* * * February 2012 Events * * *
Arizona Musicfest
Scottsdale, Arizona, < ------ > South Central < ------ >
February 1 - March 2
Arizona Musicfest
Arizona Musicfest 2012, America’s Premier Winter Music Festival (February 1 - March 2), presents top artists of Classical, Broadway, Jazz and Pop in venues throughout Scottsdale and Carefree.
Peach Blossom Celebration
Queen Creek, Arizona, < ------ > SouthEast < ------ >
February Weekends
Peach Blossom Celebration
Friday-Sunday through the month, Blossom watch, Free Admission, petting zoo, Country store & Bakery serving fresh peach pies and peach cinnamon rolls, peach scones & peaches & Cream cake as well as pies, cookies, brownies and many more baked goods
Running of the Gourds
Casa Grande, Arizona, < ------ > SouthWest < ------ >
February 3rd to 5th
Running of the Gourds
100’s of Gourd artists and vendors, live music held at Pinal Fair Grounds
Glendale Chocolate Affaire
Glendale, Arizona, < ------ > SouthWest < ------ >
February 3rd to 5th
Glendale Chocolate Affaire
The weekend before Valentine’s Day, Feb. 3-5, is a delicious delight for the senses as the Glendale Chocolate Affaire takes over downtown Glendale to create a chocolate-lover’s dream!
Plus check out "The Science of Chocolate" - experience the science and medicinal properties of chocolate with Dr. Francisco Villarreal, professor of medicine at the University of California, San Diego,part of "Arizona SciTech Festival " presented by ASU New College
The Two Rivers Renaissance Faire
Yuma, Arizona, < ------ > SouthWest < ------ >
Febraury 3rd to 5th
The Two Rivers Renaissance Faire
The Two Rivers Renaissance Faire celebrates the music, food, and fun of the olde world village marketplace. Experience Lords & Ladies, swordsmen, jugglers, fools, minstrels, belly dancers, magicians, Shakespearean actors, and more in our olde world village faire. Spend the day in joyous revelry. But beware...there be pirates about. You must also try to avoid the mischief and enchantments of the faerie folk!
The Great Canadian Picnic
Phoenix, Arizona, < ------ > South Central < ------ >
February 4th
The Great Canadian Picnic
The 60th Annual event on Feb. 4th, 2012 celebrates Canadian Heritage in sunny Arizona. Proceeds benefit exchanges between Canada and Arizona with a focus on youth and education
Annual Pioneer Day Parade & Fiesta
Wellton, Arizona, < ------ > SouthWest < ------ >
February 4th
Annual Pioneer Day Parade & Fiesta
Parade starts as 10:00 a.m. from Westside Park to Dome Street. Fiesta to follow parade at Butterfield Park. Carne Asada Dinner, assorted food booths, arts and crafts, games, demonstration booths, carnival at the Butterfield Golf Course Driving Range starting Thursday evening before Pioneer Day.
Tubac Festival of the Arts
Tubac, Arizona < ------ > SouthEast < ------ >
February 8th to 12th
Tubac Festival of the Arts
The 53rd Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts is Arizona’s longest running art festival. The event takes place in the historic art colony of Tubac and includes artists from around the country and Canada. Horse-drawn trolleys, festival foods and entrainment round out the experience,
Wigwam Festival of Fine Arts
Litchfield Park, Arizona < ------ > SouthWest < ------ >
February 10-12
Wigwam Festival of Fine Arts
The Wigwam Festival of Art, hosted by the legendary Wigwam resort, and sponosred by the Western Art Collector Magazine, will provide you with three days of world-class art and exciting entertainment, all in an elegant outdoor setting. This event draws award-winning master artists of Western, Native American and Southwestern genres. You’ll find contemporary bronze sculptures by Kim Obrzut, one of the first American Indian women to work in bronze, western bronze sculptures by Tim Harmon, and beautiful bronze and stone sculpture creations from Mike Greenfield, which reveal the sould of the stone and the spirit of the people.
