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NOV 7-8 LITCHFIELD PARK39th Festival of the Arts
October 2009
FESTIVALSOct - DecPages 4 —6
REGIONAL TRAVELPage 19
NATIVE AMERICANPage 20
PET FRIENDLYPage 21
RV RESORTS & CAMPGROUNDSPages 22-23
STATEWIDEATTRACTIONSPage 6
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NOV 7-8 TUCSONTucson Celtic Festival & Highland Games
NOV 14-15 ST. DAVIDFestival of the Arts
OCT 16-18 TOMBSTONE80th Anniversary Helldorado Days
The Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa
Sulphur Springs ValleyElectric Cooperative
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Are we relevant or what! Years ago we did a survey of our readers. When they filled out
a form, we would provide a free three-month subscription. Each form was coded with a month/date so we would know which issue of the paper the sent entry was taken from.
Imagine our degree of surprise when we began to receive forms years after the survey was finished! Well, we have just recently received again - for the umpteenth time - a form from years ago. This one, post marked Toledo, Ohio was sent to us in May09. The month date code was 10/04. Yes, in the year 2004, folks who val-ued our resource enough to bring it home kept it till 2009! They returned to Tucson, perhaps inspired by our information. Relevant? Hmm…don’t know why I would think that…let me think for a moment. OK, out loud, what do people do before they move to Arizona?....hmm…I got it! Perhaps, just perhaps, they might visit first…wow! A concept known all too well by us at Az Tourist News. New residents of Arizona don’t just wake up one morning in Schenectady (or Missoula!) and decide AZ living is for them - sight unseen! No, they start out as tourists. Here’s what happens: They visit old friends, take the vacation of their dreams - or fly in for business. Once they’re here, they fall in love with the place. (Who wouldn’t?) By the time they leave, they’re hooked - already dreaming about coming back. A trip or two later, at most, and they’re on a mission: creating a home in Arizona and living their dreams every day! (If
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Every weekend of the year there are festivals and events taking place all
around this great state of Arizona. And the chances of getting rained out are almost nil! Our sunny skies put every-one in a cheery mood and ready to enjoy the fun. Would you like to experience our “cowboy and Indian” heritage? There are rodeos, pow wows, gunfight re-en-actments and cowboy poetry gatherings. Are you looking for gifts, souvenirs or home décor? Art festivals abound show-casing works in every media and style. Arizona is known for its myriad gem shows, specialty birding and nature fes-tivals, Bluegrass music, and much more. This October we are showcasing four events you won’t want to miss!
39th Annual Litchfield Park Festival of the Arts
This popular outdoor festival is held in beautiful downtown Litchfield Park, sur-rounding the legendary Wigwam Resort, on November 7-8. The community is transformed into a vibrant street scene filled with spectacular fine arts and crafts, live musical performances, first class wine, and scrumptious festival fare. The annual book sale is another popular feature. Known for its high quality of crafts-manship, historic surroundings, and laid-back atmosphere, this festival has become one of the most popular events in the Valley of the Sun. Over 200 fine artists and craftsmen present thousands of original and hand-made items including paintings, pottery, sculptures, jewelry, photography, metal-work, blown glass and more! Your shopping experience is enhanced
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by live musical performances throughout the day. Leading the entertainment line up is world-renowned guitarist Estaban performing on the Spanish gypsy flamen-co guitar. The historic Wigwam Golf Resort and Spa, with its pueblo-style adobe archi-tecture and rustic décor, offers visitors a get-away with southwestern authenticity and charm. The resort’s award-winning Arizona Kitchen offers exquisite dining. Take I-10 West to Exit 128 (Litchfield Rd), turn north to Wigwam Blvd. and follow the signs. Hours are 9-5 both days with free admission and parking. Tucson Celtic Festival
Come and see what a Celtic Festival and Scottish Highland Games is all about, November 7-8 at Rillito Park Raceway, First Ave & River Rd. Tap your toes as Highland Dancers and Irish Stepdancers strut their stuff. Be amazed as the Games’ athletes toss the caber - flipping a log up to 18 feet in length! Enjoy great food & browse the shoppes for unique Celtic gifts. Plan to stay late on Saturday Night for A Celtic Tribal Celebration with BROTH-ER, the legendary powerhouse Trio, plus the Fire Dancing Mystique of Elemental
Artistry. The Village Pub and the shoppes will be open. Enjoy the bagpipes and drums, and outstanding musical entertainment all day long. Urchins Corner boasts a life-sized board game, Quest at the Castle Keep, plus petting zoo, jumping castles, and more! The Festival kicks off Friday evening with The Feast of Tara Dinner, Torchlight Clan Ceremony and a Ceilidh - Gaelic for Party! (Dinner reservations required by Oct. 28.) Hours are Sat. 9am-10pm and Sun. 9am-5pm. Admission: $12 at the gate for adults, $9 for Seniors (65+) & Military (ID), $5 for youth 6-15, and under 6 are FREE. Don’t miss southern Arizona’s largest single Celtic event! Slainte! Holy Trinity Monastery’s Festival of the Arts
For over 25 years, Holy Trinity Monas-tery has gathered artists, craftsmen and entertainers for their annual Festival of the Arts. Come along on November 14-15 from 10 am to 5 pm. The beauty of the fall colors adds to this outdoor experience. Over 160 participants offer a wide va-riety of items. In addition, the monastery bookstore, thrift store, bakery booth and used book kiosk are popular with shop-pers. Don’t miss the Benedictine Bread, tamales and pies! Entertainers include the popular Ton-gan singers and dancers, The Arthritus Brothers String Band and many others. The festival is noted for delicious food served sit-down style, including Bar-B-Q beef dinners, Italian fare, salads, and hamburgers and hot dogs. New this year, the first raffle prize is a week’s stay at a time-share in Orlando, Florida. There are also cash prizes of $500 and two x $250. Masses will be on Saturday at 5 pm with the Schmidt Family, Sunday at 10:30 with the Tongan Choir and at Noon with the Holy Trinity Music Ministry. Holy Trinity Monastery is between Ben-son and Tombstone, south of St. David on Hwy 80 between milepost 302 & 303. Over the years, Sulphur Springs Valley
Electric Cooperative has supported the monastery by sponsoring advertising for their festivals. Formed in 1938, the Cooperative brought the benefits of reli-able and economically viable electricity to farms, ranches and small communities in parts of Cochise, Graham, Pima and Santa Cruz Counties. Today, it provides more that 42,000 services and some 4,000 miles of energized lines.
Tombstone’s Helldorado Days
The “town too tough to die,” Tomb-stone is a true icon in the chronicles of the American West. Thanks to mov-ies and TV, Tombstone will be forever known for the famous Gunfight at the O.K. Corral®. However, there’s more to Tombstone than Wyatt Earp and his posse! This has been a living, breathing town for 130 years and its history began with the dis-covery of silver by Ed Schieffelin in 1877. Tombstone was a mining town and a very rich one at that. In the early years, its only rival for sophistication was San Francisco. By 1883, there were five ice cream parlors, fresh seafood was deliv-ered every day, the baseball club played in the infield of the racetrack, telephones had been installed, and the first swim-ming pool in Arizona was built at the end of 5th Street! Today Tombstone, one of the first National Historic Landmarks, hosts hun-dreds of thousands of visitors each year, drawn by the allure, history and legend. Come celebrate with us the oldest continuous event in Tombstone: Helldo-rado Days, October 16-18. Helldorado is chuck full of re-enactments, skits, gunfights in the streets and more, Friday and Saturday 10am-4pm. Sunday from 11am features a parade and walkdown with continuous street entertainment until 4pm when the black powder pistol raffle will be drawn. 39
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200 Art & Crafts Booths • Indoor Book Sale Wine Tasting • Food Court • Live Music
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Information: 623•935•5053I-10 West of Phoenix to Litchfield Rd.Exit 128, turn North to Wigwam Blvd.
Litchfield ParkTucson Celtic Festival &Scottish Highland Games
23rd Annual
Rillito Raceway Park (1st Ave & River Rd)Sat. Nov 7th, 9am-10pmSun. Nov 8th, 9am-5pm
• Kids 5 and under Free • Seniors(65+) & Military(w/ID) $9
• Adults $12 • Youth 6-15, $5Friday Eve: Feast of Tara
Saturday Eve: A Celtic CelebrationBROTHER IN CONCERT! FIRE DANCERS
• Food & Celtic Merchants• Traditional Bagpipe Bands• Music, Singers & Dancers
• Scottish Highland Athletics• Urchins Korner & Games
www.tucsoncelticfestival.org520-807-9509
Reservations
Litchfield Park Festival of the Arts:623-935-5053 (Litchfield Park Library Assoc.)
Tucson Celtic Festival:520-807-9509www.tucsoncelticfestival.org
Festival of the Arts:520-720-4642 (Holy Trinity Monastery)
Tombstone’s Helldorado Days:www.tombstonechamber.com orwww.helldoradodays.com
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Check our website listed below for complete information or current events that have been added.
• October 16,17,18 – 80th Heldorado Days• November 6, 7, 8 – Tombstone Western Musical Festival
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OCT 23-25 PAYSONPayson Art League Fine Art & Fine Crafts Show & SaleMazatzal Casino Event Center, Hwy 87 next to Casino - Mixed media juried show, Fri premiere 5-8p. Sat & Sun 10a-4p, free adm. 928-474-6071
OCT 23-25 CHANDLER7th Annual Kokopelli Krush Bistro at Kokopelli Winery, 35 W Boston St - Foot Stomping Party, prizes include gift certificates, wine, awards, Getaway Grand Prize for each division finalist. $20 /team of 2. Music, food, games, vendors. Wine tasting $10 pp w/ souvenir wine glass. 480-792-6927
OCT 23-25 CAVE CREEKAnnual Fine Art & Craft ShowFrontier Town, 6245 E Cave Creek Rd - Show hours are Fri & Sat 10a-5p, Sun 10a-4p, free admission & parking. 602-789-7222
OCT 23-25 SURPRISEKokopelli KrushKokopelli Winery & Bistro, 14719 W Grand Ave - Grape stomping & Bocce Ball contests, prizes, 2 person teams $20 to enter ($5 goes to Chamber). Art Colony, wine tastings, live music, cooking demos, etc. 623-556-4810
OCT 24 SAFFORD10th Annual Harvest FestivalSafford City Hall Lawn - Live entertainment, arts & crafts, food, Kids Court, costume contest & more. Booth spaces available. 10a-5p, free adm. 928-432-4143
OCT 24 SONOITA9th Roundup & Open House at Historic Empire RanchHwy 83, just past milepost 40 - An authentic Western experience for the whole family. Arena demonstrations, mounted shooters, hands-on exhibits, wagon rides, live Western music, Kid’s Corral, auctions & raffles, 10a-4p, free, $5 parking donation. 888-364-2829
OCT 24 PARKER2nd Annual Colorado River Chili Cookoff & Car ShowLa Paz County Park - Chili cookoff, salsa contest, classic cars, horseshoe tournament, live music, “River Diva Bar,” vendors, kids activities, vendors, raffles, 11a-4p. Free adm, sampling fee. 928-669-2174
OCT 24-25 FLAGSTAFF6th Annual Celebraciones de la GenteMuseum of Northern Arizona - A lively Day of the Dead celebration. Ofrendas (altars) by Hispanic pioneer families pay homage to lost loved ones; art-ists, music, dances, insight programs & food. 9a-5p, $7-$4. 928-774-5213
OCT 24-25 SEDONABell Rock Plaza Art & Craft ShowBell Rock Plaza - Wonderful, exciting new art from about 35 artists and craftsmen - paintings, photogra-phy, jewelry, pottery and more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627
OCT 31 TUCSONKids Halloween Costume ContestWinset Park, 4th Ave - FREE! Kids costume contest 6p w/ prizes, goody bags. Scary movies, Live DJ, M/C “Kini Wah-deh”, trick or treating all along the Avenue, 5-9p. 520-624-5004, www.fourthavenue.org
OCT 17 LAKE HAVASU CITYFall Fun FairRotary Park - Carnival with games, food, live enter-tainment, costume contests & much more, kids of all ages, 3-7p, free adm. 928-453-8686
OCT 17 SUPERIOR8th Annual Dia de Colores FestivalFree art exhibit 11a-5p at Roosevelt School, 199 N Lobb Ave. Artist studio/gallery tour around town 12-5p, $15. Dinner & entertainment, $15 - or $25 for both art tour & dinner. 520-689-0200
OCT 17 FLORENCEFlorence Multicultural FestivalDowntown - Entertainment from a variety of cultures, also arts and crafts, food, and cultural dem-onstrations, 10a-4p, free adm. 520-868-4496
