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Arizona Events August 2010 Calendar

This calendar of events for Arizona communities in August 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.

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Catalina State Park, just north of Tucson in Oro Valley, is a popular hiking nd camping spot. The park is located across the street from the new Oro Valley Marketplace on Oracle Road. Watch a video clip of the area, Google map nd park information.


Sundays: Mt. Lemmon Summerhaven's annual Music on the Mountain series held every Sunday through September 5th. The music event is under a large tent at 12901 N. Sabin Canyon Parkway in Summerhaven. Concerts are from 1:00-5:00 p.m. Admission is free. Bring lawn chairs, but outside food and drinks are not allowed. The event is sponsored by LAVA Music and by Mesquite Homes.

Sunday, August 1 - The Wyatts
Sunday, August 8 - Strait Country
Sunday, August 15 - The Dreadnutts
Sunday, August 22 - The Last Call Girls
Sunday, August 29 - The Wayback Machine
Sunday, September 5 - Chuck Wagon and the Wheelchairs

Find out more at www.lavamusic.org for concert details and links to muician's web sites. See our section on Mt. Lemmon and Summerhaven for news, features and weather.

Throughout August

Phoenix: Summer Flashlight Tours at the Phoenix Desert Botanical Garden. See, hear and feel the desert night including nighthawks, tortoises, insects and night-blooming flowers, bring your flashlight, free with admission, $5-15, Thursdays and Saturdays 7 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org 

Sierra Vista: 19th Annual Southwest Wings Birding & Nature Festival Self-guided and guided tours, field trips, seminars, vendors, silent auction, displays, lectures, bat stalks, owl prowls, displays, arts & crafts, Pete Dunn is featured speaker, $15 for adults, free for children with parents or grandparents, 520-678-8237 or www.swwings.org.

Show Low: August 7-28, 2010 : Show Low Main Street Farmers’ Market & Art Walk Featuring local produce growers, food product producers, artisans and craftspeople, entertainment, Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm, 928-521-9284 or http://www.showlowfarmersmarket.com

Tombstone: Through September 4, 2010: Tombstone TuffEnuf Bullriding held at 4th & Toughnut Street  The Helldorado Town, located at 4th & Toughnut Streets, will be presenting the Tombstone TuffEnuf Bullriding, beginning July 3, 2010. 520-508-2446.

August 28, 2010 through October 31, 2010

Willcox: An Apple A Day Keeps the Doctor Away. Apple Annie’s Orchard in Willcox is the “coolest” place in Arizona to go for pick your own apples, award winning apple pies, apple fudge, apple topped pancakes and homemade apple crumb ice cream. The 10th Annual Apple Harvest Celebration will run for three weekends starting August 28. The Celebration will feature tree-ripened apples, homemade apple pies and loads of family fun! The delicious “All-You-Can-Eat” Fried Apple Topping & Pancakes breakfast will be served from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM, and Apple Annie’s is open daily through October 31. Parking and admission are free. Take I-10 to Willcox exit 340, turn onto Ft. Grant Rd. for 5.5 miles, turn right on Nickels Rd. and follow signs. For more information, visit www.AppleAnnies.com or call 520-384-2084. Read more about Apple Annie's Orchard's 10th Annual Apple Harvest Celebration.



YouTube Video of Arizona Road Trip

A little mini-vacation to NE Arizona, on the Navajo/Hopi reservation. The trip started at the invitation of Navajo people near Chinle, then blossomed from there. Visits included Canyon de Chelly, Arizona. Video courtesy to YouTube and Arizona Office of Tourism. Watch more Arizona Travel videos.

For additional tourism information and brochures, contact:

The Arizona Office of Tourism
2702 N. Third St., Suite 4015
Phoenix, Arizona 85004

Arizona Chamber of
Commerce & Convention Bureaus

August Day by Day Events in Arizona


Sunday, August 1

Tucson: Summer Saturday Evening at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum. Showcasing what happens in the desert after dark and how plants and animals adapt, program this evening live and "sort of" on the Loose and Raptor free flight, $2.25-6, 4 pm, 520-883-2702 or visit www.desertmuseum.org

LAVA Music presents Music on the Mountain at Summerhaven on Mt. Lemmon. This annual music event features The Wyatts, free, 1-5 pm, www.lavamusic.org

