Spring is almost here and in Arizona that means the festival season is gearing up. Whether you want to enjoy art, music, nature or even organic tequila, there's a fair or festival for you somewhere around the state. Here's a sampling.
March
Mariachi Festival: 10 a.m. March 20. See a variety of Arizona mariachi performers. Musicians include the Sunnyslope High School band and Mariachi Reyes. The dance troupe Baile Folklorico Tapatio performs. Food is available at concession stands, or bring a picnic basket. Call for information about camping. 400 Patagonia Lake Road, Patagonia. $10 per vehicle for up to four people. 520-287-6965. azstateparks.com.
Family Art Festival: 9 a.m.-1 p.m. March 20. Music, workshops and the annual "Painted Chair Art Auction." Proceeds benefit Bradshaw Mountain High School's Visual and Performing Arts Scholarship Fund. Prescott Valley Civic Center, 7501 E. Civic Circle, Prescott Valley. Free. 928-759-3027. www.pvaz.net.
Organic Tequila Festival: 3-6 p.m. March 27. Sample organic tequilas and meet some of the people behind Mexico's organic-tequila movement. JW Marriott Starr Pass Resort and Spa, 3800 W. Starr Pass Blvd., Tucson. $25. 520-792-3500. www.jwmarriottstarrpass.com.
Southwest Indian Art Fair Benefit: 10 a.m.-5 p.m. March 27, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. March 28. Arizona State Museum's annual fair showcases rugs, pottery, baskets, blankets and jewelry by more than 100 Native American artists. Proceeds benefit the museum's 2011 fair. Desert Diamond Casino and Hotel, 1100 W. Pima Mine Road, Tohono O'odham Reservation. $6. 520-294-7777. ww.statemuseum.arizona.edu.
Avicultural Society of Tucson Bird Expo: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. March 28. Vendors offer bird-related products and services. Win raffle prizes. Quality Inn Event Center, 1365 W. Grant Road, Tucson. $5, $3 for seniors and ages 12-18. 520-790-7587. www.arizonaast.org.
Yuma County Fair: Various times, March 30-April 4. See livestock competitions, enjoy music by such bands as Weird Science, which plays 1980s hits, and Evaro, a Spanish rock-and-roll act, and watch hypnotists and magicians. The fair also includes rides, food, contests and a demolition derby. Yuma County Fairgrounds, 2520 E. 32nd St. $1 on March 30; $5 for adults and $3 for ages 6-12 on March 31-April 4; free for age 5 and younger. 928-726-4420. www.yumafair.com.
April
Spring Fling: Various times, April 8-11. Hosted by the University of Arizona to raise funds for its campus clubs and groups, the event features rides, midway games, food and entertainment. Rillito Raceway Park, 4502 N. First Ave., Tucson. $5, free for military, U of A students with ID and age 6 and younger. 520-622-4900. www.springfling.arizona.edu.
Grand Desert Days Festival: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. April 10. This family event northwest of Phoenix features a chili cook-off, classic-car show, stick-pony rodeo for adults and children, Arizona authors and live music. Other attractions include a kids parade with cash prizes, games, arts and crafts and food. Morristown Elementary School, 25950 W. Rockaway Hills Drive. Free. 623-388-2336. www.gfwc-morristownaz.org/granddesertdays.html.
Herb Festival: 11 a.m. April 10. Take a tour of the Wing Memorial Herb Garden, learn about the culinary and medical uses of herbs and enjoy live music. See a variety of products from vendors including the Arizona Herb Association. Boyce Thompson Arboretum, 37615 U.S. 60, Superior. $7.50. $3 for ages 5-12. 520-689-2811. ag.arizona.edu/bta.
Blessing of the Vine Festival: 11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 10-11. Sample various wines and enjoy lunch, arts and crafts, and a grape-stomping competition. Lunch includes steak or chicken breast, beans, salsa and tortillas. Village of Elgin Winery, 471 Elgin Road. $18. 520-455-9309. www.elginwines.com.
Pima County Fair: Various times, April 15-25. Features games, 4-H animals, rides and exhibits including a gem and mineral show. Concert performers include R&B artists the Commodores and rocker Ted Nugent. Pima County Fairgrounds, 11300 S. Houghton Road, Tucson. $7, $2 for ages 6-10. 520-762-9100. www.pimacountyfair.com.
