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Arizona State Fair
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The Fair is Arizona's largest event, attracting over a million people in it's eighteen day run. The Fair encompasses everything from a top-notch concert series to thrilling carnival rides.
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January 9 - 10 - The Gathering - 18th Annual Native American Art Festival, Litchfield Park - The City of Litchfield Park presents the 18th Annual Native American Fine Art Festival, The Gathering. One hundred seventy of the finest Native American artists and artisans in the Southwest participate in the Festival by invitation only. Festival patrons will peruse a fabulous selection of traditional and modern Native American masterpieces including jewelry, pottery, basketry, weaving, katsinas, painting and beadwork. All day entertainment includes popular cultural dances, flute performances and storytelling. Main state headliners include Arvel Bird, Tony Duncan, Clarence Clearwater, Moontee Sinquah, 2008 Senior Hoop Dance World Champion and many more. There will also be traditional native foods served throughout the day. 623-935-5033 (6777) January 16 -17 - First Annual Madrigal Feaste, Phoenix - The San Tan Community Performing Artists bring the 15th Century to life in this hysterical historical entertainment extravaganza: Music and gaiety, laughter and jovial comedy, costumed performers and servers, and authentic culinary delights. Tickets include a sumptuous five-course meal with wine; period music; jesters and mummers and authentic costumes all set in a 14th Century noble hall. Participants will be asked to check all swords, bows and lances at the door. 480-297-7552 (6781) January 22 - 24 - 5th Annual Tucson Old West Round-Up, Tucson - For collectors of Old West memorabilia, buy, sell, trade, exhibits of cowboy and Indian collectibles and Western art and décor, including one-of-a-kind items for sale by national dealers. 406-834-3603 (6765) January 23 - Dillinger Days, Tucson - Watch Tucson turn back the clock to 1934 and the capture of John Dillinger's gang, celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Tucson capture of "Public Enemy #1" John Dillinger and his notorious gang, with a '30's-themed benefit gala, street festival, action-packed re-enactments, classic cars, period music, walking tours, films, lectures, vintage cars, and much more, free, (6766) January 23 - 5th Annual Bluegrass in the Park, Yuma - Featuring world class bluegrass bands including Karl Shifflet & Big Country, The James King Band, III Generation, The Bluegrass Patriots and more, arts and crafts, food, $15-18. (6767) January 24 - 19th Annual Jewish Film Festival, Tucson - Series of American and international films that entertain and foster understanding of Jewish culture and heritage. 520-299-3000 (6764) February 1 - 28 - 24th Annual Winterfest, Flagstaff - Features more than 100 events including x-country & downhill skiing, winter sports, ice skating, snow sculpture, snow softball, parade, concerts, theater, art shows, historic tours, workshops & winter star gazing. 800-842-7293 (6769) February 6 - March 28 - Arizona Renaissance Festival 2010, Apache Junction - The Arizona Renaissance Festival is one of the largest of the Renaissance events in the nation because it is really five Festivals all rolled into a giant, costumed fantasy village with: twelve stages of continuous live entertainment, an outdoor circus, a medieval arts and crafts fair, a jousting tournament with three performances each day and a day-long feast. Important Information: The Festival will be open on President's Day, Monday. 