Friday, August 6, 2010

Flagstaff: Laughing Stock held at the Doris Harper-White Community Playhouse. The Doris Harper-White Community Playhouse and Theatrikos Theatre Company presents a play about the preparation of three plays: from auditions to rehearsals to opening night; through forgotten lines and misplaced cues, enjoy the camaraderie and magic that lies at the heart of the theatrical world, 8 & 2 pm, 928-774-1662 or www.theatrikos.com

Flagstaff: First Friday Art Walk at the Flagstaff Artists Gallery. Presented by Flagstaff Cultural Partners – Historic Downtown Flagstaff, live music and refreshment, meet local artists, shop for original artwork, free, 6-9 pm, 928-773-2300 or www.FlagstaffArtWalk.com

Carefree: 5th Annual Summer Spaaaah Series. Held at the Golden Door Spa at The Boulders. Includes a VIP gift bag, evening with cocktails and spa samplings, a Summer Spaaah T-shirt, a donation to Fresh Start Women's Foundation, and a certificate for a 50 or 60-minute spa treatment (including gratuity and taxes) valid for 30 days after the event with complete use of spa facilities on the day of your service, $125, www.SummerSpaAz.com

Jerome: Jerome Art Walk. Visit more than 30 of the unique local art studios and galleries, Visit and meet with the artists. Examine handcrafted art including jewelry, pottery, glass, leatherwork, clothing, paintings and sculpture and more made both locally and internationally. No admission, free. The event is held from 5-8 pm, www.jeromeartwalk.com

Phoenix: Artlink First Fridays

August 6-8, 2010

Glendale: 17th Annual The Big West Valley Home & Garden Show at the Glendale campus of the University of Phoenix Stadium. There will be 250,000 square feet of exhibit space, interior designers vignettes, complimentary consultations, landscape display, international furnishings, concurrent seminars on remodeling/decorating & gardening, prize drawings, include the “Living Green Home”. This event benefits the 100 Club. Admission is $5. Activites on Fri-Sat 10 am – 7 pm, Sun 10 am – 6 pm, 602-485-1619 or 800-995-1295 or www.maricopacountyhomeshows.com

Tombstone: 2010: 62nd Annual Vigilante Days Vigilante Days Honors Tombstone's unique heritage. Tombstone 10K run, street entertainment, chili-off. Sponsor: Tombstone Vigilantes. More on Tombstone.

Tucson: ABA-BMX Southwest Nationals at the Tucson Convention Center. The American Bicycle Association brings over 1,000 amateur bicycle motocross riders to perform jumps, flips and tricks on a massive, air-conditioned, ABA regulation dirt track. Riders range from ages 5-60 to compete in pre-race events on Fri, the National Race on Sat. and the final race on Sun. No admission to this free event. www.ababmx.com

August 7-28, 2010

Show Low: Show Low Main Street Farmers’ Market & Art Walk Featuring local produce growers, food product producers, artisans and craftspeople, entertainment, Saturdays, 9 am – 1 pm, 928-521-9284 or http://www.showlowfarmersmarket.com

Saturday, August 7, 2010

Alpine: Alpine Area Library Friends Quilt Show at the Alpine Community Center. Popular non-judged show displaying quilts from eastern AZ and western NM, raffle quilts, vendors; also in town the Alpine Community Theater presents a locally written melodrama, 928-339-4042 or www.alpinearizona.com

Chino Valley: Saturday Picnic and Music Series at the Granite Creek Vineyards. Tastes of award-winning wines, live music featuring Emily Ann Thompson, Celtic fiddle direct from Indianapolis, $8, 11 am – 5 pm, 928-636-2003 or www.granitecreekvineyards.com

Eagar: Run/Bike for Your Health Eagar Daze 2010 at the Eagar Town Hall. At an elevation of 7,000 feet, Duathlon course has some rolling hills, the run has a hill (graveyard hill) at the 2 mile mark which provides a view of the valley, Duathlon: run 3.1 miles, bike 10 miles, run 3.1 miles; 10K: run 6.2 miles; 5K: run 3.1 miles, $7-45, 7 am, http://www.trifind.com

Flagstaff: Summer Concert

Flagstaff: 61st Annual Navajo Festival of Arts and Culture More than 70 Navajo artists, storytellers and cultural interpreters from many clans, juried awards for basketry, meet basket makers creating works on-site, join rug weavers, silversmiths, potters, painters and storytellers to learn about the Navajo "Beauty Way" philosophy of living in harmony, hike with a Navajo ethno botanist, Pollen Trail Dancers, activities for kids, $4-7, 9 am - 5 pm, 928-774-5213 or www.musnaz.org

