January-March 2010

Amazing Quartzsite
SWAP MEET TO THE WORLD

“It’s Chili in Quartzsite”

Chili Cookoff & State Salsa Championship
Feb. 27, 2010

SHOWS

FESTIVALS STATE WIDE REGIONAL NATIVE LODGING & RV RESORTS &

Jan-April MAP TRAVEL AMERICAN PET FRIENDLY CAMPGROUNDS
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Contents
Apache Junction..............................................................8
Central Arizona...........................................................8-15
Colorado River Region................................................. 22-24
Events, Featured....................................................... 16-17
January Events..............................................................4
February Events..........................................................4-6
March Events..............................................................6-7
April Events.....................................................................7
Globe Miami Area............................................................10
Lodging........................................................................... 29
Mesa............................................................................... 13
Native American Culture.................................................. 28
Northern AZ............................................................... 25-26
Parker.............................................................................23
Pet Friendly Arizona.........................................................29
Phoenix Metro............................................................ 12-15
Pinal County......................................................................9
Quartzsite................................................................... 3, 24
RV Resorts & Campgrounds......................................... 30-31
Scottsdale.................................................................. 14-15
Southern Arizona........................................................ 18-21
SW Region.......................................................................27
Statewide Map........................................................... 16-17
Tucson........................................................................ 19-21
White Mountains.............................................................26
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Amazing
I f you are looking for a unique south-
west experience, look no further than
Quartzsite, Arizona. Every winter this
tiny town of 3,500 residents transforms
into the vendor capital of the world. Over
a million visitors congregate here to
browse the swap meets, gem shows, and
art & crafts shows as well as the scores of
other booths offering antiques, souve-
nirs, and “stuff” of all kinds.
Many visitors from the north, af-
fectionately called “snowbirds”, spend
the winter in Quartzsite’s 70+ RV parks
or “boondock” in the Sonoran Desert
on BLM land, where camping is free or
nearly so. Others arrive for shorter stays,
rockhounds and treasure hunters from
around the world who come to check out
the special shows.
Beautiful weather, sunshine and
great deals - what more can you ask?
Adding to the fun are numerous special
events throughout the season including
the Hi Jolly Daze parade on Jan. 9, the
Sports, Vacation & RV Show Jan. 16-24,
the QIA Pow Wow Gem & Mineral Show
on Jan. 20-24, and the annual ATV Pa-
rade on Feb.13.
The icing on the cake is the warm wel-
come Quartzsite offers and the wonderful
activities to fill your time when you need
a break from shopping: golf, hiking, fish-
Quartzsite
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ing, 4-wheeler excursions, jam sessions,
dancing, bingo, a visit to Celia’s Rainbow
Garden and the Hi Jolly Monument…the
list could go on and on.
The two dozen seasonal swap meets and
nearly as many shows cover acres upon
acres of land, include hundreds and hun-
dreds of vendors, and present an amazing
selection of items. This year, according to
one local resident, the quality of goods on
offer is exceptionally high and the prices
are great. It’s the year to come experience
Quartzsite!
First Stop: Tyson Wells with Three
Major Shows
Located on the southwest corner of
I-10 and Hwy 95, the Tyson Wells Show-
grounds is one of Quartzsite’s biggest
draws. Over 25 acres are covered with
hundreds of vendors and 2.2 miles of aisle
frontage give visitors easy access.
The fun begins right on New Year’s Day
with the Tyson Wells Rock & Gem Show.
Rock enthusiasts from around the world
head to this huge show where almost
300 dealers offer quality minerals, gems,
fossils, jewelry, lapidary tools and more.
Show dates are Jan. 1-10.
Next is the Tyson Wells Sell-A-Rama
on Jan. 15-24 where some 500 dealers
showcase an unbelievable variety of items:
antiques, coins, crafts, hobbies, jewelry,
SWAP MEET
TO THE WORLD
even more gems and rocks, great food and
much more.
Following is the Tyson Wells Art & Craft
Fair from Jan. 29-Feb.7 offering an amazing
selection of creative, custom and handcraft-
ed works by around 200 national artisans.
Admission to all these events is FREE.
To find out more about the vendors at
the shows, check out the website at www.
tysonwells.com.
A Great Deal: $1000 for the BEST
Chili in Quartzsite!
All you chili and salsa lovers, mark your
calendar for Feb. 27th. That’s the day to
polish off your best recipes for the 7th
Annual “It’s Chili in Quartzsite” Chili
Cookoff & State Salsa Championship. Held
at Tyson Wells Showgrounds, this CASI
sanctioned event attracts entrants from all
over the US.
The cookoff actually consists of three
different contests: the CASI event, a show-
manship contest, and the People’s Choice
Award competition. CASI entrants earn
awards and points towards their inter-
national finals in Texas. Winners of the
People’s Choice receive trophies and great
cash prizes.
Cooking starts at 10 am and the $4.00
tasting cup goes on sale at 12 Noon. Visi-
Rock & Gem Show - Jan. 1-10
Sell-A-Rama - Jan. 15-24
Art & Craft Fair - Jan. 29 - Feb 7
S.W. Corner of 1-10 Freeway & Hwy 95
Free Admission • Free PArking
Quartzsite, AZ
www.tysonwells.com
ReadeR’s Oasis BOOks 690 e. Main st.
QuaRtzsite, az
open 7 days/10-6 • a ‘must see’ attraction!
a unique bookstore experience!
Statewide AZ • Page 3
tors, bring your taste buds primed and
ready! You will determine who wins the
People’s Choice $1000 first prize, $500
second prize and $250 third. There will
also be several winners in the State Salsa
Championship.
Live bands add to the fun throughout
the afternoon, and a big raffle is always a
popular part of the event, which is spon-
sored by the Quartzsite Business Chamber
of Commerce.
Unique Quartzsite does it again: the
“Naked Man’s Bookstore”
A must see attraction in this funky des-
ert town is Reader’s Oasis Books. Owner
Paul Winer offers an eclectic mix of
paperback, hard cover and audio books for
every taste and interest, over 180,000 titles
in all - dressed in a thong with a smile for
all and the motto “If books were clothes,
I’d be considered well dressed.”
Known as legendary performer Sweet
Pie back on the East Coast and Canada in
the 1970s & 80s, Paul plays a mean Boogie
and Blues piano. Check out his CD “Please
Remember Your Love For Me”. The store
carries all types of music including an
expanded section of blues, early jazz and
swing, and classic country and western
CDs, cassettes and vinyl.
Daily throughout January and February,
there will be an authors’ fair with a variety
of authors present for book signings.
Reader’s Oasis is located at 690 E. Main
Street. It’s open 7 days a week, 10 am- 6
pm. Be sure to stop by! Paul and his wife
Joanne thank all the winter visitors for
their support.
Everyone should experience Quartzsite
at least once in their life! With all the great
deals on offer, this is the year to come and
see for yourself. For more information
about Quartzsite and a complete list of
shows, see page 24.
Tyson Wells Shows: 928-927-6364
Quartzsite Business C of C
(Chili Cookoff): 928-927-9321
Reader’s Oasis Books: 928-927-6551
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20th Annual High Noon
Western Americana
Antique SHOW & AUCTION
JAN 30-31 MESA
The High Noon Western
Americana Weekend Celebra-
tion is the nation’s largest
Cowboy, Indian and West-
ern Art Antique SHOW &
AUCTION. It will appeal to
all collectors interested in fine western art,
bits, boots, spurs, advertising, saloon, Indian
rugs & beadwork, charro, vaquero, historical
firearms, historic & silver saddles, Hollywood
cowboy, western books & photography.
The SHOW will be held at Mesa Commu-
nity Center with 150 national exhibitors of
western & Indian artifacts and fine western
art. Hours are Sat. 9-4:30, Sun. 9:30-4, $10/
day, $15 weekend.
The AUCTION will be held at the adjoining
Phoenix Marriott Mesa on Sat. at 5 pm with
300+ lots of historic and important western &
Indian artifacts and fine western art.
Illustrated auction catalog available January,
2010 ($30 US).
310-202-9010
info@highnoon.com • www.highnoon.com
Chandler Multicultural Festival
JAN 16 CHANDLER
Chandler’s 15th An-
nual Multicultural
Festival highlights
the cultural diver-
sity of our commu-
nity through music, dance, art, storytelling
children’s area and more.
It takes place at Chandler Public Library
Courtyard, 22 S. Delaware St. from 11 am to 5
pm. Admission is FREE to all of the Multicul-
tural Festival events.
Also, for the fourth straight year Childsplay
will present a special production by creator
David Saar. This year’s production is titled:
Androcles and the Lion.
For more information, visit our website at:
www.chandleraz.gov/unity
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.
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Destination January / February Events
JAN 1-10 QUARTZSITE
Tyson Wells Rock & Gem Show
SW corner of I-10 and Hwy 95 - Largest show of its
kind, vendors with gems, rocks, minerals, jewelry,
silver & goldsmithing, lapidary tools, equipment &
supplies, free adm. 928-927-6364
JAN 9-10 YUMA
12th Annual Gathering of the Gunfighters
Yuma Territorial Prison State Historic Park - A two
day skit competition with 16+ different old west reen-
actment groups. Sa 9a-5p, Su 10a-3p, $5 for adults, 13
& under free. 928-783-4771
JAN 13-17 WILLCOX
Wings Over Willcox Birding & Nature Festival
Thousands of Sandhill Cranes! Raptors, sparrows &
more. Geology, SW history & archaeology, mining &
ranching, photography, astronomy, etc; tours, semi-
nars, trade show, banquet. Reserve early!
800-200-2272, www.wingsoverwillcox.com
JAN 15-17 CAREFREE
17th Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival
Downtown - World-class festival with 165 strictly jur-
ied fine artists, wine tasting ($10 incl’s engraved wine
glass), live entertainment, 10a-5p, adm $3.
480-837-5637
JAN 15-17 LAKE HAVASU CITY
Buses by the Bridge XIV
Windsor Beach 4, LH State Pk, London Bridge Rd
- Vintage Volkswagon Bus Show and Camp-Out.
928-680-7664 or 928-855-7735
JAN 15-17 GLENDALE
39th Annual Kruse Collector Car Auction
Renaissance Glendale Spa & Hotel - 300+ muscle
cars, sports cars, classics & special interest vehicles.
Check in 9-5 Fri, auction begins 10a Sat & Sun.
800-968-4444
JAN 15-24 QUARTZSITE
Tyson Wells Sell-A-Rama
SW corner of I-10 & Hwy 95 - 25-Acre outdoor
spectacular with unbelievable variety of gems, rocks,
arts, crafts, hobbies, jewelry, antiques, coins, lapidary
tools, great food! Free! 928-927-6364
JAN 16 CHANDLER
15th Annual Multicultural Festival
Chandler Public Library, 22 S Delaware St - High-
lighting the community’s cultural diversity through
music, dance, art, storytelling, children’s area & more,
11a-5p, free adm. 480-782-2665
JAN 16 TUBAC
Tubac Home Tour
Tubac Center of the Arts - Benefit/ pick up map here:
view fascinating art collections & noted architecture
as you tour six of Tubac’s loveliest homes, 10a-4p,
$25. Buy tickets in adv or same day. 520-398-2371
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JAN 16 LAKE HAVASU CITY
Mini Moto Madness
Crazy Horse Campgrounds, 1534 Beachcomber Blvd
- Youth and Pit Bike Motorcycle Racing, adm $5,
participation: $25 racing, $20/$15 practice. Practice
7a-1p, race 3:30p, regis. 7a-1p. www.928minis.com
928-855-6650
JAN 16-17 CASA GRANDE
10th Annual Historic Downtown
Street Fair & Car Show
Florence St & Florence Blvd - Upscale arts & crafts,
live music, food, car show (Sa 10-3). Free adm, Sat
10-5, Sun 10-4. 520-836-8744, www.cgmainstreet.org
JAN 16-24 QUARTZSITE
27th Annual Sports, Vacation and RV Show
Big Top, half mile S of I-10 on Hwy 95 - The nation’s
largest consumer-attended RV Show, new & used
RVs, new products, demos, live entertainment, 9a-5p,
free adm & parking. RV service avail. 714-377-7940
JAN 20-24 QUARTZSITE
44th Annual Pow Wow Gem & Mineral Show
Pow Wow Building - The largest operating display
of lapidary equipment in the country, 400+ booths
displaying, buying & selling, 9a-6p, free adm & park-
ing. 928-927-6325
JAN 22-24 CAVE CREEK
Fine Art & Fine Craft Festival
Frontier Town (Silver Spur Saloon & Eatery), 6245
E Cave Creek Rd - Paintings, metal art & tables,
copper wall hangings, photography, unusual clothing,
jewelry & more. Fri & Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4, free adm &
parking. 602-789-7222
JAN 23 THATCHER
3rd Annual Gila River Heritage Roundup
Graham Co. Museum - Cowboy music, storytelling &
poetry, BBQ ($7), 10-4, free adm. Eastern AZ College
- eve concert, $10 adv, $12 door. 928-428-0470
JAN 27-29 HOLBROOK-SCOTTSDALE
52nd Annual Hashknife Pony Express Ride
Hashknife Sheriff ’s Posse rides out Wed. 8a on
200-mile reenactment relay ride delivering mail to
Scottsdale Waterfront Property at Hashknife statue,
noon on Fri. Come watch, send mail! 602-616-6901
JAN 27-31 QUARTZSITE
13th Annual Hobby, Craft & Gem Show
Big Top, half mile S of I-10 on Hwy 95 - 100s of ven-
dors, crafts, Native American art, custom clothing,
jewelry, home products, gems, demos, food, 9a-5p,
free adm & parking. 714-377-7940
JAN 29-31 CASA GRANDE
Pinal County’s Agri-Country 24th Bluegrass Jamboree,
Arts & Crafts Bazaar, Car Show & Tractor Pull
Pinal County Fairgrounds - Includes wide variety of
entertainment, 9a-6p, $5, under 12 free. 520-509-3555,
Vendors: 520-866-7650
JAN 29-31 TUCSON
Mineral Madness Showcase & Sale
Arizona Sonora Desert Museum - Find treasures for
your collection (prices start under $1!), activities for
families (starting 11a), Miner’s Story Project, 9a-4p,
adm $13, $4.25 ages 6-12. 520-883-2702, www.
desertmuseum.org
JAN 29-FEB 7 QUARTZSITE
Tyson Wells Art & Craft Fair
SW corner of I-10 and Hwy 95 - Artisans sell unbe-
lievable variety of their own handcrafted works, food
vendors, free adm. 928-927-6364
JAN 30-31 QUARTZSITE
12th Annual Quartzsite Rock
& Roll Classic Car Show
Big Top, half mile S of I-10 on Hwy 95 - Hundreds
of vehicles, hot rods, street rods, customs and classic
cars, 9a-5p, free adm & parking. 714-377-7940
JAN 30-31 MESA
20th Annual High Noon’s Western
Americana Show & Auction
Mesa Convention Center - Show: 150+ dealers,
spurs, chaps, saddles, textiles, photos, western art, Sat
9-4:30, Sun 10-4, $10 day, $15 wkend. Auction: Sat
5p. 310-202-9010, www.highnoon.com
JAN 30-31 SEDONA
Bell Rock Plaza Art & Craft Show
Bell Rock Plaza - Wonderful, exciting new art from
about 35 artists and craftsmen - paintings, photogra-
phy, jewelry, pottery, more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627
Jan-Mar 2010
JAN 30-31 GREER/PINETOP
Winter Games 2010
Sunrise Park Resort, 20 mi E. of McNary on Hwy
273 off Hwy 260 - Dog sled races. Hon-Dah Resort’s
Winter Festival - Dog weight pull, ice sculpting, chili/
salsa cookoff, food, entertainment & much more.
1-800-WAY-UP-HI, www.hon-dah.com
JAN 30-31 SUPERIOR
2nd Annual Home Tour, Art & Antique Show
Superior Chamber, 230 Main St - Restored and
remodeled homes, buildings & movie sets, ticket
$8 advance, $10 day of, 10a-4p. Free Art & Antique
Show. Watch world famous Mata Ortiz potters at
work. 520-689-0200
JAN 30-31 LAKE HAVASU CITY
National Senior Pro Rodeo
SARA Park - 1p, adm. $10 single day, $15 two-day
pass, children 17 & under free. www.seniorrodeo.com
JAN 31-FEB 14 TUCSON
American Indian Exposition
Flamingo Hotel Ballroom, Stone & Drachman -
The finest collection of American Indian art, crafts &
food directly from the Native American artist, Su-Th
10-5, Fr-Sa 10-6. Free adm. 520-622-4900
FEB 1-28 GLOBE
Pieces of Friendship XX - Quilt Show
Cobre Valley Center for the Arts - Quilts from all of
southern Gila County and surrounding communities!
Mon-Fri 10a-5p, Sat 10-4, Sun noon-4p. 800-804-5623
FEB 4-6 PARKER
BlueWater Resort & Casino Parker 425
“The Legend Lives On”
An array of cars and trucks will race off road, finish-
ing at Bluewater Resort & Casino. 702-457-5775
FEB 4-7 PARKER
38th Spring GFWC-AZ Parker Woman’s Civic Club,
Inc. --- Potpourri
Western Park on Riverside Dr - Thursday thru
Sunday, large craft show & swap meet, food vendors,
round-the-clock security, 8a-5p, free adm. (Set up
Wed 2/3.) 928-667-2109
FEB 5-7 CASA GRANDE
7th Annual Wuertz Farm Gourd Festival
Pinal Co Fair Grounds - AzGS judged gourd show,
100+ gourd artists & vendors, Kindergourden, mini
gourdster race, sailing “Regourda”, food, live music,
Fr-Sa 9-5, Su 10-3. Adm: $6, 12 & under free.
520-723-4432, www.wuertzfarm.com
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Wings Over Willcox
17th Annual Birding & Nature Festival
January
13-17, 2010
1-800-200-2272
www.wingsoverwillcox.com
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Destination February Events
FEB 6-7 LAKE HAVASU CITY
25th Annual Winterfest
McCulloch Blvd (between Acoma & Smoketree) -
Outdoor festival w/250+ vendors featuring arts &
crafts, business services, live entertainment, children’s
activities, great food, Sa 10-5, Su 10-4, free adm. 928-
855-4115
FEB 6-MAR 28 APACHE JUNCTION
AZ Renaissance Festival
US Hwy 60 - Sat’s, Sun’s & Presidents’ Day Mon.
10a-6p: A medieval amusement park, 12-stage theater,
30-acre circus, arts & crafts fair, jousting tournament
& feast - all rolled into one non-stop family adventure!
Gate: Adults $20, 5-12 $10, under 5 free. 520-463-2700;
www.renfestinfo.com
FEB 9-10 MESA
Canadian Snowbird Celebration
Mesa Convention Center, 201 N. Center St. - Valuable
information geared toward snowbird lifestyle, 10a-4p,
free adm. 800-265-3200
FEB 10-14 TUBAC
51st Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts
Longest running art festival in AZ, art & craft booths
w/ 100s of visiting artists, horse-drawn trolleys, enter-
tainers, food court, 10a-5p, free adm. 520-398-2704
FEB 10-14 LAKE HAVASU CITY
Winter Blast - Western Pyrotechnics Convention
SARA Park - Fireworks displays and competition,
open to public for free viewing. www.westernpyro.org
800-242-8278
FEB 10-15 PHOENIX
Western National Shoot
Ben Avery Shooting Range - Traders Row, competitive
shooting, knife & tomahawk throwing, demonstra-
