Featured Arizona Events

Annual Arizona Events

May 28 - 29, 2011
Arizona International Festival (iFestAZ)
Phoenix - Arizona State Fairgrounds
Community driven event of education, food, music and art for all Nations, $5-10, noon – 10 pm
For More Information: 623-239-1025 or http://www.iFestAZ.com

June

June 11
36th Annual Mighty Mud Mania
Scottsdale - Chaparral Park
Includes mud obstacle courses for 1-6 yr olds and 7-17 yr olds, and a mud puddle pool for tiny tots, also sandcastle building, giant waterslides, giant water cannons and a swim, 8:30 am – 1:30 pm
For More Information: 480-312-2771 or www.scottsdaleaz.gov/Parks/mmm

June 28-July 4

Prescott Frontier Days
Prescott
Rodeo, parade, fine arts and crafts show
For More Information: http://worldsoldestrodeo.com/

July

July 1 - 2
Celebration of Freedom
Mesa - Downtown Mesa
Entertainment, classic cars, motorcycles, beer gardens, art, music, patriotic displays and education games, family fun, “cool zones,” a venue for political candidates to share their views, fireworks on Saturday, free, 6-10 pm
For More Information: www.azcelebrationoffreedom.org

July 4
All American Festival
Peoria - Peoria Sports Complex
Two entertainment zones, (1 country and 1 rock and roll), an F-16 fly-over, food, kids zone and water zone, vendors, Centennial specific activities and displays, fireworks, $5, 12 & under free, 5-10 pm
For More Information: 623-773-7198 or www.peoriaaz.gov/specialevents

August

August 3-6
Annual Birding and Nature Festival in Sierra Vista
Cochise College Campus, in Sierra Vista
Arizona's Longest Running Nature Festival Southwest Wings is an educational celebration of the diversity of birds, mammals, reptiles, and insects, in their unique environment; the sky islands in southern Arizona.
For More Information: http://swwings.org/

August 6
Dog Days of Summer
Glendale - Historic Downtown Glendale
Activities include photo stations, Frosty Paw Treats; appearance by Topaz, the Glendale Fire Department’s crisis response dog; watering stations; pet aura photos; fresh baked dog treats; a fashion show; pet gifts and accessories, 6-9 pm
For More Information: 623-930-4500 or http://www.visitglendale.az

August 26 - 28
3rd Annual Hell City Tattoo Festival

Phoenix - Biltmore Resort & Spa

Allows the public to discover the world of tattooing by world class artists from all over the world, includes seminars, forums, live music, competitions, an art gallery and kid zone, $18-20 one-day pass, $36-40 two-day pass, $50-55 weekend pass, kids 10 and younger are free, Fri & Sat noon – 11 pm, Sun. noon – 8 pm
For More Information: www.hellcity.com

August 27 - 28
20th Annual Family Cornfest, Arts & Crafts Fair
Phoenix - El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium
60 arts & crafts exhibitors, fresh sweet corn, free admission and parking, $5 for lunch
For More Information: 602-231-0300 or www.el-zaribah.org

September

September 5 - 11
Navajo Nation Fair
Window Rock
For More Information: 928-871-6478 or www.navajonationfair.com

August 26-27 and September 1 -3 and September 9 - 10 Grand Canyon Music Festival
Grand Canyon Village
Live music, ranger programs, rim walks, day-hiking, stargazing
Concerts at Shrine of the Ages on the South Rim of Grand Canyon, 7:30 p.m.
For More Information: www.grandcanyonmusicfest.org

September 30 - October 4
11th Annual Scottsdale International Film Festival
Scottsdale - Harkins Camelview 5 Luxury Cinema and Harkins Fashion Square
Combination of outstanding international and domestic cinema with celebrity-attended parties, $10-160, noon - midnight
For More Information: 602-410-1074 or http://www.ScottsdaleFilmFestival.com

October

October 7-8
Sedona Jazz on the Rocks
Sedona
For More Information: www.sedonajazz.com

October 8 and 9, 2011
Sedona Arts Festival Sedona Red Rock High School
150 fine artists and craftspersons from across the US will be showcasing their exquisite work against Sedona’s stunning red rock backdrop. Enjoy a wide variety of artistic creations in: Ceramics - Mixed Media - Fiber Art - Glass - Photography - Drawing - Sculpture - Jewelry - Wood - Metal - Painting
For More Information: http://www.sedonaartsfestival.org