Flagstaff: 13th Annual Prelude Opening Reception at the Coconino Center for the Arts. A preview exhibit of selected pieces by participating artists of the Flagstaff Open Studios Tour, free, 6-9 pm, 928-779-2300 or www.flagstaff-arts.org or www.culturalpartners.org

Flagstaff; 13th Annual Prelude Opening Reception A preview exhibit of selected pieces by participating artists of the Flagstaff Open Studios Tour, free, 6-9 pm, 928-779-2300 or www.flagstaff-arts.org or www.culturalpartners.org

Phoenix: Summer Twilight Tours A guided tour of spectacular  rock art, educators tell all about petroglyphs, archaeology, desert plants and animals and Native American cultures, reservations, $2.50-6.50, 7 pm, 623-582-8007 or www.asu.edu/clas/shesc/dvrac

Prescott: 36th Annual Car Exhibit by Prescott Antique Auto Club at the Prescott Watson Lake Park. Check out Pre1981 cars, old engine fire-up which includes fly-wheel engines, mining equipment, trucks, tractors, and car corral, parts exchange (swap meet), trophies, raffle, $5 parking/admission donation, 928-778-5386 or www.azautohobbyist.com

Willcox: 13th Annual Peach Mania Festival at Apple Annie's Orchard. U-pick tree ripened peaches and apples, all-you-can eat pancake breakfast 7-10 am, peach ice cream, peach pie, free, 6:30 am - 5:30 pm, 520-384-2084 or www.appleannies.com

Williams: Jack Fuller Roping held at the Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds with Roping competitions, 9 am, 928-600-5049 or www.williamschamber.com

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Flagstaff: 26th Annual Mountain Man Triathlon. The Arboretum at Flagstaff.

Flagstaff: 61st Annual Navajo Festival of Arts and Culture More than 70 Navajo artists, storytellers and cultural interpreters from many clans, juried awards for basketry, meet basket makers creating works on-site, join rug weavers, silversmiths, potters, painters and storytellers to learn about the Navajo "Beauty Way" philosophy of living in harmony, hike with a Navajo ethno botanist, Pollen Trail Dancers, activities for kids, $4-7, 9 am - 5 pm, 928-774-5213 or www.musnaz.org

Prescott: 36th Annual Car Exhibit by Prescott Antique Auto Club at the Prescott Watson Lake Park. Check out Pre1981 cars, old engine fire-up which includes fly-wheel engines, mining equipment, trucks, tractors, and car corral, parts exchange (swap meet), trophies, raffle, $5 parking/admission donation, 928-778-5386 or www.azautohobbyist.com

Willcox: 13th Annual Peach Mania Festival at Apple Annie's Orchard. U-pick tree ripened peaches and apples, all-you-can eat pancake breakfast 7-10 am, peach ice cream, peach pie, free, 6:30 am - 5:30 pm, 520-384-2084 or www.appleannies.com

Williams: Jack Fuller Roping held at the Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds with Roping competitions, 9 am, 928-600-5049 or www.williamschamber.com

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

Tucson: Primavera Cooks! Gourmet dining event series supporting the community, some of Tucson’s finest chefs and adventurous donors create and prepare an elaborate wine-paired dinner with proceeds benefiting the Primavera Foundation,  this week’s venue is Acacia, $125, 520-623-5111 ext. 101 or www.primaveracooks.org

Friday, August 13, 2010

Prescott: 23rd Annual Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering.

Prescott: Becoming an Outdoors Woman held at Camp Friendly Pines. Offers adventure and life skills, for women age 18 and older to learn to camp, fish, rappel, hike, cook with Dutch ovens, photograph wildlife & a range of outdoor recreation skills, "hawk talks" and nature hikes. Charge $270, includes meals, lodging and classes. 480-644-0077 or www.azwildlife.org

Prescott: Cowboy Capital Professional Bull Riding at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds. This is “The toughest sport on dirt,” part of the US Smokeless Challenger tour, 7:30 pm, 866-407-6336 or www.worldsoldestrodeo.com

Tucson: Sports Compact and Street Legal held at the Southwestern International Raceway. 8 pm, 520-762-9700 or www.Sirace.com.

