About Litchfield Park's Old Litchfield

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Who: The Town of Litchfield Park, Arizona

What: The 14th Annual Litchfield Art & Culinary Festival

When: March 10th & 11th 2012

Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Where: Florence Brinton Litchfield Park Library Lawn, Old Litchfield Road & Wigwam Boulevard, Litchfield Park, AZ 85340

Cost: Free Parking and Admission!

Experience the legendary lure of the Southwest through a celebration of the visual, culinary and performing arts. Whether you love fine dining, superior wines, extraordinary art, or you just love the relaxed ambiance of outdoor festivals, this is your destination.

Located in the heart of this luxurious resort community, the award winning Litchfield Park Art & Culinary Festival combines irresistible culinary samples with more than 250 extraordinary artists exhibiting original fine art and exquisite handcrafted creations.

Scenic views invite festival-goers to relax and take in the beauty, while strolling along tree-lined walk-ways and lush gardens sprinkled with charming sidewalk cafes. Meandering rows of glistening white canopies bursting with vibrant colors and tantalizing aromas creating a unique artisan's village, allowing visitors a rare and special opportunity to meet and visit with some of the many talented artisans behind the creations.

For more information. A great weekend treat for the whole family. See you there!

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Out and About in Litchfield Park - Things To Do This Weekend 1/27/12

Welcome to the West Valley Home Team's Blog "Out and About in Litchfield Park," featuring things to do in Phoenix's West Valley, including Litchfield Park, Goodyear, Avondale and the surrounding areas. If you have an event that you would like to add contact us at cinda@wvhometeam.com. We'd be glad to add it. Don't miss this week's fun events like Farmers markets, hikes and a classic car show.

Friday, January 27th

Celestial Petroglyph Hike at White Tank Park. Reservation required for this hike into a restricted area of the park where some very unusual petroglyphs can be viewed. Call 623-935-2505 to make your reservation. Hike can be too strenuous for small children and those with physical limitations due to some rock climbing and sand. No dogs allowed. Meet at Area 7 at 10am for this 2.5 hour hike. For more information visit www.maricopa.gov/parks. There is a $6 per vehicle park entry fee.

Saturday, January 28th

E-Waste & Shred Event at Estrella Mountain Community College Campus. Recycle your electronic waste from 8am to 1pm this Saturday. Bring items such as computers, batteries, printer cartridges, mobile phones and more. For a complete list of items visit www.avondale.org or call 623-935-8319.

Avondale Farmers Market. Held at Friendship Park each Saturday. Shop for fresh, locally-grown food along with products and hand-crafted goods. For more information visit www.arizonafarmersmarkets.com.

Peoria Farmers Market at Park West. According to their website this farmers market draws around 1,500 attendees and up to 75 vendors making it the largest and most diverse farmers market in the West Valley. They even have a petting zoo...For more information visit the Park West website. Park West is located at the 101 and Northern Ave.

Kids Photo Hike at White Tank Park. Kids need to bring a camera for this fun discovery-type scavenger hunt where they collect photos instead of items. Call ahead for reservations as space is limited to 15 children (must be accompanied by an adult). The .3 mile flat, easy hike will be along the Mule Deer Trail, meet at the Nature Center at 10am. Call 623-935-2505 to make your reservation. For more information visit the Maricopa Parks & Recreation website. There is a $6 per vehicle park entry fee.

Westgate Hot Rods & Classic Car Show in Glendale. Bring your car or just come to check out some cool cars! All cars are welcome to this family friendly event featuring hundreds of hot rods and classics at Westgate's Cruz-In. From 8am to 1pm. For more information visit the Westgate website.

Wine Tasting at Ground Control in Goodyear. Costs $15 and runs from 7pm to 10pm. For more info visit Ground Control's website.

Sunday, January 29th

Wigwam Farmers Market in Litchfield Park. Enjoy breakfast and shopping! Shop for locally produced food on the Front Lawn of the Wigwam. 8:30am to 12:30pm. For more information visit www.wigwamresort.com.

Petz Place Farmers Market in Goodyear. Located in the Estrella Crossings parking lot at 3690 S Estrella Parkway. Tonopah Rob and others offer all-natural fresh local veggies and other goodies from 8 am to 1pm. for more information visit www.tonopahrob.com.

Bird Walk with Sonoran Audubon at Estrella Mountain Regional Park. Join the Sonoran Audubon for 2 hours of watching the fantastic bird life at Estrella Park. Over 150 different species can be found. Bring your own binoculars and books if you can as supplies are limited. Meet at east side of turf in dirt parking lot at 8am. For more information visit the Estrella Mountain Regional Park website. There is a $6 per vehicle park entry fee.

Upcoming Events

Adults Only Half Moon Hike at White Tank Park February 2nd.