OCT 17 MESABuckets, Blowers & Bombers Charity Car ShowFalcon Field Airport CAF Museum - T-buckets, ve-hicles w/ blowers, Rat Rods, muscle cars, street rods, 4x4s, motorcycles, more. Warbirds on display, rides avail, gift shop, 9a-4p, adm $10, $9 $3. 480-924-1940, www.azcaf.org
OCT 17-18 KINGMANWalk in the Park & Fall FestivalLocomotive Park, Beale & 1st - Vendors of arts, crafts, collectibles & more, parade (Sat), live enter-tainment, Rotary Oktoberfest Beer & Brats, car show, street dance, gold panning, 9a-6p, free adm. 1-866-427-7866, vendors call Anne: 928-727-3564
OCT 17-18 WILLCOXWillcox Wine and Art FestivalRailroad Park - Finest artists & craftspeople from southeast AZ plus a variety of wines for tasting from six of Arizona’s finest vineyards, $10 tasting ticket. Adm free, 10a-5p. 520-824-3153
OCT 17-18 YARNELL-PEEPLES VALLEYRanching & Mining Music FestivalModel Creek School, West on Hays Ranch Rd. in Peeples Valley, Hwy 89 - Over 25 bands on 3 stages, quilt show & sale, roping contest, stick horse rodeo, silent auction, much more. Free adm. 928-427-0262
OCT 21-25 LAKE HAVASU CITY32nd Annual Relics & Rods Run to the SunCar Show & Fun Run with over 800 classic cars, food vendors and clothes merchants for spectators. Adm: 1-day $7, 2-day $10. On 10/22 car show takes place Main Street (Upper McCulloch Blvd), 4-10pm. 928-855-0933
OCT 22-24 CASA GRANDECOPPERSTATE Aviation Expo & Fly-InCasa Grande Airport - 350+ aircraft: WWII, classic, custom, experimental; educational forums, helicopter rides, flight demonstrations, vendors, food court, 8a-5p, adm. $15, free 12 & under, free parking. www.copperstate.org
OCT 22-24 GREEN VALLEYCountry Fair Days & White Elephant Parade White Elephant midnight madness sale Thurs 3-6p; Thurs-Sat art, craft & food vendors; Sa 10a parade on La Canada with 75+ entries- equestrian, floats, bands, etc. 520-625-4119
NOV 7 LAKE HAVASU CITY5th Annual Chillin’ N’ Swillin’ Brew FestRotary Park Ball Fields - 20 beer vendors from around the state, 2-6pm, $25 advance, $30 day of event. 928-486-7286 / 208-7181, www.chillin-n-swillin.com
NOV 7 CLIFTONVeterans Day ‘09Parade Chase Creek 10a, festival 11a at North Clifton RV Park w/ vendors, food, live entertainment, speak-ers. 928-865-5551
NOV 7-8 TUCSONTucson Celtic Festival & Highland Games Rillito Raceway - Fr: dinner, torchlight ceremony, ceilidh 6p, call for tickets; Sa/Su: Celtic music, dance, athletics, trad. culture, dress, food & vendors; Sa 9a-9p, Su 9a-5p, $12, $5 ages 6-15. 520-807-9509, www.tucsoncelticfestival.org
NOV 7-8 LITCHFIELD PARK39th Annual Festival of the Arts Downtown historic district, next to the legendary Wigwam Resort - 300+ fine artists & craftsmen, live musical performances, wine tasting, int’l food court, 9a -5p, FREE adm & parking. 623-393-7820
NOV 7-8 GILA BENDShrimp FestivalShrimp eating and cooking contests with our locally grown desert shrimp. Lots of family fun, live bands, sand castle building, arts & crafts, various food booths, Sat 10-10, Sun 10-6. 928-683-2002
NOV 7-8 BENSON10th Anniversary Celebration of Opening of Kartchner Caverns State Park Presentations, booths, kids’ activities, 9a-5p, reserve cave tours in advance at: 520-586-2283
NOV 7-8 APACHE JUNCTIONArtists & Authors GatheringSuperstition Mountain Museum - Meet local authors who have written about the area, see new work from local artists, 10a-4p, free adm. Sat. 5p enjoy a World Music Native American Flute Concert, $10. 480-983-4888
NOV 8 TUCSONAll Souls Procession/ParadeFourth Ave - FREE, 6pm, inspired by Mexico’s Day of the Dead, two-mile long human-powered procession in celebration and mourning for loved ones who have passed; floats, costumes, huge puppets & more. 520-624-5004, www.allsoulsprocession.org
NOV 13-15 WICKENBURG30th Bluegrass Festival & Fiddle Championship Everett Bowman Rodeo Grounds - Noted bands, fid-dling competition, pancake b’fast (Sa & Su), kids zone, suggest bring own chair. Sa night indoor concert. 800-942-5242, www.wickenburgchamber.com
NOV 13-15 PAYSON5th Annual Rim Country Quilt RoundupMazatzal Casino Exhibit Hall - Quilts and fabric art from across the country. Workshops by nationally recognized teachers. Vendor mall, daily door prizes, awards. Adm: $3 ages 12+ or $2 & 1 can of food. 1-800-672-9766, rimcountryquiltroundup.com
NOV 1 PRESCOTTDay of the Dead CelebrationSharlot Hall Museum, 415 W Gurley St - Festivities begin 11am at the Courthouse Plaza then move to the Museum, includes music, dancing and traditional foods, honors those who have gone before. 928-445-3122
NOV 6-7 KEARNY “50 Years of Memories” Anniversary CelebrationFri: Street Fair, Reception 7p. Sat: Street Fair, Home Tours, Parade 10a, bands from the past, entertainment for children, street dance 8p, tournaments: softball, golf and horseshoe. www.kearny50th.com520-363-5548,
NOV 6-8 LAKE HAVASU CITY23rd Annual London Bridge Seaplane ClassicWindsor Beach #4 - Model RC seaplane demonstra-tions and competitions, food vendors, merchant booths & RC vendors. Free adm, Fri & Sat 8-4, Sun 8-noon. 928-854-6182
NOV 6-8 CAREFREE16th Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival101 Easy Street - 165 juried fine artists, wine tasting ($10 incl’s engraved wine glass), live musical enter-tainment, 10a-5p, adm $3, parking is free. 480-837-5637, ThunderbirdArtists.com
NOV 6-8 TOMBSTONE8th Annual Tombstone Western Music FestivalHeadliners The Desert Sons, Syd Masters and the Swing Riders, John Messenger, Call of the West, Trails and Rails plus many more great performers. Day stages free. Evening shows: $15, children free. 520-457-2295
NOV 6-8 SEDONASedona Factory Outlet Fine Art & Craft ShowFactory Outlets, Hwy 179, Village of Oakcreek - 50 art-ists showing fine art paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry, leather jackets & bags, copper art, wood bowls, furniture, clothing & more, 9a-6p. 928-284-9627
NOV 6-8 CAVE CREEKArtFest Market of Cave Creek StageCoach Village, 7100 E. Cave Creek - 60 fine artists, food and live music, 10a-5p, free admission. 888-278-3378
NOV 7 YUMAChildren’s Festival of the Arts Downtown Yuma - Main Street - FREE festival featur-ing inter-active arts activities, live entertainment and family fun; food & beverages available for purchase, 11a-4p, FREE adm. 928-373-5202
NOV 7 MESA‘Gathering of Legends’ Veterans Day CelebrationFalcon Field Airport CAF Museum - Military aviation veterans relate experiences from WWII on. Warbirds incl B-17 Flying Fortress, B-25 & more, flyovers, rides, food, gift shop, 9a-4p, adm 13-Adult $10, 5-12 $3, Veterans free. www.azcaf.org, 480-924-1940
NOV 7 YARNELL-PEEPLES VALLEY3rd Annual Scenic Highway 89 Yard SaleCommunity wide yard sale in Yarnell & Peeples Val-ley along Hwy 89 halfway between Wickenburg & Prescott. Visit the Shrine of St. Joseph, antique stores, local restaurants. 7a-3p. 928-427-6262
OCT 10-11 BENSONButterfield Overland Stage DaysParade, rodeo, Pony Express delivers special stamp for the day, chili cookoff, classic car show (Sun), entertainment incl Cowboy Poetry (Sat), Santa Cruz River Band (Sun 11a), kids activities, quilt show, vendors. 520-586-2842
OCT 10-11 SCOTTSDALERailfair 2009McCormick Stillman Railroad Park - Model train displays & exhibits, free tours of former presidential Pullman car, entertainment, 10a-5p. Free adm, train rides $2 (under 3 ride free w/ paying adult). 480-312-2312
OCT 10-11 LAKE HAVASU CITY1st Annual Paddle to the ChannelCrazy Horse Campgrounds - Stand up paddleboard world championship, watch the world’s fastest grow-ing water sport and mingle with athletes after. Free adm. 928-208-0786
OCT 10-18 LAKE HAVASU 28th Annual IJSBA World FinalsCrazy Horse Campgrounds - 48 country world finals personal watercraft championship, Parade of Nations 10/15 showcasing teams from these countries. Free adm. 928-764-2210 x615
OCT 10-20 LAKE HAVASU CITYLondon Bridge Days A Lake Havasu City Celebration with 13 events, live entertainment, games, prizes, food and fun for the whole family. For full list of events and prices visit website. www.golakehavasu.com
OCT 10-JAN 10 FLAGSTAFF20th Annual Trappings of the American West Museum of Northern Arizona - Juried sales exhibi-tion of painting, sculpture, photography, boots, hats & more. Special weekend public programs. Free w/ museum adm: $7/$6/$5/$4. www.musnaz.org928-774-5213
OCT 16-17 DOLAN SPRINGSDolan Springs Days Fr 16th: Miss Dolan Springs Pageant. Sa 17th: Pan-cake b’fast at VFW 7-9a, parade 10a. Rodeo grounds: Vendors & kids games, Soccer on horseback (5p). Food available. 702-561-8426, www.dolansprings-chamberofcommerce.com
OCT 16-18 TOMBSTONE80th Annual Helldorado Days Tombstone’s oldest tradition! Reenactments, gun-fights, live music, street entertainment, chili cookoff, carnival, parade 11a Sun. Free adm. 520-457-3291
OCT 16-18 SEDONASedona Factory Outlet Fine Art & Craft ShowFactory Outlets, Hwy 179, Village of Oakcreek - 50 art-ists showing fine art paintings, photography, sculpture, jewelry, leather jackets & bags, copper art, wood bowls, furniture, clothing & more, 9a-6p. 928-284-9627
OCT 17 TUBACAnza Days Tubac Presidio State Historic Park - Commemorating De Anza’s expedition to settle San Francisco, living history demos, music, folklorico dancers, kids’ activi-ties, food & more! 9:30a-4p, $3/adult, $1/ages 7-13. 520-398-2252
OCT 17 GLOBEApache “Jii” (Day) CelebrationDowntown Globe - Celebrate with Native Ameri-
can food, crafts such as paintings, baskets, quilts, dolls & clothing, entertainment by various tribes, 9a-5p, free adm. 800-804-5623
NOV 14 TUCSONGreater Arizona Bicycle Swap MeetFourth Ave - Everything about or for bikes; clothing, gear, bicycles of every description, parts, great prices & selection, free adm, 8a-2p. 520-624-5004, www.fourthavenue.org
NOV 14-15 ST. DAVIDFestival of the ArtsHoly Trinity Monastery - Over 150 exhibitors, dinner, Benedictine baked breads, live music, Polynesian dancing, $3 donation for parking, Sa 10-5, Su 10-4. 520-720-4642 x10
NOV 14-15 LAKE HAVASU CITY40th Annual Gem & Mineral Show Community Center, 100 Park Ave - Exhibits, dealers, jewelry, fossils, tools & more; raffle & door prizes, prizes & games for kids, “Knowledge Resource Room for Children and Adults”. Free adm, parking, 9a-5p. 928-505-2865
NOV 14-15 APACHE JUNCTION 4th Annual Broadway Palm Dinner Theater AJ Arts Festival & Taste of the SuperstitionsCentral AZ College - Regional restaurants offer sam-ples of their best while you enjoy art, music & films of the area’s artists and performers. 480-474-1137, www.AJArtFestivalOfTheSuperstitions.com
NOV 20-22 TUCSONHoliday Craft Market Tucson Museum of Art - 120+ of the finest SW artisans offer jewelry, garden art, paintings, sculpture, furniture & more, 10a-5p, free adm & parking. On view: Ansel Adams: A Legacy, also El Nacimiento. Beer Garden w/ live music by Tucson Kitchen Musi-cians on Sat & Sun. 520-624-2333
NOV 20-22 SCOTTSDALEGoodguys 12th Southwest NationalsWestWorld - 2,000+ 1972 and older rods, customs, classics, muscle cars and trucks; entertainment, swap-meet & more. Fri 8-5, Sat 8-5, Sun 8-3. Adm: $17, kids (7-12) $6. 480-312-6802 or www.good-guys.com
NOV 20-22 CAVE CREEK/ CAREFREE/SCOTTSDALE13th Annual Hidden in the Hills Artists Studio Tour Sonoran Arts League - 150 artists at 45 locations open their private studios to the public, free, self-guided, 10a-5p. 480-575-6624, www.hiddeninthehills.org
NOV 20-22 TUCSON10th Desert Diamond Casino Arts & Crafts FestivalI-19 & Pima Mine Rd - Finest artists & craftspeople from the southwest, jewelry, clothes, wood, metal, pottery, furniture, etc. Live entertainment, food, Fr & Sa 10-5, Su 10-4. 520-294-7777
NOV 20-22 PHOENIXThunderbird Artists Fine Art & Wine Festival CityCenter of CityNorth, 5415 E High St - 125 award-winning artists, wine tasting ($10 incl’s souvenir wine glass), live entertainment, 11a-6p, $3 adm, free park-ing. 480-837-5637, ThunderbirdArtists.com
NOV 20-JAN 3 TUBAC25th Annual Holiday Artisan MarketTubac Center of the Arts - Fine arts & crafts from around the country - jewelry, ceramics, paintings & more. Mo-Sa 10a-4:30p; Su 1p-4:30p. Free adm. Also 40th annual Members Juried Exhibition. 520-398-2371
NOV 21 WINSLOW64th Annual Christmas ParadeDowntown - Food, arts & craft booths all day, largest Christmas parade in Northern AZ at 1pm. In honor of this year’s parade theme “The Joy of Giving” dona-tions of food, toys, etc. for the needy are welcome. 928-289-2434
NOV 21-22 SEDONABell Rock Plaza Art & Craft ShowBell Rock Plaza - Wonderful, exciting new art from about 35 artists and craftsmen - paintings, photogra-phy, jewelry, pottery and more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627
NOV 21-22 PRESCOTT/PRESCOTT VALLEYQuad-City Artists Open Studio Tour 38 juried artists demonstrate & exhibit in 14 studios. More artists at Mountain Artists Guild, Prescott. Art Flair-Downtown Prescott Valley, sponsored by Fain Signature Group, still more artists. Free, self-guided tour, 9a-4p. Maps available. 928-445-2510