tions, 8a-5p. Free to spectators. 800-745-1493
FEB 11-14 WICKENBURG
62nd Annual Gold Rush Days & Rodeo
Celebrate the town’s ranching & mining heritage w/
activities each day. Sat/Sun Rodeo - 2p, Sat. Rodeo
Dance. Lots more! www.wickenburgchamber.com
800-942-5242
FEB 5-7, 2010
Pinal County Fairgrounds
Casa Grande, AZ
Wuertz Farm’s 7th Annual Gourd Festival is a
nationally acclaimed event featuring over 100
artists/vendors, AzGS judged show, reserved
classes, Kindergourden, gourdster races, a sailing
regourda, gourd games, non-stop live music, great
food and thousands of gourds for sale!
FRI-SAT: 9-5 SUN: 10-3
ADM: $6 Kids free. RV Parking. Rain or Shine.
Many activities indoors.
520-723-4432 or www.wuertzfarm.com
In the Historic Artist Colony of Tubac
Tubac Festival of the Arts
February 10-14
170 Visiting Artist Booths
100 Year-Round Galleries & Shops
South of Tucson w I-19 to Exit 34
www.TubacAZ.com w 520-398-2704
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FEB 11-14 TUCSON
Tucson Gem & Mineral Show™ The Main Show
Tucson Convention Ctr - Exhibiting some of the fin-
est “Gems & Gem Minerals” from museums & private
collections. Also 300+ dealers of jewelry, minerals,
etc. Th-Sa 10-6; Su 10-5. $9.25 cash at door, cc online,
14 & under free w/adult. www.tgms.org
FEB 11-21 SCOTTSDALE
Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show & Shopping Expo
Westworld - Most prestigious Arabian horse show
in the world. 2400 horses, 300+ vendors, 30 eateries,
starts daily 8a, see website for specific show times,
$10 gen, $7 Srs, under 12 free. 480-515-1500, www.
scottsdaleshow.com
FEB 12 INDIO, CA
Canadian Snowbird Assoc Winter Info. Meeting
Fantasy Springs Resort Casino, 84-245 Indio Springs
Parkway - Entertainment, valuable information
geared toward snowbird lifestyle, 1p-4p, free adm.
800-265-3200
FEB 12-14 SIERRA VISTA
18th Cochise Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering
Buena Performing Arts Center - “Cowboys and
Sweethearts”: Headliner shows Fri & Sat evenings &
Sun matinee. Free sessions Sat 10a-5p, incl youth con-
test winners. Info: 520-249-2511; Artists, stage shows,
tickets: www.cowboypoets.com
FEB 12-14 TUCSON
10th Desert Diamond Casino Arts & Crafts Festival
I-19 & Pima Mine Rd - Finest artists & craftspeople
from the SW, jewelry, clothes, wood, metal, pottery,
furniture, etc. Live entertainment including Native
American performers, food, Fr & Sa 10-5, Su 10-4.
520-294-7777
FEB 12-14 CAVE CREEK
Stagecoach Fine Art & Wine Affaire
7100 E. Cave Creek Road - Juried show of 125+ world
class artists, wine-tasting ($10 incl’s engraved wine
goblet), live entertainment, local food, 10a-5p, $3.
Free Parking. 480-837-5637
FEB 12-14 LAKE HAVASU CITY
Lake Havasu Rockabilly Reunion
LH State Park, Windsor 4 - Pre ‘68 car show, bike
show, carnival, vendors, pin-up girl contest, live music
& entertainment. www.eventsallaround.net
928-230-6719
FEB 12-15 CASA GRANDE
3rd Annual O’Odham Tash Indian Days
Features a parade and rodeo w/ approx 600 Native
American contestants from as far away as Canada,
traditional ceremonial dances and beautiful Native
American crafts & art works for sale. 520-836-4723
FEB 13 FLORENCE
Tour of Historic Florence
Visit homes on the Nat’l Historic Register, also farm-
ers market, antique & collectible sale. Free shuttle,
9a-4p, $10 advance, $12 day of, 18 & under free.
Tickets at Visitor Center. florencemainstreet.com
866-977-4496
FEB 13 BISBEE
19th Annual Chocolate Tasting
Copper Queen Library, 6 Main St - Delectable des-
serts and live entertainment, a must for lovers of fine
things, 6-9p, tickets $10 adv, $12 door. 520-432-4232
Saturday, February 20, 2010 10am—4pm
Reid Park (22nd / Country Club)
9th Annual
www.azanimalfair.com
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Pieces of Friendship XX Quilt Show
FEB 1-28 GLOBE
Pieces of Friendship is a
community quilt show
FEB 13-14 PHOENIX
54th Annual VNSA Used Book Sale
sponsored by the Copper
State Fairgrounds Exhibit Building - 600,000+ books. Country Quilters Chapter of
Proceeds benefit local charities. Sa 8a-6p, Su 8a-4p, the Arizona Quilters Guild.
free adm. Fairgrounds charge parking fee. 602-265- The show, now in its 20th
6805, www.vnsabooksale.org year, is held at the Cobre
Valley Center for the Arts at
FEB 16 YUMA
Canadian Snowbird Assoc Winter Info. Meeting 101 N. Broad Street in Globe.
Yuma Civic & Convention Center, 1440 Desert Hills Area quilters display and some sell quilts
Dr - Entertainment, valuable information geared toward and wall hangings during the show. A
snowbird lifestyle, 1p-4p, free adm. 800-265-3200 Viewer’s Choice Award is given and chances
sold on an annual opportunity quilt.
FEB 17-20 LAKE HAVASU CITY
Proceeds from ticket sales go to fund com-
FLW Stren Series Tournament & College Fishing
Tournament. www.flwoutdoors.com 270-205-6918 munity charity projects. An award from the
Arizona Quilters Hall of Fame is also given.
FEB 19-21 GOODYEAR The show is open to the public by dona-
Goodyear Rodeo Days tion. No admission fee is charged. Center/
Estrella Mountain Regional Park - Senior pro rodeo. Show hours: Monday through Friday 10-5,
Fr 9a: Slack Day, free adm. Sa & Su, gate opens 11a,
performance 2p, $8 adults, $7 seniors, $4 ages 5-12.
Saturday 10-4 and Sunday noon-4.
Event pending, call to confirm: 623-327-3798 For further information contact the Co-
bre Valley Center for the Arts at 928-425-
FEB 19-21 CAVE CREEK 0884 or the Greater Globe-Miami Chamber
Fine Art & Fine Craft Festival of Commerce.
Frontier Town (Silver Spur Saloon & Eatery), 6245 E
Cave Creek Rd - Paintings, metal art & tables, copper 800-804-5623
wall hangings, photography, unusual clothing, jewelry
& more. Fri & Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4, free adm & park-
ing. 602-789-7222 Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show &
FEB 20 SALOME Shopping Expo
17th Great AZ Outback Chili Cook-Off FEB 11-21 SCOTTSDALE
Centennial Community Ctr - Chili & salsa competi- The 55th Annual Scott-
tion, poker runs, aircraft contests, classic car show, art sdale Arabian Horse
show, auction, quilt show, 9a-4p. 928-859-3846
Show will take place
FEB 20 SCOTTSDALE at WestWorld in north
57th Annual Parada del Sol Parade Scottsdale, Feb. 11-21,
Scottsdale Rd, Oak St to Indian School - World’s larg- 2010. It’s the largest
est horse drawn parade, western pageantry, dancing event of its kind in the world and attracts
troupes, bands, 10a. Trail’s End Celebration w/live
hundreds of thousands of spectators.
music, food, Kids Zone till 5p, free. 480-990-3179
Along with exciting competitions,
FEB 20 LAKE HAVASU CITY educational seminars, and an international
Geo Cache Bash cuisine court, the event features more than
Cattail Cove State Park - Search for hidden treasure! Be 300 trade booths offering everything from
sure to bring your handheld GPS unit. Raffle prizes and lavish jewelry, clothing and works of art to
fun for the whole family! 10a-2p. 928-855-1223
boots, saddles and gifts.
FEB 20 TUCSON Each year the Show raises thousands
9th Annual Arizona Animal Fair of dollars for local charities. The Arabian
Reid Park - Demonstrations, entertainment, food Horse Association of Arizona will continue
court & beer garden, 100+ exhibitors and over 30 to support such endeavors this year. Tickets
animal rescue agencies.10a-4p, free. 520-275-0445 are $10 and can be purchased by calling
FEB 20-21 GLOBE TicketMaster or at the ticket booth on site.
26th Historic Home & Building Tour, For a schedule of events and more infor-
Antique & Quilt Show mation on the show visit the website.
Downtown - From 9a, last tour 3p. $15 adults/$10 TicketMaster: 480-784-4444
seniors & youth. Antique Show & Quilt Show free w/ www.scottsdaleshow.com
tour. 800-804-5623
FEB 20-21 MESA
21st Annual Desert Woodcarving Show & Sale Desert Woodcarving Show & Sale
Mesa Centennial Hall, Bldg C, 201 N Center - Judged FEB 20-21 MESA
woodcarving competition, fine woodworking show, This unique event at Mesa
wood sculpture, supplies, demos, prizes, raffles, Sat-
Centennial Hall, 201 N.
soapcarving for kids. Sa 9-5 & Su 10-4, donation $5,
under 14 free. 480-951-6175 Center St., includes a
woodcarving competition
presented by the Grand
Canyon State Woodcarv-
ers and the Arizona State
Woodcarvers - watch power carving, hand
carving, tool sharpening techniques, wood
burning & texturing demonstrations, soap
ENTERTAINMENT carving for children, and adult whittling
 EDUCATIONAL
DEMOS  FOOD
contests both days.
Wood sculpture art, supplies, tools,
books, and sculptures of all kinds - realistic,
BEER GARDEN  birds, figures, animals, etc. - are for sale.
VENDORS  The Fine Woodworkers of Arizona show
RESCUE GROUPS runs in conjunction, too.
 LOW-COST Clubs nationwide are invited to compete
for the best-carved Dr. Seuss Scene. Contact
VACCINATIONS 
us for details. Competitive entries: Novices,
FREE Intermediate, Advanced and Junior Carv-
MICROCHIPPING ers, and new Open Division. We anticipate
250 to 400 carvings. Vendor and Exhibitor
tables available. Free parking. $5 donation,
14 and under free. Sat 9-5, Sun 10-4.
888-809-8883
Dave Friesth: dgfriesth@cox.net
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Destination February / March Events
FEB 20-21 MESA FEB 25 TUCSON
44th Annual Jewelry, Gem, Rock & Mineral Show Tucson Rodeo Parade
Skyline HS, 845 S. Crismon Rd (exit 192 Rt. 60) - Irvington Rd & S. Sixth Ave - The largest non-motor-
Dealers sell jewelry, gems, rocks, fossils, lapidary sup- ized parade in the world, 150 western-themed floats
plies & equipment. Also door prizes, silent auction, and buggies, Mexican folk dancers and musicians,
food. Sat 9a-5p, Sun 10a-4p, adults $3, students $1, prompt start 9a. Grandstand seating $6/$4, for tickets:
under 12 free. www.apachejunctionrockclub.org 520-294-1280, www.TucsonRodeoParade.org
480-982-7760
FEB 26-27 LAKE HAVASU CITY
FEB 20-28 TUCSON Hava BBQ London Bridge Style
85th La Fiesta de los Vaqueros® -- The Tucson Rodeo Windsor Beach State Park #4 grass area - Fri. Noon-
Tucson Rodeo Grounds - PRCA Rodeo, largest out- 9p, Sat. 10a-7p, adm: $2 for parking. 928-680-3815,
door winter rodeo in US. Six performances: Feb. 20 & www.havabbq.com
21 and 25-28. Tickets $16 - $26, all seats are reserved,
starts 12:30p. www.tucsonrodeo.com 800-964-5662 FEB 26-28 APACHE JUNCTION
Lost Dutchman Days
FEB 21 TUCSON Community celebrates Lost Dutchman legend - Pro-
Fords on Fourth Classic All Fords Auto Show fessional rodeo & rodeo dance, carnival, two stages
Fourth Ave - Fords of all types, Tucson’s trolley, lots w/ free entertainment, 100+ vendors of arts, crafts &
of great restaurants and shops. Presented by Southern food, wild horse & burro adoption, themed parade on
AZ Mustang Club, oldest Mustang Club in world. 8a- 27th. 800-252-3141 or 1-888-75 RODEO
3p, free adm. 520-624-5004, www.fourthavenue.org
FEB 26-28 SCOTTSDALE
FEB 21-28 SEDONA Parada Del Sol PRCA Rodeo
16th Sedona International Film Festival & Workshop WestWorld of Scottsdale - Bull riding, saddle bronc,
One Full Week of “Reel” Magic - Documentaries, team roping, barrel racing, and all the usual rodeo
shorts, features, and animations from around the events; live music after each perf. Call for times &
world; fabulous parties. Ticket info: 888-399-FILM ticket prices. 480-990-3179, www.paradadelsol.org
FEB 26-28 CAVE CREEK
VNSA
Indicates Native Out West Art Fest
American Related Events Stagecoach Village, 7100 E Cave Creek Rd - Juried
show w/85 local & nationally-acclaimed artists,
contemporary and Western art, live music, food, artist
February 13 & 14, 2010 demos,10a-5p, free adm. & parking. 480-575-6624
Saturday 8-6 • Sunday 8-4
54th Annual FEB 27 ARIZONA CITY
Arizona City Daze
Used Book Sale Fire Dept. complex, Sunland Gin Rd - Parade 9a,
Arizona State Fairgrounds festival after w/arts & crafts, free live entertainment,
Almost All Books 1/2 Price Sunday carnival, games, food, free adm. 520-466-5141
Information, Call :
602-265-6805 FEB 27 QUARTZSITE
www.vnsabooksale.org 7th “It’s Chili in Quartzsite” Chili Cookoff
Book Sale Proceeds & State Salsa Championship
Benefit Valley-wide Charities! Tyson Wells Showgrounds - CASI sanctioned,
entrants from all over US, also People’s Choice w/
cash prizes (1st is $1000). Public free adm, $4 tasting
fee (starts noon), big raffle, entertainment, 10a-4p.
928-927-9321
MAR 5-6 CASA GRANDE
52nd Annual Cactus Antique Aircraft Fly-In
Municipal Airport - Antique, classic, warbird, replica
and homebuilt aircraft will be on display, Fri & Sat,
8a-5p. Sponsored by the Arizona Antique Aircraft
Association. Terry: 520-836-7447
Bell Rock Plaza Arts & Crafts Shows
In the Village of Oak Creek on Hwy 179, Gateway to Sedona
On your way to Sedona stop by and view the works of 45-60 artists from 10am - 5pm.
Works for sale include paintings, jewelry, leather, sculpture, pottery, and much more.
Jan 30-31 • Feb 20 -21 • Mar 6-7 • Mar 13-14 • Apr 3-4 (Easter)
For more Information call Donna • 928-284-9627
FEBRUARY 12-14, 2010
SIERRA VISTA, AZ
For More Information
www.cowboypoets.com
Phone: 520-249-2511
www.facebook.com/aztouristnews
MAR 5-7 COOLIDGE
Cotton Days
San Carlos Park, 320 W Central - Parade, “Ride to
the Ruins” biker rally & bike show (Sat), arts & crafts,
live entertainment, food, beer garden, carnival, cot-
ton bale rolling contest, Fri 12-10p, Sat 10a-10p, Sun
noon-5p. 520-723-3009
MAR 5-7 LAKE HAVASU CITY
Bluegrass on the Beach
Lake Havasu State Park - Some of the country’s best
talent incl the 7 time IBMA winner for Fiddle Player
of the Year: Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper.
Workshops, art & craft / food vendors, raffles,
jamming, 10a-6p. www.landspromotions.com, 209-
785-4693
MAR 5-7 CAREFREE
Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival
Downtown - World-class festival with 165 strictly
juried fine artists, wine tasting ($10 incl’s engraved
wine glass), live entertainment, 10a-5p, adm $3.
480-837-5637
MAR 6 CASA GRANDE
32nd Annual AZ State Open Chili Championship
Ed Hooper Park, 2525 N Pinal Ave - Cookoff, tasting
cups on sale, plus arts & crafts vendors, food, live
entertainment, 10a-6p, free adm. 520-560-2256
MAR 6-7 AVONDALE
Tres Rios Nature & Earth Festival
B & M Wildlife Area, Avondale Blvd, 5 miles S of I-10
- Free fishing clinic, canoe floats, wildlife watching,
live music, recycling exhibits. Free adm & parking.
www.tresriosnaturefestival.com 623-932-2260,
MAR 6-7 PAYSON
Western Collectibles & Firearms Show
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino -Antique, black powder
and modern firearms, gun parts, Indian artifacts,
knives, Old West memorabilia, cleaning supplies,
much more! 9a-5p. Reserve table: Bill Johnson,
928-772-4247; azterritorial@hotmail.com. More info:
800-777-7529
MAR 6-7 FLAGSTAFF
Holistic Wellness Faire
High Country Conference Center, 201 W Butler - 48
exhibitors offer alternative therapies, body & energy
work, intuitive readings, wellness products & toys,
plus speakers! 10a-6p, $3. www.AZHolisticEvents.
com 928-204-5912,
MAR 12-13 SUN LAKES
Fine Art & Fine Craft Show
ACE Plaza (Dobson & Riggs) - Limited and special
collection of fine art & craft, Fri-Sat 9-5. Free adm. &
parking. 602-789-7222
7th Annual
March 6-7 2010
www.tresriosnaturefestival.com
623•932•2260
Jan-Mar 2010
MAR 12-14 LAKE HAVASU CITY
Havasu Art Guild’s 30th Annual Juried Spring Show
Community Aquatic Center, 100 Park Ave - Show
& sale of fine arts & crafts from all over the West,
artists welcome, Fr 10-2, Sa 10-4, Su 10-3. Free adm.
928-854-6191
MAR 12-14 SCOTTSDALE
Goodguys 1st Spring Nationals
WestWorld - 1972 and older rods, customs, classics,
muscle cars and tricked out trucks; vendor exhibits,
swap meet, cars for sale corral, model car show. Fri &
Sat 8-5, Sun 8-3. 925-838-9876, www.good-guys.com
MAR 13 CHLORIDE
Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade & Celebration
Parade (12p), gunfighter reenactments, corned beef
and cabbage, vendors, live music. 928-565-4888
MAR 13 AJO
10th Annual Sonoran Shindig
Bud Walker Park - Sonoran desert celebration, activi-
ties for the whole family, live music, displays, info
booths, coyote howling contest, raffles, food, and fun
just for kids, 10a-3p, free adm. 520-387-7742
MAR 13-14 TUCSON
28th Annual Wa:k Pow Wow
San Xavier Del Bac Mission - Native American
inter-tribal dancing, contests, Native American food/
arts & crafts, Sa 10:30a-11p, Su 10a-7p. Adults $9, chil-
dren $7, 6 & under free, parking $3. 520-573-4051
MAR 13-14 SEDONA
Bell Rock Plaza Art & Craft Show
Bell Rock Plaza - Wonderful, exciting new art from
about 35 artists and craftsmen - paintings, photogra-
phy, jewelry, pottery and more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627
MAR 13-14 PARKER
Annual Parker Marathon Water Ski Races
BlueWater Resort & Casino - High speed water ski
marathon, racecourse extends from BlueWater to La
Paz County Park and return, races start daily at 9a.
928-669-7035
MAR 13-14 LITCHFIELD PARK
12th Annual Litchfield Park Art & Culinary Festival
Historic downtown by legendary Wigwam Resort -
One of the Southwest’s premier outdoor art festivals,
200+ fine artists & craftsmen, live music, wine tast-
ings & culinary demos, 9a-5p, free adm & parking.
623-935-9040
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print is accurate. However, details can change up
to the last minute. We advise that you call and
confirm that ALL information is correct.
50th Annual
Kearny Pioneer Days
March 25-28, 2010 Kearny, Az
• Carnival • Vendors •
• Horseshoe & Softball Tournaments •
• Entertainment •
520-363-7607
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“Bluegrass On The Beach”
MAR 5-7 LAKE HAVASU CITY
Formerly in Parker with
a successful year at our
new location at the Lake
Havasu State Park (Hwy
95 & Industrial Blvd),
L&S Promotions is
returning March 5-7 with another incred-
ible line-up:
7 time IBMA winner for Fiddle Player of
the Year Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper
with the 2009 IBMA Mandolin Player of the
Year Jesse Brock and Bass Player of the Year
Marshall Wilburn; hard driving Bluegrass
Brothers; Wayne Taylor (retired master
chief of the U.S. Navy Bluegrass band) &
Appaloosa; Nothin’ Fancy; and many more.
Music daily 10 am - dusk.
Arts & crafts, a variety of food & bever-
age vendors, band workshops, raffles, event
t-shirts, and unlimited jamming.
Adult tickets: Fri or Sat $20 ea, Sun $15;
3-day ticket package with camping $75 ea
(before Feb 1, 2010).
209-480-4693
www.landspromotions.com
Sonoran Shindig
“Celebration of the Desert”
MAR 13 AJO
It’s the 10th year for the
Sonoran Shindig “Celebra-
tion of the Desert,” held at
Bud Walker Park in Ajo,
Arizona. Free to the public
are music, arts and crafts,
wildlife exhibits, Indian fry
bread, games. Don’t miss the
Coyote Howling contest- it is open to ev-
eryone! Judging is by audience applause, so
come with your best coyote yelp and howl
with the best.
The Festival promotes public awareness
