Arizona: Calendar of Events Listings: 2010: AprilArizona Events April 2010 CalendarThis calendar of events for Arizona communities in April 2010 has been produced to assist you in making travel and activity arrangements. This calendar has been produced to assist with travel arrangements or local activities. It is an information guide only and does not constitute a recommendation. Dates for these Arizona events were correct at time of publication. Since dates are occasionally changed, please confirm them in advance. Updates, additions and corrections to any Arizona events are made at www.ArizonaGuide.com.
April 14-18, 201035th Annual Maricopa County Fair - We Grow Fun Phoenix: An annual occasion to celebrate & pursue the traditional values of educational opportunity, agricultural prosperity & love of family, midway, commercial exhibits, hobbies, agriculture & youth exhibits, motorized events, horse show, art walk of chalk art, $4-8, 602-252-0717 or www.maricopacountyfair.org. The Great American Flea Market Mesa. Presented by SwapSmart, features live music, kid zones, food, and shopping, $3, under 12 are free, 9 am – 6 pm, 602-412-8997 or http://www.thegreatamericanfleamarket.com 18th Annual Oracle Artist Studio Tour in Oracle, AZ.More than 60 artists and artisans will present their classic, contemporary, clever, and collectible works at home studios, galleries, and historic-site venues in this well-known artist community, self-guiding map and full artist listing at the tour welcome center, 1880 American Ave., free, 10 am – 4 pm, http://www.oraclestudiotour.com April 15-25, 2010100th Annual Pima County Fair Tucson. 4-H animals, home arts & fine arts, entertainment, horse shows, concerts, games & rides, educational exhibits including a gem and mineral show, $2-7, info line: 520-762-3247 or 520-762-9100 or www.swfair.com or http://arizonafairs.com. April 15-17, 201011th Annual Rotary River Rally Tempe Featuring the Great Cardboard Boat Regatta with teams of up to 8 people paddling a 200-yard race course in home-made boats of cardboard, teams compete for best dressed, most spirited, best design, most sought-after, and Titanic award for the most spectacular sinking, benefits the Rotary Clubs of Tempe, free, Fri. preview 4-8 pm, Sat. 9 am - 3 pm, 480-905-5944 or www.rotaryriverrally.com April 17-18, 2010Chalk It Up! Prescott. Individual or group artists, live entertainment, free, 10 am - 4 pm, www.mountainartistsguild.org/links.htm Annual Junior Rodeo Willcox See the future rodeo champions, www.arizonajuniorrodeo.com 16th Annual Arizona Asian Festival Phoenix. Features ethnic cuisine, arts and crafts, and entertainment, martial arts demonstrations, cultural dances and music from nearly a dozen Asian countries, include Japanese Taiko drums and a fashion show with traditional Asian costumes, Children's Wonderland, crafts for kids, free, Sat 10 am - 7, Sun 10 am - 6 pm, 602-712-8889 or www.aaaa-az.org or www.phoenix.gov/PARKS/heritage.html Saturday, April 17, 2010Nature Fest Wickenburg. Touch a non-venomous snake, go eye-to-eye with a live bird of prey and other wildlife, ideas on recycling and water conservation, guided hike along the Hassayampa River and hands-on activities, $5 adults, kids are free, 9 am - 3 pm, 928-684-2772 or www.nature.org/arizona/preserves April 21-23, 2010Student Workshops Tucson. Students of all ages are invited to sign up for traditional classes taught by professional mariachi musicians and baile folklorico instructors, part of the International Mariachi Conference, $, 520-838-3908 or www.tucsonmariachi.org April 22-25, 2010Verde Valley Nature & Birding Festival Cottonwood.Field trips, local tours, workshops & seminars, educational activities for kids, exhibits, key-note speaker, entertainment, $10+, 5:30 am - 9 pm, 928-282-2202 or www.birdyverde.org Friday, April 23, 2010The Espectacular Concert Tucson The best mariachi musicians performing before standing room crowds, this year's performers are Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan, Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, Mariachi Cobre and Pedro Fernandez. April 23-April 25, 2010Charles Mingus Hometown Jazz Festival Nogales.Includes a free concert on Fri. night, special Buffalo Soldier presentation, jazz for Kids and jazz for adults sessions, arts & crafts, kids games, art exhibit, Charles Mingus Film Festival, Big Band Gala Concert, margarita jazz brunch, www.mingusproject.com Saturday, April 24, 201017th Annual Beeline Cruise-In. OPEN TO PUBLIC. Held at Green Valley Park. 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM Registration. 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The 17th Annual Beeline Cruise-In Charity Auto Show for 2010 will be held at the beautiful Payson Green Valley Park off of Old Main Street. The Car Show will be a two day event which will run from Friday April 23, through Saturday April 24, 2010. Friday activities at Green Valley Park are geared for the car entrants, club members and sponsors and will include car registration, Brats and Dogs, a cruise around town, returning to the park for an evening's entertainment with music and dancing. The Car Show will have raffles, a 50-50 drawing, judging of the vehicles, Oldies Music, and items for sale from vendors including a food court. We will also have shuttles available to everyone which will run from the park to participating merchants around town to collect free raffle tickets. These will be brought back to the park and drawn for cash prizes. At the end of the Show we will present trophies and awards. Contact John Turner 928-472-3236, or Ken Gunderson 928-595-1980.http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/rccac/. Still time to ENTER YOUR CAR. Entry Application: http://clubs.hemmings.com/clubsites/rccac/Downloads/Beeline_Cruise_REGISTRfinal_3pg.pdf. 6th Annual Salsa Festival Maricopa. Salsa, guacamole and bean dip competition, live music, a beer and margarita garden, free tortilla chips, kids zone, junior salsa bar and salsa lessons for everyone, $1,000 for the best overall salsa, also an artist's alley, free, 5-9 pm, 520-568-9098 or520-568-9573 or www.maricopasalsafestival.com Family Fun Day – National Astronomy Day Peoria. Activities include arts & crafts, games, movies, tours, and simulated space shuttle launch, $4-6, 623-322-2001 or http://www.azchallenger.org. Sonoita Vineyards continues its Blessing of Sonoita Vineyards Festival featuring wine pairings and gourmet offerings from local farms, inns and restaurants. Additionally, the annual Blessing of the Vineyards features new and affordable family events such as balloon rides, baby goat bottle feeding, horseback rides and book signings in addition to the traditional blessing, live music, dancing and wine tastings and tours. Sonoita Vineyards, 290 Elgin-Canelo Road, Elgin, Arizona, 520-455-5893. Read more about the Blessing of Sonoita Vinyards Festival and other events at the Sonoita Vineyards. April 30-May 5, 2010A Taste of Greece Tempe. Greek dancing, music, food & fun, performances by costumed Greek dancers, Greek wine tasting, carnival rides, $2, Fri. & Sat. 11 am - 11 pm, Sun. 11 am - 7 pm, 480-899-3330 or http://atasteofgreeceaz.webs.com April 30, 2010 Arizona eventsViva Buckeye! Buckeye. Family entertainment, children's area, Chihuahua dog races, food, traditional music. Calendar of Events IndexFor additional tourism information and brochures, contact: 2702 N. Third St., Suite 4015 Phoenix, Arizona 85004 Phone: 602/542-8687 or 1-800-842-8257
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