NOV 27-28 PATAGONIAHoliday Art Walk Downtown Patagonia - Painters, potters, weavers, toy makers, gourd crafters, water colorists, quilters & other local artists, holiday refreshments served at participating locations, 11a-5p. 520-394-2356
NOV 27-29 CAVE CREEKThanksgiving Weekend Fine Art & Craft ShowFrontier Town, 6245 E Cave Creek Rd - Metal art, oil paintings, photography, pottery, custom designed clothing & jewelry, much more. Fri & Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4, free adm & parking. 602-789-7222
NOV 27-29 CAVE CREEK/ CAREFREE/SCOTTSDALE13th Annual Hidden in the Hills Artists Studio Tour Sonoran Arts League - 150 artists at 45 locations open their private studios to the public, free, self-guided, 10a-5p. 480-575-6624, www.hiddeninthe-hills.org
NOV 28-29 WICKENBURG9th Annual Gem & Art FairWickenburg Community Center - Photography display, local artists, vendors selling rocks, minerals, precious gems, beads, & more; food, raffle drawing, door prizes, 9a-5p, free adm. 928-684-0380
OCT 1-4 WILLCOX58th Annual Rex Allen DaysCelebration of Rex Allen Sr, hometown hero, “Last of the Silver Screen Cowboys.” Pro Rodeo, Rex Allen Jr. Concert with Lacy J. Dalton ($20 reserved, $15 gen). Cowboy Hall of Fame Dinner. Parade, country fair, car show, Int’l Turtle Race, golf tournament, more. 800-200-2272
OCT 3-4 SIERRA VISTA38th Annual Art in the ParkVeterans Memorial Park - 240+ art & craft vendors in this quality, juried, outdoor show. Great food court benefits local non-profit groups. Sat 9-6; Sun 9-4. Free Adm. 520-803-1262
OCT 3-4 PRESCOTT31st Annual Folk Music FestivalSharlot Hall Museum - The best of Arizona acoustic music with 100+ performers, including fiddlers, banjo players, guitarists, singers and songwriters. $5 adults, free for children under 18. 928-445-3122
OCT 3-4 PINETOP4th Annual Woodland Wildlife FestivalWoodland Lake Park - Liberty Wildlife, live demos, info on hiking plus the US Forest Service Game and Fish, Sat & Sun 9-4. Free Admission. 800-573-4031 or www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com
OCT 9-11 CAMP VERDE53rd Annual Fort Verde Days Downtown - Arts & crafts, carnival, art show, kid’s rodeo, great food & entertainment. On Sat: 6:30-9:30a pancake b’fast, Parade 10a, Bull Bash 7p followed by evening of music & dance. 928-300-7077 or 928-567-2282
OCT 9-12 WILLIAMSRoute 66 Cultural Heritage DaysFri: Opry Night at Rodeo Grounds; Sat: afternoon classic car show, Taste of Williams at Holiday Inn 5-9p; Fri-Mon: “Route 66 Photo Journal Exhibit”. 800-863-0546, www.williamschamber.com
OCT 10 SNOWFLAKE8th Annual Snowflake Harvest FestivalHeritage Park - Food, pumpkins, corn maze, arts & crafts, entertainment, theatrical performances, wagon rides to & from pumpkin patch, 9a-2p. Tour Snow-flake’s Historic Homes. 928-536-4331
OCT 10 KYKOTSMOVI9th Annual Hopi Tuhisma Arts and Crafts Market
Hopi Veterans Memorial Center, Hwy 264 - Best Hopi artists, authentic art, cultural entertainment, food & more, 9a-5p MST. 928-205-8789
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Destination October Events Destination November EventsSt. Martin’s New Release Festival NOV 7 ELGIN On Saturday, November 7 from 10 am to 4 pm Sonoita Vineyards presents its 10th
annual festival cel-ebrating the release of new wines from current and previous
vintages. Admission is $15 at the door -no reservations required. This includes 2 Savor Sonoita pairing tickets, wine tasting and souvenir glass, winery tours (10:45, 12:30, 3:00), live music and dancing (noon-3pm). At 2:30 pm we will serve cake and sparkling wine to celebrate the 80th birthday of our founder, Dr. Gordon Dutt. Once again we will be featuring our “Savor Sonoita” pairings of Sonoita wines with selected foods from local restaurants and caterers. One pairing will be prepared during a chef-conducted “cooking with wine “ demonstration. Plated lunches can be purchased on-site. Sonoita Vineyards Winery is located 3 miles south of Elgin at 290 Elgin Canelo Road, Elgin 85611.
520-455-5893www.sonoitavineyards.com
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DISCLAIMER: AZ Tourist News makes every effort to verify that the information on events we print is accurate. However, details can change up
to the last minute. We advise that you call and confirm that ALL information is correct.
Payson Art League Fall ShowIn Payson • Fine Art & Fine Crafts
Oct. 23, 24 & 25Area ArtistsMulti Media
Hwy 87 Mazatzal Casino Events CenterFriday Premiere, 5-8pm
Saturday & Sunday 10 am to 4 pm Free928-474-6071
October, 17-18, 2009Sat. & Sun. 10am to 5pm
Railroad Park on Railroad Ave.
Fine Arts - Crafts - FoodLive Entertainment
Taste & Buy wine from six Arizona vineyards
6 tastings for $10 (21+ only) Includes commemorative glass
520-824-3153
Willcox Wine & Art Festival
6th Annual Celebraciones de la Gente
Sat., Oct. 24 and Sun., Oct. 25
9 a.m.–5 p.m.•928-774-5213•musnaz.org
2009 COPPERSTATE Aviation Expo and Fly-InOCT 22-24, CASA GRANDE Casa Grande Municipal
Airport: I-10 to Exit 185; south 3 miles on SR 387.
The COPPERSTATE Aviation Expo and
Fly-In attracts more than 500 custom built aircraft, restored military aircraft and antique aircraft. 100 exhibitors display the newest sport and business aircraft, the latest technologies, aviation career info and sportswear. Visitors enjoy flight demonstrations, edu-cational forums, youth activities, hands-on workshops and a food court. Expect to see WWII, Korean War, and Vietnam aircraft up close. A great family outing with lots of surprises. Cameras and camcorders encour-aged. Helicopter, aircraft, and aerobatic aircraft rides available every day. Free parking. Camping available. Admission: $15 with children 12 & under free. Gates are open 8-5 daily. Bring this announcement and receive 2 admissions for the price of one.
www.copperstate.org
Quilt Roundup
Rim Country Regional Chamber of CommerceMore information, Entry and Registration Formswww.rimcountryquiltroundup.com
1.800.672.9766
5th Annual Rim Country
November 13-15, 2009Set Your Fall Getaway• Regional Quilt Show• Special Exhibits• Vendor Mall
Workshops • Nov.12-14
Mazatzal Casino Exhibit HallBeeline Hwy, Payson, AZ
The Towns of Eagar and SpringervilleInvite You to Attend a FREE
Capitol Christmas Tree Celebration November 7, 2009
Round Valley Rodeo Grounds 3:30 – View Tree4:30 – Program
Come see the 85-foot blue spruce harvested from the Apache Sitgreaves Forest. This is your only opportunity to view the entire tree before it is packaged for the journey through Arizona and on to Washington, D.C. This is the first time a Capitol Tree has been selected from an Arizona forest!
www.capitolchristmastree2009.org
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DEC 4-5 TUBACLuminaria Nights - Fiesta de Navidad Streets are lined with thousands of luminarias and shops stay open until 9p. Join us for great gift ideas, homemade food, homespun music and Santa! Sunset-9p, free. 520-398-2704
DEC 4-5 LAKE HAVASU CITY27th Annual Boat Parade of LightsBridgewater Channel - View more than 50 spec-tacularly decorated boats pass under the historic London Bridge as you listen to the live radio broadcast AM980, 6p, free to spectators. 928-680-4652
DEC 4-6 TUCSONLuminaria NightsTucson Botanical Gardens - 2,000 luminarias, garden railway, food vendors, entertainment, 5:30-8p, $9, $3 children 4-12. Shuttle available. 520-326-9686 x10
DEC 4-6 PHOENIX24th Annual Poinsettia Festival Gardener’s World, 3401 E Baseline Rd - Magnificent displays of thousands of poinsettias, greenhouse tour, photo ops, wagon rides, craft/gift & food vendors, 10a-5p, free adm & parking. 602-437-0700
DEC 4-13 CLARKDALE23rd Made in Clarkdale Clark Memorial Clubhouse, 9th & Main - Gala Open-ing: Dec 4, 6-9pm; meet artists, enjoy music, dance, refreshments. Exhibit/sale thru 12/13, 9a-5p, free adm. 928-634-9438
DEC 5 PRESCOTTFrontier Christmas Open HouseSharlot Hall Museum - After lights at Courthouse Plaza, see how Christmas was done in 1865. Enter-tainment, living history, seasonal refreshments, 6:30-8p. Adm $5, under 18 free. 928-445-3122
DEC 5 PAYSON9th Annual Main Street APS Electric Light ParadeHistoric West Main Street - Join us for our “Magic on the Mountain” celebration w/ an evening of floats, fun & music, parade starts 6p. 928-474-5242, ext 7; www.paysonrimcountry.com
DEC 5 KEARNY Winter WonderlandPioneer Park - Santa comes to visit, also vendor booths, luminarias and electric light parade, 2p-9:30p. 520-363-7607
DEC 5 MESASanta’s Visit to CAF MuseumFalcon Field Airport - Santa arrives 11a to help East Valley Firefighters collect toys for needy children. Special admission prices: free 12 & under, $10 13 & over, or free with new unwrapped toy. 10a-4p. 480-924-1940, www.azcaf.org
DEC 5-6 GOLD CANYONFine Art & Craft ShowGold Canyon Village, 6974 E. Hwy 60 (1/4 mile west of Mountain Brook Dr) - Show hours are Sat & Sun 9-5, free admission & parking. 602-789-7222
DEC 5-6 SUPERIORMata Ortiz Pottery WeekendBoyce Thompson Arboretum - Meet famous potters, see demos, traditional outdoor firings at 11a & 2p, unique & beautiful pots for sale, 9a-3p. Park open 8-5, $7.50 adults, $3 (5-12). 520-689-2811
DEC 11-13 TUCSON40th Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair Fourth Ave - One of the top 100 festivals in the country. 400+ booths of arts & crafts, food vendors, 2 big music stages, street performers, kids hands-on art pavilion, 10a-dusk, free adm. 520-624-5004, www.fourthavenue.org
DEC 11-13 PHOENIX24th Annual Poinsettia Festival Gardener’s World, 3401 E Baseline Rd - Magnificent displays of thousands of poinsettias, greenhouse tour, photo ops, wagon rides, craft/gift & food vendors, 10a-5p, free adm & parking. 602-437-0700
DEC 12 BENSONChristmas on Main StreetOld-fashioned street celebration with Santa, craft & food vendors, choir groups & other entertainment, raffle drawings for great prizes. 520-586-2842
DEC 12 GILBERTThe 12K’s of ChristmasFreestone District Park, 1045 E Juniper Rd - Family fun! 1.2K Santa “Sled Run” & 12K run with prizes, Christmas Bazaar, Santa’s Pet Village, 8a-2p. 480-609-3978
DEC 12-13 PHOENIXCat Fanciers’ Assoc Allbreed Cat Show & Feline Agility TrialsPhx Convention Center, South Bldg., Hall G - 300+ cats/kittens, vendors, Agility & Best in Show competi-tion, raffle, cats/kittens for sale, Sa 10-5, Su 9-4, $7, $5 Srs, $3 under 12, $18 Family Four Pac. 480-893-7695, phxfeline.com
DEC 12-13 APACHE JUNCTIONCowboy ChristmasAJ Rodeo Grounds - Craft fair & food booths w/100 vendors, choral performances, raffles, gate opens 8a. On Sat: Fun Gymkhana w/equestrian games, events, prizes, 10a. Benefits AJ Horse Rescue. $2 parking. 480-612-4068
DEC 18-19 CAMP VERDECandlelight Tours through Fort Verde Fort Verde State Historic Park - Tour historic homes on Officer’s Row, living history presentations, light refreshments, 6:30-8p, $3 adults, $1 ages 7-13. Tenta-tive, call to confirm. 928-567-3275
DEC 19-20 SEDONABell Rock Plaza Art & Craft ShowBell Rock Plaza - Wonderful, exciting new art from about 35 artists and craftsmen - paintings, photogra-phy, jewelry, pottery and more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627
DEC 26-27 SEDONABell Rock Plaza Art & Craft ShowBell Rock Plaza - Wonderful, exciting new art from about 35 artists and craftsmen - paintings, photogra-phy, jewelry, pottery and more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627
DEC 30-JAN 3 TUCSONIndian America Competition New Year’s Pow-wow & Craft Market
Rillito Raceway Park, River Rd & 1st Ave - Dancers from 50+ tribes, authentic crafts, kids activities, tra-ditional foods, singing & drum contest, adm $8, 8 & under free. Midnight friendship dance Dec 31 is free, come at 11:45p. 520-622-4900
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Collectors, cultural tourists and families can enjoy
a contemporary showcase of fine and functional art of the American
Cowboy. The work of 90 artists from 15 Western states, Hawaii and Canada is for sale and on display from October 10, 2009 through January 10, 2010, at the Museum of Northern Arizona in Flagstaff.
The 20th Annual Trap-pings is a juried invitational exhibition that includes some of the finest Western American art and cowboy gear in the U.S. Exquisitely crafted saddles, braided rawhide and hitched horsehair, boots, hats, knives, bits and spurs are presented with paintings, photography and bronze sculptures.
Trappings is recognized this year as one of three events in the State of Arizona for a grant award called “Arts Link to Tourism and the Economy.” Funding for this prestigious award comes from the
Museum: 928-774-5213Dry Creek Arts Fellowship:
928-774-8861Don’T
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National Endowment for the Arts and the Arizona Commission on the Arts. Come see this great show!
Public Programs included with Muse-um admission: Artist Demon-strations, Lectures, Cowboy Poetry Gathering, and more. Please check the Museum’s website: www.musnaz.org or the Dry Creek Arts Fellowship: www.drycreekarts.com for a full program schedule.