The Arizona Renaissance Festival
Apache Junction, Arizona < ------ > South Central < ------ >
February 11 - April 1 Saturdays & Sundays
The Arizona Renaissance Festival
The Arizona Renaissance Festival is one of the most interactive entertainment shows ever created with wonderful amusements and antics on going all around you! Enjoy non-stop entertainment presented on 12 stages every event day. There is comedy, music, dancing, circus performers, jousting knights on horseback, and much more! The village marketplace has over 200 elaborately adorned shops offering an array of goods. Find unique hand made items such as blown glass, premium leather goods, and jewelry. Watch artisans work as they create a masterpiece right before your eyes! . Plus special open day on Presidents’ Day Monday, February 20, 2012
Arizona Super Spartan Race
Chandler, Arizona
February 11th
Arizona Super Spartan Race
The Super Spartan course is an 8+ mile battlefield of insane mud running with 15+ obstacles to test your physical strength and mental endurance. Some of our obstacles include climbing over slippery walls, jumping over fire & even surviving a gladiator pit! Are you tough enough for a Spartan Race? Register and you will know at the finish line!
Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
Scottsdale, Arizona < ------ > South Central < ------ >
February 16-26
Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
The 57th Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show will be held February 16 - 26, 2012. The Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, largest of its kind in the world, draws hundreds of thousands of horse lovers each year and attracts over 2,200 of the world’s finest Arabian and Half-Arabian horses to compete for over $1,000,000.
Kid’s Closet Connection
Phoenix, Arizona < ------ > South Central < ------ >
February 16th to 18th
Kid’s Closet Connection
Kid’s Closet Connection is a GIANT resale event featuring thousands of nearly new kids items (clothing, toys, equipment, books, nursery items, etc.) consigned by over 150 local families. It’s a great opportunity to sell items your kids no longer need and then purchase top-quality, gently used items brought in by other moms. These sales are HUMONGOUS. Admission is free and we accept all credit cards. Sale hours are 9-6 (close at 4 on Sat.) We were featured last time on Fox 10, ABC 15 and AZ Family 3! Register on our website: www.kidscloset.biz/scottsdale.
Gold Rush Days And Rodeo
WICKENBURG, Arizona < ------ > SouthWest < ------ >
February 17th to 19th
Gold Rush Days And Rodeo
An annual event for over 60 years, this is a celebration of Wickenburg’s rich heritage. For three action-filled days, always the second full weekend in February, thousands of visitors and participants enjoy the multitude of activities that make this Chamber-sponsored event. Festivities begin with a shoot-out on Frontier Street that kicks of a wild rootin’ -tootin’ western weekend. Spectators line the streets on Saturday as one of the largest parades in Arizona passes by. Cowboys from all over the country gather on Saturday and Sunday afternoon to participate in the rodeo. In the area around the Community Center families can enjoy a carnival, food booths, and arts and crafts.
Tucson Rodeo
Tucson, Arizona < ------ > SouthEast < ------ >
Febraury 18th to 26th
Tucson Rodeo
Every February, Tucson showcases its western heritage during La Fiesta de los Vaqueros, the community’s Celebration of the Cowboys established in 1925. This major outdoor event attracts locals and visitors from all over the world. Schools close on Thursday and Friday of rodeo week so families can enjoy the festive parade and rodeo traditions. Visitors come to experience the area’s Old West tradition.
Sedona International Film Festival
Sedona, Arizona < ------ > North Central < ------ >
Febraury 18th to 26th
Sedona International Film Festival
We are your ticket to the hottest show in town ... the GREATEST celebration of the BEST in independent film from around the world: Feb. 18-26, 2012. From features to shorts, documentaries to animation and foreign films to student films, you will be treated to a cinephile’s dream ... NINE DAYS and more than 145 films!
Hunting, Fishing & Outdoor Sports Show
Pheonix, Arizona < ------ > South Central < ------ >
February 23rd to 26th
Hunting, Fishing & Outdoor Sports Show
International Sportsmen’s Expositions (ISE) has over 35 years experience producing America’s premier sportsman’s shows, bringing you the best in hunting, fishing, outdoor sports and adventure travel shows in the western United States
Fountain Hills Great Fair
Fountain Hills, Arizona < ------ > SouthEast < ------ >
February 24th to 26th
Fountain Hills Great Fair
w in its 26th year, this three day juried art fair features nearly 480 artists and artisans from across the United States and around the globe, and attracts 200,000+ visitors. Food booths, beer garden and seating areas abound throughout the venue, with great breakfast, lunch and rest stops situated at locations in the middle and at both ends of the festival area. Live musical entertainment.
