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Whats On in February 2012 Arizona Fairs, Fun and Festivals What’s On In Arizona Next Week January 30th to February 6th Including Friday February 3rd, Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th January 2012

Arizona Musicfest
Scottsdale
February 1 - March 2
www.azmusicfest.org/

Annual Flagstaff Winterfest,
Flagstaff
February 1st
www.flagstaffchamber.com/

Peach Blossom Celebration
Queen Creek
February Weekends
www.peachfestival.net/

Running of the Gourds
Casa Grande
February 3rd to 5th
www.wuertzfarm.com

Glendale Chocolate Affaire
Glendale
February 3rd to 5th
www.glendaleaz.com/events/index.cfm

The Great Canadian Picnic
Phoenix
February 4th
www.canadianpicnic.com

The Two Rivers Renaissance Faire
Yuma
Febraury 4th to 6th
www.tworiversfaire.com/

Tubac Festival of the Arts
Tubac
February 8th to 12th
www.tubacaz.com

Talking Stick Fine Art, Wine & Chocolate Festival
Scottsdale
February 10th to 12th
www.thunderbirdartists.com/

Made In Arizona
Scottsdale
Feb 10th - 12th
www.888artfest.com/

Wigwam Festival of Fine Arts
Litchfield Park
February 10-12
www.vermillionpromotions.com

The Arizona Renaissance Festival
Apache Junction
February 11 - April 1
www.royalfaires.com/arizona/

Arizona Super Spartan Race
Chandler
February 11th
www.spartanrace.com/arizona-obstacle-racing-super-spartan-chandler.html

Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
Scottsdale
February 16-26
www.scottsdaleshow.com/

Kid’s Closet Connection
Phoenix
February 16th to 18th
www.kidscloset.biz/scottsdale

ARIZONA ANTIQUE MARKET-SCOTTSDALE
Scottsdale
February 17th to 19th
www.azantiqueshow.com/upcoming_shows.html

Gold Rush Days And Rodeo
WICKENBURG
February 17th to 19th
www.wickenburgchamber.com/event_type/annual/

Tucson Rodeo
Tucson
Febraury 18th to 26th
www.tucsonrodeo.com/

Sedona International Film Festival
Sedona
Febraury 18th to 26th
www.sedonafilmfestival.com/

Hunting, Fishing & Outdoor Sports Show
Pheonix
February 23rd to 26th
www.sportsexpos.com/

Fountain Hills Great Fair
Fountain Hills
February 24th to 26th
www.fountainhillschamber.com/

Annual HAVA BBQ London Bridge Style
Lake Havasu City
February 24th and 25th
www.havabbq.com/

Lost Dutchman Days
Apache Juntion
February 24th, 25th & 26th
www.lostdutchmandays.org

MATSURI : A Festival of Japan
Phoenix
Febraury 25th and 26th
www.azmatsuri.org/

Annual Chandler Classic Car Show
Chandler
Feruary 25th
www.chandlercarshow.com/

Phoenix Women’s Expo
Phoenix
February 25th and 26th
exposaz.com/

Whats On in March 2012 Arizona Fairs, Fun and Festivals
Fiesta Cluster Dog Show
Scottsdale
March 1st to 5th
fiestacluster.com/

Parada del Sol Parade and Rodeo
Scottsdale
March 2nd to 4th
www.paradadelsol.us/

PHX:fringe
Phoenix
March 2nd to 11th
phxfringe.org/

Bluegrass On The Beach
Lake Havasu City
March 2 - 4
www.landspromotions.com/parkerhome.htm

Midnight At The Oasis Classic Car Festival
Yuma
March 2 - 4
www.caballeros.org/

Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival
Carefree
March 2 - 4
www.thunderbirdartists.com/carefree-fine-art-wine-festival-march/

M7 Street Fair
Phoenix
March 3rd
www.m7streetfair.com/

Great Arizona Beer Festival
Tempe
March 3rd
www.azbeer.com/tempe.htm

Great Bridal Expo
Phoenix
March 4th
www.greatbridalexpo.com/

Southwest Agriculture Summit
Yuma
March 7 - 8
www.swagsummit.com/

Scottsdale Arts Festival
Scottsdale
March 9th to 11th
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org/arts_festival_geninfo.php

Ostrich Festival
Chandler
March 9th to 11th
www.ostrichfestival.com/

Goodguys Rod & Custom Show
Scottsdale
March 9th to 11th
www.good-guys.com/PDF/2011_schedule.pdf

Arizona Aloha Festival
Tempe
March 10th and 11th
www.azalohafest.org/

Litchfield Park Art & Culinary Festival
Litchfield Park
March10th and 11th
www.vermillionpromotions.com

Yuma Lettuce Days Festival
Yuma
March 10th and 11th
www.yumalettucedays.com/

Pinal County Fair
Casa Grande
March 14th to 18th
www.pinalcountyfair.com

Tucson Tango Festival
Tuscon
March 14th to 19th
tucsontangofestival.com/

Annual Festival of Fine Art
Cave Creek
March 16th to 18th
www.sonoranartsleague.org/festival.php

St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Fountain Hills
March 17th
www.fh.az.gov/special-events.aspx

St. Patrick’s Parade and Faire
Phoenix
March 17th
www.phxirish.org/

Yuma Airshow
Yuma
March 17th
www.yumaairshow.com/

Phoenix St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Phoenix
March 17th
www.phxirish.org/

Tucson St Patrick’s Day Parade and Festival
Tucson
March 17th
tucsonstpatricksday.com/