Located 3 miles north of downtown Flagstaff on High-way 180, the Museum is open daily, 9 am to 5 pm, except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and
New Year’s Day. Admission is $7 adults, $6 seniors (65+), $5 students, and $4 children. Ample free parking for cars and buses is available.
Trappings of the American WestFine and Functional Art of the American Cowboy
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Destination December Events
CAMP VERDE
Out of Africa4020 N. Cherry Rd.
928-567-2840 • outofafricapark.comAuthentic African Safari Tours. Feed giraffe, zebra and more aboard Safari vehicles. Take a Tram or walk for closeup encounters of lions, tigers, bears and other large predators. 3 miles west of I-17 on Hwy 260.
GLOBE
Offers a glimpse into the long vanished Salado cul-ture. Walk within restored rooms in this 700-year old pueblo and visit the museum. Open 9-5, adm: $3, 65 & over - $2, under 12 free.
Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park
150 N. Pine St.,928-425-0320 • www.amerind.org
ORACLE
20 minutes north of Tucson on Hwy. 77 at mile marker 96.5. Guided tours, snacks, gift shop.
Biosphere 2The University of Arizona
Where science lives.520-838-6200 • www.B2science.com
TUCSON
21 acres with some 300 animal species and 1,200 kinds of plants. Includes hummingbirds, javelinas and coy-otes, bird of prey shows (seasonal). Open daily. Call for seasonal hours & prices
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum2021 N. Kinney Rd.
520-883-2702, www.desertmuseum.org
WILLCOX
Features the life of Rex Allen, Rex Allen, Jr., Willcox Cow-boy Hall of Fame, photo history of the Cowbelles, western stars. Gift shop. 10-4. Adm: $2 single, $3 couple, $5 family.
Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum & Cowboy Hall of Fame
150 N. Railroad Ave.520-384-4583, 877-234-4111
www.rexallenmuseum.org
APACHE JUNCTION
Cruises on Canyon Lake, open all year 7 days a week. Enjoy narrated nature cruises, twilight dinner cruises and private charters. Wheelchair assessable. 16 miles Northeast of Apache Junction on SR 88.
Dolly Steamboat480-827-9144
www.dollysteamboat.com
TUCSON
Originally constructed as a movie set with old-fashioned town square & gazebo. Enjoy a carousel, train, gold-panning, stunt shows and Museum of the Horse Soldier. Pinnacle Peak Steakhouse is Home of the Famous Cowboy Steak!
Trail Dust Town6541 E. Tanque Verde Rd.
520-296-4551, www.traildusttown.com
What sets Out of Africa apart is our carefully nur-
tured human/animal relation-ship obtained from the animal’s
point to view. All shows and habitats are designed to stimulate natural behav-
ior. This respectful approach provides a unique visitor experience. The animals can be themselves.
At Tiger Splash, you’ll watch in amazement as majes-tic tigers interact in a predator / prey relationship of romping and splashing in water and on land with staff and colorful toys. Discover how instincts, intellect and feelings combine to form spontaneous, natural behavior.
Enjoy an African photo safari with expert park guides. Expect en-counters with giraffe, zebra, antelope and more. It’s just like being in Africa. Tram and stroll through the Wildlife Preserve where you can take pictures from unob-structed photo platforms of lions, tigers, wolves, jaguars and panthers as they roam in natural, spacious habitats.
You’ll thrill to the antics of grizzly bears or laughing hyenas in the Won-ders of Wildlife show. Guests often pet or hold giant anacondas and enormous
928-567-2842www.outofafricapark.com
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pythons at the Giant Snake Show. You can follow staff as they throw 800 pounds of raw food to eagerly waiting carnivores during the Predator Feed. You can even safely feed a tiger yourself. Some visitors
take an exclusive, three-hour, behind-the-scenes, in-depth tour sometimes led by the park founders.
Out of Africa is your best all day animal adventure. Out of Africa Wildlife Park is open 7 days a week, Monday through Sunday. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas day.
Out of Africa Wildlife Park is located three miles west of
I-17 on SR260 (Exit 287) in Camp Verde, AZ. Ticket pricing is $36 for adults, $28 for Seniors (65 and up), and $20 for chil-dren (3-12).
Special Promotion: Visit the park FREE for one year with the purchase of a FUN CARD! Only $10 with full price admission.
Out Of Africa Wildlife Park Come See Why it is Unique
Pine Country Restaurant107 N. Grand Canyon Blvd.
Williams, Az. 86046
Phn: (928)635-9718Fax: (928)635-4568 (866)320-9718
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner& Delicious Homemade Pies
RestaurantGift Shop
Art Gallery
Dee & JimSeehorn
OwnersSince 1997
928 • 632 • 7135www.arcosanti.org
Tours, meals and overnight stays available at this sustainable community. Bronze and Ceramic
windbells made and sold on site.
FLAGSTAFF
Museum of Northern Arizona3101 N. Fort Valley Road
928-774-5213 • www.musnaz.orgNow celebrating its 80th year, MNA is one of the great regional museums of our world. It evokes the very spirit of the Colorado Plateau and serves as a gateway to understanding this unique area. Open daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Adm: $7-4. 3 miles north of downtown Flagstaff.
The Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum is a world-renowned zoo, natural
history museum and botanical garden all in one place. Within the Museum grounds you will see more
than 300 animal species and 1,200 kinds of plants, in addition to our
world-class mineral collection and other amazing wonders!
2021 N. Kinney Rd. • Tucson, AZ(520) 883-2702 • www.desertmuseum.org
DRAGOON
Located just off I-10 in Dragoon is a southern Arizona Treasure. The museum features elegant exhibits that chronicle Native American cultures from the Arctic to Peru. Admission $5.00 open Tuesday-Sunday 10am-4pm.
Amerind Foundation 2100 N. Amerind Rd Dragoon, Az 85609
520-586-3666 • www.amerind.org
CampVerde385 S. Main St. Chamber & Visitor Center
"Stay and play... you can do it all from here!"928-567-9294 • www.visitcampverde.com
Wine, Farm Fresh Nuts & FudgeEastbound I-10, exit 362 (22 miles east of Willcox)
1-888-299-5951 or 520-847-2593www.fortbowievineyards.net
Fort Bowie Vineyards & Orchard Products
FEBRUARY 12-14, 2010SIERRA VISTA, AZFor More Information
www.cowboypoets.comPhone: 520-249-2511
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Fall is here, and that means winter is just around
the corner at the South Rim of the Grand Canyon. To take advan-
tage of all there is to see and do, stay in one of six distinctly different lodges, operated by Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C., the only accommodations inside the park at the South Rim. With 907 rooms, accommodations are available with some advance planning, or if you plan your visit at the last minute. It’s all waiting for you at the South Rim, and it’s open year-round.
Maswik Lodge, just a short walk from the rim, is the perfect choice for a family getaway. Or choose the elegance of the historic El Tovar, where you will find our gracious staff most accommodat-ing. The cozy lobby is available for all guests to enjoy, and a meal in the famous El Tovar Dining Room is sure to be a highlight of any Grand Canyon visit. The Bright Angel Restaurant and Maswik Cafeteria are additional dining options that offer menu choices to suit every taste and budget.
The Mary Jane Colter designed Hopi House and Lookout Studio are open
year-round and offer a selection of fine Native American crafts and Grand Canyon souvenirs. The sturdy, reliable mules continue to take riders on a grand adventure into the canyon throughout the winter.
This winter, take advantage of low off season rates and packages, and increased availability at all of our lodges. Effective November 29, 2009 through February 14, 2010 a one-night stay is only $82 to $105 at Maswik or Yavapai Lodge (blackout dates apply). Or indulge in a romantic getaway at the historic El Tovar Hotel with the Romance Package available November 29, 2009 through February 14, 2010 for only $365 (black-out dates apply).
Xanterra South Rim - We’re not just close, We’re there.
Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C. is an au-thorized concessionaire of the National Park Service.
Reservations: toll-free 888-297-275 or 303-297-2757
www.grandcanyonlodges.comBook
now
Day hikes are less strenu-ous and more easily arranged
than overnight hikes into the back country. Rim trail hikes have
spectacular views of the inner canyon and include some paved trails. You can also choose to day hike into the canyon. Keep in mind that temperatures in the in-ner canyon are approximately 20 degrees warmer than at the rim. Permits are not required for non-commercial day hikes.
Rim TrailThis trail runs from the village area
to Hermits Rest. You may start from any viewpoint in the village or along Hermit Road. This is an easy hike with beauti-ful views of the inner canyon. You can customize your hike to meet your needs by using the shuttle buses. Part of the trail is paved and accessible.
Bright Angel TrailBeginning just west of Bright Angel
Lodge, this steep trail offers day hikes of any distance up to 12 miles (round trip). Some shade and seasonal water subject to pipeline breaks. It’s a good idea to check at the Visitor Center or Backcountry In-formation Center for water status.
South Kaibab TrailThis trail begins south of Yaki Point on
Yaki Point Road. Access to the trailhead is by shuttle bus (Kaibab Trail Route). Day hikes range in distance up to 6 miles (round trip). It is a steep trail with no water and little shade but offers the best views for a relatively short hike.
Hiking tips:• Travel as light as possible while mak-
ing sure you have sufficient food and water. Remember that all trash must be carried out of the canyon.
• Drink and eat often, including salty snacks, more than you normally would consume.
• Use hiking sticks to take stress off your legs.
• Wear sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat.• Bring a map, compass, signal mirror
or whistle, first aid kit, and water purification tablets.
• Take a break every hour and remem-ber to walk at a pace slow enough so that you are not huffing and puffing.
• Mules have the right of way.
TrAiLs
Take a Day HikeSuggestions from the South Rim
www.nps.gov/grca
Rates do not include tax. Prices, taxes and surcharges are subject to change. All room rates are subject to applicable taxes and/or surcharges.
Where winter is done in grand fashion.
Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C. is an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service.
Winter is always peaceful and picturesque at the Grand Canyon. Not only are there spectacular seasonal landscapes to enjoy, but the accommodations at popular places like El Tovar and other rim lodges are easier to come by as well. Book your winter retreat online or call toll-free 1-888-297-2757.
Winter RatesAfter the canyon takes your breath away,
catch it again in a cozy room at the Maswik or Yavapai Lodges.
Maswik South & Yavapai West $82Maswik North & Yavapai East $105
Effective dates 11/29/09 through 12/18/09 and 1/3/10through 3/4/10, excluding 2/12/10 through 2/14/10.
Romance Package (El Tovar only)Includes complimentary in-room sparkling wine and fruit basket, and dinner for two with a bottle of wine in the dining room.
Standard $365 • Deluxe $440Luxury Suites $520
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Each year a majestic tree is chosen from one state in the
Union to be sent to Washington, D.C. for Christmas. This is the first
time that a Capitol Tree has been selected from Arizona. It’s an 85-foot blue spruce harvested from the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forest south of Eagar and Springerville.
Taller than a 7-story building, the tree will be cut on Saturday, November 7, 2009 and will tour the state of Arizona for 10 days. After the Arizona tour, the Capitol Christmas Tree 2009 will tour across the country on its way to Washington, D.C.
Your only opportunity to view the entire tree before it is packaged up for its journey will be on November 7th. The towns of Eagar and Springerville invite
you to attend a Capitol Christmas Tree Celebration at the Round Valley Rodeo Grounds starting at 3:30 pm.
View the tree from 3:30-4:30, then enjoy the program that follows, including light refreshments. The event is FREE and concludes at 6 pm.
When the tree reaches the U.S. Capitol, it will be lowered into 5-foot deep hole, strung with lights, and decorated with thousands of handcrafted ornaments made by Arizonans
It’s a great honor for a state to supply the Capitol Christmas Tree. Be a part of this historic occasion as “the people’s tree” is started on its journey to the nation’s Capitol.
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The MLY Ranch offers true log cabins with beautiful views of the South Fork Canyon.
• Horseback riding • hiking • fishing The Little Colorado River is just 200 yards from the
cabins. Relax, watch deer and elk from your own deck.
MLY Ranch near Greer Arizonawww.mlyranch.com • (928) 333-2395
• RV Sites • Recreational Facilities • Festival Area• Scenic Ponds • Pavilion and picnic area
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4101 S. White Mtn. Rd. Show Low, Arizona
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Over 167 ponderosa pine covered acres at a 6,500-foot elevation close to shopping, restaurants and
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Visit Snowflake/Taylor
Are you looking for something new and exciting? Snowflake/Taylor may have what your are looking for.
Festivals, performing arts, horseback riding, historic home
tours, museums and more!
What are you waiting for? Come to Snowflake/Taylor and find out what you are missing!
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“Arizona’s Gift”Sending a Christmas Tree to the Capitol
Modern amenities • Affordable • Oldtime country lodge feelingWestern gallery & gift shop features outstanding local artists
Extensive selection of books e-mail: [email protected] • www.k5reeds.com
Springerville (928) 333-4323 • 1-800-814-6451
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Explore Mogollon Indian Culture
Ruins & Museum
418 E. Main, Springerville AZ
www.capitolchristmastree2009.org By Brent KurthThe White Mountains
of Arizona has always been a unique place. There’s always been
something a little different about the area - and almost always in a good way. Sure, they have the occasional Bigfoot sighting and UFO abduction (I’m look-ing at you, Travis Walton.) But, it also contains some of the most jaw-dropping vistas in the state. Scenery that Barry Goldwater once described as, “a little piece of Heaven that God let fall to Earth”. To those of us in Phoenix, the cool air alone is Heaven. So, with Sena-tor Goldwater’s words in mind, may I suggest a destination that has come to be known as the jewel of the White Moun-tains - Hon-Dah Resort and Casino.
Their latest marketing campaign promises “There’s something BIG in the air…”, and that appears to be an under-statement. Hon-Dah Resort and Casino has always distinguished itself as the premier White Mountains destination. With over 128 well-appointed rooms, fine dining and amazing buffets, plus a level of hospitality that many higher-profile resorts could take a lesson from, the resort has been quietly building a reputation for excellence for years.