Lost Dutchman Days
Apache Juntion, Arizona < ------ > South Central < ------ >
February 24th, 25th & 26th
Lost Dutchman Days
This 48th Annual Event has 3 days of Professional Rodeo action, a Carnival that features 30+ rides, and carnival attractions. The Parade, viewing always a favorite and attracts thousands of spectators, who in 2010, were entertained with 125 entries. Don’t forget the Rodeo Dance, held outdoors with a large bonfire, it is hailed as the old fashioned barn dance (less the barn). The wild horses and burros can be seen everyday and are available for adoption from the Bureau of Land Management. Thrown into all this action, entertainment for our spectators continues with two stages of FREE quality entertainment which provides continuous music daily for your pleasure and what would any event be without plenty of food and vendor booths to browse and drool over. And we will have plenty with over 100 setting up to keep you busy.
MATSURI : A Festival of Japan
Phoenix, Arizona < ------ > South Central < ------ >
Febraury 25th and 26th
MATSURI : A Festival of Japan
Featuring exhibits, demonstrations, arts and crafts, children’s activities, bonsai displays, Japanese food, and 3 stages of live entertainment.
Annual Chandler Classic Car Show
Chandler, Arizona < ------ > South Central < ------ >
Feruary 25th
Annual Chandler Classic Car Show
The 9th Annual Chandler Classic Car Show will be held on February 25,2012. The car show is free for public to view. Hope to see you all there!
Phoenix Women’s Expo
Phoenix, Arizona < ------ > South Central < ------ >
February 25th and 26th
Phoenix Women’s Expo
Gather your girlfriends or pair up with your mother or daughter and spend an afternoon at an exciting, new expo in downtown Phoenix the Phoenix Women’s Expo. Arizona’s only locally owned and produced women’s expo, the Phoenix Women’s Expo offers more than 300 booths where women can shop and enjoy complimentary hair and beauty makeovers, massages, manicures and facials, wine tasting, cooking shows, a fashion show, home and design tips and tricks, seminars from local, inspiring Arizona-based women and so much more.
* * * March 2012 Events * * *
Fiesta Cluster Dog Show
Scottsdale, Arizona, < ------ > South West < ------ >
March 1st to 5th
Fiesta Cluster Dog Show
Thousands of dogs from all over the country converge in Scottsdale for the Southwest's largest dog show on grass! Top show dogs compete for five days at WestWorld for top honors. Come watch the country's most agile dogs compete during four days of agility trials.
Bluegrass On The Beach
Lake Havasu City, Arizona, < ------ > North West < ------ >
March 2 - 4
Bluegrass On The Beach
3 Day Bluegrass music festival on the shore’s of historic Lake Havasu. Featuring national touring bands from throughout the U S. Including the 2011 IBMA male vocalist of the yr. Russell Moore & IIIrd Tyme Out, The U S Navy Bluegrass Band, the Bluegrass Brothers, The Spinney Brothers, Arizona’s own Thomas Porter & Copper River and many more. Arts & crafts,great food & beverage, workshops & much more. A don’t miss event.
Parada del Sol Parade and Rodeo
Scottsdale, Arizona, < ------ > South West < ------ >
March 2nd to 4th
Parada del Sol Parade and Rodeo
Events and attractions include Parada del Sol Rodeo and the Scottsdale Pro Bull Riding Parada del sol Parade ending with the Our annual Trail's End celebration in Scottsdale Downtown. The party will begin immediately following the Parada del Sol Parade. The Trail's End party will take place in Old Town Scottsdale on 1st Avenue, between Brown Rd and Scottsdale Road. This is a huge block party for all ages, including the Kid's Area with games, pony rides and much more. There will be many food and merchandise vendors located throughout the area. You won't want to miss checking out the hundreds of original shops located in the Scottsdale Old town/Downtown area.
PHX:fringe
Phoenix, Arizona, < ------ > South Central < ------ >
March 2nd to 11th
PHX:fringe
The Phoenix Fringe Festival (PhxFringe) presents innovative, experimental and provocative theatre by local, national and international artists. PhxFringe seeks to develop an adventurous urban audience by offering a variety of artistic choices in non-traditional downtown spaces. The Fringe promotes artistic exploration by supporting the risky, adventurous work of established and emerging artists while keeping performances accessible and affordable to the community.
