Things to do in Arizona - July 2011

Things to do in Arizona - July 2011

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Here is the list of Things to do in Arizona in July.

I hope that you will be able to enjoy some of these activities.

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There are loads of things to do in July in Arizona - despite, or in some cases, because of the heat! There are traditional July 4th celebrations including an "only in Arizona" sidewalk egg frying contest! I hope that you will find something that is perfect for you. I love getting feedback, so please let me know if you enjoyed any of these activities or if there are others that you think I should include. Have a great July!!

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Event dates, times and locations are subject to change. Some events require tickets or may charge fees for attendance. Please check with event organizers before attending.

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July 1 - July 3 - 2nd Annual Northern Arizona Barbeque Festival - Williams Visitor Center - If it is July it must be barbeque time! This festival features professional cooking teams competing in a Kansas City Barbeque Society championship on Saturday while amateurs follow the same rules to show off their skills on Sunday. There is also a craft-beer garden featuring regional micro breweries, live music and a kids’ zone. Free - 928-635-2395 or http://www.NAzBBQ.com

July 1- July 2 - Celebration of Freedom - Downtown Mesa - There will be classic cars, motorcycles, beer gardens, art, music, patriotic displays and educational games, and “cool zones”. Fireworks on Saturday, free, 6-10 pm, www.azcelebrationoffreedom.org

July 2 - July 4 - 32nd Annual Prescott Rodeo Days Fine Arts & Crafts Show - Prescott - Courthouse Plaza - A juried show featuring on-site artisans and crafts persons from across the Southwest as well as live music and entertainment, 9 am - 5 pm, 928-443-5220 or www.prescott.org

July 2 - Prescott - the home to the World's Oldest Rodeo celebrates with a Frontier Days Parade - with this years' theme of Rodeo Pioneers. An annual tradition that is perfect for the July 4th holiday weekend. Prescott - Courthouse Plaza 9 am, 866-407-6336 or www.worldsoldestrodeo.com

July 2 - Tlaquepaque’s Sizzlin’ Summer Bash - Sedona - Enjoy an all-American weeekend with pie eating contests, potato sack races, face painting, and star-spangled crafts for kids. There will be live Dixieland, hot jazz and blues music. Free, 10 am – 5 pm, 928-282-4838 or www.tlaq.com

July 2 - July 3 - Independence Day Festival Flagstaff - Pioneer Museum This festival includes historical re-enactors of Civil War and Mountain men camps, cowboys and other pioneers, as well as demonstrations of traditional skills including blacksmithing, wood-working, camp cooking. The 2nd US Artillery Battery B will provide historic artillery demos, $3, 10 am – 4 pm, 928-774-6272 or www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org

July 2 - July 3 - 31st Annual Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Festival - Pine Community Center - Browse through 75 arts & crafts booths. Free, Sat 8 am – 5 pm, Sun 8 am – 4 pm, 928-476-4480 orwww.paysonrimcountry.com or http://www.pinestrawhs.org/

July 2 - Territorial River Regatta - Yuma A family-friendly floatdown, launches at the confluence of the Gila & Colorado Rivers beginning at 9 a.m. with debarkation at West Wetlands Park, 928-343-1715 or 928-276-4803 or www.caballeros.org orwww.territorialriverregatta.com

July 2 - July 5 - 99th Annual July 4th Round Valley Rodeo & Parade Springerville Rodeo competition, bull riding & barrel racing competition, parade, fireworks, rodeo, BBQ, art walk, arts & crafts vendors, community garage show, quilt exhibit, fireworks, $5, 10 am, 928-333-2123 or www.springerville-eagarchamber.com

July 3 - 32nd Annual 4th of July at the Grand Canyon - Grand Canyon (Tusayan) As soon as the sun sets, the iconic Electric Light Night Parade begins the evening of live music, dancing, food and drink, ol’ fashioned games and activities. http://www.grandcanyonchamber.com

July 4 - 3rd Annual Freedom Festival & Fireworks Show Lake Havasu City - This festival starts at 4 pm at Rotary Park with fireworks beginning at 9 pm overlooking Thompson Bay. There will be food, games, contests, activities for children and families, live entertainment, watermelon and pie eating contests, free, 4-10 pm, 928-486-3714 or 928-208-3463 or http://www.golakehavasu.com/

July 4 - Hometown 4th of July - Williams An “All American Holiday” with one of the biggest parades in Northern Arizona at 6 pm, there are Arizona Vintage Baseball League Exhibition games, local Rotary BBQ, Kiwanis Korn Roast, an ice cream social at the Methodist Church and the Cataract Creek Rambler steam engine runs all weekend, 928-635-1418 or 800-863-0546 or www.williamschamber.com