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Low Off-season Rates Grand Canyon National Park Lodges
of the top casinos in the state in the 2009 Experience AZ Reader’s Choice survey sponsored by Arizona Business Magazine. They have over 800 slot machines, table games, a stellar poker room, plus LIVE entertainment 6 nights a week including Munday Fun-day featuring headline comedians.
And don’t forget about the culinary choices. From casino snacks to fine dining and buffets (and room service), the Hon-Dah Resort and Casino has established itself as the informed choice as “home base” for a White Mountains getaway.
So, when they say there’s something big in the air, they’re right. And they aren’t just talking about Bigfoot.
Entrance Fees to the Grand Canyon National ParkAdmission is for seven days and
includes both the North Rim and South Rim. No refunds are given due to inclement weather.
• Grand Canyon National Park Vehicle Permit- $25.00
Admits one single, private, non-com-mercial vehicle and all its passengers.
• Grand Canyon National Park Indi-vidual Permit - $12.00/person
Admits one individual when entering by foot, bicycle, motorcycle, or non-commer-cial group. Individuals 15 years old & under are admitted free.
• Grand Canyon National Park Annual Pass - $50.00
Valid for twelve months from date of
purchase. It admits the purchaser and accompanying persons in a single, non-commercial vehicle or the purchaser and immediate family when entry is by other means (train, shuttle, bicycle, foot, and boat).
National Parks & Federal Recreational Lands Passes:
• America the Beautiful Annual Pass - $80. The pass can be obtained in person at the park, by calling 1-888-ASK USGS, Ext. 1, or via the Internet at http://store.usgs.gov/pass.
• America the Beautiful Senior Pass - $10. This is a lifetime pass for U.S. citizens or permanent residents age 62 or over.
www.nps.gov/grca
Music, food, pumpkins, crafts and demonstrations are
all a part of the celebration as Snowflake hosts its annual Harvest
Festival on Saturday, October 10th from 9 am to 2 pm. Admission is free!
Festival attendees are promised pump-kins - and plenty of them. Tractor pulled wagons will transport everyone to the Willis Family Farm where you can pick from every size and shape of pumpkin and a variety of gourds and corn stalks to decorate for the fall season. There will be pumpkins at Heritage Square, too. Don’t
miss the pumpkin pie-eating contest! Back this year are the Willis Family
Corn Maze (small fee), musical entertain-ment, and handcrafted art and collectibles.
Visitors will want to tour Snowflake’s Historic Homes, open throughout the day, displaying pioneer and Native American artifacts. Home tours are FREE to the pub-lic with a request for donations for upkeep of the homes.
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928-536-4331 www.snowflaketaylorchamber.org
Can You Help?Six young ladies from around Arizona
will be attending the American Coed Pageant in Florida on Nov. 22-29. A gift exchange with girls from other states is part of the tradition.
They would like to give items repre-sentative of this great state, such as mag-nets shaped like Arizona, cactus candy, or whatever your imagine can devise! 50-60 items are needed.
Please send to: American Coed Pag-eant, c/o Mattie McBride, 2153 Maryanne Rd., Show Low, AZ 85901
A big “thank you” from all the girls!
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Numerous events and exhibits celebrating the lives
of loved ones who have passed away take place in Tucson as part of
the traditional Mexican celebration known as Dia de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead.
Altars festooned with photographs, sugar skulls, skeleton figurines, flowers, candles, and colored tissue-paper cutworks appear in museum displays and store windows in Tucson during late October and early November.
Community altars and exhibits will be open at Arizona History Museum, La Pilita Museum, Tohono Chul Park, and Tucson Children’s Museum.
The annual All Souls Procession Weekend, November 6-8, includes a photo exhibit, a children’s procession, and the All Souls Procession, a two-mile long human powered parade of costumed community members and elaborate wheeled art instal-lations through Downtown Tucson.
New this year is the All Souls Interna-tional Film Festival, a forum for people to actively explore the phenomena of death through cinema, sponsored by the Tucson Film Office and hosted at the Loft Cinema,
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October 29 at 7 pm. Details are at www.allsoulsprocession.org.
The All Souls Procession, one of the most inclusive and authentic public ceremonies in North America today, had its beginnings in 1990 with a ritualistic performance piece created by local artist Susan Johnson, who was grieving the passing of her father. Inspired by Mexico’s Dia de los Muertos holiday, Johnson felt she should honor her father in celebration and creativity.
Nineteen years later, over 10,000 people participate in the All Souls Procession on Sunday and other activities throughout the weekend.
Events include the opening of Shoot-ing Souls 2009 on Friday, Nov. 6 at Hotel Congress (photo exhibit), Personal Altars Vigil on Saturday, Nov. 7, and the Proces-sion of Little Angels also on the 7th at the Main Library, 101 N Stone Ave (preceded by children’s activities such as wing mak-ing, face painting, sugar skull decorating, story telling, and theatre).
The November 8th All Souls Procession starts at 6 pm at 4th Ave & University and ends at the Franklin Street Finale Stage for a show of performance art.
CALENDAROCT 20 TUCSONCelebrate Meteor Mania!Kitt Peak Nat’l Observatory - Watch the Orio-nid meteors, snacks provided, 10p-3a, adm $35/$25. Must Reserve. 520-318-8726
OCT 31 TUCSONKids Halloween Costume ContestWinset Park, 4th Ave - FREE! Kids costume contest 6p w/ prizes, goody bags. Scary movies, Live DJ, trick or treating, 5-9p. 520-624-5004, www.fourthavenue.org
NOV 1 TUCSON/VAILMarigolds and Day of the DeadColossal Cave Mountain Park - Presentation about this special day and plant your own marigolds from 2-4p. $5/car. 520-647-7121
NOV 7-8 TUCSONTucson Celtic Festival & Highland Games Rillito Raceway - Fr: dinner, torchlight cere-mony, ceilidh 6p, call for tickets; Sa/Su: Celtic music, dance, athletics, food & vendors; Sa 9a-9p, Su 9a-5p, $12, $5 ages 6-15. 520-807-9509, tucsoncelticfestival.org
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The 2nd Annual Willcox Wine & Art Festival is to be
held October 17-18, 2009 on the grounds of the historic Railroad Park
in Willcox, a southeast Arizona town long known for eclectic antique and arts purveyors and now getting attention for its surrounding settlement of wine growers.
According to veteran events producers Rod Keeling of the Arizona Wine Growers Association and Sharon Good of Southern Arizona Festivals and Events, works of multi-talented artisans from Arizona and as far away as California will be featured alongside displays and tasting booths of a variety of fine wines by southeastern Arizona-based vintners.
The Festival will satisfy both the pocket-book and the palate of festival goers and is timed to provide a wide variety for holiday
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gift, decorating and party shoppers.Admission is free to the Festival, which
is open from 10 am to 5 pm on both Satur-day and Sunday. Live entertainment will be presented both days.
Wine tasting tickets for patrons 21 years and older will cost $10 for six (6) tastings, which includes a commemorative tasting glass. Ticket-holders can sample the wines of participating vintners before purchasing their favorites, by the bottle or the case.
Participating wineries to date include Arizona Stronghold Winery, Pillsbury Wine Company and Arizona Stronghold vineyard -all three located in Kansas Settlement; Keeling-Shaefer Vineyards - Pearce; Coronado Vineyards - Willcox; Jerome Winery will display wine from its vineyards in Jerome, AZ and in Kansas Settlement; and Page Springs Cellars of Cornville will share the booth with its “cousin” vineyard Arizona Stronghold.
Artisans, some working on projects in their booths, will display and offer for sale jewelry, pottery, wood crafts, stained and fused glass, metal works, paintings, baskets, and handmade furniture and clothes.
Vintners and artists interested in setting up a booth or those seeking general infor-mation, email [email protected]; and/or [email protected].
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AttractionsArizona Sonora Desert Museum2021 N. Kinney Rd., 85743520-883-2702, www.desertmuseum.orgTucson Museum of Art140 N. Main, 85701520-624-2333www.TucsonMuseumofArt.orgThe University of Arizona - Biosphere 220 minutes north of Tucson on Hwy. 77 at mile marker 96.5 520-838-6200www.B2science.comVoyager Flight Services7075 S. Plumer Ave.#2520-295-0849www.flyvoyager.com
LodgingMarriott University Park880 E. 2nd St.520-792-4100, www.marriotttucson.com
RestaurantsMama Louisa’s2041 S. Craycroft, 85711520-790-4702Pinnacle Peak6541 E. Tanque Verde520-296-0911
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PICACHO Picacho Peak RV Resort
17065 E. Peak Lane 520-466-7841
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11250 E. Hwy. 69 800-352-6305
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TONOPAH Saddle Mountain RV Park
3607 N. 411th Ave. 623-386-3892
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BULLHEAD CITY River City RV Park
2225 Merrill Ave. 928-754-2121
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The Best of Arizona PARKER
928-669-6511 • www.parkerareatourism.com
Ya Just Gotta Be Here!Parker, Arizona is located
on the Colorado River, just north of Interstate Highway
10 on Arizona Highway 95. This unique and affordable area offers
a relaxing extended stay lifestyle and vacation atmosphere.
Parker is the perfect year-round vacation spot for all types of activities. Whether it’s watersports that include boating, skiing, wakeboarding and per-sonal watercraft or camping, off-roading, golfing, fishing and Rving, we have over 30 RV parks, campgrounds, hotels and motels to accommodate you along the
16-mile stretch of the Parker Strip. Many of our businesses are accessible by boat or other watercraft!
We offer a variety of restaurants, shopping, museums, libraries, wildlife preserves, a four-star golf course and THX 4-plex movie theater, Parker Dam “The World’s Deepest Dam”, the Blue Water Resort & Casino and, of course, The Colorado River!
Make Parker, Arizona your next desti-nation, you’ll be glad you did!
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overview
Take a Drive!Points of Interest
Near Parker‘Ahakhav Tribal Preserve
The ‘Ahakhav Tribal Preserve is a serene wetland and backwater area of the Colorado River. It consists of 1,253 acres of wilderness and a 3.5 acre park. The preserve offers a variety of activities including hunting, fishing, hiking, canoeing and bird-watching. There is a 4.6 mile fitness trail as well as playground and picnic facilities. Location: just south of Four Corners on the Colorado River Indian Reser-vation. Directions: Go approximately three miles south of Parker on Mo-have Road, turn west on Rodeo Road at the PIRA Rodeo Grounds.
928-669-2664Poston Memorial Monument
This monument marks the site of the Poston War Relocation Center where 17,867 persons of Japanese an-cestry were interned during World War II. The monument is located 11 miles south of Parker on Mohave Road and may be visited at any time during day-light hours. The history of the center is inscribed into the monument and at an information kiosk.
928-669-2174Swansea Ghost Town
Swansea has been proclaimed as one of Arizona’s best ghost towns by Ari-zona Highways Magazine. Take a day trip back in time and see the remains of what was once a bustling mining community, complete with a “moving picture house,” a post office and auto-mobile dealership. Swansea is accessible by two-wheel drive automobiles. Travel east out of Parker on Shea Road. There is no charge to visit.
Parker Dam Road Scenic By Way The Parker Dam Road between Earp
CA and Parker Dam CA has officially been declared a National Back Country By Way by the US Dept. of Interior, Bu-reau of Land Management (BLM). Sev-eral historical and nature inspired sites offer travelers a look into the area’s past as well as insight into the desert flora and wildlife. The BLM also operates several campsites, OHV areas and day use sites along the CA shore of the river.
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CALENDAROctober 17Parker Rotary 60th Annual Rodeo State Finals
October 24Blue Water Resort & Casino 5th Annual 300 Enduro Race Speed boat competition
October 24Parker Area Chamber of Commerce 2nd Annual Chili CookoffHorseshoe competition, live music, ven-dors, wakeboard demonstration and lots of fun on the river!
November 7Parker Area Chamber of Commerce 17th Annual “Gong Show” FundraiserLocal Talent Show features singing, danc-ing and hilarious acts.
November 8 Blue Water Resort & Casino 9th Annual Triathlon
November 15 Hospice of Havasu Golf Tournament Fundraiser
November 15 8th Annual Colorado River Indian Tribes Fall Gathering & Cultural EventsNative dancers, arts and crafts.
November 27-28 SCSC and Blue Water Resort & Casino 63rd Annual Thanksgiving Boat Regatta
November 28 Annual Lighted Boat ParadeNew format. Cash prizes, Santa Claus and more! Free showing of “The Polar Express” at the BlueWater Resort & Casino’s Outdoor Amphitheater. Free Hot Cocoa and Pop-corn!
We had so much fun last year we decided to do it again!
The Parker Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce
their Second Annual Colorado River Chili Cookoff & Car Show, October 24, 2009 from 11 am - 4 pm.
In addition to the Chili Cookoff, there will be a salsa contest (not the dance, the dip!), a classic car show and a horseshoe tourna-ment. Cash prizes will be awarded for first, second and third places for the best chili dishes, best salsas and the winners of the horseshoe tournament.
This cool event will take place at La Paz County Park, one of the most beautiful settings along the famous Parker Strip. On hand will be a great local band, “The Makaav Blues Band” featuring Country,
Hot Chili, Hot Cars!Colorado River Chili Cook-off & Classic Car Show
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Blues and Classic Rock to take us through the day. You may want to enjoy a cold beer or other libation at the “River Diva Bar”.
And for the kiddies, there will be an entire section dedicated to them including a balloon bounce!
There will be loads of vendors with tasty food, cool things to buy, and prizes and raffles
throughout the day. If you want to sample the chili and salsa and be eligible to vote for the “People’s Choice” award, there will be a small fee.
For more information, including vendor applications, chili and salsa team registra-tion and horseshoe tournament sign up, please contact the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce.