Miami Boomtown Spree: Activities start at 9 a.m. April 16-18. In addition to the state mining championships, the event also includes arts and crafts, car shows, basketball tournaments, food, live entertainment and displays of antique mining equipment. There's a pancake breakfast at 7 a.m. April 17. Downtown Miami. Free. 800-804-5623. www.globemiamichamber.com.
Chalk It Up! Prescott: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 17-18. This family-friendly street-decorating festival gives guests of all ages a chance to turn an ordinary parking lot into a festive work of art. Summit Bank, 201 N. Montezuma St., Prescott. Free. 928-778-6648. www.prescottchalkart.com.
Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival: Various times, April 22-25. Take one of 70 field trips to nearby bird-watching hot spots. The festival also includes educational displays, speakers and a nature fair. Dead Horse Ranch State Park, 675 Dead Horse Ranch Road, Cottonwood. $10 registration to attend field trips; the nature fare, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April 24, is free. Additional charges for other special programs. 928-282-2202. www.birdyverde.org.
Soar into Spring Kite Festival: Noon-4 p.m. April 24. Activities including kite flying, a kite contest, arts and crafts with the Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society, carnival games, food and a climbing wall. The Flagstaff bookmobile visits. Foxglenn Park, 4200 E. Butler Ave., Flagstaff. $3. 928-213-2300. www.flagstaff.az.gov.
Dog-Friendly Vineyard Party: 3:30-5 p.m. April 24. Enjoy vineyard tours, wine tastings and activities for dogs. Canelo Hills Vineyard and Winery, 342 Elgin Road, Elgin. $15. 520-455-5499. www.canelohillswinery.com.
Blessing of Sonoita Vineyards Festival: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. April 24. Wine tastings, food-and-wine pairings, live music. Local restaurants will sell food. Admission includes a souvenir glass. Sonoita Vineyards, 290 Elgin-Canelo Road, Elgin. $15. 520-455-5893. www.sonoitavineyards.com.
Salsa Festival: 5-9 p.m. April 24. Sample various types of salsa and vote on your favorite at this family-friendly festival. Other offerings include games, entertainment, and food, drink and information booths. Pacana Park, Porter and Honeycutt roads, Maricopa. Free. 520-568-9098. www.maricopa-az.gov.
May
Mayer Daze Parade and Festival: 11 a.m. May 8. Parade, carnival games, climbing wall, car show, craft booths and pit barbecue. Mayer Recreation Center, 10001 Wicks Ave. Free. 928-632-9193.
National Train Day: 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. May 8-9. Train-related activities include art and artifact displays, train rides and model-train exhibits. Grand Canyon Railway, 233 N. Grand Canyon Blvd., Williams. Free admission, $15 for train rides, $10 for kids train rides. 800-843-8724. www.thetrain.com.
Off-Street Festival: Events start at 9 a.m. May 29-31. The annual festival features arts, crafts and food vendors. Downtown Prescott. Free. 928-443-5220. www.prescott.org.
Pine-Strawberry Arts and Craft Guild Craft Festival: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. May 29, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. May 30. The fair features 75 booths that showcase work in stained glass, jewelry and pottery. The Pine-Strawberry Fire Department will serve a pancake breakfast, and other food will be available from vendors. The event also includes a raffle and activities for kids. Pine Community Center, on Arizona 87 north of Hardscrabble Mesa Road. Free. 928-476-6537. www.pinestrawhs.org.
June
Show Low Days: Activities begin at 9 a.m. June 4-6. This annual event includes the Cruizin' Car Show, featuring autos made in 1972 and earlier, as well as arts-and-crafts booths, live music, food vendors and a bouncy house for kids. Show Low City Park, 1100 W. Deuce of Clubs. Free. www.showlowdays.com.
Payson Arizona Loggers Sawdust Festival: 10 a.m. June 5-6. This 20th annual festival celebrates the men and women of the logging industry in the Tonto and Coconino national forests. Two days of competitions will determine the Logger of the Year. Vendors and kids activities. Payson Event Center, 1400 S. Beeline Highway. $10, free for age 11 and younger. 928-474-5242, ext. 7. www.paysonrimcountry.com.