of the desert ecosystem, the wildlife and
plants of the area, and the lifestyles and
economy that depend upon the desert and
its balance of nature. Enjoy the Sonoran
Desert Photo Contest and Piñata Contest
with its mythical creature of the desert by
local artist. Ajo is the place!
Ajo District Chamber of Commerce:
520-387-7742
Goodguys 1st Spring Nationals
MAR 12-14 SCOTTSDALE
Head to WestWorld
of Scottsdale for
the inaugural
Goodguys 1st
Spring Nationals: three big days of hot rods,
customs, classics, Muscle cars, tricked out
trucks and more through 1972, plus com-
mercial and vendor exhibits, used auto parts
swap meet, cars for sale corral, model car
show, and fun for the whole family.
Special vehicle parking areas will be held
on Saturday from 8 am to 2 pm and will in-
clude the Trick Truck corral, Ya Gotta Drive
‘Em, Goodguys Builder’s Choice, Mighty
Muscle, and Homebuilt Heaven.
Participant registration will be held at
WestWorld of Scottsdale Thursday 9 am to
5 pm, Friday 8 am to 5 pm, Saturday 7 am to
3 pm and Sunday 8 am to noon. Spectator
gates will be open on Friday and Saturday 8
am to 5 pm and Sunday 8 am to 3 pm. The
event will feature an awards ceremony at
2:22 pm on Sunday.
925-838-9876
www.good-guys.com
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Destination March / April Events
MAR 13-14 PICACHO
Civil War in the Southwest
Picacho Peak State Park - Re-enactments of Civil War
battle for Pichaco Pass & two other SW battles. Period
costumes, encampments, Civil War memorabilia &
food booths. $8/car up to 4 people, $2 each add’l, 10a-
4p. 520-466-3183
MAR 14 FOUNTAIN HILLS
Fine Art & Fine Craft Show
Plaza Fountainside, 12645 N Saguaro Blvd (located
near the big fountain) - Fountain water dyed green in
celebration of St. Patrick’s Day. Show hours 9-5. Free
admission & parking. 602-789-7222
MAR 18-21 SCOTTSDALE
National Festival of the West 20th Celebration
WestWorld - Huge Western shopping expo, Western
music jamboree, cowboy poetry gathering, Western
TV & film celebrities, Chuck Wagon Cook Offs, lots
more; from 10a. 602-996-4387, festivalofthewest.com
MAR 19-20 LAKE HAVASU CITY
3rd Western Winter Nationals Havasu 95 Speedway Race
SARA Park, Hwy 95 South - Gates open 4p, racing 6p.
928-716-6300, www.havasu95speedway.com
MAR 19-21 SACATON
Mul-Chu-Tha Fair & Rodeo
Gila River Indian Community, I-10 exit 175 (fr
Phx) All Indian Rodeo, Pow Wow, parade, carnival,
arts/crafts, games & sports, battle of the bands, 13-54
yrs $6, 55+ & ages 6-12 $4. 520-562-6087
MAR 19-21 SUPERIOR
Superior Apache Leap Mining Festival
Parade, entertainment, mining competitions, carnival.
Fr 5-10p, Sa 9a-11p, Su 10a-6p. Free. 520-689-0200
MAR 19-21 TUCSON
40th Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair
4th Ave - One of top 100 festivals in the US, 400+
booths of arts & crafts, food vendors, 2 big music
stages, street performers, kids “Van Grow” hands-on
art pavilion, 10a-dusk, free adm. 520-624-5004,
www.fourthavenue.org
MAR 19-21 BUCKEYE
Helzapoppin’ PRCA Rodeo
Helzapoppin’ Rodeo Grounds - Rodeo performance
Fri & Sat 7p, Sun 1p, dance Sat eve at 9p. Tickets: $10
adults (includes dance), $5 ages 4-12, dance alone $5.
623-386-2727
MAR 19-21 LAKE HAVASU CITY
28th Annual Home Show
High School, 2675 S. Palo Verde - Find everything for
your home, enhance your lifestyle! Focus is on “All
Working Together.” Colorado River Building Industry
Assoc. Free adm! Fr 3:30-7p, Sa 9a-5p, Su 9a-3p.
928-453-7755
MAR 19-21 LAKE HAVASU CITY
World Off-Road Championship Series ATV
Crazy Horse Campgrounds - 7:30a-5:30p.
435-635-1597, www.worcsracing.com
MAR 19-21 FOUNTAIN HILLS
6th Annual Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Affaire
Ave of the Fountains - Juried show of 125+ world class
artists, wine-tasting ($10 incl’s engraved wine goblet),
live entertainment, local food, 10a-5p, $3. Free Park-
ing. 480-837-5637
March 26-27, 2010
Historic Downtown Chandler
www.chandleraz.gov/jazz
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MAR 19-21 CAVE CREEK APR 8-11 CAVE CREEK
Fine Art & Craft Festival Fiesta Days Weekend
Frontier Town (Silver Spur Saloon & Eatery), 6245 E Cave Creek Memorial Arena - Golf Tournament &
Cave Creek Rd - Paintings, metal art & tables, copper Miss Rodeo Arizona Pageant on 8th, WPRA Rodeo
wall hangings, photography, unusual clothing, jewelry & Mutton Bustin’ on 9th, dance on 9-10th, parade
& more. Fri & Sat 10-5, Sun 10-4, free adm & parking. on 10th, PRCA Rodeo performances on 10-11th.
602-789-7222 For times, locations, prices: 480-488-4043, www.
fiestadaysrodeo.com
MAR 20 MESA
A Night in the 40’s APR 9-11 TOMBSTONE
Falcon Field Airport - AZ Wing CAF: Live Big Band, Old West Founders Days
WWII Musical Show, jitterbug & costume contests. Honoring Ed Scheffelin who founded Tombstone;
Dance in the shadow of a vintage B-17 WWII bomber, street entertainment, craft show, farmers market, the
fundraiser for museum, $35/adv, $40/door. Meal Rose Tree Parade, mining competitions, look alike
extra. 480-924-1940, www.bigbanddance.com contests, over 20 events on Fri, 28 on Sat and 24 on
Sun. 1-888-457-3929
MAR 20 PATAGONIA
Annual Mariachi Festival APR 9-11 SEDONA
Patagonia Lake State Park - A number of Mariachi Sedona Factory Outlet Fine Art & Craft Show
bands perform, food vendors, 12-5p. 520-287-6965 Factory Outlets, Hwy 179, Village of Oakcreek - 35 to
40+ artists showing fine art paintings, sculpture, jew-
MAR 25-28 KEARNY elry, hats, leather, wood furniture, clothing, pottery,
Pioneer Days 50th Annual Celebration much more, 9a-6p. 928-284-9627
Pioneer Park - Parade Sat 10a, carnival & food
vendors Thurs on, Copper Thimbles Quilt Show Fri APR 15-18 YUMA
& Sat, live entertainment all weekend. Thurs & Fri Yuma Birding & Nature Festival
5-10p, Sat 12p-12a, Sun 12-4p, free adm. 520-363-7607 Field trips, seminars, Colorado River canoe & jetboat
trips, SegwaYuma Historic Heritage Tours, Castle
MAR 26-27 CHANDLER Dome Mines Ghost Town Tours, Horse Tanks Eve-
Chandler Jazz Festival ning Hike with cookout, lots more. 928-376-0100
Downtown, A J Chandler Park - An exciting jazz fest
featuring various bands, several venues. Free adm. Fr
4:45-9:30p, Sa 1-9:30p. 480-782-2665
APR 22-25 COTTONWOOD
Annual Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival
Dead Horse Ranch State Park - Field trips, guided
MAR 26-28 TUCSON walks, workshops, exhibits, vendors. NEW trips every
Spring Artisans Market
Tucson Museum of Art, 140 N Main Ave in Historic
year. Register starting Feb. 1: www.birdyverde.org;
Info: 928-282-2202
Downtown - 100+ of the finest artisans in the South-
west offering a wide variety of exquisite, handmade
works, 10a-5p, free adm. 520-624-2333 o
MAR 26-28 CAREFREE American Indians’ World Fair
“Thunder in the Desert”
9th Sonoran Festival of Fine Art
Town Center - Juried show w/100 local & nationally-
acclaimed artists, food booths, farmer’s market, enter-
tainment, exhibits about wildlife & desert preserva- www.usaindianinfo.org
tion, 10a-5p, free adm. 480-575-6624
MAR 26-28 LAKE HAVASU CITY
World Off-Road Championship Series Motorcycle
Crazy Horse Campgrounds - 7:30a-5:30p. 435-635-
1597, www.worcsracing.com
MAR 27-28 GLOBE
Celebrate AZ Archaeology Month
Besh-Ba-Gowah - 2 tours Sat, 1 tour Sun, pottery
and basket weaving demonstrations, Apache Crown
Dancers, 9a-5p. Sa-Free, Su-$4 ages 12-64, $3 for 65+,
under 12 free. 928-425-0320
MAR 27-28 PHOENIX
Arizona Game and Fish Department’s Outdoor Expo
Ben Avery Shooting Facility, Carefree Hwy, 1 mile
west of I-17 - Live wildlife, shooting of all kinds,
fishing, archery, OHV & boating recreation, hands-on
activities & workshops, exhibitors, food booths, 9a-5p,
free parking & adm. www.azgfd.gov/expo
APR 3-4 SEDONA
Bell Rock Plaza Art & Craft Show
Bell Rock Plaza - Wonderful, exciting new art from
about 35 artists and craftsmen - paintings, photogra-
phy, jewelry, pottery and more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627
11th Annual Payson Art League
Chandler Jazz Festival ‘Neath the Rim Studio Tour
Friday, March 26 • 4:30pm - 9:30pm
Saturday, March 27 • 1pm – 9:30pm
Dr. A.J. Chandler Park in
Historic Downtown Chandler
- Arts & Craft Fair – Food & Beverages
- Beer & Wine Garden sponsored by the
Downtown Chandler Community Partnership
- Jazz in AZ hosts “How Cool is Jazz”
- Musical performances held inside/outside restaurants,
businesses and art galleries in the downtown area.
- Visit www.chandleraz.gov/jazz for a list of the
April 30-May 2,2010
weekend’s activities.
10am-5pm
The Chandler Jazz Festival is brought to you by your friends at: Juried artists exhibit in
their studio locations.
Demonstrations • Refreshments
Free Admission, maps at
Rim Country Chamber of Commerce (Hwy. 87 & Main)
The Payson Library, 328 N. McLane Rd.
928-474-6071
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22nd Arizona Renaissance Festival
Two Months of Excitement and Adventure - Huzzah !
Arizona’s biggest kingdom
of outdoor entertainment, the
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planned two months of non-stop
Fa
entertainment, feasting and games
beginning February 6 - performing, shop-
ping and feasting on weekends, including
President’s Day Monday, through the end
of March.
In the festival’s vast 16th century Euro-
pean village, an expected 260,000 revelers
will find dozens of shows on 12 stages of
continuous entertainment each event day,
including:
· Special guests from England for one
weekend concert appearances, the Medi-
aeval Baebes. Six talented singers breathe
renewed life into hauntingly beautiful early
music that captures the imagination and
devotion of modern audiences. Four sets
daily on February 13-14-15 only.
· New this season, Bearly Balanced!
At the Arizona Renaissance Festival,
a 30-acre village forms the set for comic
adventures, in which you can be both
audience and part of the fun. With a cast of
nearly 1000 costumed characters, the fes-
tival is a Monty Python movie come to life.
Festival fans can leave their cares behind
and enjoy the pleasures of a simpler time in
a storybook town where you enjoy continu-
ous music, dance and comedy shows, shop
Historic Apache Trail
Drive along the world-famous Apache Trail
and you can visit prehistoric Indian ruins and
museums, pan for gold in the ghost town
of Goldfield, tour of one of 50 old mines,
ride a Narrow Gauge Railroad, explore the
back roads by Jeep tour, explore the natural
beauty of Lost Dutchman State Park, and
visit Tortilla Flat, an old stage coach stop
with a population of six. Complete your tour
at Canyon Lake with a “Mark Twain” voyage
aboard the Dolly Steamboat
Apache Junction C of C:
800-252-3141
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for wonderful arts and crafts, plus games,
rides and a feast of exotic food and drink.
Have more fun than you thought pos-
sible in a single day!
Times: The fun starts on February 6 and Day is just around the corner for a roman-
continues on Saturdays and Sundays (and
Presidents Day Monday) through March
28. Gates open with a cannon shot at 10 am Scottsdale, and Phoenix, explore secluded
and close at 6 pm, rain or shine.
Directions: From Phoenix-take Hwy 60 breathtaking flora and fauna of the lower
East past Gold Canyon Golf Resort to the
Festival. From Tucson: The Pinal Pioneer
Parkway (Hwy 79) to Florence Junction;
West 7 miles on US Hwy 60 to the Festival
Village.
Tickets: Advance discount tickets at
Fry’s Food and Drug Stores and Fry’s Mar- bighorn sheep, coyote, deer, bobcats and
ketplace. Or go on-line to RenFestInfo.com mountain lions may all be seen, along with
to buy advance print-at-home tickets, find
detailed directions and festival informa-
tion, and/or to make reservations for The
Pleasure Feast. Tickets are always available ing alternative to dining in the city. Entrees
at the gate on festival days. As always, event are served buffet style and vary by night
parking is free.
Dutchman
Lost
Days
ApAche Junction
46th
Annual
February
26-28, 2010
3-DAy RoDeo
Saturday Parade • Large Carnival
BLM Wild Horse & Burro Adoption
2 FREE Entertainment Stages
100+ Vendors
One of the Best
Weekend Events in the State!
888-75-RoDeo
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Arizona’s World Class Cruise
One of the “Best Things to Do in Arizona”
The Dolly Steamboat is www.dollysteamboat.com
an 1890s steamboat replica 480-827-9144
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that sails on beautiful Canyon
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Lake. We offer daily nature cruises, to include tender Filet Mignon, succulent
twilight dinner cruises, and astronomy Prime Rib, tangy Barbecued Ribs, and
cruises year round. Be sure to call for our charbroiled Rib Eye along with a grilled
current schedule. Keep in mind Valentine’s chicken breast, various sides, dessert and
beverages. Bask in the beauty of Canyon
tic Dinner Cruise! Lake as the lowering sun sets the canyon
Just a short distance from Mesa, walls aglow. It’s relaxing and romantic!
A special treat is the new monthly Twi-
waterways as you relax and enjoy the light Astronomy Dinner Cruise, hosted
by Dr. Sky, astronomy expert and radio
Sonoran desert. Along the way, the captain personality. Dr. Sky gives a presentation on
will recount the legends and lore of the Su- the solar system as you view the night sky
perstition Mountains. This “Junior Grand through on-board telescopes and enjoy a
Canyon” tour is consistently rated one of filet mignon dinner.
the “Best Things to Do in Arizona.” The Dolly Steamboat is also a unique
Bring your camera and binoculars as setting for weddings, special parties, and
corporate events. Consider a private charter
as you plan your next occasion.
bald eagles, hawks, vultures and other For a great getaway, take the Dolly
avian species. Steamboat’s unforgettable “mini Arizona
The Twilight Dinner Cruise is an excit- vacation”! View the website for prices and
other information. Please call to reserve
your reservations.
Superior
HAontmiquee TSohouwr
& Art in the Park
Arizona
Superior Apache
Leap Mining Festival
January 30-31
Sat. 9 am - 5 pm, Sun. 10 am - 4 pm
Tour several homes and buildings. Shop a quality Antique Show. Browse March 19-21 FREE
Art in the Park, featuring local artists and the MATA ORTIZ potters from
Mexico. Historian lectures throughout the day. Fri. 5-10pm • Sat. 9am - 11pm
Tour: $10 – All other events FREE Sun. 10am - 6pm
$2.00 Off
TOUR ADMISSION
Parade • Entertainment • Mining Competitions • Carnival
Superior Chamber of Commerce
with Coupon
200 W Main St., 520-689-0200
www.superiorarizonachamber.org
THE REAL ARIZONA — CANYON LAKE
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.
Apache Junction, AZ • (480) 827-9144 • www.dollysteamboat.com
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Be There at the Battles
Civil War Re-enactments at Picacho Peak State Park
The western-most battle
of the American Civil War was
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just a skirmish fought near a rocky
H
spire called Picacho Peak located
halfway between Phoenix and Tucson,
Arizona.
Each year hundreds
of spectators descend on
Picacho Peak State Park
to watch re-enactments
of this Arizona Civil War
skirmish and the New
Mexico battles of Glorieta
and Val Verde. This year
the re-enactments take
place on March 13-14.
In 1860 the New Mexico Territory (the
present day states of AZ and NM) was
sparsely populated. When the Civil War
broke out in 1861, the U.S. Government
recalled the majority of its troops from the
West to build the Union army for the fight-
ing in the east.
Henry Hopkins Sibley joined the Con-
federacy and convinced Jefferson Davis that
he would raise an army in Texas and invade
New Mexico territories for mineral resourc-
es to fund the Confederacy war effort.
Coolidge Chamber of Commerce
Cotton Days
March 5 - 7, 2010
• Parade
• Arts & Crafts • Food
• Live Entertainment
• Beer Garden
• Carnival
• Cotton Bale Rolling Contest
• Horseshoe Tournament
520-723-3009 • www.coolidgechamber.org
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Picacho Peak State Park:
520-466-3183
Visitors travel from around the country
to experience the three fascinating historic
re-enactments complete with lifestyles of
the soldiers in the south-
west during the 1860s.
More than 200 re-enac-
tors will camp at the park
with their authentic Civil
War camping gear. Food
and beverage concessions
will be available. Please
bring along plenty of
water, hat, lawn chair and
sunscreen.
This is a two-day event with the second
day’s activities being a repeat of the first
day. A full schedule will be available soon
at www.azstateparks.com.
The park is located off I-10 on exit 219,
60 miles south of Phoenix and 40 miles
north of Tucson. Special Event Vehicle
Entrance Fee is $8 per vehicle for up to 4
persons; each additional person is charged
$2 each and there is no charge for ages 13
& under.
“Ride to the Ruins”
Saturday, March 6
• Motorcycle Ride/Rally
• Bike Show
• Bike Games
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Explore Casa Grande
There’s Nothing Like It!
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renowned small-town charm. The trip and explore the historical and natural
location, midway between Phoenix and wonders of Pinal County, hike one of the
Tucson, at the hub of I-8 and I-10, make trails in the area, skydive indoors and
it an excellent spot for residents, travelers outdoors or watch a sunset.
and the 20,000 winter visitors who call No matter what you choose to discover
Casa Grande “home” for several months or explore in the Casa Grande area, you
each year. can be sure that the pace will be relaxed
Our sunny, “community first” home- and easygoing. To learn more, visit our
town offers a winter season chock-full of website or call the Greater Casa Grande
festivals and activities which are enjoyed Chamber of Commerce, 800-916-1515.
by “kids of all ages.” in addition, the city The staff at the Chamber office/Visitor
presents residents and visitors with a wide Information Center, 575 N. Marshall St.,
variety of shopping and dining experienc- Casa Grande, AZ 85122, will be more than
es, historic sites, attractions, golf, movies, happy to give you the scoop on why Casa
museums, community theatre, as well as Grande is a wonderful haven for residents,
many unique events. whether they stay for days or decades.
While you’re in the area, take a day Once you visit, you will see why.
25th Annual
Tour of Historic Florence
in Downtown Florence, AZ
Saturday, February 13, 2010
9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Discover the charm of one of Arizona’s most historic towns
Self-guided Tour - Antique & Collectibles Sale - Book Sale
$12 Adult Advance Tickets $10
Children under 18—Free Group Rates Available
Toll free 866-977-4496 www.florencemainstreet.com
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Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological Park Discover Globe-Miami