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CALENDAROCT 10-18 LAKE HAVASU 28th Annual IJSBA World FinalsCrazy Horse Campgrounds - 48 country world finals personal watercraft championship, Free adm. 928-764-2210 x615
OCT 10-20 LAKE HAVASU CITYLondon Bridge Days A celebration with 13 events, live entertain-ment, games, prizes, food and fun for the whole family. For full list of events and prices visit website. golakehavasu.com
OCT 16-17 DOLAN SPRINGSDolan Springs Days Fr 16th: Miss Dolan Springs Pageant. Sa 17th: Pancake b’fast at VFW 7-9a, parade 10a. Rodeo grounds: Vendors & kids games, Soccer on horseback (5p). Food available. 702-561-8426dolanspringschamberofcommerce.com
OCT 17-18 KINGMANWalk in the Park & Fall FestivalLocomotive Park, Beale & 1st - Vendors of arts, crafts, collectibles & more, parade (Sat), live entertainment, Rotary Oktoberfest Beer & Brats, street dance, gold panning, 9a-6p, free adm. 1-866-427-7866, vendors: 928-727-3564
OCT 31 KINGMANHalloween Bash with the Route 66 CruisersKids trick or treat from car to car. Entertainment and nearby wine bar, coffee shop & fun little BBQ joint make for a delightful and energetic evening. 866-427-7866
NOV 7 YUMAChildren’s Festival of the Arts Main Street - FREE festival featuring inter-active arts activities, live entertainment and family fun; food & beverages available for purchase, 11a-4p, FREE adm. 928-373-5202
Kingman celebrates a new centenarian in October, a
true character full of history, har-boring an energizing past - speaking
here, of course, of the Powerhouse.One hundred years ago, the Power-
house (Desert Power & Water Company) first lit up the mines in Goldroad, Oat-man and Chloride. By October, most busi-nesses downtown had transmission lines carrying juice through thick copper lines into their establishments, revolutionizing the industry of business.
The Kingman Powerhouse even ener-gized the construction of Hoover Dam, which soon replaced the diesel-powered plant with cheap hydroelectric power. Af-ter sitting idle 58 years, a group led by Toby Orr revitalized the structure.
In 1997, the Powerhouse was re-opened as an official state visitor center and the home of the Arizona Historic Route 66 Association. The Route 66 Muse-um soon followed, making the site a living historic landmark and roadside attraction.
To celebrate, the Kingman Downtown Merchants Association is hosting a Parade and Walk-in-the-Park Fall Festival at the Powerhouse and adjacent Locomotive Park
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the weekend of October 17-18. The parade will kick off Saturday morning at 10 am on Historic Route 66, beginning at 6th Street and ending in front of the Powerhouse at 1st Street.
There will be food and crafts vendors throughout Locomotive Park; entertain-ment includes the Ballet Folklorico and a Kingman’s Got Talent event. Gold pan-ning demonstrations will be given by the Mohave County Prospectors Association all day Saturday. The 2nd Annual Route 66 Rotary Oktoberfest also coincides with live entertainment, serving beer & brats Saturday from 10 am to 10 pm.
After the vendors close up at 6 pm, stick around and walk the Downtown Walking Tour, grab a bite to eat or a cup of coffee and head back for a street dance with local bands playing at the Powerhouse from 6 pm well into the night.
On Sunday, music, food and craft ven-dors will once again set up in Locomotive Park from 11 am to 4 pm. The Oktoberfest will start at 10 am and continue to 4 pm.
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1-866-427-RT66 (7866) 120 W Andy Devine Ave kingmantourism.org
October 17 & 18Walk-in-the-Park
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100 yearsA fun packed weekend!Parade, Oktoberfest, food,
artists and specialty vendors, bands, street dance, gold
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QuartzsiteOver 1 million winter visitors come for the world-famous gem and mineral shows, swap meets, RV expo & other events. Enjoy rockhounding and four-wheeling; visit the Hi Jolly Monument, the “naked man’s book-store,” Tyson Wells Stage Stop Museum, and Celia’s Rainbow Gardens. Quartzsite C of C: 928-927-5600; Quartzsite Business C of C: 928-927-9321
YumaSited at a historic crossing point of the Colo-rado River, Fort Yuma was founded in 1849. Explore the historic downtown’s Century House Museum and the Yuma Territorial Prison. Enjoy a date shake while touring a nearby medjool date plantation, rent a canoe or kayak and float down the river. Yuma Visitor’s Bureau: 800-293-0071
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Cattail Cove State Park is located on State Route 95, about
37 miles north of Parker. Located on Lake Havasu, the park offers you
and your family a chance to get away and enjoy a broad spectrum of activities.
The 45-mile long lake is a haven for all kinds of water sports. Swim, boat, or fish for bass, catfish, bluegill and crappie. A beach, boat ramp and 61 campsites are among the amenities at the park.
If you prefer land-based activities, the Lake Trail offers breathtaking views. The
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area surrounding the park is also a rock hound’s paradise. Volcanic rock, geodes, jaspers, obsidian, turquoise and agate can be found.
Due to the State Parks’ budgetary crisis, some parks are open only 5 days a week. Currently, Cattail Cove State Park is open all 7 days, but please contact the park before traveling to get the most up-to-date information.
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CENTRAL Az CITIES & TOWNS
The Four Corner States Bluegrass Festival on Novem-
ber 13-15, 2009 is sponsored by the Wickenburg Chamber of
Commerce - and it’s one of the oldest bluegrass festivals in the Southwest.
Featured bands entertaining all three days at the festival are Mark Phillips & Ill Genera-tion, Palmer Divide Bluegrass, and Honi Deaton & Dream.
Additionally, contestants will compete in thirteen categories for prizes and cash awards. Some of the categories bring Championship designation, such as Open Fiddle, Mandolin, Flat Pick Guitar, and Banjo.
The festival is held outdoors at the Everett Bowman Rodeo Grounds, just 1/2 mile east of Highway 60/93 in Wicken-burg. Limited reserved self-contained RV camping is arranged through the Wick-enburg Chamber of Commerce.
The festival opens on Friday to the public at 11 am with entertainment from 1 pm - 5:30 pm. On Saturday and Sunday,
Toe-Tappin’ Music in Wickenburg30th Bluegrass Festival & Fiddle Championship
Wickenburg Chamber: 928-684-5479www.wickenburgchamber.com
gates open at 7 am for a pancake break-fast, and entertainment follows from 9 am - 5:30 pm. Tickets for the Bluegrass
Festival are $12 adults, $10 senior citizens, $7 children; 3 Day Passes are $30, $27 and $12 at the gate.
One of the festival high-lights is the Saturday Blue-grass concert featuring the bands inside the 600-seat Del E. Webb Center for the
Performing Arts, 1090 S. Vulture Mine Road, on the campus of Wickenburg High School at 7:30 pm. Tickets are $15 per person and sold by the chamber.
At the Everett Bowman Rodeo Grounds, the festival location for the three days, you’ll find food & drink con-cessions, arts & crafts, and a designated Kids zone. Organizers prohibit bringing in alcoholic beverages, food, and cool-ers. Spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets to sit on. General bleacher seating is available on grounds.
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Arizona’s largest artist studio tour is once again set for
the last two weekends of Novem-ber. Fine artists throughout Cave
Creek, Carefree, and North Scottsdale will open their studios to the public for the 13th Annual “Hidden in the Hills” Artist Studio Tour Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, November 20-22 and again November 27-29, 2009.
Sponsored by the non-profit Sonoran Arts League, the popular event features 150 artists at 45 studio locations. The free, self-guided studio tour takes place from
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10 am to 5 pm and offers art enthusiasts a unique opportunity to observe artists at work in their private studios. Most studios include guest artists who also demonstrate their talents.
“This year’s event is our largest studio tour to date,” said Ralph Deuschle, an acclaimed sculptor and event chair. “Not only do we have several new artists this year, Hidden in the Hills attracts fine artists who don’t exhibit their work at galleries or at shows, but choose to open their studios during the tour.”
An interactive “Hidden in the Hills” web site, www.HiddenInTheHills.org, of-fers more details about each participating artist and a user-friendly map-building program to help visitors plan their free, self-guided tours. The event also helps raise funds for the League’s youth scholarships through a portion of sales from the event’s Youth Art exhibit at Studio 1 and artist fees to participate in the event.
Facebook friends can also find a fan page at: http://artist.to/HiddenintheHills/.
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Wickenburg Chamber of CommercePresents
30th AnnualBluegrass Festival
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November 13-15, 2009Over $6500 in cash prizes for mandolin, flatpick guitar, bluegrass banjo, fiddle, specialty vocal, specialty instruments, family bands, old time bands,
and bluegrass band competition.
Host BandsMark Phillips & III Generation
Palmer Divide BluegrassHoni Deaton & Dream
Discountfor AdvancedTicket Sales
For more information800-942-5242
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Reserved Camping, concessions and
24 hour jamming
THUNDERBIRD ARTISTS
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2009 Event Calendar
$3 Admission * Free Parking
Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival
16th Annual
November 6, 7 & 8
101 Easy Street, Carefree, AZ 85377
10am to 5pm
Thunderbird Artists
Fine Art & Wine Festival
November 20, 21 & 22
5415 E. High Street, Phoenix, AZ 85054
11am to 6pm
Live Blues, Jazz, and RockALL weekend!
Wine Tastings Great Food
Reservations
Recommended
Grape Crush Competition$20/team of 2
Krush OffSundayHeats
Fri 7:30Sat 1:30
& 7:00Foot Stomping Party
Prizes include gift certificates, wine, awards.
Get-a-way Grand Prize for each division finalist.
480.792.692735 W Boston St.Chandler, Arizona
Music, Food, Games, VendorsWine Tasting $10
w/souvenir wine glass.
623.556.481014719 W. Grand Ave.Surprise, Arizona
www.kokopelliwinery.com
Payson Inn801 N. Beeline Hwy.
Payson, AZ 85541(928)474-3241
Free Continental Breakfast • Fitness Room Spacious Rooms Overlooking Courtyard
Seasonal Outdoor PoolAsk for the special Aztourist Rate!
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Arizona’s largest and most decorated winery, Kokopelli
Winery, will be hosting their biggest event in its KRUSH history,
voted “top 10 things to do in the Phoe-nix surrounding area.” Mercedes Benz of
Chandler is sponsoring this year’s event. The Krush will take place on Oct 23 - 25
and will include our now famous “Krush competition” for teams of two to win great prizes ranging from wine to trips. Enjoy live music from Jazz to Reggae to Blues all weekend long, as well as our great food and award winning wine.
Bigger and better than ever, Krush ‘09 will also include sponsors displaying their wares, local arts and crafts exhibitors, a kids inflatable play area, travel compa-nies and more.
The Krush begins Friday, Oct 23 from 5 pm to midnight. There will be two Krush heats on Friday: 7:30 pm and 10 pm; and on Saturday three heats: 1:30 pm, 7 pm and 10 pm. On Sunday we will have one heat at 1 pm and then our Finalists from each day will compete for the grand prize.
Along with our grand prize trip (‘08 Hawaii) for two we will be giving away awards each day for best krush style and best costume. Corporate team awards and
Come to the Kokopelli KrushA “Top 10 Things to Do in the Phoenix Area”
Chandler Krush: 35 W. Boston St, 85225 480-792-6927
Surprise Krush: 14719 W. Grand Ave, 85374 623-556-4810
a children’s division 12 & under are new Krush categories this year. The Hollow Foot Award goes to the last place finishers in each heat.
Registration for the Krush is $20 per team and can be done in advance or the day of the event. $10 tastings include the Kokopelli Krush commemorative glass, 6 tasting tickets and $2 off every bottle of Kokopelli wine purchased.
Kokopelli Winery is a local family owned winery and restaurant celebrating their 15th year in operation producing over 20 wines, which collectively have won over 65 medals to date. Kokopelli wine is distributed in over 400 retail outlets across the state. Visit our website to view Bistro event details, menu selections or to order wine: www.kokopelliwinery.com
The Krush is also being held in our Bistro in Surprise, AZ the same weekend. If you can’t Krush, come out and cheer, laugh, and get great pictures of the event that is sure to please.
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On October 23-25, a juried fine art and fine crafts show
and sale will be hosted by Payson area artists. Come and view the
diverse art of our high country! For the 2009 show, this over 20-year local tradi-tion brings together 23 artists, including six new entries.
Among those presenting their work are Alan and Carole Snyder–pottery and scratchboard, Jay Kemp–metal, bronze, and wood sculptures/paintings in various media, Jim Strong–oil, Rock Newcomb–acrylic, Don Harmon–oil and bronze sculptures, Jackie Bond–oil on sandstone,
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Angie Cockle–scratchboard, and Glenda Roark–abstract art/fused glass/pottery and jewelry.
Each artist donates a work of art to be raffled off on Sunday. The money from the raffle goes to Rim Country area schools to help provide art supplies.
The show will be held at Mazatzal Hotel & Casino Event Center on Hwy 87 in Payson. The event is free Saturday 10-4 and Sunday 11-4. Everyone is invited to the Friday night premiere from 5-8 pm, which includes refreshments and music.
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For 16 years the Phoenix and Tucson chapters of Alcoholics
Anonymous have held an event in Rocky Point. Rocky Point Reserva-
tions has long been a sponsor of the event and is proud to announce the Octo-ber 16-18 Rocky Point Roundup will again be held at the Sonoran Spa Resort, mark-ing the fourth year the event has been held there. Guests to the event participate in fellowship meetings, reunite with friends, and browse literature and merchandise sponsored by Alcoholics Anonymous. Rocky Point Reservations as always can provide rooms for Roundup guests. It is best for guests to call at 800-427-6259 to make sure they receive the Roundup rate. Visit www.rockypointres.com for more information. For other guests at the Sonoran Spa
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during the event, be advised that alcohol will not be served on the premises. The Sonoran Sea next door welcomes those guests to use the restaurant, Martini’s, and they can enjoy alcoholic beverages at that resort. Of course this year the group will have the additional requirement of passports to get back into the U.S. Information on passports can be found at www.travel.state.gov. If you would like to be added to Rocky Point Reservations’ newsletter, where you can get information about upcom-ing events and special rates, please send a request to [email protected]. You will be added to the database.