Pow Wow in the Pines: 10 a.m.-10 p.m. June 5, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 6. Native Americans from tribes in the U.S. and Canada gather for dancing, craft making and food preparation. Hon-Dah Resort and Casino Conference Center, 777 Arizona 260, White Mountain Apache Reservation. Free. 928-369-7568. www.hon-dah.com.
Strawberry Festival: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. June 13. Food vendors, craft booths and live entertainment. Pine Community Center, on Arizona 87 north of Hardscrabble Mesa Road. Free. 928-476-3897. www.pinestrawhs.org.
Prescott Valley Days: Activities start at 10 a.m. June 17-20. Stroll the streets of downtown Prescott and enjoy a carnival, parade, arts and crafts and live music. Free. 928-772-8857. www.pvchamber.org.
Wine in the Pines: 5 p.m. June 19. Sample wines, microbrews and hors d'oeuvres, listen to live music and participate in raffles and a door-prize drawing. Guests receive a souvenir glass. Proceeds benefit the East Valley Child Crisis Center. The Mill, Crown King. $30. 928-632-7133. www.crownkingaz.com.
July
Flagstaff Art in the Park: Fourth of July Show: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. July 3-4, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. July 5. This juried show features handmade arts and crafts, live music, food vendors and activities for kids. Wheeler Park, 211 W. Aspen Ave. Free. 928-556-9498. www.flagstaffartinthepark.com.
Pine-Strawberry Arts and Craft Guild Craft Festival: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. July 3, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. July 4. The fair features 75 booths that showcase work in stained glass, jewelry and pottery. The Pine-Strawberry Fire Department will serve a pancake breakfast, and other food will be available from vendors. The event also includes a raffle and activities for kids. Pine Community Center, on Arizona 87 north of Hardscrabble Mesa Road. Free. 928-476-6537. www.pinestrawhs.org.
Penstemon Festival: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. July 31. The event celebrates native plants of the Colorado Plateau with presentations, live music and refreshments. Patrons can peruse a large selection of plants for sale and watch a live birds-of-prey program. Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Road. $2-$5. 928-774-1442. www.thearb.org.
HarvestFest: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 31-Aug. 1. Wine tastings, food-and-wine pairings, live music. Local restaurants will sell food. Admission includes a souvenir glass. Sonoita Vineyards 290 Elgin-Canelo Road, Elgin. $15. 520-455-5893. www.sonoitavineyards.com.
August
Navajo Festival of Arts and Culture: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 7-8. See artwork and crafts by more than 70 Navajo artists. Storytellers discuss Navajo history and culture, and performers demonstrate traditional dances. A Navajo ethnobotanist will lead hikes, and there will be activities for kids. Museum of Northern Arizona, 3101 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff. $4-$7. 928-774-5213. www.musnaz.org.
Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering: 7 p.m. Aug. 14. Enjoy music and poetry by cowboy performers, including the Desert Sons and Dave Stamey. Yavapai Community College, 1100 E. Sheldon St., Prescott. $16. 928-445-7300. www.azcowboypoets.org.
Second Saturday Art Walk: 4 p.m. Aug. 14. Stroll the streets of Old Town Cottonwood and see work by local artists. Free. 928-634-9468. www.cottonwoodchamberaz.org.
September
Flagstaff Art in the Park: Labor Day Show: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sept. 4-5, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 6. This juried show features handmade arts and crafts, live music, food vendors and activities for kids. Wheeler Park, 211 W. Aspen Ave. Free. 928-556-9498. www.flagstaffartinthepark.com.
Pine-Strawberry Arts and Craft Guild Craft Festival: 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 4, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Sept. 5. The fair features 75 booths that showcase work in stained glass, jewelry and pottery. The Pine-Strawberry Fire Department will serve a pancake breakfast, and other food will be available from vendors. The event also includes a raffle and activities for kids. Pine Community Center, on Arizona 87 north of Hardscrabble Mesa Road. Free. 928-476-6537. www.pinestrawhs.org.
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