Celebrating Arizona Archaeology Awareness Month An Authentic Arizona Experience
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Besh-Ba-Gowah Archaeological culture. They are the remains of a settle- and head out for a fun adventure? renovated and recently reopened as the

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Park invites the public to a special
presentation on Saturday and Sunday,
March 27-28. There will be Guided Tours
on Saturday at 10 am and 2 pm and on
Sunday at 2 pm.
Demonstrations of pine needle basket
weaving and pottery making by local artist,
Julie Hazen, will be ongoing both days.
A Crown Dance performance by GHS
Apache Club will be at 1 pm on Satur-
day and Sunday. Robert Wilson will be
performing his original compositions on
cedar flute at 3 pm both days.
A hands-on activity for children and
adults alike - rubbings of rock art re-
productions donated by Archaeologist
Charmion McKusick - will be available.
You can also visit the Ethno-Botanical Gar-
den and try your hand at grinding corn on
a metate excavated at the site. Refreshments
will be provided free of charge.
What makes Besh-Ba-Gowah so inter-
esting? The name comes from the Apache
language and translates as “place of metal,”
but these ruins are not from the Apache
BESH•BA•GOWAH
ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK
RUINS, MUSEUM, AND ETHNOBOTANICAL GARDEN
14th Century Salado Indian Ruins & Reconstructed
Rooms Depicting Ancient Lifestyles
Open: 9am-5pm - 7 days a week • Handicapped
Accessible • Group Tours by Arrangement
• Located just outside of Globe
928-425-0320
25% OFF with Coupon
ment built by the Salado Indians around
the 1200s. Shortly after 1400 the pueblos
were abandoned and the civilization of the
Salado people mysteriously disappeared.
Learn more as you walk the pathways and
tour the reconstructed rooms.
There is also an excellent museum at the
park where you can watch a video explain-
ing the life of this past civilization plus ex-
plore exhibits of pottery, clothing, jewelry,
tools and other artifacts found there. The
museum’s display of Salado pottery is the
world’s largest!
Directions: To find Besh-Ba-Gowah
from Phoenix follow U.S. Hwy 60 to Globe,
turn left onto Broad Street (Historic Dis-
trict). Make a right turn onto Jess Hayes
Road and the Park is on the right. From
Tucson turn left off Hwy 60 onto Hill St.,
then right onto Broad St. and immediate
left off Broad to Jess Hayes Rd.
Admission will be free on Saturday
with the following regular admission
charges in place on Sunday: general $4, 65
and over $3, under 12 free. Park hours are 9
am to 5 pm.
Raft the
Salt
River!
Class III-IV Whitewater
Family Fun—Ages 7 & Up
Limited Season March, April & May
We have held over our 2009 prices
Group rates available
Arizona owned & operated - 20 years
Call today and book your trip!
1-800-2PADDLE
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How about a train ride on a restored
1930s trolley car? Or, a delightful tour of
historic buildings construct-
ed a century ago? Perhaps a
day (or two) of exploring an-
tique shops and art galleries
in old AZ copper country?
Or, maybe you are craving
Mexican food that is ‘muy
delicioso’!
If so, we invite you to
discover the copper hills of
Globe-Miami! The boom and bust years
of these classic western mining towns are
reflected in the many wonderfully restored
historic storefronts, which now house a
unique variety of antique shops and art
galleries.
Check out the wide variety of collect-
ibles: mining, advertising, furniture, glass-
ware, primitives, etc. - as well as western
and Native American arts and crafts. With
over 20 shops, Globe-Miami is perhaps
now Arizona’s best-kept secret shopping
destination, but the word is spreading!
For an experience you won’t want
to miss, how about a ride on “Spike”, a
restored vintage train! Globe’s historic
freight office built around 1916 has been
More Cool Things to Do
Apache Gold Casino Resort - Home of
the most real penny machines in Arizona!
Monthly floor promotions give you more
ways to win! Apache Gold offers luxurious
accommodations at the Best Western Hotel
and great food and prices at the Apache
Grill and Wickiup Buffet. Located 5 miles
East of Globe on Hwy 70. 800-272-2438
Outdoor Recreation - The Globe-Miami
area offers many opportunities for hiking
into the Pinals, hunting, fishing, horseback
riding, rock climbing, four wheel adven-
tures, and rafting trips.
Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce: 800-804-5623
Copper Spike Station. Board the ‘55 Dome-
liner, ‘47 Calumet Club Car and 1930s
coach for an excursion run
between Globe and Apache
Gold Casino on the San Car-
los Apache Reservation. Pres-
ently, the train is powered by
a diesel engine, but it’s soon
to be steam.
For great hiking and
scenery, head to the east end
of Globe to Round Mountain
Park and choose from four trails, ranging
from one and a half mile treks to just over
three miles.
Ever wonder what those old buildings
and homes are like inside? The annual
Globe Historic Home and Building Tour
on February 20-21 is your opportunity to
find out. Our annual Quilt Show and An-
tique Show with over 40 vendors will take
place that weekend as well.
Whether on the way to Roosevelt Lake
or the White Mountains or simply in search
of an authentic Arizona experience, you
will find Globe-Miami a delightful place to
visit. Complimentary shopping guide maps
are available at most any shop. Come for a
day and you will want to stay!
San Carlos Apache Cultural Center - The
cultural center provides an opportunity
for the tribe to tell its history from the per-
spective of the San Carlos Apache people.
Open Mon-Fri, 9-5. Located in Peridot, AZ
on Hwy 70. 928-475-2894
Boyce Thompson Arboretum - Its 323
acres include a wide range of habitats, a
1.5 main loop mile walking trail and several
demonstration gardens. Also hosts many
special events. Hwy 60, 3 miles west of
Superior. Open daily 8-5. Adm: $7.50 adults,
$3 kids 5-12. 520-689-2723

26th Annual
Historic Globe Miami Historic Home & Building Tour
A Destination you will remember
& Antique Show
February 20-21, 2010
9 am - 3pm
20 Shops specializing in Quality Antiques & Collectibles, Globe, Arizona
Advertising, Western, Jewelry, Furniture, Mining, Linens and much more! Tickets: $15 each, $10 for seniors and children under 12
Pick up your
20th annual Pieces of Friendship Quilt Show on exhibit through
FREE Walking Map February at the Cobre Valley Center for the Arts
at any participating shop
Sponsored by the Globe-Miami Chamber of Commerce
www.gmteconnect.com www.globemiamichamber.com 1-800-804-5623
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Wickenburg Chamber of Commerce

The 62nd Annual
Gold Rush Days
& Rodeo
sean
Feb 11-14, 2010
Walter
eMeRY Experience the "Real West"
osTAneK during this celebration of
Wickenburg's
Ranching and Mining Heritage
• Huge Parade on Saturday at 10 am - Theme: “Steers & Stripes”
• Concert “Marty Stuart and his Fabulous Superlatives”
at the Webb Center, Thurs. & Fri. 7:30 pm
• Senior Pro & GVPRA Rodeo, Sun. 2 pm
• Rodeo Dance Saturday night featuring “Arizona Outlaws”
BoWseR and Blue 200 Arts and Crafts Exhibitors,
Ronnie & Glory-Anne Free Stage Entertainment, Gold Panning,
PRoPheT Family Carnival and Much More!

Tues. & Wed. FeBRuARY 9 & 10, 2010 • 10:00 AM To 4:00 PM For more information, call
MesA ConvenTion CenTeR, 263 n. CenTeR sTReeT, MesA, AZ 85211 inFo: 1-800-265-3200 800-942-5242
or find the full schedule online at:
Presented by Medipac International Communications, Inc. For sponsor and exhibitor information please call 1-800-326-9560
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62nd Annual Gold Rush Days
Western Fun “Out Wickenburg Way!”
Founded by the Wicken-
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this event celebrates the town’s
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origins as a ranching and gold min-
ing center in the days before there was a
Phoenix. This year Gold Rush Days will be
celebrated from Feb. 11-14, 2010.
Festivities begin on Thurs., Feb. 11, with
a Western Hat Rendezvous lunch Noon - 2
pm with the gals from Buckshot Babes. The
Family Fun Carnival opens at 4 pm. Nash-
ville artist “Marty Stuart & his Fabulous
Superlatives” will appear in concert at 7:30
pm Thursday and Friday nights at the Del
E. Webb Center for Performing Arts.
The official event kick-off is Friday, Feb.
12 at 10 am on historic Frontier Street. The
main festival area in historic downtown
- with over 200 arts/crafts exhibitors, a
family fun carnival, free stage entertain-
ment, art show, photo exhibit and gold
panning - runs daily from 9-5, with the
carnival running throughout the evening.
The Classy Classics car show is held on
Friday ONLY from 9-3. The Wickenburg
Desert Stagers produce an old fashioned
melodrama held in the historic Saguaro
Theatre at 7 pm nightly.
Roping the Wind
Hot Air Balloon Company
• East Valley •
• Gold Canyon •
• Chandler •
• Florence •
480-807-0001
“We have the most experience flying
the East Valley skies”.
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BUCKEYE, AZ
“The Original Extreme Sport-Rodeo”
March 19-21, 2010
Friday, March 19
• “Fabulous Friday Night”
Saturday, March 20
• “Spectacular Saturday Night”
• “Tough Enough To Wear Pink”
• Presenting “Miss Helzapoppin’
PRCA Rodeo Queen 2010”
Sunday, March 21
• Family Day
Tickets: $10, 13 & up includes dance
$5, 4-12 • Dance only $5
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A Short Drive to Pleasure
Head North to Carefree and Cave Creek
800-942-5242 Just north of the Phoenix/ Carefree/Cave Creek C of C:
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The parade on Saturday at 10 am is trip or weekend getaway: Carefree Some of Arizona’s top restaurants are
one of the largest in Arizona, with over and Cave Creek. Just get on the I-17 and also located here. The majority are unique,
1,000 horses, classic autos, floats, march- head north for 12 miles. “one of a kind” establishments - no fran-
ing bands, and youth groups. The parade Settled in the late 1870s to serve the US chises or national chains. Throughout the
theme this year is “Steers & Stripes.” Cavalry and the area’s gold mines, the town area, golf courses are situated among some
Special Saturday activities include a of Cave Creek has many original buildings of the most beautiful desert landscapes you
Western Barbecue and the first perfor- that offer a glimpse into the past. Visitors will ever see.
mance of the Senior Professional Rodeo come to experience the authentic saloons Don’t forget to have a look at the Care-
held at 2 pm at the Everett Bowman Arena and browse the western shops for unusual free Sundial, a Carefree Landmark since
off Constellation Road, just one mile east of finds. 1959. The third largest working sundial in
downtown. Admission ranges from $10-$3. Unlike Cave Creek, neighboring the Western hemisphere, it measures 90
The Saturday night Rodeo Dance features Carefree dates back only a few decades. feet in diameter and stands 35 feet above
the popular band “Arizona Outlaws.” Founded in the 1950s, the town is one of the plaza!
The daily activities along with the rodeo the earliest planned communities in Ari- Carefree also presents a monthly “Music
continue on Sunday. Special day events in- zona. Open space has been conserved; lot in the Gardens” series as well as a farmers
clude a Pancake Breakfast from 7:30-11 am sizes are large and feature “desert friendly” market every Friday. Come along for the
and traditional mining events - the Muck- landscaping. Custom homes blend into the certified organic produce, specialty foods,
ing & Drilling Contest at 10 am and the rocks and surrounding mountain. local cheeses and cage free eggs, beef raised
Arizona Gold Panning Championship at Both Carefree and Cave Creek are noted on sweet grasses, and more.
1 pm ... contestants in both events compete for a vibrant art scene with numerous art What a great excuse for a drive ... glori-
for money and prizes. galleries and studios. Art festivals and fine ous desert scenery, unique shopping, fine
This annual celebration was recently art & craft shows take place almost weekly. restaurants, beautiful art, a game of golf,
named as Arizona’s Best Special Rural and a friendly small town ambiance.
Event by the AZ Office of Tourism. You
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“A Night in the 40s” Canadian Snowbirds

Big Band Hangar Dance & WWII Musical Show, Mar. 20 Don’t Miss this Special Snowbird Event!
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Sentimental Journey back to 1943 with
“A Night in the 40s” Big Band Dance. This
glamorous event features a WW II 1940s
Musical Show followed by a Big Band
Orchestra playing sounds of the era to
dancing men and women dressed in period
styles - all in the shadow of the vintage
B-17 WW II Flying Fortress bomber
“Sentimental Journey”!
“A Night in the 40’s” benefits a worth-
while cause - a fund raiser for the non-
profit volunteer CAF Aircraft Museum,
2017 N. Greenfield Rd. at Mesa’s Falcon
Field, a organization dedicated to keep-
ing aviation history alive for current and
future generations.
“A Night in the 40s” will be held Satur-
day, March 20, 2010 with doors opening at
4:30 pm. Everyone is encouraged to come
dressed in the style of the 40s. Entertain-
ment begins at 5:30 pm with The Kathy
Show with singers and trio of piano, bass,
and drums, featuring Kathy Donald. At
7:30 pm, the Sun Lakes Big Band Orchestra
plays favorite Big Band Music from the war
years. There will also be a costume contest
for the best dressed 1940s outfit and a
swing dance contest.
Tickets for “A Night in the 40s” are $35
per person purchased in advance and $40
per person the day of the dance. Tickets
can be purchased at the Commemorative
Air Force Arizona Wing Aircraft Museum,
2017 N. Greenfield Rd. or online at www.
bigbanddance.com.
For further information call 480-924-
1940 or visit the Night in the 40s website at
www.bigbanddance.com. All admission
fees and donations are fully tax deductible
as the Commemorative Air Force Air-
craft Museum is approved under IRS code
501(C)3.
Come join the fun as we help the Cana-
dian Snowbird Association (CSA) fulfill its
mission to inform, educate and entertain!
Taking place at the Mesa Convention
Center, the event showcases the products
and services that are designed to suit the
unique snowbird lifestyle. This is an invalu-
able opportunity for you to get informed
about a variety of interests, such as travel,
health care and recreational activities. Our
sponsors and exhibitors are excited to speak
with you and fill your show bag with infor-
mative tidbits and goodies!
This year’s line-up of talented enter-
Ronnie Prophet, Canada’s Polka King
Walter Ostanek, and side-splitting comedy
duo Bowser and Blue. And be sure to catch
the keynote speakers, Medipac’s Dr. “Bob”
Macmillan and CSA president Don Gar-
diner, as they discuss recent health issues
and CSA initiatives, respectively.
The Canadian Snowbird Extravaganza
Celebration runs 10 am-4 pm. Lunch is
available for purchase in the courtyard at
noon. Parking and admission are FREE.
Snowbirds are encouraged to bring their
friends out to join the Canadian Snowbird
Assoc. and to take part in an enjoyable day.