Midnight At The Oasis Classic Car Festival
Yuma, Arizona, < ------ > SouthWest < ------ >
March 2nd to 4th
Midnight At The Oasis Classic Car Festival
Midnight at the Oasis, the Southwest's premier Classic Car and Nostalgia Festival, brought to you by the Caballeros de Yuma. Featuring 1,000 classic cars, this year's event takes place at the Ray Kroc Baseball Complex in Yuma, AZ opening on Friday Evening and continuing to Sunday afternoon. The festival includes a smorgasbord of regional food cooked by local non-profit agencies, vendors from all around the West, rides for the kids, concerts on Friday and Saturday night - and to kick off the festivities, a parade of classic cars.
Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival
Carefree, Arizona, < ------ > SouthWest < ------ >
March 2nd to 4th
Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival
These nationally acclaimed, juried fine art festivals attract artists and art collectors from throughout the United States and abroad, all sharing in their love and appreciation for magnificent fine art. Carefree is nestled in the high Sonoran Desert five minutes from the Scottsdale border.
M7 Street Fair
Phoenix, Arizona, < ------ > South Central < ------ >
March 3rd
M7 Street Fair
Originally consisting of a few six foot tables, a few dozen classic cars and a few hundred people the m7 Street Fair has grown to over 140 booths, food, rides and crafts for the kids, live music, over 200 classic cars, and almost 18,000 visitors.
Great Arizona Beer Festival
Tempe, Arizona, < ------ > South West < ------ >
March 3rd
Great Arizona Beer Festival
This craft beer tasting extravaganza will showcase over 200 brews from more than 50 breweries from across the state, country and around the globe each providing samples of their proudest brewing achievement.
Great Bridal Expo
Phoenix, Arizona, < ------ > South Central < ------ >
March 4th
Great Bridal Expo
The Great Bridal Expo is the world’s largest national touring bridal event, with shows in 35 cities nationwide. At every show you'll meet hundreds of national and local vendors offering everything you need to make your wedding day picture-perfect.
Scottsdale Arts Festival
Scottsdale, Arizona, < ------ > South Central < ------ >
March 9th to 11th
Scottsdale Arts Festival
Scottsdale has one arts festival that rises above them all. The award-winning Scottsdale Arts Festival features 200 jury-selected artists from throughout the United States, top-notch live music and entertainment, delicious fare from the Valley’s gourmet specialty food trucks, fun activities for kids and families and much more.
Ostrich Festival
Chandler, Arizona, < ------ > South Central < ------ >
March 9th to 11th
Ostrich Festival
The Ostrich Festival will feature every day: Ostrich Races, Wild About Monkeys Show, Reptile Adventures Show, Exotic Petting Zoo, Pig Races, Dock Dogs high flying dog show, Magic and Variety Shows with Bob Bohm, Rhinestone Cowboy Trick Roper and Thrill Show, Carnival Rides, an additional live ostrich display and multiple stages of live entertainment,
Litchfield Park Art & Culinary Festival
Litchfield Park, Arizona, < ------ > SouthWest < ------ >
March 10th and 11th
Litchfield Park Art & Culinary Festival
Located in the heart of this luxurious resort community, the award winning Litchfield Park Art & Culinary Festival combines irresistible culinary samplings with more than 250 extraordinary artists exhibiting original fine art and exquisite handcrafted creations.
Yuma Lettuce Days Festival
Yuma, Arizona, < ------ > SouthWest < ------ >
March 10th and 11th
Yuma Lettuce Days Festival
The Yuma Lettuce Days Culinary Festival combines locally grown ingredients, interactive displays and programs, exhibitors and vendors, and Yuma culture into a sophisticated, educational and entertaining weekend event
Pinal County Fair
Casa Grande, Arizona, < ------ > SouthWest < ------ >
March 14th to 18th
Pinal County Fair
Pinal Fairgrounds & Event Center - Concerts & great family entertainment, headline Hispanic concert, arts & crafts, 4H & FFA livestock show / auction, carnival, great shopping
Annual Festival of Fine Art
Cave Creek, Arizona, < ------ > South Central < ------ >
March 16th to 18th
Annual Festival of Fine Art
The 12th Annual Festival of Fine Art is one of the largest open air fine art shows in the Southwest and boasts artists from around the country. Drawing a crowd of art enthusiasts and art patrons, the Festival offers three days of art and live music, specialty foods and wine
Roots N' Boots Queen Creek
Queen Creek, Arizona,
March 30th to April 1st
Roots N' Boots Queen Creek
A Town of Queen Creek signature event to celebrate the history, culture and rural heritage of the QC community. Events include: Family Rodeo, PRCA Rodeo (3 performances), Carnival, Vendors, Entertainment, Lawn Mower Races, Rodeo Dance, Petting Zoo, Mechanical Bull and more. Fun for everyone!