Williams: 14th Annual Cool Country Cruise-in & Route 66 Festival 2010. Classic car show with trophies for various classes, more than 200 cars, 928-635-1418 or www.williamschamber.com or http://www.route66place.com

Saturday, August 14, 2010

Bullhead City: 4th Annual Bullhead City River Regatta

Cottonwood: Second Saturday Art Walk.

Flagstaff: 33rd Annual "Run for the Magic" Big Brothers/Big Sisters Half Marathon, Half Marathon Walk & 5K Fun Run at the Flagstaff City Hall. This is One of the oldest half marathons in Arizona, pre-race pasta dinner the night before, more than 400 runners from around the country, climb 700 feet to the top of Observatory Mesa, $30-60, 7:30 am, 928-774-0649 or www.bbbsf.com

Page: Parent-Child Golf Tournament at Lake Powell National Golf Course. Parent-Child Golf Championship Tournament - Lake Powell National Golf Course, 928-645-2023 or www.golflakepowell.com or www.pagelakepowellchamber.org

Pinetop-Lakeside: White Mountain Sheriff's Posse Barbecue at the Civic Center. White Mountain Sheriff's Posse Barbecue - Civic Center, 1-7 pm 928-367-4290 or www.pinetop-lakeside.com

Patagonia: Evening Serenades – Summer Series. The Spirit Tree Inn’s pre-Civil-War Amish Barn
Presented by the Santa Cruz Foundation for the Performing Arts, this week features Territorial Brass, $12, 7 pm, http://www.scfpapresents.org/

Pinetop-Lakeside: 20th Annual White Mountain Bluegrass Music Festival at the Hon-Dah Resort & Casino. This Bluegrass bands from the Southwest features gospel music on Sunday, jam sessions, family entertainment, food, some arts & crafts. Cost $15, under 12 free. Held Sat 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 9 am – 4 pm, 928-367-4290 or 800-573-4031 or www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com

Prescott: Mountain Artists Guilds 50th Annual Fine Art & Crafts Festival at ther Courthouse Plaza. This event features 120 juried artists from around the country, artwork includes painting, jewelry, ceramics, fiber arts, woodworking, weaving and metal art, music, artist demonstrations, vendors, food booths, free, Sat. 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 9 am – 4 pm, 928-445-2510 or www.mountainartistsguild.org

Prescott: Tea with ZaZa, the Florence Roberts Story at the Elks Opera House. ZaZa was the first person to perform at the Elks Opera House in Prescott in 1905, bold, sassy, one woman show is by veteran actress Gail Mangham as ZaZa who is  joined on stage by classical vocalist Lecia Breen, free theater tour at 4:30 pm, $13-18,  performances at  2 & 7:30 pm, 928-777-1366 or www.elksoperahouse.com  

Prescott: 23rd Annual Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering.

Prescott: Becoming an Outdoors Woman held at Camp Friendly Pines. Offers adventure and life skills, for women age 18 and older to learn to camp, fish, rappel, hike, cook with Dutch ovens, photograph wildlife & a range of outdoor recreation skills, "hawk talks" and nature hikes. Charge $270, includes meals, lodging and classes. 480-644-0077 or www.azwildlife.org

Show Low: Dog Days of Summer at the Show Low City Campus. Local competition for the HyperFlite Skyhoundz Disc Competition; a part of a national canine disc competition series, www.showlowchamberofcommerce.com

Superior: Learn Your Lizards at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum. This event educates participants how to identify common species such as Western whiptails, Tree Lizards, Side-blotched and Greater Earless, family-friendly walk, meet at the visitor center, $3-7.50, 8:30 am, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu

Williams: 14th Annual Cool Country Cruise-in & Route 66 Festival 2010. Classic car show with trophies for various classes, more than 200 cars, 928-635-1418 or www.williamschamber.com or http://www.route66place.com

Willcox: 13th Annual Peach Mania Festival at Apple Annie's Orchard. This is a U-pick tree ripened peaches and apples and all-you-can eat pancake breakfast 7-10 am, peach ice cream, peach pie, free, 6:30 am - 5:30 pm, 520-384-2084 or www.appleannies.com

Sunday, August 15, 2010

Pinetop-Lakeside: 20th Annual White Mountain Bluegrass Music Festival at the Hon-Dah Resort & Casino. This Bluegrass bands from the Southwest features gospel music on Sunday, jam sessions, family entertainment, food, some arts & crafts. Cost $15, under 12 free. Held Sat 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 9 am – 4 pm, 928-367-4290 or 800-573-4031 or www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com.