MORE EVENTS
JAN 30-31 MESA supplies, demos, prizes, raffles, Sat- soap- Sentimental Journey
20th Annual High Noon’s Western carving for kids. Sa 9-5 & Su 10-4, donation

Where history flies again

Americana Show & Auction
Mesa Convention Center - Show: 150+
dealers, Sat 9-4:30, Sun 10-4, $10 day, $15
wkend. Auction: Sat 5p. 310-202-9010
FEB 20-21 MESA
21st Desert Woodcarving Show & Sale
Mesa Centennial Hall, Bldg C, 201 N Center
- Judged woodcarving competition, fine
woodworking show, wood sculpture,
$5, under 14 free. 480-951-6175
FEB 20-21 MESA
44th Jewelry, Gem, Rock & Mineral Show
Skyline HS, 845 S. Crismon Rd (exit 192
Rt. 60) - Dealers sell jewelry, gems, rocks,
fossils, lapidary supplies & equipment. Also
door prizes, silent auction, food. Sat 9a-5p,
Sun 10a-4p, adults $3, students $1, under
12 free. 480-982-7760
Museum Warbird Rides Gift Shop WWII Memorabilia Event Facility Guided Tours
Take a flight back in time at the
Commemorative Air Force Aviation
Museum aboard the B-17 Sentimental
Journey or one of our other historic WWII
aircraft. Combat aircraft, exhibits and arti-
facts from WWI through Vietnam are on display. Guided docent tours are
available for groups. Become a member of the
all-volunteer nonprofit Commemorative Air
Force Arizona Wing and help to keep alive
our aviation history. Museum is available for
your events. Motorcoach parking available.
Warbird Rides Join us for our upcoming event
Take a Flight Back in Time Night in the 40’s Big Band Dance
on one of our Warbirds Saturday, March 20, 2010

See for yourself* www.hiltonphoenixeast.com

Commemorative Air Force Aviation Museum
2017 N. Greenfield Rd, Mesa, Arizona
480-924-1940 www.azcaf.org
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Cool Things to Do
Cosanti Foundation -
Arizona Fine Art EXPO CALENDAR
Paolo Soleri Windbells Launching Their Sixth Season FEB 11-21 SCOTTSDALE
55th Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show &
6433 Doubletree Ranch Road, 85253 Shopping Expo
480-948-6145 Check out the Arizona Fine www.ArizonaFineArtEXPO.com
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34505 N. Scottsdale Rd., 480-488-9817 Un
feet of festive white tents and outdoors
in working cabanas.
House of Broadcasting, Inc.
(Radio & Television Memorabilia) This unique event showcases award-win-
ning artists from throughout the US and
2nd floor of Santa Fe West, 7150 E. Fifth
Ave., 602-944-1997 abroad applying their artistic
talents in a working studio en-
McCormick Stillman Railroad Park vironment. Attendees have the
7301 E. Indian Bend Rd., 85250 pleasure of watching art in ac-
480-312-2312
tion, including painting, carv-
ing and turning fine woods,
Scottsdale Museum of
Contemporary Art shaping rare stones, construct-
7374 E. Second St., 85251 ing original jewelry, designing
480-994-2787 and welding metal, fusing glass,
sculpting clay and etching gourds.
Taliesin West - Frank Lloyd Wright
12621 N. Frank Lloyd Wright, 85259 Attendees enjoy strolling throughout
the two-acre (eco-friendly) Sonoran desert
480-860-2700
sculpture garden. Sponsor, Zuva Gallery,
WestWorld of Scottsdale will be exhibiting 25 large African stone
16601 N. Pima Rd. sculptures. Garden attractions, sponsored by
480-312-6802 Pathways Nursery, include an eyecatching
Koi pond, boulder waterfalls, hummingbird
and butterfly garden, cacti, trees, roses, put-
ting green and more.
In addition to the African works,
participating artists have additional works
in bronze, glass, clay, and stone, copper,
metal and mixed media sculptures placed
throughout the desert setting. Come listen to
the tranquil sounds of the many whispering
water fountains while strolling through the
sculpture garden.
There is much to enjoy
and take part in at the EXPO:
art classes, workshops, book
signing events, and weekend
live musical entertainment,
wine tasting, chef demon-
strations and more. To see
the line up of events, check
out our website or call 480-837-7163.
The show premieres January 14th and is
open everyday through March 28th.
The Arizona Fine Art EXPO is located
on the SW corner of Scottsdale and Jomax
Roads (26540 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale,
AZ 85255) just 5 miles south of Carefree and
5 miles north of Loop 101. A season pass is
$8 and $7 for seniors and military. Children
under 12 are free. Return as often as desired
with the season pass. Parking is free and
show hours are 10-6 everyday.
vendors, 30 eateries, starts daily 8a, $10
gen, $7 Srs, under 12 free. 480-515-1500
FEB 20 SCOTTSDALE
57th Annual Parada del Sol Parade
Scottsdale Rd, Oak St to Indian School
World’s largest horse drawn parade, 10a.
Trail’s End Celebration after w/live music,
food, Kids Zone till 5p, free. 480-990-3179
FEB 26-28 SCOTTSDALE
Parada Del Sol PRCA Rodeo
WestWorld - Bull riding and all the usual
rodeo events; live music after each perfor-
mance. Call for ticket prices. 480-990-3179
MAR 12-14 SCOTTSDALE
Goodguys 1st Spring Nationals
WestWorld - 1972 and older rods, customs,
classics, muscle cars and tricked out trucks;
vendors, swap meet, cars for sale, model car
show. Fri & Sat 8-5, Sun 8-3. 925-838-9876
MAR 18-21 SCOTTSDALE
20th National Festival of the West
WestWorld - Huge Western shopping expo,
Western music jamboree, cowboy poetry
gathering, Western TV & film celebrities,
Chuck Wagon Cook Offs, lots more; from
10a. 602-996-4387

F I N E A R T & W I N E E V E N T S
Arizona Fine Art EXPO
Jan 14 through Mar 28 • 10am-6pm
26540 N Scottsdale Rd • Scottsdale
480-837-7163 • ArizonaFineArtEXPO.com

Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festivals

Jan 15-17 & March 5-7 • 10am-5pm
101 Easy Street • Downtown Carefree

Stagecoach Fine Art & Wine Affaire

Feb 12-14 · 10am-5pm
Hal
Stewart 7100 E Cave Creek Rd • Stagecoach Village • Cave Creek

Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Affaire

March 19-21 • 10am-5pm
16810 E Ave of the Fountains • Fountain Hills
Guadalupe
Apodaca Festivals $3 • Expo Season Pass $8; $7 for Military & Seniors
Casey Hankin
ThunderbirdArtists.com • 480-837-5637
Jan-Mar 2010 www.aztourist.com
Native Trails
A Journey Through Native American Culture
Take an unforgettable
s
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journey through the vivid First
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Nations of Arizona and North
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America with the eighth season of
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Pe
Native Trails, presented by the Fort Mc-
Dowell Yavapai Nation and produced by the
Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.
The free festivals take place in the
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall downtown
most Thursdays and Saturdays from Jan.
21 - April 10, 2010.
Participating tribes, including the Salt
River Pima-Maricopa, Hopi, Yavapai,
Apache and Diné (Navajo), inspire attendees
with their memorable musical performances
and traditional dances. Native Trails cel-
ebrates Native American society and focuses
on the individual cultures of these South-
west tribes. Performers present their history,
pottery, textiles and more to introduce at-
All-Aboard!
Train & Carousel Rides • Picnic Ramadas
Food & Drinks • Two Playgrounds • And More
McCormick-Stillman Railroad Park
7301 E. Indian Bend Road
(480) 312-2312
www.therailroadpark.com
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www.ScottsdaleNativeTrails.com
tendees to the diverse lifestyles of the tribes.
This year the performers will present
all-new choreography and songs as well as
favorite dances that are set to new music.
Royalty from different Arizona Nations also
will participate on weekends.
In addition to the performances, the
festival grounds also play host to Native
artisans who showcase their fine artwork
and skills. Each performance ends in an
audience-participation round dance. Per-
formances take place from noon to 1:30 pm.
For more information on Native Trails
(including black-out dates), visit www.
ScottsdaleNativeTrails.com or contact the
Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau at
480-421-1004 or toll-free at 800-782-1117.
World’s Largest Horse Drawn Parade
Sat Feb 20, 10am
Scottsdale Rd. Oak St. north to Indian School
PRCA Rodeo at WestWorld of Scottsdale
Feb 26, 7pm • Feb 27, 1 & 7pm • Feb 28, 2pm
www.ticketforce.com
Pull your boots on, grab your hat and come on
out to Scottsdale to enjoy good ol’ fashioned
family entertainment, support the community,
and participate in a big Arizona Tradition!
www.paradadelsol.org 480-990-3179
Taliesin West
Frank Lloyd Wright’s Desert Masterpiece
Ranked one of the world’s
greatest architectural trea-
le
sures, Taliesin West in Scottsdale
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was designed by visionary architect
Frank Lloyd Wright and served as his
personal winter home, studio and architec-
tural campus for more than 20 years.
As conceived by Wright, the complex
of buildings was a bold new architectural
concept for desert living, and whether you’re
interested in Wright in particular or have
a general interest in architecture sited in a
dramatic setting, a guided tour of Taliesin
West will be a worthwhile experience.
Located at the foothills of the McDowell
Mountains, the complex of buildings in-
cludes imaginative interior spaces linked by
terraces, gardens and walkways overlooking
the rugged desert and metropolitan Phoenix
area.
Taliesin West is open daily with tours
The
Antique Centre
Auction Sun. Jan 10
Over 130 dealers specializing in some of the finest
Art, Antiques, Objects d’ Art, and Estate Jewelry.
FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT’s
VISIT Taliesin West — one of the
world’s most important archi-
tectural treasures. Wright built this desert
masterpiece as his winter home, studio,
and architectural campus. Guided public
tours range from 1 to 3 hours long. Expe-
rience firsthand Wright’s brilliant ability
to integrate indoor and outdoor spaces.
Photo by Kate Chesley
Central AZ • Page 15
480-860-2700 ext. 493 or 495
ranging from one to three hours long, of-
fered from 9am to 4pm.
Offered daily are the one-hour “Pan-
orama” tours, the popular 90-minute “In-
sights” tours and guided 90-minute “Desert
Walks”. An in-depth, three-hour “Behind
the Scenes” tour is offered Mondays, Thurs-
days and Saturdays.
On Saturdays only there is a two-hour
“Desert Shelter” tour to visit the architec-
tural students’ imaginative self-designed
and built desert dwellings.
You can also view this desert masterpiece
on a special “Night Lights on the Desert”
tour offered Feb., March and April on
Friday evenings.
Enter Taliesin West at the intersection of
Cactus Road & Frank Lloyd Wright Blvd in
northeast Scottsdale.
Call for Auction Schedule
480-675-9500
The Antique Centre
2012 N Scottsdale Road,
Scottsdale AZ just north of McDowell
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SCOTTSDALe, ARIzONA
Phone:
(480) 860-2700
ext. 494/495
www.franklloydwright.org
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“Cowboys and Sweethearts”
Cochise Cowboy Poetry and Music Gathering, Feb. 12-14
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evoke many images associated with
the Arizona Territory. The West held
great attraction for many who were look-
ing for adventure or a new place to plant
roots, raise families, and build communities. matinee is at 1 pm.
Love in the West was a unique
enterprise that took on many
forms and flavors. Women were
scarce in the developing territo-
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As we revisit “those early years” of love
and romance and “getting to business”
in our poetry and songs, we invite you to
join us in Sierra Vista for the 18th An-
nual Cochise Cowboy Poetry and Music
Gathering.
The Gathering will be held February
12-14, 2010 at the Buena Performing Arts
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Center. Bring the whole family for some
great wholesome entertainment!
Headline performances on Friday and
Saturday are at 7 pm with jam sessions
following at the Windemere. The Sunday
Tickets are available at Spur
Western Wear, National Bank of
Arizona, Ace Hardware, Safeway,
Sierra Vista Convention and Visi-
tors Bureau, and at our website.
Tickets are General Admission -
$18.00; seniors and active/retired
military - $16.00; and children
AZ Saturday from 10 am to 5 pm over
entertain for free. We’ll have “Open Ses-
sions” (new people demonstrating their
poetry or music skills) that are as much fun
as the others.
Don’t miss our Youth Poetry Contest
Winners, who will perform at 10 am.
Visit our website for the show sched-
ules and list of this year’s superb lineup of
performers!
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Ramsey Canyon Inn
A Charming and Gracious Retreat
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the beauty of nature, look no further
than Ramsey Canyon Inn. Nestled in
the Huachuca Mountains at an elevation of
5400 feet, the Inn has been proclaimed by the
Arizona Republic as one of the “Top 10 Bed
& Breakfasts in Arizona”.
Guests are welcomed with fresh shade
grown coffee, fragrant teas, and award-
winning HOMEMADE PIES baked daily.
Beautifully decorated rooms, warm hospital-
ity, and peaceful surroundings make this
upscale but inviting inn a perfect retreat for
every occasion.
As the inn is located adjacent to the
Nature Conservancy’s Ramsey Canyon
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bounded on two sides by the Coronado
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For over 20 years, this world renowned Inn
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been discovered by birdwatchers and hikers.
It is equally popular with those looking for a
romantic weekend or an extra special girls’
night out.
A full gourmet breakfast is served family
style each morning - any special dietary
needs will gladly be accommodated. Each
afternoon the freshly baked blue ribbon pies
cause ooh and aahs of appreciation. Try yours
at the picnic table under the canopy of shady
trees or on the comfortable front porch.
In the words of a recent guest, “This has to
be one of the most enchanting and peaceful
places I have ever been. The inn is beautifully
decorated, the breakfast is wonderful and
the daily pies are to die for.” Another guest
commented, “Shirlene is a wonderful host-
ess going out of her way to make her guests
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This nationally acclaimed inn and idyl-
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Cool Things to Do in Southern Arizona
Benson
Kartchner Caverns
Unique “living” cave, part of the Arizona
State Parks. Please call ahead for reserva-
tions. 520-586-CAVE (2283)
Bisbee
Queen Mine Tours
Tours are narrated by ex-miners. Open 7
days a week. 520-432-2071
Sierra Vista
Historic Fort Huachuca
Founded in 1877. Fort Huachuca Museum
features exhibits of the famous Buffalo
Soldiers & more. Also an Army Intelligence
Museum. Open Mon-Fri, 9-4; weekends,
1-4. Donation. 520-533-5736
Tombstone
Boothill Graveyard
Original town cemetery laid out in 1878. In-
cludes graves of Billy Clanton and brothers
Tom and Frank McLaury, killed in the gun-
fight at the OK Corral. Open daily, 8-dusk.
Free, $2 donation. 520-457-3300
Tucson
Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum
2021 N. Kinney Rd.
Open daily, year-round. 520-883-2702 Rex Allen Arizona Cowboy Museum
Tucson Botanical Gardens cowboy, movie star and entertainer. $2/
2150 N. Alvernon Way
520-326-9686
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Biosphere 2 - The University of Arizona
Where science lives.
20 minutes north of Tucson on Hwy. 77 at
mile marker 96.5
Guided tours, including new Rain Forest
Tour. Snacks, gift shop. 520-838-6200
Kitt Peak National Observatory
56 miles SW of Tucson via State Route 86,
turn left at Junction 386.
World’s largest collection of optical tele-
scopes. Visitor Center, tours daily, Nightly
Observing Program (reservations req’d.)
520-318-8726
Old Tucson Studios
201 S. Kinney Rd.
Famous movie location and working studio
open to the public. Wild West entertain-
ment, restaurants, shopping, scenic trail
rides. Open daily. 520-883-0100
Tucson Museum of Art & Historic Block
140 N. Main Ave.
Includes Tucson’s oldest structure, La Casa
Cordova, built about 1850 and the Corbett
House, a great example of Arts and Crafts
style. Closed Mondays. 520-624-2333
Willcox
Memorabilia of Rex Allen, the famous
single, $3/couple, $5 family, open daily 10-
4, except holidays. 877-234-4111
Southern AZ • Page 19
Desert Rain Café
New Eatery Offers Delicious Traditional Native Foods
A new Tohono O’odham Desert Rain Café:
community café is located in 520-383-4918
le
fi
Sells, and it’s well worth the drive
o
Pr
to experience its cuisine. Every dish from 7 am to 6 pm.
at the Desert Rain Café is healthy and See the menu at www.desertraincafe.
delicious and features at least one tradi- com.
tional Tohono O’odham food. Nearby is the Tohono O’odham
Sugar-dusted popovers are NOT on the Cultural Center and Museum, open 10
menu, but you will find tepary bean and am to 4 pm every day except Sunday. For
short rib stew, fire-roasted ears of corn, museum details, call 520-383-0211.
sautéed squash enchiladas, grilled chicken
glazed with prickly-pear sauce, salad
featuring cholla cactus buds, jicama and
citrus, agave lemonade, and other Sonoran
Desert native foods priced from $1.95 to
$7.95.
Desert Rain Café is located off the
beaten track in Sells, 60 miles south of
downtown Tucson, and is open weekdays
Rex Allen
Arizona Cowboy Museum
& Cowboy Hall of Fame
10am - 4pm
150 N. Railroad Ave.
Willcox, Az
877-234-4111
Adm: $2, $3 couples
www.rexallenmuseum.org
Quarterhorse & Thoroughbred Racing
Rillito Park Race Track
4502 N. First Ave at River Road • Tucson, Az 85718
6 Weeks Only
Jan 16th thru Feb 21st, 2010
9 LiveRaces each saT & sun
Except for Super Bowl Sunday
Clubhouse • Restaurant • Bar • Snack Bars
Admission: Grandstand Free on Saturday
Sunday $3.00
Club House $ 5.00
Free Parking • Valet Parking Available
520-293-5011 Visit our website:
www.saverillitoracetrack.com
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of countless Hollywood movies, Tucson Maximilian & Carlotta Inauguration car- Mineral and Fossil Showcase returns to 300+ vendors.
takes you back to the days of the Old West. riage made under Napoleon’s order in 1863. Tucson January 30 through February 14, Find details about all the gem shows
This is the 85th year of the Tucson Ro- One of their exhibit buildings, the 2010 with dozens of shows at 40-plus loca- (opening dates, hours, contact information
deo, which takes place on Feb. 20-28 at the hanger, will be in use after a 3 year restora- tions citywide. and transportation options) on the Met-
Tucson Rodeo Grounds, 4823 S. tion project, allowing them to An estimated 50,000 buyers and sell- ropolitan Tucson Convention and Visitors
6th Ave. Six rodeo performances feature many all new displays of ers from around the world will conduct Bureau website.
are scheduled Feb. 20 & 21 and historic southwest Arizona. The business, shop for supplies, and browse the
Feb. 25-28. The event begins at Museum is located in the Tucson amazing array of gemstones and minerals,
12:30 pm each day with Dodge Rodeo Grounds. See ad this page fossils and meteorites, beads and jewelry,
Mutton Bustin’ and Arizona for hours. 520-294-1280 artwork and clothing, lapidary supplies and
Junior Rodeo. The PRCA rodeo Just fifteen minutes from museum exhibits and more.
competition begins at 2 pm each Tucson, Old Tucson Studios The showcase closes with the one show
day. Reserved seating for rodeo transports visitors from around that started it all in 1953, the 57th Tucson
Arts & Crafts Festival
performances is $16-$26. 800- the globe back to a time when Gem and Mineral Show, which continues 10th Anniversary Celebration
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Another Tucson tradition is the Rodeo ruled the Old West. Saunter down the streets It takes place Feb 11-14, exhibiting some of Crafts, Music, Live Entertainment & Food
Parade, Thursday, Feb. 25 at 9 am. Billed of Hollywood’s most famous movies; walk
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western-themed floats and buggies, historic In addition, Old Tucson Studios is South- Jan. 4-April 17, 2010 Sun: 10-4pm
horse-drawn coaches, festive Mexican folk ern Arizona’s premier outdoor entertain- Mon. -Sat. 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
(closed Sunday). I-19 & Pima Mine Rd, Tucson
dancers, marching bands and outfitted rid- ment venue with a full array of live shows, Reduced hours
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Tucson Museum of Art
Icons, Raffles, and Shopping!
Take a journey through
art, history, and culture in
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Tucson. As the largest and oldest
art museum in Southern Arizona, the
Tucson Museum of Art has a permanent
collection of more than 8,000 works and
features exhibitions of modern
and contemporary, western, and
Latin American art.
Continuing through Feb-
ruary 14 is the popular Ansel
Adams: A Legacy exhibition; a
collection of more than 100 pho-
tographs by one of the 20th cen-
tury’s most influential artists.
Opening February 27 are three
exhibitions of contemporary
art - Viva David Tineo! is a retrospec-
tive of this well known Tucson artist and
muralist; Ed Mell: Paintings of the New
West, showcases the beautiful western
landscapes painted by this well-regarded
Phoenix artist; Andy Warhol Portfolios:
Life & Legends brings the work of this pop
culture icon to Tucson including some of
his most popular images of Marilyn Mon-
roe and Campbell Soup cans.
This spring there are two great ways to
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It’s the 85th Annual La Fiesta de los Vaqueros,
520-624-2333
Southern Arizona’s celebration of the cowboys.
www.TucsonMuseumofArt.org
Join today’s best cowboys and cowgirls at one
support the arts and have some fun. The of North America’s top rodeos. Plus, see trick
Estate of the Art House Raffle is now in riders, precision riding teams, cowboy comedy
its 18th year with the grand prize a choice acts and more. Activities begin at 12:30 p.m.
of a brand new home in the Catalina Foot-
each day; Rodeo begins at 2 p.m.
hills or $400,000 in CASH. With
only 8900 tickets sold and 89
total prizes available, your odds Six roDeo PerFormANceS
are 1 in 100 of at least doubling SAturDAy & SuNDAy tHurSDAy - SuNDAy
your money! An Early Bird Feb. 20 & 21 Feb. 25-28
drawing with four cash prizes
will be held March 4 with the
final drawing on April 22. tucSoN roDeo Don’t miss the world’s longest
For those who love to shop,
March 26-28 is the Spring Arti-
PArADe non-motorized parade, staged
next to the Tucson Rodeo
tHurSDAy, Feb 25
sans’ Market. More than 100 ar- 9 Am Grounds. Call (520) 294-1280
tisans and craftspeople from the Southwest for information and advance
will be selling their wares in the courtyards grandstand tickets.
and lobby. Admission for both the Market
and Museum is free all three days.
Whether your interest is in art, history, ticKetS Get ‘em today!
culture, or just having some fun there by PHoNe: (520) 741-2233
is something for everyone at the Tucson (800) 964-5662
Museum of Art. For hours, admission, and oNLiNe: www.tucsonrodeo.com
directions, please visit our website or give iN PerSoN: Tucson Rodeo Grounds
us a call. 4823 S. Sixth Ave.
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Hit the Highway to Havasu
The Town Where Everyone Has Fun
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long for some time near water … beauti- rant is an excellent choice for dinner. The
ful Lake Havasu is the perfect answer, and
Lake Havasu City is the icing on the cake: a Wheel” is well worth trying. Especially
town packed with enjoyable activities for all intriguing is the Kickstart Oatmeal Stout - a has been actively defending the rights and
ages and interests.
First stop: the world famous London
Bridge. Here is where you board for the
Bluewater Jet Boat Tour’s 2 1/2 hour nar-
rated trip up the Colorado River. The cruise
takes you through the magnificent scenery
of Havasu National Wildlife Refuge and the calendar for Feb. 6-7 and the 25th annual
rugged cliffs of Topock Gorge. Highlights
include views of ancient petroglyphs and
spotting the elusive desert bighorn sheep.
For a different kind of tour, take the
Segway Tour of Lake Havasu City. After
instruction in riding the Segway, owner Dan public viewing. Mar. 5-7 brings Bluegrass
Glover leads you past scenic beaches, by the on the Beach with top-notch headliners,
Aquatic Center (note indoor wave pool for
later!), across the London Bridge, and much Mar. 19-21: it’s free and better than ever!
more. Often folks have so much fun riding
the Segway, they don’t want to give it back
when the tour is done!
March 19-21, 2010
28th Annual
Home Show
Hosted by the:
Colorado River Building Industry Assoc.
Free Admission
Raffle Prizes
Giveaways
Plenty of Parking
2010
“All Working Together”
Location
Lake Havasu High School
2675 S. Palo Verde Blvd.
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Lake Havasu City CVB:
800-242-8278
Barley Brothers Brewery and Restau-
menu is extensive and the “Six Brew Sampler educate and entertain!
medium bodied, dark, roasted stout with
espresso-like tones. This award-winning
brewery has been medaled four times in the the halls of government in Canada and the
Great American Beer Festival.
The winter months bring many excit-
ing events to Lake Havasu City. Mark your
Winterfest with 250 vendors, live entertain- ing (WIM), the tables turn and the micro-
ment, and plenty of fun for kids. On Feb.
10-14 is Winter Blast, an awesome display
of the latest and greatest in fireworks by the comments and concerns to the association’s
Western Pyrotechnics Convention with free Directors. This is the most effective method
while the annual Home Show takes place
All this barely scratches the surface of
what Lake Havasu City has to offer. Make
plans to visit soon and see for yourself!
Friday 3:30—7:00 pm
Saturday 9:00—5:00 pm
Sunday 9:00—3:00 pm
Event Information
Telephone: (928) 453-7755
Facsimile: (928) 453-3175
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Canadian Snowbird Association
Presents Winter Information Meetings
The Canadian Snowbird
Association (CSA) is proud to
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as the CSA fulfills its mission to inform,
The Canadian Snowbird Association
privileges of Canadian winter travelers for
more than 15 years. Continued advocacy in
United States is of paramount importance to
ensure that we continue to enjoy the benefits
that we have worked so hard to achieve.
At every CSA Winter Information Meet-
phones are handed to the audience for
the opportunity to pose their own queries,
the association has ever utilized to gain an
understanding of the membership’s dreams,
desires and areas of interest that require
attention. The WIMs include presentations
from a member of the CSA Board of Direc-
tors and Medipac’s Travel Insurance Chief
Medical Director Dr. “Bob” MacMillan,
followed by the entertainment of Canada’s
FABULOUS MEDJOOL DATES
Best Date Shakes!
Gift Shop • Mail Order
Send for Free Brochure:
P.O. Box 100, Bard, CA 92222
1517 York Rd City Rd S-24
Directions: Winterhaven Exit Off I-8 West.
On S-24 North 10 minutes.
From Interstate Hwy
Just Across Colorado River Bridge.
760-572-0277 • Fax: 760-572-0404
Jan-Mar 2010
Canadian Snowbird Association:
800-265-3200
Number One Musical Comedy Duo,
Bowser and Blue.
The CSA Winter Information Meetings
will take place at the Fantasy Springs Casino
Resort in Indio, CA on February 12 and at
the Yuma Convention Center in Yuma, AZ
on February 16. The shows are from 1 pm
to 4 pm, with the doors opening at noon.
Admission to all Canadian Snowbird
Association special events is always free,
and members are encouraged to bring their
friends out to join the association and to
take part in an enjoyable day.
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Check Out These
Colorado River Towns
Bullhead City
Originally known as Hardyville, the town
grew up to support the construction of
Davis Dam. Colorado River Museum, water
sports, Nevada casinos just across the
river, scenic Black Mountains nearby.
Bullhead Area Chamber: 800-987-7457
Chloride
Oldest continuously inhabited mining
town in AZ, antique and gift shops, see old
miners’ cabins and original two-cell jail,
gunfights every Saturday. ATV, mountain
bike and hiking trails, rockhounding,
famous Roy Purcell murals, “The Journey.”
Milepost 53 on Hwy 93 north of Kingman.
Chloride Chamber: 928-565-4888
Kingman
Heart of Route 66 (longest original stretch
of the Mother Road runs through down-
town) with antique shops, the Route 66
Museum, Bonelli House, Mohave Museum
of History & Art. Recreation at nearby
Hualapai Mountain Park plus two 18-hole
championship golf courses.
Powerhouse Visitor Center: 866-427-7866
Oatman, Arizona
Historic “almost” ghost town founded
in 1906, gift and antique stores, saloons
and restaurants, free-roaming burros,
Ghostrider Gunfighters. Located just 25
miles SE of Bullhead City off Highway 95.
Oatman Goldroad C of C: 928-768-6222
Yuma
Sited at a historic crossing point of the
Colorado 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
For area events see the calendar listings
on pages 4-7.
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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, ca-
noeing 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 Reservation. Directions: Go ap-
proximately three miles south of Parker
on Mohave Road, turn west on Rodeo
Road at the PIRA Rodeo Grounds.
928-669-2664
Swansea 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,
Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
Several 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 oper-
ates several campsites, OHV areas and
day use sites along the CA shore of the
river.
928-505-1234
928-669-2174
www.parkeraz.org
The Best of
Arizona
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Ya Just Gotta Be Here!
Parker, Arizona is located
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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
Happy New Year from Parker, Az
To All Readers of AZ Tourist News
There’s nothing but action
starting off the New Year here
do
to
in the Parker Area! “A Duel in the
ts
Desert” Parker ‘250’ kicks off racing
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season on January 9th. This awesome
motorcycle, quad & UTV race is a “must” in
the desert-racing circuit. “Best in the Des-
ert” and “Epic Racing Products” bring this
83-mile challenge to the Parker Area with
a 30-year history of being a ROUGH and
TOUGH long distance course. This year is
no different! The race offers great spectator
areas with “up-close and personal” views.
How about a 5-mile-desert-walk out to
the Nellie E. Saloon (aka The Desert Bar)?
The Parker Rotary Desert Dash is a fun
way to help support local youth activities.
If you are a hiker, a mountain biker or a
runner, this is a great opportunity to take in
the beautiful desert in mid-February. You’ll
end up at the famous “Desert Bar,” with
food, spirits and live music awaiting. The
The Parker ‘425’ Roars On!
BlueWater Resort & Casino, February 4-6, 2010
“The Legend Lives On”
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with Best in the Desert Racing!
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This is the premier off-road rac-
Of
ing event of the year and it happens
right here in Parker. The BlueWater
Resort & Casino Parker “425” will be a high
caliber gathering of off-road racing’s best.
Make no mistake about it; the BlueWater
Resort & Casino Parker “425” is not your
typical garden-variety weekend race! It
begins on Thursday, February 4, with an
exciting “Time Trial” event. After the Time
PARKER
Trials there will be a SHOW & SHINE party
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motels to accommodate you along the
16-mile stretch of the Parker Strip. Many
of our businesses are accessible by boat!
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, CALENDAR
The Colorado River! January 9
Make Parker, Arizona your next desti- Best in The Desert Epic Racing Products
nation, you’ll be glad you did! Parker “250”
“A Duel in the Desert”
Motorcycle, Quad & UTV Points Only & Mini-
Motorcycle Race
January 15-16
Trent Carlini is the “Dream King”
Elvis Tribute Show
928-669-6511 BlueWater Resort & Casino
www.parkerareatourism.com
February 4
Meet & Greet Parker “425” Racers
solar-powered bar & grill is the site of an old
mining camp rich in history. Huge Downtown Party-Joshua & Arizona Ave
Fishing, shopping, shows, water ski February 6
races and the La Paz County Fair! Whether Bluewater Resort & Casino Parker “425”
you participate in the “Big Bass Classic “The Legend Lives On”
Tournament” or want to “Take a Kid Fish- Car & Truck Points Only
ing”, you’ll find the Parker Strip is perfect
for sport or leisure fishing. Would you like February 13
“Take a Kid Fishing”
to see a stellar Las Vegas-style musical show The Lagoon at La Paz County Park is stocked
without all the driving and in the comfort of with lots of fish and netted off so almost
the beautiful Parker Area? You’ll find some every kid catches a fish. Lots of fun.
amazing entertainment at the BlueWater
Resort & Casino all year long. Shop till you February 13
drop at the Parker Area Women’s Civic Club Parker Rotary Desert Dash
Potpourri. Held twice a year, it features local A 5-mile walk, run or mountain bike trip
out to the famous Nellie E Saloon (AKA the
and regional crafters. Don’t forget the old Desert Bar).
fashioned County Fair at the new fair-
grounds just south of Parker. February 13
If you like an active lifestyle, visit Parker! The Rat Pack is Back
Tribute to “Sammy, Frank, Dean & Joey”
BlueWater Resort & Casino
February 14
“Viva Las Vegas Show”
BlueWater Resort & Casino
928-669-6511 February 20
www.parkerareatourism.com Big Bass Classic Tournament
BlueWater Resort & Casino
on the streets of Downtown Parker. This will
be an opportunity to meet drivers and have March 11-14
a look at their awesome race vehicles. La Paz County Fair
On Friday, February 5, the BlueWater March 13 & 14
Resort & Casino will host Contingency Parker Marathon IWSRA Ski Races
Row. Then, very early Saturday morning BlueWater Resort & Casino
the cars and trucks start lining up in front
of the Parker Area Chamber of Commerce, March 27 & 28
Seasoned racers and spectators alike call this Parker Water Ski Races (NWSRA)
BlueWater Resort & Casino
their “favorite desert race.”
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A Winter Home Away from Home Shows

Quartzsite Show Schedule 2010
Special Events
Join in the Fun at the QIA Prospector’s Panorama through Feb 28 20th Annual Hi Jolly Daze Parade Jan 9
by Cate Mueller 928-927-6325
Rice Ranch Roundup “Yawl Come Show” The New Christy Minstrels, 60s folk band
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from chilly northern climes founded
the Quartzsite Improvement Asso-
ciation in 1965 when they outgrew their
regular meeting place - the living room.
Early fund-raising efforts to build
a community center included pot luck
parties, swap-and-shop rummage sales,
bingo, “Halves for the Hall” where pi-
nochle games cost 50 cents, movies and
slide shows, Tuesday Travelogues, and a
rockhound show and sale which grew into
today’s world-famous QIA Pow Wow Gem
& Mineral Show.
The helpful tradition continues today.
More than 300 members volunteer to make
Quartzsite Business Chamber of Commerce Welcomes You!
Some of the popular items offered by
this chamber include the Souvenir Business
Locator Map that shows every business in
Quartzsite - costs a mere $1; and Snowbird
pins - issued every year with a different color
and date, these pins showing a snowbird on
wheels are popular collectibles. You can also
pick up schedules of all local events- music
jams, bingos, dances - as well as information
The QIA is an all-volunteer, non-profit
organization with a 10,000 square foot
building; perfect for dinners, dances, live
music, square dance and line dance lessons,
and classes in everything from crafts to
computers including exercise classes every
morning.
New to Quartzsite? Come to a pancake
supper any Wednesday night and meet
your new friends. Come early!
The QIA is one block south of Main
Street at 235 E. Ironwood, between Palo
Verde and Mesquite. Look for updated
event schedules posted around Quartzsite.
about the region and state.
Come by, too, for raffle tickets for fantastic
prizes offered as part of the upcoming “It’s
Chili in Quartzsite” Chili Cookoff & State Salsa
Championship on Feb. 27 - you don’t have to
be present to win.
Location: 110 W. Main Street
928-927-9321
www.qzchamber.com
Market Place Showgrounds through Feb 28
Hi Ali Swap Meet through Mar 28
Main Street Traders through Feb 28
Tyson Wells Market Square through Mar 30
Greasewood Swap Meet through Apr 1
Author’s Fair (daily)
Reader’s Oasis Bookstore, Jan & Feb
Desert Gardens Annual Gem,
Mineral & Jewelry Show Jan 1 - Feb 28
Tyson Wells Rock & Gem Show Jan 1 - 10
The Main Event Jan 9 - 24
Tyson Wells Sell-A-Rama Jan 15 - 24
Sports, Vacation & RV Show - Big Tent 7th “It’s Chili in Quartzsite” Chili Cook-
Jan 16 - 24
44th QIA Pow Wow Gem & Mineral Show
Jan 20 - 24
Hobby, Craft & Gem Show - Big Tent
Jan 27 - 31
Tyson Wells Arts & Crafts Fair Jan 29- Feb 7
GFWC Annual Fashion Show Jan 17
Rock Auction Jan 22
The Main Event Steam Engine Show
Jan 22 - 24
Rock & Roll Classic Car Show - Big Tent
Jan 30 - 31
Quartzsite Quilters Quilt Show Feb 12-13
Quartzsite Fire Dept. Pancake Breakfast
Feb 13
4th Willpower/Pawpower ATV Parade
Feb 13
Quartzsite Masters Tuff Golf Feb 20
Bluegrass Festival of Quartzsite TBA
Off & State Salsa Championship
Feb 27
Quartzsite Business C of C
110 W. Main St., 928-927-9321