4th Avenue Street Fair
Tuscon
March 23, 24, 25
www.fourthavenue.org/fairs/

Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Affaire
Fountain Hills
March 23rd to 25th
www.thunderbirdartists.com/festivals.htm

Annual Arizona Bike Week
Scottsdale
March 23rd to April 1st
www.azbikeweek.com/

4th Avenue Street Fair
Tuscon
March 23rd to 25th
www.fourthavenue.org/fairs/

Glendale Folk & Heritage Festival
Glendale
March 24-25
www.glendaleaz.com/ParksandRecreation/

Highland Games and Celtic Gathering
Phoenix
March 24th and 25th
www.arizonascots.com/05games.shtml

Feathered Friends Festival
Gilbert
March 24th
www.riparianinstitute.org/calendar.cfm

Southwest Military Transport Show
Mesa
March 24th
www.ahmta.com/

Great American BBQ & Beer Festival
Chandler
March 24th
www.chandlerbbq.com/

Bugorama
Chandler
March 25th
www.bugorama.com/

Cave Creek Fiesta Days
Cave Creek
March 28th to April 1st
www.cavecreekrodeo.com/

Phoenix Film Festival
Pheonix
March 29th to April 5th
www.phoenixfilmfestival.org/

Tempe Spring Festival of the Arts.
Tempe
March 30th to April 1st
www.tempefestivalofthearts.com/

Roots N' Boots Queen Creek
Queen Creek
March 30th to April 1st
www.qcrodeo.org

Annual Chandler Jazz Festival
Chandler
March 30th and 31st
www.chandleraz.gov/default.aspx?pageid=160

Arizona Dragon Boat Festival
Tempe
March 31st and April 1st
www.azdba.com/

Camp Jamboree 2012
Scottsdale
March 31st
www.azparenting.com

Arizona Dragon Boat Festival
Tempe Town Lake
March 31st to April 1st
azdba.com/

Whats On in April 2012 Arizona Fairs, Fun and Festivals
Yuma County Fair, Inc.
Yuma
April 3rd to 8th
www.yumafair.com/

Hi-Country Bluegrass Festival
Cordes Junction
April 14th
arizonahighway69chamber.org

Whats On in May 2012 Arizona Fairs, Fun and Festivals
Dermott Crawfish Festival
Dermott
May 18th and 19th
dermottcrawfishfestival.com/

Island Kine Fest
Mesa
May 19th and 20th
www.jawaiianentertainment.com

Kingman Wine & Food Festival
Kingman
May 19th
www.kingmanwinefestival.webs.com

Whats On in August 2012 Arizona Fairs, Fun and Festivals
CornFest Arts & Crafts Show
Phoenix
August 25 and 26
www.el-zaribah.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=59&Itemid=63

 
 
Arizona Featured Events
* * * 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






* * * May 2012 Events * * *

Island Kine Fest

Mesa, Arizona,

May 19th and 20th

Website www.jawaiianentertainment.com
Held AT: Mesa Convention Center
This is a two-day island style festival in Mesa, Arizona and it is our intention to make this an annual event. A variety of vendors will be selling island handicrafts and serving delicious food. A live performance stage with entertainment throughout the hours of the event is scheduled. Various popular artists will be booked for a Saturday evening concert for the affair.




Kingman Wine & Food Festival

Kingman, Arizona,

May 19th

Website www.kingmanwinefestival.webs.com
Held AT: Firefighter’s Park in Kingman Arizona
The 2nd Annual Kingman Wine and Food Festival will be held on Saturday May 19th, 2012. 11:00AM - 6:00PM at Firefighter’s Park in Kingman Arizona. This year we will be incorporating a car and motorcycle show into the event .
This is a lovely grassy park with many mature trees.
This event will combine wineries from all over Arizona, local foods from the areas finest restaurants and a variety of musical performances. Also attending will be some of the finest artists in the area and vendors selling items that are a complement to the world of wine.
The primary goal of this event is to provide a fundraising opportunity for Mohave Community College Foundation, a nonprofit organization.







* * * August 2012 Events * * *

CornFest Arts & Crafts Show

Phoenix, Arizona, < ------ > South Central < ------ >

August 25 and 26

Website www.el-zaribah.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=59&Itemid=63
Held AT: 552 N. 40th Street, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Arts & Crafts Festival
60+ Vendors on-site in comfortable air conditioning
Delicious Meal with HOT Sweet Corn on the Cob
Food Tickets: Adults - $7 in advance, $9 at the door
Kids under 8 - $5 in advance & at the door
Sweet Corn for Sale
$5 for 1/2 doz., $10 for a Baker’s doz.
Clowns for the Kids
Face painting






* * * Weekly Events * * *

Scottsdale Street Fair
Scottsdale
Sunday 10am - 4pm - Grand Opening January 8th 2012
January to May and Ocotober to December
Website www.scottsdalestreetfair.com
Weekly Street Fair on Sundays at the Pavilions at Talking Stick @ Indian Bend and the 101. Vendors offering arts and crafts, unique gifts, a wonderful variety of home and lifestyle accessories,new merchandise, food vendors, farmers market, flower market and entertainment. The Scottsdale area has never had a weekly street fair in such a wonderful location. You asked for it and now we have it. We will be supporting different charities each week. Live entertainment will be offered each week and delicious food available. A kids zone will also be available for the little ones. Come enjoy this family friendly event every Sunday. Admission and parking are free. also visit our Facebook Page at facebook.com/scottsdalestreetfair




Arizona Events at Fairgrounds including Future Fairs, Festivals and Fun In 2012