Lodging, Dining & Attraction Guide
AttractionsFrontier Movie Town297 W. Center St.Kanab, UT435-644-5337Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument Approx. 2 hours north of Silver City, NM505-536-9461, www.nps.gov/giclLegoland CaliforniaOne Legoland Dr.Carlsbad, CA 92008760-918-5346 www.legoland.com
San Diego Harbor Excursions1050 N. Harbor DriveSan Diego, CA 92101619-234-4111www.sdhe.com
LodgingBear Creek Motel & Cabins88 Main St.Pinos Altos, NM, 880531-888-388-4515www.bearcreekcabins.comCabrillo Inn & Suites Airport1150 Rosecrans St.San Diego, CA619-223-5544www.cabrilloinnsd.comCasitas de Gila (Guest Houses)50 Casita Flats Rd.Gila, NM 88038 575-535-4455, 877-923-4827Georgetown CabinsSilver City, NMNext to Mimbres Valley in the Gila Forest575-534-4529www.georgetowncabins.com
RestaurantsCroce’s Restaurant & Bar802 5th Ave.San Diego, CA 92101619-233-4355www.croces.com
Curious Kumquat111 East College Ave.Silver City, NM 88061575-534-0337www.curiouskumquat.com
Central AZ
AttractionsArizona Wing of the Commemorative Air Force Museum2017 N. Greenfield Rd., 85215480-924-1940 arizonawingcaf.com
Dolly SteamboatCanyon Lake/Apache Junction480-827-9144dollysteamboat.com
Lodging
Best Western Mesa Inn1625 E. Main St.480-964-8000
Hilton Phoenix East/Mesa1011 W. Holmes Ave.480-833-5555, 800-544-5866www.mesapavillion.hilton.com
RestaurantsThe Ranch House2155 S. Dobson Rd.480-838-0537
RV ResortsGood Life RV Resort3403 E. Main St.480-832-4990, 800-999-4990www.goodliferv.com
Towerpoint Resort4860 East Main480-832-4996, 800-444-4996www.towerpointresort.com
Lodging, Dining & Activity Guide
Dolly Steamboat
Does Mesa have tunnels? What f loats down the stairs in
the old territorial jail cells? Do chairs roll, doors slam and can you
hear whispers in the dark? Learn more about Mesa’s myths, rumors and legends at this once-a-year event.
The Mesa Ghost Tour & Historical Walk will be held Sat. Oct. 24 at 10:30 am. The tour will feature actual accounts of paranormal happenings in some of Mesa’s oldest buildings and share the storied history of the past helping explain the present-day hauntings.
Tour cost is $10 for adults, $6 for ages 3 to 12, and children 2 and under are free. Prior registration is required for partici-
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Tickets online:www.MesaHistoricalMuseum.org
pation. Tickets are on sale online now.Guests arriving early or staying late can
also enjoy the free Saturday MACFest arts festival along Main Street from 10 am- 4 pm, featuring a Saturday Farmers Market, the Storytelling Festival at Mesa Arts Center, Pattern of Wizardry exhibi-tion, and Boo-tiful Bats family art project at Arizona Museum for Youth.
Apache Junction, AZ • (480) 827-9144 • www.dollysteamboat.com
This “Junior Grand Canyon” tour is consistently rated one of the “Best Things to Do in Arizona” and is a premier Arizona attraction for locals and tourists alike.
Just minutes away from Mesa, Scottsdale, and Phoenix, Arizona — Daily Nature Cruises and Twilight Dinner Cruises.
THE REAL ARIZONA — CANYON LAKE
See for yourself* www.hiltonphoenixeast.com
The Dolly Steamboat is an 1890s steamboat replica
that sails on beautiful Canyon Lake. We offer daily nature cruises,
twilight dinner cruises, and astronomy cruises year round. Be sure to call for our current schedule.
Just a short distance from Mesa, Scott-sdale, and Phoenix, explore secluded waterways as you relax and enjoy the breathtaking flora and fauna of the lower Sonoran desert. Along the way, the captain will recount the legends and lore of the Su-perstition Mountains. This “Junior Grand Canyon” tour is consistently rated one of the “Best Things to Do in Arizona.”
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bighorn sheep, coyote, deer, bobcats and mountain lions may all be seen, along with bald eagles, hawks, vultures and other avian species.
The Twilight Dinner Cruise is an excit-ing alternative to dining in the city. Entrees are served buffet style and vary by night to include tender Filet Mignon, succulent Prime Rib, tangy Barbecued Ribs, and charbroiled Rib Eye along with a grilled chicken breast, various sides, dessert and beverages. Bask in the beauty of Canyon Lake as the lowering sun sets the canyon walls aglow. It’s relaxing and romantic!
A special treat is the new monthly Twi-
Boasting beautiful weather, sunshine and, of course, sea and surf, San Diego is California’s second largest city. Home to world class attractions, San Diego offers visitors the San Diego Zoo, Legoland, the Maritime Museum with one of the finest collections of historic ships in the world, and the San Diego-La Jolla Underwater Park dedicated to preserving ecology and sea life. And what visit to the City by the Sea would be complete without spending some time with the famous Shamu at Sea World? San Diego is rightfully proud of its many museums. Fifteen of them repose at Balboa Park alone (along with the Old Globe
CALENDAROCT 10-11 LORDSBURG, NMShakespeare Ghost Town TourLordsburg exit 22 from I-10, south on Hwy 494 to Shakespeare - Walk the streets trod by Billy the Kid, John Ringo and The Clan-tons. Walk a portion of Butterfield Trail, tour 7 original buildings. 505-542-9034
OCT 11 SAN DIEGOLittle Italy FestaIndia & Date Streets - Largest single-day Italian-American festival West of the Mis-sissippi. Entertainment, fine Italian food, bocce ball, specialty crafts & vendors booths, beer and wine garden, 10a-6p. 619-233-3898
OCT 24 SAN DIEGO, CA5th Annual Boulevard BOO! Parade and CarnivalEl Cajon Blvd. & College Ave - Parade, car-nival (Clay Park), live entertainment, beer garden & costume contests, FREE & family-friendly, 11a-6p. 619-582-1093
OCT 31 ROCKY POINT, SONBathtub RacesCholla Bay - Probably one of the year’s fun-niest events, mixed teams roll through the streets, tubs supplied by JJ’s Cantina. 011-52-638-383-2785 or www.jjscantina.com
NOV 5-8 ROCKY POINT, SON9th Annual Rocky Point Rally60 mile ride from AZ border, Resort Ride Dice Roll, street party, bikeshow, bike pa-rade 3p, live music and more. A celebration for motorcycle lovers. www.rockypoin-trally.com
NOV 26 ZUNI, NMZuni Christmas Lights ParadeParade and float competition to kick-off the winter holiday season - takes place at dusk. 505-782-5852
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light Astronomy Dinner Cruise, hosted by Dr. Sky, astronomy expert and radio personality. Dr. Sky gives a presentation on the solar system as you view the night sky through on-board telescopes and enjoy a filet mignon dinner.
The Dolly Steamboat is also a unique setting for weddings, special parties, and corporate events. Consider a private char-ter as you plan your next occasion.
For a great getaway, take the Dolly Steamboat’s unforgettable “mini Arizona vacation”! View the website for prices and other information. Please call to reserve your reservations.
OCT 17 MESABuckets, Blowers & Bombers Charity Car ShowFalcon Field Airport CAF Museum - T-buck-ets, vehicles w/ blowers, Rat Rods, muscle cars, street rods, 4x4s, motorcycles, more. Warbirds on display, 9a-4p, adm $10, $9 $3. 480-924-1940, www.azcaf.org
NOV 7 MESA‘Gathering of Legends’ Veterans Day CelebrationFalcon Field Airport CAF Museum - Military aviation veterans relate experiences from WWII on. Warbirds incl B-17 Flying Fortress, flyovers, rides, food, 9a-4p, adm 13-Adult $10, 5-12 $3, Veterans free. 480-924-1940, www.azcaf.org
NOV 7-8 MESAMesa Old West DaysDowntown - Old West gunfight re-enactments, quick draw contest, games, costume contests, an 1880s baseball exhibition, food and old west vendors, author signings, western music. 480-835-0757
Theater) including museums of art, photography, and natural history. Historic shopping districts like the Gaslamp Quarter are popular gathering places. Visitors will find many excellent restaurants featuring exquisite seafood and a variety of national cuisines. For all you diehard baseball fans, don’t for-get the Padres-San Diego’s own baseball team. San Diego also offers a gateway into our neighbor to the south, Mexico. Enter through Tijuana and grab a taste of Latin flavor and culture. With all of these attractions to offer, San Diego is a true wonderland for visi-tors of all ages.
Spotlight on San Diego
www.sandiego.org
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Attractions - www.discovernavajo.com
Canyon De Chelly National MonumentPO Box 558Indian Route 7Chinle, AZ 86503928-674-5500
Navajo Code Talkers MuseumPO Box 247Tuba City, AZ 86045928-640-0684
Navajo Museum, Library, and Visitor’s CenterHighway 264 and Loop RoadP.O. Box 1840Window Rock, AZ 86515928-871-7941
Lodging - www.explorenavajo.com
Quality Inn Navajo Nation Capital48 West Highway 264 , Window Rock, AZ 86515 928-871-4108, 800-662-6189
Quality Inn Navajo Nation 10 North Main Street , Tuba City, AZ 86045928-283-4545, 800-644-8383
Quality Inn at Lake Powell287 N. Lake Powell Blvd., Page, AZ 86040928-645-8851, 866-645-8851
Parks - www.navajonationparks.org
Monument Valley435-727-5874Antelope Canyon928-698-2808Little Colorado River Gorge 928-679-2303Four Corners Monument 928-871-6647Window Rock Veteran’s Memorial 928-871-6637Bowl Canyon Recreation Area 928-871-6647
Shopping - www.gonavajo.com
Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise StoresCameron, AZ 86020Highway 89 & 64928-679-2244
Chinle, AZ 86503Highway 191 & Route 7928-674-5338
Kayenta, AZ 86033Highway 160 & 163928-328-8120
Tonalea, AZ 86044Highway 160 ST RD 564928-672-2600
Window Rock, AZ 86515Highway 264 & Route 12928-871-4090
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Visit the most popular rest area/viewpoint in the Coconino National Forest,
the Oak Creek Vista Overlook.
Enjoy scenic views of the MogollonRim, Oak Creek Canyon and Sedona.
Interact with Native American Vendorsand take a piece of their culture and
tradition home with you!
Oak Creek Vista Overlookon Hwy 89A (14 miles south of Flagstaff)
CLEAN RESTROOMS • OPEN YEAR ROUNDFor more information call
928-526-2968
On Saturday, October 10, make plans to attend an excit-
ing event at the Navajo Nation Museum in Window Rock, Az.
You’ll want to be there for the reunion of generations of Diné (Navajo) and Bil-
agaana (Anglo) trading families and their neighbors from around Navajo country.
Come experience a day filled with story-telling and films, a traditional meal, and traders show ‘n tell. Hear stories from the traders and from the elders who remember the “old days” - audience interaction and participation will be encouraged. Hours: 10 am - 5 pm; free admission and free lunch.
In celebration of this event, The Legacy of the Diné Traders exhibit will be re-installed in the museum lobby for six weeks beginning three weeks prior to the reunion. Following its re-installment, The Legacy will become a traveling exhibit, vis-iting Navajo Chapter Houses for approxi-mately six weeks at a time. Schedule soon online at www.NavajoNationMuseum.org.
The most historically significant role for trading posts on the Navajo Nation has been that of liaison between Navajos and the dominant society. The traders established a market for goods the Navajos were able to provide - livestock, wool, arts & crafts - while the Navajos needed goods provided by the traders - flour, salt, sugar, coffee, wagons, tack, etc. Then, as now, they served the needs of the community.
There are only a handful of trading posts in operation on the Navajo Nation today actually owned by traders. There are a few convenience stores owned by corpo-
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Diné Bikéyah (Navajoland)A Historic Gathering of Traders and Their Neighbors
928-871-7941www.NavajoNationMuseum.org
rations that still use the name trading post but no longer include trading as a commu-nity service.
Traders still buy arts & crafts to sell to mainstream America. They carry tradi-tional ceremonial items used by Navajos - unique items that you will never find at the local retails stores that surround the Navajo Nation in border towns. But in those same towns you’ll still find quite a number of traders. Laws governing the trade business on the reservation dramatically affected the trading posts and caused the demise of many. Business off the Navajo Nation, with fewer restrictions, is much more lucrative enabling the traders continued prosperity.