QIA POW WOW

44th Annual

WORLD FAMOUS GEM & MINERAL SHOW

3 BIG SHOWS January 20-24, 2010

in 2010
Rocks, Gems, Minerals,
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New & Use Acces! 27th Annual Quartzsite New Produ
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Latest Part acation Sports, Vacation & RV Show Demonstra
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FREE ADMISSION • FREE PARKING
Travel V ns!
& RV Publica ns! 3 Home Cooked meals eaCH day
Destinatio January 16th - 24th tions!
More than 400 dealers of quality gems,
minerals and jewelry from around the world
fts!
Arts & Cra Art! 13th Annual Quartzsite Hobby, Custom C
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12th Annual Quartzsite Rock & Roll • Metal Detecting • Obsidian Knapping
hicles! Southwest
100’s of ve rs! ’s Fin • Cabochons • Rough Rock • Slabs
Classic Car Show Muscle Cars est!
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January 30th - 31st s! Classics!
• Beads • and much more!
Hot Rods
69,000 sq. ft. of comfortable, covered and carpeted Rockhound field trips daily with
exhibit area under our GIANT BIG TOP tent! Over 450 exhibits! Quartzsite Roadrunners Gem & Mineral Club
12 RV service bays for immediate installation/repairs/service!
Free Admission!!!!!! Over 15 acres of Free Parking!!!!!! QuARtzSItE IMPROvEMENt ASSOcIAtION
Great Food! – Daily Entertainment! – Great Location! 20 acre, level facility 235 E. Ironwood Street • P.O. Box 881 • Quartzsite, AZ 85346
covered with asphalt millings! Less dust! E-Z walk to MAJOR flea markets
and rock & mineral shows! Easy access from either Hwy 95 or Kuehn Rd.
(928) 927-6325
Open Daily: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM email: powwow@qiaaz.org
1/2 mile south of I-10 on Hwy.95 www.qiaaz.org
More info@www.quartzsitervshow.com
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The Grand Canyon
Arizona’s Pride and Joy
Your first glimpse of the
Grand Canyon is unforgettable.
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or paintings of the canyon, but nothing
can prepare you for the real thing.
Most visitors see the Grand Canyon
from their cars or free shuttle bus at over-
looks along the South Rim. The South Rim
has the most famous and beautiful views of
Grand Canyon, it’s open year round - and
the overlooks are less crowded in winter!
For those with only a few hours to
spend, enjoying the extraordinary vistas
provides unforgettable memories. However,
if you have a day or more, you can explore
the canyon in so many ways.
Start your visit at the National Geo-
Pine Country Restaurant
107 N. Grand Canyon Blvd.
Williams, Az. 86046
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
& Delicious Homemade Pies
Restaurant
Gift Shop Phn: (928)635-9718
Art Gallery Fax: (928)635-4568
(866)320-9718
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Value Packages available online
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Out Of Africa Wildlife Park
Come See Why It’s Unique!
National Geographic Visitor Center: What sets Out of Africa
www.explorethecanyon.com apart is our carefully nurtured
le
fi
human/animal relationship
o
Pr
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the Park Entrance on Hwy 64. The visitor to view. All shows and habitats are
center offers services such as FREE maps, designed to stimulate natural behavior.
National Park Passes, tour reservations This respectful approach provides a unique
desk, National Geographic Store, Grand visitor experience.
Canyon Exhibits, food and beverages. You will notice our natural and spacious
You won’t want to miss the 7-story giant habitats. Throw in guided safaris, shows,
screen theater featuring the World’s most hands-on interaction, feedings, a gift shop,
watched IMAX® movie “Grand Canyon - food, and so on, and you will quickly see
The Hidden Secrets.” Then expand your ex- that Out of Africa Wildlife Park is so much
perience: backpack, river raft, fish, stargaze, more than a zoo.
observe wildlife and take a mule ride to the For example, at Tiger Splash you’ll
bottom of the canyon. Hiking is popular watch in amazement as majestic tigers
as are tours by aircraft or helicopter, jeep, interact in a predator / prey relationship
ATV and horseback. of romping and splashing in water and on
land with staff and colorful toys.
Dee & Jim Enjoy an African photo safari with
Seehorn
Owners
expert park guides. Expect encounters with
Since 1997 giraffe, zebra, antelope and more. It’s just
like being in Africa in the heart of Arizona.
Tours, meals and overnight stays available at this
sustainable community. Bronze and Ceramic
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"Stay and play... you can do it all from here!"
off Admission
Good for up to 4 people. Must present actual coupon
Not to be combined with any other discount or offer
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Northern AZ • Page 25
928-567-2842
www.outofafricapark.com
Take pictures from unobstructed photo
platforms of lions, tigers, wolves, jaguars
and panthers in their natural environment.
You’ll thrill to the antics of grizzly bears
or laughing hyenas in the Wonders of Wild-
life show. Guests often pet or hold giant
anacondas and enormous pythons at the Gi-
ant Snake Show. Follow staff as they throw
800 pounds of raw food to eagerly waiting
carnivores during the Predator Feed. Feed
a Tiger, or take an exclusive, three-hour,
behind-the-scenes, in-depth tour.
Out of Africa is your best all day wild
animal adventure, open 7 days a week. Call
928-567-2842 or go to www.outofafrica-
park.com for more information. If you’re
looking for things to do in Arizona, look no
further.
Located three miles west of I-17 on
SR260 (Exit 287) in Camp Verde, AZ. Call
for pricing and current specials. Formally
located in Fountain Hills. 90 minutes
north of Phoenix, 30 south of Sedona and
50 south of Flagstaff. See ad below for
discount.
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Fun Things to Do
Casa Malpais Museum and Ruins,
Springerville
An ancient Native American ceremo-
nial site with Great Kiva, astronomical
observatory and natural staircase. Museum
features archaeological treasures from the
ruins and a historical pioneer section. Open
7 days a week, 8a-4p, tours of the ruins are
daily at 9, 11 and 2. 928-333-5375
Historic Fort Apache
Established in 1870 and abandoned in
1922, the fort boasts the remains of General
Crook’s headquarters, officers’ quarters,
barns and a cemetery. Also located on the
grounds are prehistoric ruins, petroglyphs
and the Apache Cultural Center and Mu-
seum. 928-338-4625
Historic Home Tour, Snowflake
Walking Tour of homes on the National
Historic Register. Visitors can tour the
Stinson Pioneer Museum, Flake Memo-
rial Home and the Smith Memorial Home.
Tours available daily Tues-Sat or by appt.,
donations accepted. 928-536-4881
Hon-Dah Resort Casino, Pinetop-Lakeside
128 well appointed king and queen rooms,
an all-season pool, spa and sauna, and the
Indian Pine Restaurant. Also Las Vegas-
style entertainment in The Timbers Lounge
and exciting gaming with 500 slots and
unlimited progressive jackpots, live Poker
and live Blackjack. 800-929-8744
Sunrise Park Ski Resort
Great skiing and snowboarding, a variety
of runs suits all levels of ability. Summer
activities include scenic chair lift, fishing,
horseback riding, mountain biking and
hiking. 20 miles E. of McNary on Hwy 273
off Hwy 260. 800-772-7669
Holiday Inn Express
431 E White Mountains Blvd
Pinetop, AZ 85935
(928)367-6077
www.hiepinetop.com
New Rooms • Free Breakfast
Fitness Room • Hot tub • Indoor Pool
High Speed Internet
Ask for the special Aztourist Rate!
Pinetop, Az
RENT 2 3rd NIGHT
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888-295-5257
www.doubleblodge.net
4101 S. White Mtn. Rd. Show Low, Arizona
Over 167 ponderosa pine covered acres at a 6,500-
foot elevation close to shopping, restaurants and
medical facilities.
• RV Sites • Recreational Facilities • Festival Area
• Scenic Ponds • Pavilion and picnic area
• Clubhouse with Wireless Internet Service
www.whitemountainvacationvillage.com
928-537-5050
www.aztourist.com
The Best in Winter Fun
Hon-Dah’s Winter Games, Parties and Concerts
Hon-Dah Resort Casino
is bringing in the New Year
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with lots of good cheer and some
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of the best fun of the winter season.
Winter Games is the name of our Janu-
ary promotion and it will test your skills
at fishing, curling and bobsled racing - all
at a smaller scale, but with chances to win
big.
January 30th and 31st the Winter
Games will move outdoors with the 8th
annual sled dog races held at Sunrise Park
Resort on Saturday & Sunday, starting at
9am each day. There will be 3-, 4-, and
6-dog teams competing for cash prizes.
On Sunday around noon, the Mountain
Mushers will sponsor a kids’ race - bring
the kids and let them experience running
the dogs.
The fun continues at Hon-Dah Satur-
day afternoon, when the Winter Festival
The “Trail of Many Tracks”
The “Trail of Many
Tracks” is a self-guided auto
ur t
CD
Yo Ge
adventure using an interpretive
CD and map. It starts on I-40; you
can travel the loop in either direction. It
covers Sanders and Zuni, St. Johns and the
Round Valley, Hon-dah and Fort Apache,
Pinetop-Lakeside, Show Low, Shumway,
Taylor, Snowflake, Holbrook and Winslow.
A fascinating history unfolds as you
travel through high plains grasslands, be-
tween extinct volcanoes, and over forested
A Great Place To....
Camp, Fish, Hike, Ride or just ...
RELAX!
Springerville-Eagar Regional
Chamber of Commerce
928-333-2123
www.springerville-eagarchamber.com
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800-929-8744 any of the Winter Games events, please
call 928-369-7574 in advance.
kicks off at 2pm at the Hon-Dah Festival The following weekend is a football
Grounds with the Dog weight pull, North- fan’s dream come true: big screen TVs
ern Bred dog show & Mountain Mutt’s dog and the biggest Super Bowl Party on the
show, Ice Sculpting competition and the Mountain! Don’t miss it February 7th.
As always, Hon-Dah hosts some of
the best parties and events in the White
Mountains including live entertain-
ment six nights a week in the Timbers
Showroom. If you like to laugh, our most
popular weekly entertainment is Munday
Funday, live headliner comedians, every
Monday Night at 7pm. And ... don’t miss
Country singer Tony Marques on Janu-
ary 12th through the 16th, one of Hon-
Chili, Salsa, Fry Bread Cook-off. Register Dah’s biggest draws.
early, because space is limited. For information about Hon-Dah’s spe-
This is not your ordinary family ex- cial events or other entertainment, call 800
perience, it will be a memory you’ll carry WAY-UP-HI (929-8744)... and welcome to
with you for years to come. To register for the New Year ... by the way, it’s snowing.
Road Trip with a Twist
www.trailofmanytracks.org store; a beautiful old Lutheran Church in
Whiteriver and a historic cemetery at Fort
alpine mountains. The area is rich in fossils Apache; the Little House Museum on the
and the tracks of dinosaurs. Numerous grounds of X Diamond Ranch; the murals
pre-historic ruins are situated along the on the Mission walls in Zuni Pueblo; and
waterways. You will hear tales of Spanish so much more!
sheepmen, Mormon colonists, Texas cow- The route can be done in segments or in
boys, and Apache and Navajo Indians. its entirety. Your user-friendly CD package
The Trail not only guides you to the ar- can be obtained at visitor centers or down-
ea’s major attractions, it takes you to hidden loaded from the website to burn your own
treasures off the beaten track: historic pho- CD or send the files to your iPod.
tos in the Hon-Dah Casino’s convenience
Ruins & Museum
Visit Snowflake Taylor
E x p l o re Mo gaoi nl,l oSnpr iInngdeira n C u l t u re
Looking for something new and exciting? v i l le AZ
418 E. M
Snowflake/Taylor may have what you are looking for. 928-333-5375
Festivals, performing arts, horseback riding, historic
home tours, museums and more! Bear Wallow Cafe
What are you waiting for? Come to Snowflake/Taylor Alpine, Arizona
and find out what you are missing! Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner
www.visitsnowflaketaylor.com Open every day on Main Street
Springerville (928) 333-4323 • 1-800-814-6451
Modern amenities • Affordable • Oldtime country lodge feeling
Western gallery & gift shop features outstanding local artists
Extensive selection of books
e-mail: rooms@k5reeds.com • www.k5reeds.com
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 Arizona
www.mlyranch.com • (928) 333-2395
Jan-Mar 2010
Lodging, Dining &
Attraction Guide
Attractions
Frontier Movie Town
297 W. Center St.
Kanab, UT
435-644-5337
Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monument
Approx. 2 hours north of Silver City, NM
505-536-9461, www.nps.gov/gicl
Legoland California
One Legoland Dr.
Carlsbad, CA 92008
760-918-5346 www.legoland.com
Mesa Verde National Park
No.1 Navajo Hill
Mesa Verde National Park, CO 81330
888-896-3831
www.visitmesaverde.com
Lodging
Bear Creek Motel & Cabins
88 Main St.
Pinos Altos, NM, 88053
1-888-388-4515
www.bearcreekcabins.com
Cabrillo Inn & Suites Airport
1150 Rosecrans St.
San Diego, CA
619-223-5544
www.cabrilloinnsd.com
Casitas de Gila (Guest Houses)
50 Casita Flats Rd.
Gila, NM 88038
575-535-4455, 877-923-4827
Four Corners Inn
131 E. Center
Blanding, UT 84511
435-678-3257
www.fourcornersinn.com
Georgetown Cabins
Silver City, NM
Next to Mimbres Valley in the Gila Forest
575-534-4529
www.georgetowncabins.com
Restaurants
Curious Kumquat
111 East College Ave.
Silver City, NM 88061
575-534-0337
www.curiouskumquat.com
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131 East Center Blanding Utah 84511 on Hwy. 191
Large Clean Rooms • Breakfast Included • WiFi
435.678.3257 www.fourcornersinn.com
At Cabrillo Inn & Suites, as long
as you are our guest, we’ll do
everything we can to make you
feel comfortable and at home.
619.223.5544
1150 Rosecrans Street
San Diego, CA 92106
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Silver City, New Mexico
Small Town, Big Pleasures!
If you believe that num-
bers talk, Silver City should
ew
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top your vacation or relocation
er
Ov list. There are 3 million acres of for-
est and wilderness covering the city’s
back yard, crisscrossed by 1500 miles of
trails. 310 species of birds have been identi-
fied in the region. 30 art galleries are burst-
ing with friendly, small town atmosphere
and you won’t find better year-round
temperature figures…anywhere.
Looking back, the Mogollon culture was
enjoying this climate some 800 years ago
and the Mimbres people were developing
creative images. Today, you can drive to the
protected remains of their civilization at
the Gila Cliff Dwellings National Monu-
ment or simply visit area museums to learn
about this ingenious people.
In Silver City, bicycles rule with cyclists
enjoying designated rights of way in certain
areas. Mountain bikers can traverse miles
of forest trails and road bikers can partici-
pate in the annual sanctioned Tour of the
Gila 5-day stage race through Silver City
and surrounding mountains roadways.
For the photographer in us all, it gets
no better than the Trail of the Mountain
Discover Nature’s Works of Art
Hidden Treasures of Southern Utah
Some of nature’s true gems
are located in southern Utah
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and Kane County.
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Zion National Park is full of
splendor and jagged cliffs full of white
and red colored rocks. A variety of hiking
trails are perfect for hikers of all levels of
ability. The emerald pools will amaze you
along with wild turkeys and herds of deer
wandering carefree.
Bryce Canyon has inspired visitors for
years. Red hoodoos spring up from the
ground and form amazing spheres and
arches. Experience the wily old Bristle Cone
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Some of our features include:
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800-548-9378
Spirits National Scenic Byway. Lakes
and streams, an 1800s gold mining camp,
prehistoric dwellings, a mission church,
a serene farming valley, major historic
and current mining operations, a fort that
utilized the famed Buffalo Soldiers, and
endless scenic vistas provide the subject
matter for a whole series of albums.
There are over 20 designated birding
areas surrounding Silver City that include
a very diverse range of habitat conditions.
The Lake Roberts area hosts an annual
hummingbird festival; 10 species have been
identified during the warmer months.
Silver City itself consists of an intrigu-
ing collection of Victorian homes and a
historic business district that includes
restaurants and coffee shops, galleries, day
spas, specialty shops and two highly infor-
mative museums. Western New Mexico
University adds an important cultural
dimension to the community as does an
energetic arts council.
Other major events include the re-
nowned Silver City Blues Festival, the Wild
Wild West Pro Rodeo, Weekend at the Gal-
leries and the Red Paint PowWow.
www.kaneutah.com
Pine that has survived as one of the oldest
living plants in the nation despite freezing
temperatures, drought, and bug infestations.
The Coral Pink Sand Dunes State Park
offers a multitude of activities in the red col-
ored sands that drift among the ponderosa
pines. Especially popular is the system of
trails designed for ATV enthusiasts. The
tiny town of Kanab is ATV friendly with
laws that allow ATV’ers to use public roads
to make their way to a host of ATV trails
that roll on for miles.
• Enjoy our scenic mountains.
• Gateway to the 3.3 Million Acre
Gila National Forest.
• Visit the Gila Cliff Dwellings.
• Just 3 hours away!
G RANT COU NTY
The Silver City area has it all! Travel the Trail
of the Mountain Spirits Scenic Byway; over
100 years of Old West history. Victorian
districts, museums, galleries and the Gila
Wilderness make Silver City a unique place.
Explore the Gila Cliff Dwellings, area hot
springs, City of Rocks, Pinos Altos, historic
downtown Silver City, Catwalk Recreation
Area and Mogollon Ghost Town.
Regional • Page 27
CALENDAR
JAN 22-24 SILVER CITY, NM
7th Annual Red Paint Powwow
& Indian Market
Grant County Business & Conference
Center, Hwy 180 - Fri: Indian market, per-
formances. Sat & Sun: Contest powwow,
social dances, Market continues-food & art
vendors. Bring own chair, open 9a daily.
Adm $8/ $5. 575-534-1379
JAN 29-30 RIO RANCHO, NM
New Mexico Stampede PRCA Rodeo
Santa Ana Star Center, 3001 Civic Center
Circle NE - Bull Riding, Bareback Bronc Rid-
ing, Steer Wrestling, and more! 300 cow-
boys & cowgirls compete for over $60,000,
7:30p. jbowman@santaanastarcenter.
com
FEB 13 SILVER CITY, NM
Chocolate Fantasia
Sample fantastic chocolate candies at
various downtown stores and galleries.
575-538-2505
MAR 6 KANAB, UT
North Rim Regulators Shoot
Kane County Shooting Range, Hwy 89 three
mi. N of Kanab - Cowboy competitive action
shooting. Participants dress in costumes of
the old west. The starting time varies with
the seasons, call: 435-644-5053
MAR 11-21 SAN DIEGO, CA
San Diego Latino Film Festival
UltraStar Mission Valley Cinemas, 7510
Hazard Center Dr - 175+ feature films from
Latin America, US, Spain and Mexico. Close
to 100 special guest celebrities/ filmmak-
ers, Gala Celebrations, filmmaker work-
shops & more! 619-230-1938
APR 17 SILVER CITY, NM
Festival of Spring
Big Ditch Park - An all day arts & crafts
fair with music performers. Lots of fun for
everyone. 575-534-1700
APR 24 SAN DIEGO, CA
25th Annual Linda Vista Multi-Cultural
Fair and Parade
6900 block of Linda Vista Rd - Cultural
exhibits, film festival, varied ethnic food
offerings and delightful artistic perfor-
mances to promote cultural awareness and
understanding. Free. www.sandiego.org
Become Enchanted
With Southwest
New Mexico.
Silver City/Grant County Chamber of Commerce
201 N. Hudson, Dept. AZ • Silver City, NM 88061
www.SouthwestNewMexico.org
1.800.548.9378
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Navajo Nation Guide
Attractions - www.discovernavajo.com
Canyon De Chelly National Monument
PO Box 558
A New Option for the New Year
Tuba City and Monument Valley
Visitors wanting to make
the drive, but not really drive
CALENDAR
JAN 31-FEB 14 TUCSON
American Indian Exposition
Flamingo Hotel Ballroom, Stone & Drach-
www.ExploreNavajo.com man - The finest collection of American
Indian art, crafts & food directly from the