Prescott: Mountain Artists Guilds 50th Annual Fine Art & Crafts Festival at ther Courthouse Plaza. This event features 120 juried artists from around the country, artwork includes painting, jewelry, ceramics, fiber arts, woodworking, weaving and metal art, music, artist demonstrations, vendors, food booths, free, Sat. 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 9 am – 4 pm, 928-445-2510 or www.mountainartistsguild.org

Prescott: Timeless Weddings at the Elks Opera House. Featuring wedding gowns from the 19th and 20th centuries with Historical commentary on the customs and fashions of the past 100 years, elegant displays of gowns of yesteryear in the newly restored "1905" Elks Opera House, $13-18, 2 pm, 928-777-1366 or www.elksoperahouse.com

Willcox: 13th Annual Peach Mania Festival at Apple Annie's Orchard. This is a U-pick tree ripened peaches and apples and all-you-can eat pancake breakfast 7-10 am, peach ice cream, peach pie, free, 6:30 am - 5:30 pm, 520-384-2084 or www.appleannies.com

Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Phoenix: John Mayer with Owl City at Cricket Wireless Pavilion. Rock & pop, 7 pm, www.livenation.com

Flagstaff: Mountain Air Dressage Show at the Fort Tuthill County Park. Equestrian dressage show, Olympic sport where horse and rider compete by riding a pattern in an arena, 100 competitors and 3 rings,  free, 7 am – 4 pm, 602-942-6062 or www.azdressage.org

Thursday, August 19, 2010

Flagstaff: Mountain Air Dressage Show at the Fort Tuthill County Park. Equestrian dressage show, Olympic sport where horse and rider compete by riding a pattern in an arena, 100 competitors and 3 rings,  free, 7 am – 4 pm, 602-942-6062 or www.azdressage.org

Payson: 126th Annual World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo at the August Doin's Rodeo. Features bull riding, calf roping & barrel racing among other competitions, PRCA sanctioned, considered the country’s best small rodeo, $7.50-22, 928-474-4515 or www.paysonrimcountry.com

August 20-22, 2010

Grand Canyon: Bloomington Gold Tours

Friday, August 20, 2010

Payson: 126th Annual World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo at the August Doin's Rodeo. Features bull riding, calf roping & barrel racing among other competitions, PRCA sanctioned, considered the country’s best small rodeo, $7.50-22, 928-474-4515 or www.paysonrimcountry.com.

Sierra Vista: 16th Annual Carter Classic Invitational at the Pueblo del Sol Country Club. Skill games, reception, serious golf, awards and prizes, contestants state-wide participate, benefits Sierra Vista Regional Health Center Hospital, 520-417-4990 or www.visitsierravista.com

Tucson: Citywide Birthday Bash Party. A ceremony at the Presidio San Agustin del Tucson will feature the 5 flags that have flown over the city, cake will be served throughout the city; DeGrazia Gallery in the Sun, Fox Tucson Theatre, The Loft Cinema, and Arizona Historical Society all plan free and family-friendly events, 520-327-7544 or www.TucsonsBirthday.org or www.VisitTucson.org. More Tucson Birthday party events.

Kingman: Bloomington Gold Tours. This caravan of Corvettes will begin in Kingman and cruises along Route 66 to Williams and then the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, cruise along the longest stretch of Route 66 left in America, 928-527-VETT (8388) or www.bloomingtongoldtours.com

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Alpine: Annual Fiber Workshop at the Alpine - Waugh Mountain Alpacas. Annual Fiber Workshop – Waugh Mountain Alpacas, 928-339-4244 or 928-339-4987 or www.alpinearizona.com

Alpine: The Alpine Four Corners Regional Chili Cook-Off. Annual Chili competition, entertainment, backyard brisket and bean competition. Also a car show and the Alpine Community Theater melodrama at 7 pm. 928-339-1840 or 928-339-4443 or www.aplinearizona.com

Flagstaff: 9th Annual Absolute Bikes St. Mary's Food Bank Alliance Old-Fashioned Mountain Bike Race. Coconino National Forest. Old-Fashioned Mountain Bike Race – Coconino National Forest, a race for mountain bikers of all abilities benefiting the food bank, 9 am – 3 pm, 928-779-5969 or www.absolutebikes.net/flag_frset.html