Camp Jamboree 2012
Scottsdale, Arizona, < ------ > South West < ------ >
March 31st
Camp Jamboree 2012
Tons of fun for the entire family, featuring over 50 different summer camp options. Plus rock wall, petting zoo, archery, bouncies, s'mores and food vendors. 10am - 3pm.
Tubac Health Fair
Tubac, Arizona,
March 31st
Located AT: Plaza de Anza shopping center, 10 Avenida Goya, Tubac
10AM-4PM in the Plaza de Anza shopping center that houses the Tubac Market, Italian Peasant and Maria's Grill, just to name a few! At this writing, we have over 45 vendors who are committed to coming and this number is growing every day! We have the Tubac Fire Department that will be doing blood pressure checks, the Santa Cruz Sheriff's office doing kids' fingerprinting, someone will be taking old prescriptions and disposing of them properly, the Alzheimer's Foundation will be there, two different hospices, the Floating Stone, the Yard Woman, Tumacookery demonstrating how easy it is to cook healthy meals, Tubac Golf Resort and Spa, massage therapists, etc. The list goes on and on!
This event is for our community and that of our neighbors. The event is free however, we are asking for each attendee to donate two canned goods to benefit the Amado Food Bank. Screenings, live demonstrations of dance, massage, reflexology, cooking, etc., will be on hand throughout the day as well as speakers speaking on all things health.
If I can answer any questions for you, please email me at ccisek@cox.net
Directions from Tucson:
I-10 to I-19 south. Exit 34 to the east side of the Interstate. Turn north on the east side frontage road and go approximately 1/3 of a mile and the fair will be on your right in the Plaza de Anza shopping center.
* * * April 2012 Events * * *
Hi-Country Bluegrass Festival
Cordes Junction, Arizona,
April 14th
Website arizonahighway69chamber.org
Saturday April 14th from 10AM - 6PM. Featured bands: Traditional Bluegrass Reunion, Potato Patch Band, Back Porch Bluegrass Bandits, Run Boys Run, Jam Pak Blues ’N’ Grass Neighborhood Band, BBurnett Family Bluegrass Band and Sound System by Old Blue Sound. Free Instrument Workshop with vendors and chuckwagon. Tickets go on sale March, telephone: 928-632-4355 (Easy to find, at I17 and the Hwy 69 junction to Prescott - located at Arcosonti).
AZDance Group / SIMPLY PUT
Scottsdale and Phoenix, Arizona, < ------ > South Central < ------ >
April 28th and 29th
Website www.azdance.org
AZDance Group is a professional contemporary dance company, utilizing dancers from within Arizona, Massachusetts and London, to name a few, as well as guest artists from Ballet Arizona and San Francisco Ballet.
AZDance, under the artistic direction of Kenda Newbury, creates and produces entertaining, thought-provoking, educational and inspirational works for all audiences throughout the Southwest region.
SIMPLY PUT, a diverse concert showcasing the versatility of this company, will be performed at Cactus Shadows Fine Art Center Saturday, April 28, 2012 and at the Center for Performing Arts at Paradise Valley Community College on Sunday, April 29, 2012. Another concert may be available to the public Friday, April 27 (see website).
AZDance Group is a non-profit 501c(3) organization and NOT a dance studio. We have 5 educational outreach programs which touch many populations and communities throughout Arizona including our Apprentice and Children’s Companies and Movement E-Motion (MEM), a dance program for young adults with Down Syndrome, Autism and Physical Challenges.
Please look at our website for updated concerts, events and information. www.azdance.org, www.memdance.org, www.kendanewbury.com
(480) 215-1916