Family Half Moon Hike at White Tank Park February 3rd.

Valentine Luminary Walk at White Tank Park February 10th.

Arts in the Park Concert February 19th.

Litchfield Park Friends of the Rec 10K, 5K, 1 Mile Fun Run/Walk & Family Classroom Challenge March 3.

Enjoy Your Weekend!

Out and About in Litchfield Park - Things To Do This Weekend 1/20/12

Welcome to the West Valley Home Team's Blog "Out and About in Litchfield Park," featuring things to do in Phoenix's West Valley, including Litchfield Park, Goodyear, Avondale and the surrounding areas. If you have an event that you would like to add contact us at cinda@wvhometeam.com. We'd be glad to add it. Don't miss this week's fun events like Arts in the Park Concert in Litchfield Park and stargazing at White Tank Mountain Regional Park.

Saturday, January 21st

Litchfield Park Town Hall Meeting. Litchfield Park residents are invited to attend a Town Hall meeting from 9am to 11am at the Church of Litchfield Park. For more information visit the City of Litchfield Park website.

Avondale Farmers Market. 8am to noon at Friendship Park in Avondale. The market features produce, fresh locally grown foods, beef, pork, bread, roasted chilies, cheese, pasta and pastries. For more information visit the City of Avondale website.

Stargazing at White Tank Mountain Regional Park. Watch a slide presentation and then view the night sky through a telescope with Dr. Tony LaConte. Meet at Area 4 about 7:15pm, program starts at 7:30pm. Bring a lawn chair. Program runs until 9:30pm. For more information visit www.maricopa.gov/parks. There is a $6 per vehicle park entry fee.

Sunday, January 22nd

Wigwam Farmers Market. Shop for local produce and food from 8:30 am to 12:30pm on the front lawn of the Wigwam. for more information visit www.wigwamarizona.com.

Arts in the Park Concert at Wigwam in Litchfield Park. From 3 to 5pm local country band Rondavous will perform on the front lawn of the Wigwam. Rondavous is one of the top country bands in the area so don't miss out on this FREE event! Bring your blankets and lawn chairs. For more information visit the City of Litchfield Park website.

Upcoming Events:

Bird Walk with Sonoran Audubon at Estrella Mountain Regional Park January 29th. This hike will be every fourth Sunday ending in April.

Heart & Sole Run/Walk February 18th. At Goodyear Ballpark.

Arts in the Park Concert at Wigwam in Litchfield Park February 19th. Featuring Mary Hoffman.

Arts in the Park Concert at Wigwam March 18th. Featuring Night Groove.

Arts in the Park Concert at Wigwam April 20th. Featuring Thaddeus Rose Band.

Enjoy Your Weekend!!

Welcome to the West Valley Home Team's Blog "Out and About in Litchfield Park," featuring things to do in Phoenix's West Valley, including Litchfield Park, Goodyear, Avondale and the surrounding areas. If you have an event that you would like to add contact us at cinda@wvhometeam.com. We'd be glad to add it. Don't miss this week's fun events like the annual Litchfield Park Winter Trout Fishing Derby, the final weekend of Glendale Glitters and more!

Friday, January 13th

Cowboy Campfire and Hay Ride at White Tank Mountain Regional Park. The White Tank Park will have a campfire, cowboy singer and a hayride from 7pm to 9pm. There will be hot tea, hot cocoa and cookies. Meet in Area 4. There is a $6 per vehicle park entry fee. For more information visit www.maricopa.gov/parks.

Saturday, January 14th

Kiwanis/Litchfield Park Annual Winter Trout Fishing Derby. It is time again for the annual Trout Derby at the Tierra Verde Lake Park in Litchfield Park. The Kiwanis Club of Litchfield Park stocks the lake with approximately 1,000 trout for the event. Registration is required and there is a $6 per pole fee for adults and $4 per pole fee for kids 15 and under. Registration starts at 6am and the derby runs from 7am to 3pm. The event includes food, prizes and giveaways. For more information visit the City of Litchfield Park website.

Black Rock Archeology Walk at White Tank Mountain Regional Park. Check out the evidence left behind by the early people of the Arizona desert. This 1.5 mile hike on a easy trail (with some rock climbing) will take to you areas not usually accessible by the public. Meet at Area 4 at 10am for this 2 hour hike. No dogs allowed. There is a $6 per vehicle park entry fee. For more information visit the Maricopa County Website.

Bird Walk with Sonoran Audubon at Estrella Mountain Regional Park. Every second Saturday of the month join the Sonoran Audubon to observe well over 160 different species at one of the best place to see birds in the Phoenix area. Bring your own binoculars and books or a limited number will be available. The walk starts at 8am and runs until 10am. there is a $6 per vehicle park entrance fee. For more information visit the Maricopa County Website.