Flagstaff: Wildflower Walk at the Arboretum at Flagstaff. Join a botanist for a tour of the gardens, focuses on how plants have evolved and adapted to the geography of northern Arizona, $3-6, 9:30 & 10:30 am, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org

Flagstaff: Dressage In the Pines Show at the Fort Tuthill County Park. Equestrian dressage show, 115 competitors and 3 rings, free, 7 am – 4 pm, 602-942-6062 or www.azdressage.org

Kingman: Bloomington Gold Tours. This caravan of Corvettes will begin in Kingman and cruises along Route 66 to Williams and then the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, cruise along the longest stretch of Route 66 left in America, 928-527-VETT (8388) or www.bloomingtongoldtours.com

Page: Knights of Columbus "4- Angel" Golf Scramble at Lake Powell National Golf Course. The Knights of Columbus "4- Angel" Golf Scramble – Lake Powell National Golf Course, 928-645-2023 or www.golflakepowell.com

Show Low: 15th Annual Tri in the Pines Triathlon. 825yd swim at the Family Aquatic Center, 12.3 mile bike on city streets, 3.5 mile run on paved multi-use trail in the City Park, USA Triathlon sanctioned event, www.trifind.net/nf/az.html or http://ci.show-low.az.us/departments/parks/runs&races.htm

Superior: Plants-of-the-Bible Guided Tours held at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum. Learn about botany, history and scripture on a walk alongside volunteer and Bible scholar David Oberpriller, $3-7.50, 9:30 am, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu

Sierra Vista: Buffalo Soldier Historic Sites Tour August 2010 Learn more about the renowned Buffalo Soldiers, the All-Black unit in the late 1800s through the turn-of-the-Century, reservations required, $12, 11:15 am, 520-417-6960 or 800-288-3861 or http://www.visitsierravista.com.

Sierra Vista: 16th Annual Carter Classic Invitational at the Pueblo del Sol Country Club. Skill games, reception, serious golf, awards and prizes, contestants state-wide participate, benefits Sierra Vista Regional Health Center Hospital, 520-417-4990 or www.visitsierravista.com

Clarkdale: Starlight Ride/Grape Train Escapes /Tequila Train at the Verde Canyon Railroad.

Sunday, August 22, 2010

Alpine: Annual Fiber Workshop at the Alpine - Waugh Mountain Alpacas. Annual Fiber Workshop – Waugh Mountain Alpacas, 928-339-4244 or 928-339-4987 or www.alpinearizona.com

Flagstaff: Dressage In the Pines Show at the Fort Tuthill County Park. Equestrian dressage show, 115 competitors and 3 rings, free, 7 am – 4 pm, 602-942-6062 or www.azdressage.org

Kingman: Bloomington Gold Tours. This caravan of Corvettes will begin in Kingman and cruises along Route 66 to Williams and then the South Rim of the Grand Canyon, cruise along the longest stretch of Route 66 left in America, 928-527-VETT (8388) or www.bloomingtongoldtours.com

Kingman: Summer in the Pines at the Hualapai Mountain Resort. Arts & crafts booths, 9 am, 928-757-3545 or www.kingmantourism.org

Superior: Edible & Medicinal Plants at the Boyce Thompson Arboretum. One-hour walk up the Curandero Trail to learn about Sonoran Desert plants, a few moderately steep sections, guided by Choctaw nation member and ethno botanist David Morris and “Foods of the Superstitions” cookbook author Jean Groen, $3-7.50, 8:30 am, 520-689-2811 or http://arboretum.ag.arizona.edu

Friday, August 26, 2010

Prescott: Broadway to Opera at the Elks Opera House. With classical vocalist Lecia Breen, singing some of your favorite songs from the Great White Way and Operatic Stage. $13-18, 7 pm, 928-777-1366 or www.elksoperahouse.com

Saturday, August 27, 2010

Tucson: Test and Tune at the Southwestern International Raceway. Starts at 8 pm, 520-762-9700 or www.Sirace.com

Globe: Hamburger Fry at the Gila County Historical Museum. This annual event Hamburger Fry – Gila County Historical Museum, 928-425-7385 or www.globemiamichamber.com

Prescott: 4th Friday Art Walk Weekend. Explore the more than 15 galleries that will stay open late. Enjoy food, musical entertainment, artist receptions and painting demonstrations, www.artthe4th.com

Prescott: Prescott Jazz Summit. Held at various locations, annual jazz festival with international stars and Phoenix-based and local musicians includes the best of Arizona high school musicians, 928-771-1268 or www.prescottjazz.com