July 4 - 12th Annual Fantastic Family Fourth of July - Cottonwood - Cottonwood Kid's Park There will be free food being served from 4-6pm and plenty for the kids to do with inflatable play and water rides, pie & watermelon eating contests, live entertainment, and a fantastic fireworks display to end the evening. Admission is free, parking is $1, activities for the children is $10-15 for an all day wrist band, 4-10 pm, http://www.cottonwoodchamberaz.org

July 4 - 26th Annual Freedom Wireless Fabulous Phoenix Fourth -Phoenix - Steele Indian School Park - Enjoy three stages of entertainment, a Kids World area, a classic car exhibit and refreshment vendors. Free, 6-9:30

July 4 - Prescott July 4th Celebration - Prescott - Pioneer Park - Featuring craft tents for kids, contests, carnival games and rides, water slide, bungee jumping, pony rides, vendors, and live music. Free admission but the carnival wrist band costs $15, noon – 10 pm, 928-777-1349 orhttp://www.visit-prescott.com

July 4 - 15th Annual 4th of July Parade Flagstaff - Historic Downtown - Old-fashioned community parade with 100 entries including vintage vehicles, dancing, music, animals and floats. Free, 9 am, 928-774-4505 or 800-842-7293 or http://www.flagstaffchamber.com

July 4 - July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival - Fireworks Spectacular - Tempe Town Lake - With live music, an inflatable kid's ride village, vendors, water fun and games for the family as well as spectacular fireworks launched off of the Mill St Bridge this is an Arizona classic. $8 or $15 for two, under 12 free, 4-11 pm, 480-350-5189 or www.tempe4th.com

July 4 - 20th Annual Sidewalk Egg Frying Challenge - Oatman - Can you really fry an egg on a sidewalk? For the past 20 years people have been flocking to this tiny town (population of 156) to compete in this contest. Teams are given 2 eggs and 15 minutes to see who can fry an egg to perfection using only solar energy - magnifying glasses, metal, etc. are allowed. Prizes, free, noon, 928-768-7400 or 928-768-6222 or www.oatmangoldroad.org

July 7 - 22nd Annual Summer Spectacular ArtWalk - Scottsdale - Scottsdale Arts District - Stroll about enjoying the live music, art and prize-filled ice sculptures. There will be dozens of galleries hosting artist receptions and demonstrations. Free, 7-9 pm, 480-990-3939 or www.scottsdalegalleries.com

July 8 - July 10 - 26th Annual Summer Showcase Arizona Antique Show - Flagstaff - Coconino County Fairgrounds - Antique Show $3, Fri-Sat 9 am - 5 pm, Sun 10 am - 4 pm, 602-717-7337 or www.azantiqueshow.com

July 8 - July 10 - 4th Annual Medieval Mayhem in the White Mountains - Pinetop-Lakeside - Mountain Meadows Recreation Complex - This is more than just a renaissance festival - this festival combines the Medieval times/Dark Ages, Vikings, Celtic warriors, pirates, nights in armor, an entire queen’s court, elves and even faeries. There is live entertainment, different vendors, games and educational booths. 928-215-0452 or 928-215-0451 or www.azmayhem.com

July 8 - July 12 - MLB All-Star FanFest - Phoenix - Phoenix Convention Center - Launches MLB All-Star Week, the world’s largest interactive baseball fan event, for fans of all ages, attractions include an exhibit from the National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum, batting cages, clinics from Major League legends, free autograph sessions with former D-backs and MLB legends, memorabilia, and much more, 602-514-8400 or http://www.allstargame.com orhttp://www.dbacks.com/asg

July 9 - Titan Moonlight Madness - Tucson - Titan Missile Museum - Here's your chance to tour the Titan Missile Museum by the light of the full moon! The kids will love launching seltzer rockets, sampling space food and taking the astronaut test. 5 pm - 9 pm, reservations required, 520-625-7736 or http://www.titanmissilemuseum.org

July 9 - Western Arts Day - Grand Canyon North Rim - Starting at noon a variety of activities will take place in locations throughout the North Rim's developed area. Visitors will experience a range of events and displays including cowboy poetry and music, flint-knapping, beading, roping, and 1840s-era survival skills. 928-638-7864

July 15 - July 16 | 20th Annual Cornfest - Camp Verde - Downtown - There will be contests for “The Corniest Corn Joke” (which should be a-MAIZE-ing:), a “Corn Shucking Contest”, a “Corn Eating Contest” and last but not the least is the “Hog Calling" Contest. The King and Queen of Corn will be crowned as well as the winners of the other contests. And best of all there will be plenty of corn to eat while enjoying the live bluegrass music, beer garden, vendors and farmers market. Free, Fri 3-10 pm, Sat. 10 am – 10 pm, http://campverdecornfest.com/