520-463-2600 (6780) February 11 - 14 - 62nd Annual Gold Rush Days and Rodeo, Wickenburg - Come enjoy four days of special events celebrating the town's ranching and mining heritage. Event schedule starts on Thursday with Family Fun Carnival, and first night a concert with Nashville artist, Marty Stuart. Friday opens the weekend with full activities including 200 arts/crafts exhibitors, classic car show, free stage entertainment, carnival, gun fights, old fashioned melodrama, and final concert with Marty Stuart. Saturday, the largest day has all of the events above, except the car show or concert. The 4th largest parade in Arizona starts at 10:00am, followed by an old fashioned barbeque at 11:00am, and the Senior Pro Rodeo at 2:00pm. The rodeo dance begins at 9:00am-midnight. On Sunday the day begins with arts/crafts exhibitors, gold panning, mining contests, carnival, rodeo and melodrama (800)942-5242 (6779) March 5 - 7 - Lake Havasu Bluegrass on the Beach, Lake Havasu City - Lake Havasu State Park (6018) March 13 -14 - 16th Annual Arizona Aloha Festival, Tempe - Come experience a two-day celebration of Hawaiian and Polynesian culture with entertainment, vendors of 'island lifestyle' products, food vendors offering a variety of island culinary delights, cultural displays and demonstrations, and plenty of that infamous Hawaiian Aloha Spirit. 602-697-1824 (6778) March 17 - 19 - Pinal County Fair, Casa Grande - See you at the Fair! 820-866-7653 Pinal County Fairgrounds (6768) March 26-March 28 - Tempe Festival of the Arts, Tempe - The 33rd Annual Tempe Spring Festival of the Arts The Tempe Festival of the Arts consistently ranks among the Top 20 art festivals in the nation by Sunshine Artist and has received the Pinnacle Award from the International Festival and Events Association. The spring and fall events each attract nearly 250,000 visitors to the Mill Avenue District over the course of a 3-day weekend. (6775) March 27 - 48th Annual MCAS Yuma Air Show & Open House, Yuma - 928-269-3245 (6017) March 30 - April 4 - YUMA COUNTY FAIR, Yuma - THEME: "Good Old Fashion Fun!" (928) 726-4420 (6015) April 2-April 11 - Phoenix Fringe Festival, Phoenix - Now in it's 3rd year,The Phoenix Fringe Festival (PHX:fringe) presents innovative, experimental and provocative theatre by local, national and international artists. PHX:fringe seeks to develop a cutting-edge, urban audience by offering an edgy assortment of performance choices in non-traditional downtown spaces. The PHX:fringe promotes artistic exploration by supporting the risky, adventurous work of established and emerging artists while also providing accessible, affordable performances to the community. (6776) April 14-18 - Maricopa County Fair, Phoenix - We Grow Fun! 602-252-0717 (6772) April 15 - 25 - Pima County Fair, TUCSON - 520-762-9100 (6016) April 28 - May 2 - Verde Valley Fair, Cottonwood - Welcome to the fair! 928-634-3290 (6774) May 1 - 2 - Tucson Folk Festival, Tucson - In addition to nationally known headline acts each evening, the festival showcases musicians from Arizona and the Southwest. The festival also offers workshops, a gospel sing-along, a children's show and food and craft booths. (520) 792-6481 (6019) May 29-30 - Annual Zuni Festival of Arts and Culture, Flagstaff - Zuni worldviews and values will be explained and illustrated in the many presentations throughout the weekend, produced in partnership with the A:shiwi A:wan Museum and Heritage Center. Insightful talks, films from the Zuni museum's archives, and traditional dances and music will express the many practices and beliefs of Zuni life. 928-774-5213 (6021) June 28 - July 4 - Annual Frontier Days & World's Oldest Rodeo, Prescott - Parade, booths, fireworks, continuous entertainment, food, softball tournament, carnival, melodramas, family entertainment, rodeo dances, 10K & 2-mile runs and more. (800)358-1888 Rodeo Grounds (6020) August 7-8 - 61st Annual Navajo Festival of Arts and Culture, Flagstaff - In Navajoland, inspiration for the fine arts comes from the wide expanses of earth and sky that are sacred to the Diné people. This year's 61th Annual Navajo Festival of Arts and Culture at the Museum of Northern Arizona. 928-774-5213 (6023) September 3 - 6 - Coconino County Fair, Flagstaff - A fun time for everyone! 928-679-8000 (6771) October 15 - November 7 - 2010 Arizona State Fair, Phoenix - This year's Arizona State Fair promises to be the best yet. 602-252-6771 (6770) |