Saturday, August 28, 2010

Flagstaff: 13th Annual Flagstaff Open Studios Featuring more than 60 studios, the self-guided studio tour spotlights a variety of art media, meet local art stars, including painters, sculptors, fiber arts, glass works, jewelers, photographers, stained glass, weavers and hands-on art projects for children, 10 am - 5 pm, 928-779-2300 or www.Flagstaff-Arts.org

Lake Havasu City: 14th Annual Eagles Iron Man Extreme Golf Tournament at Lake Havasu City. Play three of Havasu’s golf courses in one day, 928-208-1493 or www.havasuironman.com

Phoenix: 19th Annual Family Cornfest, Arts & Crafts Fair at the El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium. See over 60 arts & crafts exhibitors, fresh sweet corn, free admission and parking, $5 for lunch, 602-231-0300 or www.el-zaribah.org 

Prescott: Prescott Jazz Summit. Held at various locations, annual jazz festival with international stars and Phoenix-based and local musicians includes the best of Arizona high school musicians, 928-771-1268 or www.prescottjazz.com

Tucson: La Fiesta de San Agustin, Armory Park & Center celebrate the 1775 founding of "El Presidio de San Agustin del Tucson," festive celebration with live entertainment, speakers series and an art exhibits, food for sale, free, noon - 11 pm, 520-792-4806 or www.culturalexchangecouncil.org or www.visittucson.org. Phone: 520-792-4806.

Valle: 6th Annual Thunder Over the Coconino Fly-In at the Valle Airport. Over the Coconino Fly-In – Grand Canyon Valle Airport, featuring homebuilt, warbirds & antique airplane fly-in, car show, vendors and variety, antique tractor display, kids zone and pancake breakfast on Saturday, $30/family maximum, 8 am – 4 pm, 928-635-5280 or http://www.valleairport.com 

Willcox: 4th Annual Grape Stomp at the Coronado Vineyards. Grapes will be available for stomping by visitors during the festival as well as wine tasting, live music, wine paired food and a vineyard tour, $10 includes a souvenir wine glass, 10 am – 10 pm. What is Red, Green and Feels Great Squished Between your Toes? Now is your chance.  No stomping experience necessary. Awarding winning Coronado Vineyards 4th Annual Grape Stomp is happening August 28th. A day full of festivities features live music, food and of course wine tasting. It’s your chance for a firsthand experience in winemaking. Coronado is looking for a few great feet at the event. Bring the whole family for this festive Italian tradition Adults are $10 and includes a souvenir wine glass, all the grapes you can stomp, and a tasting of all our current releases.   Children and are our best stompers.  Sip on delightful award winning wine and savor food from Coronado’s vineyard view restaurant.   Come get a taste of fresh local delicious cuisine.  The local Tucson band “The Grind’ will perform live for more stomping fun.   The grind plays a wide variety of music featuring classic rock, funk with undertones of alternative and country; something for everyone!  For more information on “The Grind” check out: www.myspace.com/grindtucson. Coronado Vineyards 4th Annual Grape Stomp kicks off at 10am on August 28th.  Stomping ends at 4 pm but the party continues with a special dinner served 5 - 8 pm. Come out for a memorable way to spend part of your summer vacation.  An experience you will never forget and wines that you will brag to your friends and family about. For more information on the event visit www.coronadovineyards.com or call 520. 384.2993. Coronado Vineyards is nestled between the majestic Mt. Graham and Dos Cabezas Mountains yet located less than one mile off interstate 10 in Willcox at exit 344.  The vineyard, tasting room, and restaurant features delicious dining and 11 unique wines created from Arizona grapes.  Coronado boasts an award winning Riesling, Two Heads Red and Dolce Veritas Sparkling wine.  Visitors will find a wide variety of wines from red to white and sweet to dry. www.coronadovineyards.com

Sunday, August 29, 2010

Flagstaff: Elden Pueblo Public Field Day at the Elden Pueblo Heritage Site. Experience the science of archaeology through hands-on participation in site excavations, artifact analysis, primitive technologies and hunting games, tours at 10 am, noon and 2 pm, bring water, hat, sunscreen and sense of discovery, free, 10 am – 4 pm, 928-527-3452 or www.fs.fed.us/r3/coconino/forest-resources/archaeology/elden-pueblo/summer.shtml

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