Indian Route 7
Chinle, AZ 86503
928-674-5500
Navajo Code Talkers Museum
PO Box 247
Tuba City, AZ 86045
928-640-0684
Navajo Museum, Library,
and Visitor’s Center
Highway 264 and Loop Road
P.O. Box 1840
Window Rock, AZ 86515
928-871-7941
Lodging - www.explorenavajo.com
Quality Inn Navajo Nation Capital
48 West Highway 264 ,
Window Rock, AZ 86515
928-871-4108, 800-662-6189
Quality Inn Navajo Nation
10 North Main Street ,
Tuba City, AZ 86045
928-283-4545, 800-644-8383
Quality Inn at Lake Powell
287 N. Lake Powell Blvd.,
Page, AZ 86040
928-645-8851, 866-645-8851
Parks - www.navajonationparks.org
Monument Valley
435-727-5874
Antelope Canyon
928-698-2808
Little Colorado River Gorge
928-679-2303
Four Corners Monument
928-871-6647
Window Rock Veteran’s Memorial
928-871-6637
Bowl Canyon Recreation Area
928-871-6647
TOUR
the whole way to Monument Val-
ley, can now call the Front Desk.
Beginning in the new year, one can
book an unforgettable Monument Valley
tour and experience from
the convenience of the
Quality Inn Tuba City.
Tuba City has become
known as the “Hub” of
Northern Arizona and is
situated nicely in be-
tween magnificent Grand
Canyon, Lake Powell, and
Monument Valley.
Relax and arrive in Tuba City on Friday;
check-in and enjoy a wonderful tour of
the Explore Navajo Interactive Museum,
a one-stop cultural experience. It is an
extraordinary look at the Navajo people,
society, accomplishments and historic
contributions. The Museum was created
with the help of leading Navajo scholars,
museum personnel and the Navajo artistic
community to provide a vibrant experience
for people of all ages and all nations. The
premiere of this cultural exhibit was at the
2002 Winter Olympic Games in Salt Lake
City. The showcase marked the first time
the Navajo Nation, in its own words, told
its story to the world. Come and view this
exquisite glimpse into a world and culture
like no other!
After a hearty dinner at the Hogan
restaurant, slip into the Hogan Espresso
and More coffee shop for a nice warm cup
of coffee on the patio and enjoy one of the
best Southwest sunsets. Slowly relax into a
meditation that gets you prepared for the Native American artist, Su-Th 10-5, Fr-Sa
10-6. Free adm. 520-622-4900
journey tomorrow. The Quality Inn Navajo
Nation in Tuba City, AZ has the pleasure of MAR 13-14 TUCSON
tucking you into a comfortable slumber. 28th Annual Wa:k Pow Wow
Arise the next morning San Xavier Del Bac Mission - Native Ameri-
and order up your choice of can inter-tribal dancing, contests, Native
complimentary hot break- American food/arts & crafts, Sa 10:30a-11p,
fast. From sausage biscuit Su 10a-7p. Adults $9, children $7, 6 & under
free, parking $3. 520-573-4051
to French toast, there is
something to enjoy. Simp- MAR 19-21 SACATON
son’s Trailhandler Tours Mul-Chu-Tha Fair & Rodeo
will meet you after break- Gila River Indian Community, I-10 exit 175
(fr Phx) - All Indian Rodeo, Pow Wow, pa-
fast for a quick run-down
rade, carnival, arts/crafts, games & sports,
of the day’s itinerary. Then board your van
battle of the bands, 13-54 yrs $6, 55+ &
and begin your dash to Monument Valley. ages 6-12 $4, 5 & under free.
Along the way you’ll see several historical
520-562-6087/9853
sites and modern homes to contrast. Na-
vajoland has so much to offer an inquiring
guest. Stories and myths dated many years
before bring clarity to this country within 10 Miles
a country. 28th Southwest
Arrive in Monument Valley and explore Annual of Tucson
for a couple of hours. Have local guides I-19 South
Exit 92
tell you the stories that were carried down
to them from generations prior. Listen to
songs and music as you come to the serene WA:K POW WOW
moment you have been searching for. After March 13-14, 2010
the final group shot photo has been taken, San Xavier District,
surrender your energy... and let Simpson Tohono O’odham Nation
Trailhandlers bring you back to Tuba City. The area’s largest gathering
No Video
Enjoy dinner, and kick off your shoes in Cameras of American Indian food,
your room. Review your digital photos, Allowed crafts & dancing
place stamps on your postcards and call it Admission: $9 Adults; $7 Child; Free Under 7
a day. Parking: $3
You’ve enjoyed an amazing three-day For more info: San Xavier District Office
weekend; now time to head home. 520-573-4000

Shopping - www.gonavajo.com
AUTHENTIC
NATIVE AMERICAN
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American Indian Events
Navajo Arts & Crafts Enterprise Stores
Cameron, AZ 86020
ARTS, CRAFTS
DRAGOON · AZ Tucson, AZ
& JEWELRY Everyone Welcome!
Highway 89 & 64
928-679-2244 A world-class museum
Visit the most popular rest area/view of Native American American Indian Expo
Chinle, AZ 86503 point in the Coconino National Forest, Jan. 31 – Feb. 14, 2010
Highway 191 & Route 7 the Oak Creek Vista Overlook. Archaeology, Culture, History, and Art Flamingo Hotel Ballroom
928-674-5338 Enjoy scenic views of the Mogollon 1300 N. Stone
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between Benson and Willcox. Indian Country
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PET FRIENDLY LODGING COLORADO RIVER REGION

Lake Havasu City

Size
The Nautical Beachfront Resort
= PET FRIENDLY LOCATION 1000 McCulloch Blvd.

Rest
928-855-2141, 800-892-2141
ARIZONA www.thenautical.net 2 pets per room,

rict
$20 fee per pet, per night plus

ions
GRAND CANYON $200 refundable damage deposit
Proof that pet is current for all shots.
The Grand Hotel
149 St. Hwy 64 .,888-634-7263,
www.grandcanyongrandhotel.com • RL • PS • • • CENTRAL SOUTHERN
Best Western Desert Inn SAFFORD
Grand Canyon National Park Lodges Hilton Phoenix East Mesa 1391 W. Thatcher Blvd.
888-29-PARKS, www.grandcanyongrandhotel.com • • • • • • • 1011 W. Holmes
480-833-5555 $75fee 75lbs
928-428-0521 $6.00 fee
www.bestwestern.com must be well trained
Red Feather Lodge
106 N. Hwy 64, 800-538-2345, www.redfeatherlodge.com • • • • • • WHITE MOUNTAINS REGIONAL
HEREFORD InnSuites AZ,CA,TX
Reed’s Lodge SPRINGERVILLE AZ, CA, TX
Ramsey Canyon Inn Bed & Breakfast
514 E Main
800-814-6451
1-888-INNSUITES • •
29 E. Ramsey Canyon Rd., 520-378-3010 www.k5reeds.com
www.ramseycanyoninn.com • • • WI
Silver Creek Inn-Rodeway Inn TAYLOR
Bear Creek Motel & Cabins NM
88 Main St. Pino Altos, NM 88053,
LAKE HAVASU CITY 825 N. Main St. • 505-388-4501, 1-800-413-5024 • •
928-536-2600 info@bearcreekcabins.com
The Nautical Beachfront Resort www.choicehotels.com
1000 McCulloch Blvd. N., 800-892-2141, www.thenautical.net • • • • • PS • • 2 pets per room, $15 fee per pet, per night plus
MESA
$100 refundable damage deposit EMERGENCY PET CARE
no size restrictions.
Hilton Phoenix East Best Western Paint Pony Lodge SHOW LOW
1011 West Holmes Ave. 480-833-5555, www.hiltonphoenixeast.com

• • • • PS • • • 581 W. Deuce of Clubs •
PAYSON
928-537-5773
www.bestwestern.com/paintponylodge
Mazatzal Hotel and Casino 2 pets per room, $10 fee per pet, per night plus
Hwy 87, Milepost 251, 800-777-7529, www.777play.com • RL • PS • S W $100 refundable damage deposit VCA Animal Referral & MESA
PRESCOTT
no size restrictions, dog park nearby Emergency Center of AZ •

Residence Inn by Marriott

NORTH 1648 N Country Club Dr,
480-898-0001
3599 Lee Circle, 928-775-2232 www.marriott.com /prcri • • • • PS • C WI Econo Lodge
1706 N. Park Drive
WINSLOW www.vcaareca.com
928-289-4687 $5 fee total for all nights

Reed’s Lodge
Springhill Suites by Marriott www.econolodge.com No deposit.
200 E. Sheldon St., 928-776-0998, www.springhillsuitesprescott.com • RL • • P C W No size restrictions.
TUCSON Red Feather Lodge GRAND CANYON Clean • Friendly • Affordable
Best Western Inn Suites 106 N. Hwy 64 Reg. $50 deposit refundable Springerville, Az
6201 N. Oracle Rd. 520-297-8111 www.innsuites.com • • • • • • • • • • 800-538-2345
www.redfeatherlodge.com
$10 per day fee
No size restrictions
800-814-6451 • www.k5reeds.com

Hotel Tucson City Center

475 N. Granada 520-622-3000 www.hoteltucsoncitycenter.com
SEDONA
• • • • • • • • • • 9th Annual Arizona Animal Fair
Los Abrigados Resort & Spa Huge Event, Feb. 20 in Tucson
160 Portal Lane, 800-521-3131, www.ilxresorts.com • • • • • • • C •
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514 E. Main 928-333-4323, 800-814-6451, www.k5reeds.com • • S S WI Arizona Animal Fair is one of edy Show,” plus police K-9s, Flyball, lure
MA

YUMA the largest events of its kind in the coursing, dog training demos and pet safety
Homewood Suites by Hilton Southwest. Featuring animal demonstra- seminars for children will also be featured.
Yuma
1955 East 16th St, 928-782-4109 • • • • • • • • • tions, exhibitors, Super Adoptions with 30+ Low-cost vaccinations and FREE microchip-
animal rescue agencies, entertainment, food ping available. Also Puppy Pawcasso, a pet
TownePlace Suites by Marriott
1726 S.Sunridge Dr., 928-783-6900, www.marriott.com/yumts • • • • P • • • court, plus live music in the beer garden, psychic, Glamour Paws Pet Photography
this festive event celebrating all animals is and other fun activities.
CALIFORNIA FREE for people and pets. Hours are 10am- All proceeds from this event benefit the
SAN DIEGO
4pm at Reid Park (NE corner of 22nd St./ animal rescue community. For more infor-
San Diego Marriott Hotel & Marina Country Club). mation, please call 888-809-8883 (record-
333 W. Harbor Dr,.619-230-8340, www.marriotthotel.com • RL • • P • • WI
New in 2010: Ultimate Canines “Mut- ing), email roxanne@azanimalfair.com or
MEXICO
talica: A Rock’n Rescued Dog Sport & Com- visit our website. Come party with your pet!
ROCKY POINT
Rocky Point Reservations Payson Inn
800-427-6259, www.rockypointres.com WIDE VARIETY OF PROPERTIES AVAILABLE 801 N. Beeline Hwy.
NEW MEXICO Payson, AZ 85541
(928)474-3241
PINO ALTOS

Bear Creek Motel & Cabins

www.bestwesternpaysoninn.com
88 Main St., 505-388-4501• 800-413-5024, info@bearcreekcabins.com • • S • • Free Continental Breakfast • Fitness Room
SILVER CITY Spacious Rooms Overlooking Courtyard
Georgetown Cabins Seasonal Outdoor Pool
Near Mimbres Valley in the Gila Forest, 575-534-4529, wwwgeorgetowncabins.com • • • S WI Ask for the special Aztourist Rate!

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Colorado River Region Overnighters Welcome • 54 RV spots • Cable TV • WiFi &

Internet • Showers and Laundry Facilities • Club House w/
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Havasu Springs Resort • 55+ Park • Single & Double wide spaces

136
2581 Hwy 95 Parker • • • • • • • • 1535 Thatcher Blvd. • Safford, Az 85546
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928-428-7570 • 1800-232-7570
Ramblin Roads RV Resort
Salome-
177

60655 E Hwy 60
Hope • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
928-859-3187 | www.ramblinroads.com
River City RV Park
132

2225 Merrill Ave Bullhead • • • • • • • • • • • • •

928-754-2121 | www.rivercityrvpark.com
Westwind RV and Golf Resort
1075

9797 E 32nd St | 866-440-2992 Yuma • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

800-545-6481 | westwindrvgolfresort.com

Northern Arizona
Casa Malpais RV Park
272 W Main • • • • • • • •
58

Springerville
928-333-4632 | casamalpais@frontiernet.net
Fairgrounds RV
Prescott • 150 state-of-the-art sites to
153

10443 Hwy 89A

Valley • • • • • • • • • •
928-227-3310 | fairgroundrvpark.com accommodate the largest of RV’s
Meteor Crater RV Park • 20/30/50 amps, water and waste
I-40 Exit 233 • • • • • • • • • • •
71

Winslow
928-289-5898 | www.meteorcrater.com disposal
Mountain Vu RV Park
• Free high speed wired and wireless
11295 Cornville Rd • • • • • • • internet access
33

Cornville
928-639-2984 | mountainvurv@cableone.net • Free continental breakfast daily
Orchard Ranch Senior RV Resort • Free shuttle service to
402

11250 E Hwy 69 Dewey • • • • • • • • • • • • • • Ft. McDowell Casino &

800-352-6305 | www.orchardrvresort.com
Page-Lake Powell Campgrounds
We-Ko-Pa Golf Club
• Pool and Spa, Pickle-ball, Volley-
120

849 S. Coppermine Rd. Page • • • • • • • • • • • •

928-645-3374 | www.pagecampground.com ball, badminton and basketball
Rancho Sedona RV Park • Fitness Center & Dog Park
135 Bear Wallow Lane • • • • • • • •
84

Sedona
888-641-4261 | www.ranchosedona.com
Waltner’s RV Resort Eagle View Rv Resort
146

4800 S 28th St Show Low • • • • • • • • • • 9605 N. Ft. McDowell Rd.

928-537-4611 | www.apolloproperties.com/waltners.htm Fort McDowell, AZ 85264

Eagle View RV Resort

Ft.
Central Arizona
480-789-5310
150

9605 N Ft McDowell Rd
McDowell • • • • • • • • • • • • • • eagleview@fmyn.com
480-789-5310 | eagleviewrvresort.com
Good Life RV Resort www.eagleviewrvresort.com
1112

3403 E Main St Mesa • • • • • • • • • • • • •

800-999-4990 | www.goodliferv.com
Saddle Mountain RV Park
342

3607 N 411th Ave Tonopah • • • • • • • • • • •

623-386-3892 | saddlemountainrvpark.com
Tower Point Resort
1111

4860 E Main | 480-832-4996 Mesa • • • • • • • • • • • • • •

Make us your friend
800-444-4996 | towerpointresort.com

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* Services, supplies and amenities may vary at each

resort. Please contact the resort for specific details.

Southern Arizona
North Clifton RV Park
210 N. Coronado Blvd. Clifton • • • • •
928-865-9064 | www.townofclifton.com 55
Picacho Peak RV 55+ Resort
325

17065 E Peak Lane Picacho • • • • • • • • • • • • •

520-466-7841 | www.picachopeakrv.com
Mountain View RV Park
Huachuca
99 West Vista Lane • • • • • • • • • • •
97

520-456-2860 | mountainviewrvpark.com City

Campgrounds Outside of Arizona

Cedar Grove RV Resort Copperas
672

100 Cedar Grove Drive

254-547-4293 | westwindenterprises.com
Cove, • • • • • • • • • • • • •
TX

Fountain of Youth Spa RV Resort

Niland,
850

1500 Spa Rd
CA • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
888-8000-SPA | www.foyspa.com
Rio Bend RV & Golf Resort
El Centro,
500

1589 Drew Rd
CA • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
800-545-6481 | westwindrvgolfresort.com
River City RV Park Right across the river in Bullhead City
Laughlin,
132

2225 Merrill Ave

NV • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
928-754-2121 | www.rivercityrvpark.com
The Springs at Borrego RV Resort
Borrego (480) 947-6219
2255 DiGiorgio Rd. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • •
760-767-0004 | www.springsatborrego.com Springs, CA www.azbw.com

Page-Lake Powell RV Park

Comfortable, Affordable, Secure
We guarantee Open year-round, Page- Reservations: 928-645-3374
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campsites. Prices range from $16 to $30 per
night with weekly rates also available. Don’t
forget to ask about our discount prices!
For your convenience, we offer full hook
ups, tent sites, dump station and LP gas.
Additional campground facilities include
clean restrooms, showers, laundry room, pay
phones, wireless Internet, and a heated pool.
Dogs of all sizes are allowed with no addi-
tional fees. There is a designated dog walk at
“You name it we do it”
Full Mechanical Service
We pick it up and drop it off!
the campground and guests are responsible
for cleaning up after their pets.
An established park with mature trees,
pristine maintenance, and quiet surround-
ings, you’ll find most campsites located next
to a shady tree. Each site has its own picnic
table and plenty of parking space for vehicles
and boats. A campground store is located in
the front office, selling cold beverages, ice,
snacks, and fishing tackle.
Several unique shops, restaurants, and
Super Wal-Mart are within walking distance.
• Clean Restrooms & Showers
• Heated Indoor Pool & Spa

520-889-2777
(Seasonal)
• Laundry Facilities
3340 E Mossman Rd • Tucson AZ • WiFi Connectivity
www.familyautobody.com • Dump & LP Gas

Authorized Distributor
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Where winter is done in grand fashion. Upcoming

Arizona State Parks 2010 Events

Gathering of
Conserving Arizona’s Treasures the Gunfighters
Yuma Territorial
Prison SHP
January 9 & 10

Geo Cache Bash

Cattail Cove SP
Xanterra South Rim, L.L.C. is an authorized concessioner of the National Park Service. February 20
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. Civil War in
Book your winter retreat online or call toll-free 1-888-297-2757. the Southwest
Picacho Peak SP
Romance Package (El Tovar only)
Winter Rates Includes complimentary in-room sparkling March 13 & 14
After the canyon takes your breath away,
catch it again in a cozy room at the
Maswik or Yavapai Lodges.
Grand Canyon label wine and fruit basket,
and dinner for two with a bottle of Grand
Canyon label wine in the dining room.
AZStateParks.com
Downloadable Park Maps & Driving Mariachi Festival
Maswik South & Yavapai West $82 Standard $365 • Deluxe $440 Directions & Photo Galleries
Maswik North & Yavapai East $105 Luxury Suites $520 Patagonia Lake SP
Effective dates 1/3/10 through 3/4/10,
excluding 2/12/10 through 2/14/10.
Effective dates 1/2/10 through 2/14/10, 602-542-1993 March 20
excluding 1/6/10.
call for a FREE Brochure

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