Avondale Farmer's Market at Friendship Park. Outdoor farmer's market featuring fresh, locally grown foods, products and hand-crafted goods. For more informations visit www.arizonafarmersmarket.com.

Glendale Glitter & Glow Block Party. Head down to historic downtown Glendale for the last weekend of Glendale Glitters. The City of Glendale will be pulling out all the stops with 20 tethered hot-air balloons and 11 different bands performing rock, blues, country and pop music. 16 blocks will be closed off for this annual event that lights up downtown Glendale. This year also features a LEGO event for the kids! For more information visit the City of Glendale website.

Sunday, January 15th

Wigwam Farmer's Market. Shop for locally grown produce from farmer's like Duncan Family Farms every Sunday (thru April 29th) at the Wigwam Front Lawn from 8:30 to 12:30pm. In addition to produce there is always a great selection of unique food items and home-made crafts. For more information visit the Wigwam website.

Monday, January 16th

"Keeping the Dream Alive," Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration in PebbleCreek. The Just Folk Association of PebbleCreek will be hosting their 2nd annual event in the Tuscany Ballroom and it will feature Valley professionals, spiritualists and entertainers and West Valley church and public officials. For more information visit the City of Goodyear website.

Upcoming Events:

Arts in the Park Concert at Wigwam Resort in Litchfield Park January 22nd. Rondavous will be providing the music for the free event located on the Wigwam's Front Lawn in Litchfield Park. The concert runs from 3pm to 5pm. For more information visit the City of Litchfield Park website.

Enjoy Your Weekend!!

Friday, January 6th

Family Moonlight Hike at White Tank Mountain Regional Park. Hike the Black Rock Long Loop Trail after sunset to see the desert from a different point of view. Bring your flashlight and meet in Area 4. No dogs please. This two hour hike will begin at 7pm. There is a $6 per vehicle park entry fee. For more information visit White Tank Mountain Regional Park website.

The Big Read Kick-Off Crafting Gatsby Exhibition and Preview Party. This free event features original artwork inspired by the novel "The Great Gatsby" or that era. Located at the West Valley Arts Council from 6 to 8pm.. Visit the West Valley Arts Council website for more information.

Saturday, January 7th

20th Annual Litchfield Park Native American Art Festival "The Gathering." The City of Litchfield Park will be holding their annual Litchfield Park Native American Art Festival featuring the finest Southwest Native American artists this weekend, January 7th and 8th from 10am to 4pm. In addition there will be all day entertainment and food. This year's even will feature a tribute to Native military veterans. Admission is $5, veterans and active-duty military with ids and 12 and under are free. The festival will be located at Litchfield Elementary School. For more information visit the City of Litchfield Park website.

Creepy Crawlies of White Tank Mountain Regional Park. Meet at the White Tank Nature Center at 10am for a talk about the cold blooded creatures that live in our Arizona desert. Venomous creatures and creepy crawlies are on display in the Nature Center. There is a $2 per person or $6 per vehicle fee. For more information visit White Tank Mountain Regional Park website.

Healthy Litchfield Park. Get the New Year started off right! At 1pm the City of Litchfield Park will host a Healthy Litchfied Park event on the Litchfield Park Library Lawn. This first event of many will feature a short community hike or jog through Litchfield Park. There will be music, healthy living presentations and demonstrations along with games, raffles, snacks and fun. For more information visit the City of Litchfield Park website.

Avondale Farmer's Market. Shop for fresh, locally grown foods as well as hand-crafted goods. The market runs from 8am to 12pm at Friendship Park by the lake. For more information visit www.arizonafarmersmarkets.com.

Sunday, January 8th

Backyard Concert Series in Avondale. Listen to the music of The Santan Swing Band at Marley Park in Surprise from 3 to 5pm. Purchase your tickets online and get more information at the West Valley Arts Council Website.

Wigwam Farmer's Market in Litchfield Park. Weekly event held every Sunday on the Wigwam Front Lawn from 8:30am to 12:30pm. Shop for local grown food as well as home-made goods. For more information visit the Wigwam Resort website.

Upcoming Events

Litchfield Park Winter Trout Fishing Derby January 14th. Over 1000 trout will be stocked in the Tierre Verde Lake in Litchfield Park for this annual fun event. There will be food, prizes and giveaways as well. A fishing license is not required for this event. The fee is $4 per pole for those 15 and under and $6 per pole for those over 16. The event runs from 7am to 3pm. For more information visit the City of Litchfield Park website.

Arts in the Park Concert in Litchfield Park. The City of Litchfield Park will kick off this years Arts in the Park Concert series on January 22nd on the Wigwam Resort Front Lawn. Dance to the sounds of Rondavous from 3pm to 5pm. This is a free event. For more information visit the City of Litchfield Park website.

Enjoy Your Weekend!