Location: Yuma Quartermaster Depot State Historic Park. Admission: $10. Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm, both days.
928-373-5198

Yuma River Daze, Feb 3-5. Attend this family friendly arts and crafts festival with lots of food and drink vendors. Location: Downtown Yuma. Free admission. Hours: 10am-5pm.
928-373-5028

Two Rivers Renaissance Faire,
Feb 4-6. Celebrate the music, food and fun of the olde world village marketplace. Location: West Wetlands Park. Admission: Various prices.
www.tworiversfaire.com

Centennial Yuma Square Dance Festival, Feb 10-12. This year’s festival features the California Heritage Dancers. Dressed in period costume, this group demonstrates dancing as it was in America’s past. Location: Yuma Civic Center. Admission: Fee to participate, free to watch.
928-373-5040
www.ysrda.weebly.com

Yuma Jaycees Silver Spur Rodeo,
Feb 10-12. This PRCA sanctioned rodeo draws top cowboys and cowgirls from the Turquoise Circuit and beyond. Location: Yuma County Fairgrounds. The Centennial Silver Spur Rodeo Parade takes place on Feb 11. Admission and hours: To be determined.
928-726-4420
www.yumajaycees.org/rodeo.html

Centennial Fandango, Feb 14. Ring in the 100th birthday of America’s sweetheart state with your sweetheart at this special celebration with music, dancing, fireworks and more. Location: Downtown Yuma. Admission: Free. Hours: 5pm-11pm.
928-373-5198

Midnight at the Oasis Car Show, Mar 2-4. The Southwest’s largest show of classic (pre-1972) cars features concerts, a cruising parade and tons of food vendors and rides for the kids. Location: Desert Sun Stadium. Admission and hours: To be determined.
928-343-1715
www.caballeros.org

MCAS 50th Annual Air Show, Mar 17. Celebrate the centennial of Marine aviation with vintage and modern military aircraft, static displays and food and drink vendors. Location: Marine Corps Air Station. Admission: Free. Gates open at 8:30am.
www.yumaairshow.com

3:10 to Yuma Fundraiser, Mar 31. This gala outdoor dinner, concert and auction helps raise funds to operate and help to improve exhibits and facilities at Yuma’s historic Territorial Prison. Location: Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park. Fee: $50. Time: 6pm.
928-783-4771
www.historicyumaprison.com

Yuma County Fair, Apr 3-8. A good, old-fashioned county fair, with family fun, food, rides, entertainment, 4-H and FFA animals and arts and crafts exhibits. Location: Yuma County Fairgrounds. Hours and admission: To be determined.
928-726-4420
www.yumafair.com

Taco Festival, Apr 14. It’s all here: Entertainment, piñatas, face painting and more, plus cervezas and margaritas for the adults. Pick your favorite as vendors compete to be crowned Yuma’s Taco King or Queen. Location: Desert Sun Stadium. Hours: 11am-5pm. Admission: free; purchase tickets for food and drinks.
928-373-5040

TUCSON –
La Fiesta de los Vaqueros/Tucson Rodeo, Feb 18-26. See the best of the best in bull riding, bareback and saddle bronc riding, steer wrestling, tie-down and team roping and women’s barrel racing. Plus, each day, you can buy everything from bling belts to a new truck. Location: Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 South Sixth Ave.
800-964-5662
www.tucsonrodeo.com

GLENDALE –
Jazz and Blues Festival, Apr 14. The 23rd edition of this classic city event features a tremendous lineup of local, regional and national entertainment. In addition to the great music, enjoy craft artisans and delicious food and beverages. Location: Murphy Park, 58th and Glendale avenues, Downtown Glendale.
877-800-2601
tourinfo@visitglendale.com
928-783-0071
www.visityuma.com

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