AriZONAGRAND CANYON
The Grand Hotel149 St. Hwy 64 .,888-634-7263, www.grandcanyongrandhotel.com • rl • Ps • • •Grand canyon National Park lodges888-29-PARKS, www.grandcanyongrandhotel.com • • • • • • •red Feather lodge 106 N. Hwy 64, 800-538-2345, www.redfeatherlodge.com • • • • • • HEREFORD
ramsey canyon inn Bed & Breakfast29 E. Ramsey Canyon Rd., 520-378-3010www.ramseycanyoninn.com • • • Wi
LAKE HAVASU CITY
The Nautical Beachfront resort 1000 McCulloch Blvd. N., 800-892-2141, www.thenautical.net • • • • • Ps • •
MESA
Hilton Phoenix east 1011 West Holmes Ave. 480-833-5555, www.hiltonphoenixeast.com • • • • Ps • • •
PAYSON
Mazatzal Hotel and casinoHwy 87, Milepost 251, 800-777-7529, www.777play.com • rl • Ps • s W
PRESCOTT
residence inn by Marriott3599 Lee Circle, 928-775-2232 www.marriott.com /prcri • • • • Ps • c Wi
springhill suites by Marriott200 E. Sheldon St., 928-776-0998, www.springhillsuitesprescott.com • rl • • P c W
TUCSON
Best Western inn suites 6201 N. Oracle Rd. 520-297-8111 www.innsuites.com • • • • • • • • • •Hotel Tucson city center475 N. Granada 520-622-3000 www.hoteltucsoncitycenter.com • • • • • • • • • •
SEDONA
los Abrigados resort & spa160 Portal Lane, 800-521-3131, www.ilxresorts.com • • • • • • • c •
SPRINGERVILLE
reed’s lodge514 E. Main 928-333-4323, 800-814-6451, www.k5reeds.com • • s s Wi
YUMA
Homewood suites by Hilton Yuma1955 East 16th St, 928-782-4109
• • • • • • • • • TownePlace suites by Marriott1726 S.Sunridge Dr., 928-783-6900, www.marriott.com/yumts • • • • P • • •cAliFOrNiA
SAN DIEGO
san Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina333 W. Harbor Dr,.619-230-8340, www.marriotthotel.com • rl • • P • • WiMeXicO
ROCKY POINT
rocky Point reservations 800-427-6259, www.rockypointres.com WiDe VArieTY OF PrOPerTies AVAilABle
NeW MeXicOPINO ALTOS
Bear creek Motel & cabins 88 Main St., 505-388-4501• 800-413-5024, [email protected] • • s • •
SILVER CITY
Georgetown cabinsNear Mimbres Valley in the Gila Forest, 575-534-4529, wwwgeorgetowncabins.com • • • s Wi
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PET FRIENDLY LODGING COLORADO RIVER REGIONClarion Suites Yuma YUMA 2600 S. Fourth Ave, 928-726-4830, 866-SEE-YUMA • www.clarionyuma.com $25 per night per pet
LAKE HAVASU CITYThe Nautical Beachfront Resort 1000 McCulloch Blvd.
928-855-2141, 800-892-2141 www.thenautical.net 2 pets per room, $20 fee per pet, per night plus
$200 refundable damage depositProof that pet is current for all shots.
SOUTHERNBest Western Desert Inn SAFFORD 1391 W. Thatcher Blvd. 928-428-0521 $6.00 fee www.bestwestern.com must be well trained REGIONALInnSuites AZ,CA,TX AZ, CA, TX 1-888-INNSUITES • •Bear Creek Motel & Cabins NM 88 Main St. Pino Altos, NM 88053, 505-388-4501, 1-800-413-5024 • • [email protected]
EMERGENCY PET CARE
VCA Animal Referral & MESA Emergency Center of Az • 1648 N Country Club Dr, 480-898-0001 www.vcaareca.com
Size Restrictions
CENTRALHilton Phoenix East MESA 1011 W. Holmes
480-833-5555 $75fee 75lbs
WHITE MOUNTAINSReed’s Lodge SPRINGERVILLE 514 E Main 800-814-6451 www.k5reeds.comSilver Creek Inn-Rodeway Inn TAYLOR 825 N. Main St. • 928-536-2600 www.choicehotels.com
2 pets per room, $15 fee per pet, per night plus $100 refundable damage deposit
no size restrictions. Best Western Paint Pony Lodge SHOW LOW 581 W. Deuce of Clubs • 928-537-5773 www.bestwestern.com/paintponylodge
2 pets per room, $10 fee per pet, per night plus $100 refundable damage deposit
no size restrictions, dog park nearby
NORTH Econo Lodge WINSLOW 1706 N. Park Drive 928-289-4687 $5 fee total for all nights www.econolodge.com No deposit. No size restrictions.Red Feather Lodge GRAND CANYON 106 N. Hwy 64 Reg. $50 deposit refundable 800-538-2345 $10 per day fee www.redfeatherlodge.com No size restrictions
Statewide AZ / Regional
Reed’s LodgeSpringerville, Az
800-814-6451 • www.k5reeds.com
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You have booked a pet friendly hotel or B&B, packed
the leash, water bowl, and toys, and driven to your destination.
But can you bring Fido along as you enjoy the local attractions or must he stay cooped up in your room?
Here are some of the many things to do around the state where your furry friend is welcome.
DouglasSlaughter House Ranch National Histor-
ic Landmark preserves the life of a turn-of-the-century cattle baron. Dogs of all sizes are allowed to tour the farm and outbuild-ings. Must be leashed and are not allowed in the main museum. 520-558-2474
SedonaAdventure Company Jeep Tours offers
a range of tours of Sedona’s world famous red rock country. You may bring your dog as long as it is well behaved and no other riders object. Enjoy 4-wheeling fun in a
Attractions around Arizona Can I Bring Fido?
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convertible jeep with your furry friend. 928-204-1973
TombstoneOld Tombstone Stagecoach Tours
welcomes your pooch to hop onboard with you as you see round the old town of Tombstone. 520-457-3018
TucsonPima Air and Space Museum in Tucson
has over 250 aircraft on display on 80 acres. Dogs are allowed at the outdoor exhibits. 520-574-0462
WickenburgRobson’s Mining World is a real mining
town with a grocery, barber shop, assay of-fice, newspaper, Post Office, and 30 antique buildings. Opens Oct 1st. Dogs are allowed leashed in the town, but not in buildings. Must not be left unattended. 928-685-2609
AMERIND MUSEUM DRAGOON · AZ
A world-class museum of Native American Archaeology, Culture, History, and Art
O N E F R E E A D M I S S I O N WITH ONE PAID ADMISSION —expires 08/31/10
Located off I-10 in the spectacular rock formations of Texas Canyon. Take Dragoon Road exit (# 318)
between Benson and Willcox. Follow the signs!
Open Tuesday-Sunday, 10:00a.m.- 4:00p.m.
www.amerind.org 520.586.3666
CLIP AD FOR
Navajo Nation Museum Hwy. 264 & Loop Rd.
Window Rock, AZFree AdmissionHours: 8 am - 8 pm Tues.-Fri.8 am - 5 pm Mon. & Sat.
Navajo Nation Trading Posts Inscription House Trading Post, Inscription House, AZKaibeto Trading Post, Kaibeto, AZTotsoh Trading Post, Lukachukai, AZShonto Trading Post, Shonto, AZToadlena Trading Post, Toadlena, NM Two Grey Hills Trading Post, Newcomb, NM Hubbell Trading Post National Historic Site
in Ganado, AZ is owned by the National Park Service but still operates as a trading post.
Tuhisma 9th Annual Hopi Arts and Crafts Market
Saturday, October 10th, 2009 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. MSTHopi Veterans Memorial CenterKykotsmovi, Arizona
The Greatest Gathering of Hopi Artists Featuring Only the Best, Authentic Art. Cultural Entertainment, Food & More.
Contact: Pam - 928-205-8789 Francis – 928-734-2050
or Matt – [email protected] by The Hopi Pu‘tavi Project, Inc.
A 501(c)3 Organization
ANUAL CALENDAROCT 10 KYKOTSMOVI9th Hopi Tuhisma Arts and Crafts MarketHopi Veterans Memorial Center, Hwy 264 - Best Hopi artists, authentic art, cultural entertainment, food & more, 9a-5p MST. 928-205-8789
OCT 17 FLAGSTAFFMuseum of N. Arizona/ Flag Cultural Partners Navajo Rug AuctionCoconino Center for the Arts - 300+ con-temporary and antique Navajo Rugs of all sizes and prices. Preview 9a, auction at 4p, free adm. Consignments welcome. www.culturalpartners.org
OCT 24 TOPAWAWaila! Making the People HappyTohono O’odham Nation Cultural Center & Museum - Guided tour of museum, screening of film Waila!, then dance under the stars at a live Waila concert, from 4p, free, part of Native Eyes Film Showcase. 520-626-8381
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Statewide AZ / Regional
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Welcome to the Eagle View RV Resort and the home of
the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. We are located on the eastern edge of
Scottsdale, where the Four Peaks rise from the desert floor and the Verde River supplies life to the thirsting ground. The Eagle View RV Resort thrives with the history and tradi-tions of this ancient land and its culture. Immediately you will know that this is a special place, as you gaze upon the majestic mountains that encircle the land and witness the beauty of the eagles flying above. Here, in the middle of the desert, a light is forever shining, illuminated by the beauty and mys-tique of the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation. The Eagle View RV Resort is truly the ultimate destination and your stay will be memorable and enjoyable. The resort offers 150 state-of-the-art sites, which come with water, electricity, sewer, wireless internet and telephone & cable TV jacks. The clubhouse has a computer room, Plas-ma TV, pool table, games, exchange library
Eagle View RV ResortState-of the-Art Meets Ancient Land
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* Services, supplies and amenities may vary at each resort. Please contact the resort for specific details.
Colorado River RegionHavasu Springs Resort2581 Hwy 95928-667-3361 | www.havasusprings.com
Parker 136 • • • • • • • •
Ramblin Roads RV Resort 60655 E Hwy 60928-859-3187 | www.ramblinroads.com
Salome-Hope 17
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River City RV Park2225 Merrill Ave928-754-2121 | www.rivercityrvpark.com
Bullhead 132 • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Westwind RV and Golf Resort9797 E 32nd St | 866-440-2992800-545-6481 | westwindrvgolfresort.com
Yuma
1075 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Northern ArizonaCasa Malpais RV Park272 W Main928-333-4632 | [email protected]
Springerville 58 • • • • • • • •
Fairgrounds RV10443 Hwy 89A928-227-3310 | fairgroundrvpark.com
Prescott Valley 15
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Meteor Crater RV ParkI-40 Exit 233928-289-5898 | www.meteorcrater.com
Winslow 71 • • • • • • • • • • •
Mountain Vu RV Park11295 Cornville Rd928-639-2984 | [email protected]
Cornville 33 • • • • • • •
Orchard Ranch Senior RV Resort11250 E Hwy 69800-352-6305 | www.orchardrvresort.com
Dewey 402 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Page-Lake Powell Campgrounds849 S. Coppermine Rd.928-645-3374 | www.pagecampground.com
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Rancho Sedona RV Park135 Bear Wallow Lane888-641-4261 | www.ranchosedona.com
Sedona 84 • • • • • • • •
Waltner’s RV Resort4800 S 28th St928-537-4611 | www.apolloproperties.com/waltners.htm
Show Low 146 • • • • • • • • • •
Central ArizonaEagle View RV Resort9605 N Ft McDowell Rd480-789-5310 | eagleviewrvresort.com
Ft. McDowell 15
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Good Life RV Resort3403 E Main St800-999-4990 | www.goodliferv.com
Mesa
1112 • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Saddle Mountain RV Park3607 N 411th Ave623-386-3892 | saddlemountainrvpark.com
Tonopah 342 • • • • • • • • • • •
Tower Point Resort4860 E Main | 480-832-4996800-444-4996 | towerpointresort.com
Mesa
1111 • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Southern ArizonaButterfield RV Resort251 S Ocotillo | 520-586-4400800-863-8160| www.rv-resort.com
Benson 173 • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Southern ArizonaNorth Clifton RV Park210 N. Coronado Blvd.928-865-9064 | www.townofclifton.com
Clifton
55
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Picacho Peak RV 55+ Resort17065 E Peak Lane520-466-7841 | www.picachopeakrv.com
Picacho 325 • • • • • • • • • • • • •
Campgrounds Outside of ArizonaCedar Grove RV Resort100 Cedar Grove Drive254-547-4293 | westwindenterprises.com
Copperas Cove,TX 67
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Fountain of Youth Spa RV Resort1500 Spa Rd888-8000-SPA | www.foyspa.com
Niland,CA 85
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Rio Bend RV & Golf Resort1589 Drew Rd800-545-6481 | westwindrvgolfresort.com
El Centro,CA 50
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River City RV Park Right across the river in Bullhead City
2225 Merrill Ave928-754-2121 | www.rivercityrvpark.com
Laughlin,NV 13
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MexicoPlaya Bonita RV [email protected]
PuertoPeñasco 30
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Playa De Oro RV Resort011-52-638-383-2668www.playadeoro-rv.com
PuertoPeñasco 32
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Lexington Pines MobiLe HoMe & RV PaRk
Overnighters Welcome • 54 RV spots • Cable TV • WiFi & Internet • Showers and Laundry Facilities • Club House w/
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lexingtonpinesmobileandrvpark.com928-428-7570 • 1800-232-7570
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3340 E Mossman Rd. • Tucson Azwww.familyautobody.com
National GoodYear offers accepted
“You name it we do it.”Full Mechanical Service • Drop off & Pick up
NOV 20-22 FT. MCDOWELLOrme Dam Victory Days Celebration
The Ft. McDowell Yavapai Nation wel-comes you. Come enjoy a Pow Wow,
rodeo, parade, cultural performances, battle of bands, BMX competition, sports
tournaments. Free adm, $10 parking. 480-789-7162
Central
Gila Bend I-8 & Hwy 80 exit 115Love’s Travel Stop #296928-683-2210
TonopahI-10 exit 103Travel Centers of America1010 N. 339th Ave.623-386-6443
Colorado River Region
EhrenbergI-10 exit 1Flying J Travel PlazaS. Frontage928-923-9600
KingmanPetro Truck StopI-40 exit 66Blake Ranch RoadPO Box 6219928-757-2799
North
WinslowI-40 exit 255Flying J Travel Plaza400 Transcon Lane928-289-2081
South
Rio RicoI-19 exit 12Pilot Travel Center #279769 E Frontage Rd.520-377-0001
TucsonI -10 exit 268Tucson Truck Terminal5451 E. Benson Hwy.520-574-0050
Willcox1-10 exit 340Willcox Truck Plaza1190 W. Rex Allen Drive520-384-3561
Travel Centers
Arizona’s finest Antique Mall Over 130 dealers specializing insome of the finest Art, Antiques,
Objects d’ Art, and Estate Jewelry.
10:00 am until 6:00 pm
The AntiqueCentre
The Antique Centre 2012 N Scottsdale Road,
Scottsdale AZ just north of McDowell
480-675-9500Accepting high quality itemsfor consignment, auctions.
Auction: Oct 25