July 16 - July 17 - 14th Annual Arizona Highland Celtic Festival - Flagstaff - Foxglenn Park - Put on your kilt and head up to the cool pines to play some Scottish games and participate in a tug-of war tournament. You can taste some whiskey, see historical re-enactments and enjoy bagpiper performances. There will be a dance competition and plenty for the kids to do as well. $4-18, Sat 9 am - 6 pm, Sun 10 am – 4 pm, 928-556-3161 or www.nachs.info

July 16 - July 17 - 12 Hours at Night Mountain Bike Ride - Prescott - Pioneer Park / Brownlow Trails What better way to spend a night than riding your bike? The goal is to finish the most 8 mile laps including hills, twisty single track, tunnels and more in the 12 hours between 8pm- 8am. Break out the headlights, $65 to participate, free for spectators, 8 pm – 8 am, 928-713-2733 or http://www.12hoursatnight.com

July 23 - 7th Annual National Day of the American Cowboy Celebration & Get Your Pig On Barbecue Competition - Sedona - Get ready to celebrate Cowboys with Cowboy festivities and western entertainment. See live performances by world champion gunslingers, trick ropers, bullwhip crackers and western actors.View the Cowboy parade down Jordan Road to Cowboy Plaza. There will be western artists and western trades and crafts demonstrations. Show off your inner cowboy/cowgirl by competing in the Spirit of the West Outfit Contest, with prizes for the most authentic spirit of the West outfit! Free - 10 am – 7 pm, 928-204-2390 or www.sedonamainstreet.com

July 23 - July 24 - 6th Annual Shootout on Whiskey Row - This event features award-winning Western re-enactment groups from all over the West who compete in historic skits and gunfights. There is also a period costume contest with authentic 1800s clothing, Free, 9 am – 4 pm, www.prescottregulators.org

July 28 - July 31 - Prescott Gem & Mineral Club, 8th Annual Show & Sale - Prescott - Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University - More than 28 dealers featuring fine jewelry, beading components, mineral specimens, tools, equipment and rock for lapidary work. There will be door prize drawings, $2, under 12 free, Fri-Sat 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 9 am – 4 pm, www.prescottgemmineral.org

July 29 - July 31 - Bisbee’s Paranormal and Ghost Hunting Weekend Calling all Ghostbusters - Here is your chance to go on real ghost hunts with real ghost hunting professionals while staying in one of the most haunted hotels in the world. You will learn all about paranormal investigations and the mysteries behind UFO's. $$ Bisbee 520-432-3308 http://www.discoverbisbee.com/events.htm#jul06

July 30 - July 31 - 14th Annual Peach Mania Festival - Willcox - Apple Annie's Orchard - Who doesn't love freshly picked peaches? Start off your day with an all you can eat peach pancake breakfast (7-10:30 am) then take a free wagon ride through the beautiful orchards. You can pick your own peaches to take home with you or enjoy their delicious peach pie and ice cream. This week-end there is a craft festival as well! 6:30 am - 5:30 pm, 520-384-2084 or www.appleannies.com

July 30 - July 31 - HarvestFest Elgin - Sonoita Vineyards - Are you an oenophile? If so you will definately want to be at this annual celebration of the harvest! The $15.00 admission per person includes wine tasting with souvenir glass, tasting of current releases, wine & food pairings, winery tours with the winemaker, vineyard tours on horse drawn wagon and grape stomping at (1:30pm) each day. 10 am - 4 pm, 520-455-5893 or www.sonoitavineyards.com

July 30 - 9th Annual High Country Hummers Event - Eagar - Sipe White Mountain Wildlife Area - Learn about Arizona's forest hummingbirds from experts who will lead a capture and bird-banding event. You will have a chance to observe these wonders of nature up close and personal - and even use a stethoscope to hear the hummingbird's heart beat at over 200 times per minute! There will also be exhibits featuring live hawks and owls. Free, 8 am – noon, 928-367-4281 or www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com/

July 30 - July 31 - 2nd Annual Garlic Festival and Benefit Dragoon - Triangle T Ranch - Celebrate the garlic harvest with cooking contests, prizes, crafts and recipes. There will be horseback rides available with proceeds benefitting Wounded Warriors, 10 am – 6 pm, 520-586-7533 or http://www.azretreatcenter.com/

July 30 through July 31 - Native American Art Show & Dances Grand Canyon - Village of Tusayan - Featuring Native American arts & crafts and traditional food. 928-797-0338 or 928-206-2693

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Cheers and Have a Great 4th of July,

David