Mohave County Fair, Sep 11-14. Something for everyone, including a carnival, 4-H competition and FFA livestock auction, vendors, shows, competitions, live music and much, much more. Location: Mohave County Fairgrounds. Admission: $2-$5. Hours: Thurs-Sat from 10am-10pm and Sun from 10am-6pm.
928-753-2636
www.mcfafairgrounds.org

Kingman Street Drags V, Sep 20-21. Events will include a variety of vehicles from nitro burning monster cars to your everyday driving vehicles. Pro and Junior dragsters, too. Location: Historic Downtown Kingman on Beale Street. Admission is free, reserved seating for a fee.
928-279-9845
928-727-7866

38th Annual
Andy Devine Days Parade,
Sep 27. Come celebrate Kingman’s hometown hero Andy Devine. This year’s theme is “The Over-the-Hill Gang Rides Again.” The year 1970 will be celebrated along with the release of the Andy Devine movie. Location: Downtown Kingman on Beale Street.
928-757-7919
Andy Devine Days PRCA Rodeo,
Sep 27-28. Location: Mohave County Fairgrounds, 1:00pm.

PRESCOTT – Events:
Arizona Revue: That’s Entertainment! Jul 19, 26, Aug 2, 9,16, 23, 29-31 and Sep 6. Music, comedy and dance in this high-spirited, family-friendly variety show. Location: Elks Opera House. 928-830-7784
www.azrevue.com

Shootout on Whiskey Row,
Jul 26-27. The Prescott Regulators & Their Shady Ladies host western re-enactors in competition for cash prizes to raise money for local charities. Free event with vendors, raffles and activities for young buckaroos. Location: Downtown Prescott.
928-771-0585

Navajo Rug & Indian Art Auction,
Jul 27-28. More than 300 beautiful rugs will be auctioned at the Smoki Museum. Fry bread and Navajo tacos for sale.
928-445-1230
www.smoki.org

58th Annual Mountain Artists Guild Summer Arts Festival, Aug 9-10. Art for browsing and sale at one of the year’s most popular art shows. Location: Prescott Courthouse Plaza.
928-445-2510
www.mountainartistsguild.org

Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering,
Aug 15-16. Enjoy nightly performances of this celebration of the storytelling and songs of working cowboys. Location: Yavapai College Performance Hall. Time: 5pm and 7:30 pm.
928-772-0301
www.azcowboypoets.org

Yavapai County Fair, Sep 18-21. Family fun, food, rides, exhibits, animals and more! Location: Yavapai County Fairgrounds. Hours: 9am-midnight.
928-775-8000

FLAGSTAFF – 11th Annual Arizona Highland Celtic Festival, Jul 19-20. Celtic fun including bagpipes, kilts, athletics, children’s activities, entertainment and traditional food. Location: Foxglenn Park. Hours: Sat, 9am-6pm; Sun, 10am-4pm.
928-556-3161
www.nachs.info

59th Annual Navajo Festival of Arts and Culture, Aug 2-3. More than 50 Navajo artists, storytellers and cultural interpreters from many clans are present; there are juried awards for basketry, meet basket makers creating works on-site, join rug weavers, silversmiths, potters, painters and storytellers to learn about the Navajo “Beauty Way.” Location: Museum of Northern Arizona. Hours: 9am-5pm. Cost: $4-$7.
928-774-5213
www.musnaz.org 

WILLCOX – Sweet Corn Extra-vaganza & Peach Mania Festival, Jul 19-20. Apple Annie’s Produce & Pumpkins, corn and other vegetables will be available for you-pick, enjoy hot roasted sweet corn, too. Event is free. Location: Apple Annie’s Produce. Hours: 8am-5:30pm.
520-384-2084
www.appleannies.com
  
APACHE JUNCTION – National Day of the Cowboy Celebration, Jul 26. Multiple events in three Pinal County locations including parades, mustache contest, poker tournaments, shootouts, fast draw competition, cowboy balladeers/poets, Mexican dances and fiestas, and more. Some events in Goldfield, 5 miles north of Apache Junction.
480-982-3141
www.apachejunctioncoc.com

TOMBSTONE – Vigilante Days, Aug 8-10. See an 1880s fashion show, shoot-outs, hangings and concerts. Enjoy the chili cook-off, 10K run and watch old time saloon girls.
520-457-3197
520-457-3291
www.tombstone.org

27th Annual Rendezvous of Gunfighters, Aug 30-Sep 1. Three days of shows in the O.K. Corral by the best western show groups from around the U.S., authentic costume parade on Sunday. Fee: $4 for the O.K. Corral, 5 shows daily. Location: Allen Street. 520-457-3548
www.tombstone.org
www.tombstonewildbunch.org

SIERRA VISTA – 17th Annual Southwest Wings Birding & Nature Festival, Aug 6-10. This premiere
birding event features self-guided and guided tours, field trips, displays, lectures, bat stalks, owl prowls, and arts and crafts. Pete Dunn is featured speaker. Location: Windemere Hotel.
520-678-8237
www.swwings.org  

PHOENIX – 17th Annual Family Cornfest, Aug 23-24. Lots of fun with 60 arts and crafts exhibitors, fresh sweet corn and much more. Admission and parking are free. Fee: $5 for lunch. Location: El Zaribah Shrine Auditorium.
602-231-0300
www.el-zaribah.org 

PINETOP/LAKESIDE – White Mountain Bluegrass Music Festival, Aug 9-10. Bluegrass bands from the Southwest perform, with gospel music on Sunday, jam sessions, family entertainment, food, arts and crafts on both days. Admission: $8-$10, under 12 free. Location: Hon-Dah Resort & Casino.
928-367-4290 • 800-573-4031
www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com

PARKER – Events:
Blue Water Resort & Casino/California Skier Regatta, Sep 27.
Deep River Blues, Oct 17-19. Quality musicians from around the tri-state region offer blues at its best. Location: La Paz County Park. (Mention code
RVJ 7102008)
928-669-6511

HOLBROOK – Old West Days and Bucket of Blood Races, Aug 15-16. Enjoy arts and crafts, car show, kid’s games, pancake breakfast, races, Native American song and dance. Location: Old Courthouse Lawn. Event is free. Hours: 8:30am-dusk.
928-524-6558 • 800-524-2459

TUCSON – La Fiesta de San Agustin, Aug 30. Celebrate the 1775 founding of El Presidio de San Agustin del Tucson, with live entertainment, speakers, art exhibits, food and drink. Event is free. Location: Armory Park & Center. Hours: noon-11 pm.
520-792-4806
www.culturalexchangecouncil.org
www.visittucson.org

WICKENBURG – 20th Annual Fiesta Septiembre, Sep 6. So much to enjoy, including folklorico dancers and mariachi bands, arts and crafts, food mercado and cantina, kid’s zona, salsa making contest and Viva Margarita contest. Don’t miss Hispanic families’ photography exhibit – entertainment too. Location: Community Center. Admission is free. Hours 11am-7pm.
928-684-5479
www.outwickenburgway.com
www.wickenburgchamber.com 

COTTONWOOD – Verde River Day, Sep 27. Event increases the awareness of the importance of the Verde River, and includes rides, gold panning, climbing wall, vintage trailer show and sand castle building. Food and live entertainment. Canoe rides are offered. You can fish the lagoon with no license needed, and poles, bait and tackle are provided. Enjoy exhibits, nature walks and exhibitors. Event is free. Location: Dead Horse Ranch State Park. Hours: 9am-4pm.
928-634-7593 • 928-634-5283
www.azstateparks.com