Prescott, Arizona Events Calendar & Activities
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Prescott is located a mile-high in the Central Highlands of Arizona just 90 minutes north of Phoenix. As Arizona's original territorial capital, Prescott holds a wealth of history and culture preserved from its earlier territorial days. In Prescott "History lives on!"
There is a fun filled calendar of events scheduled to delight, entertain, educate and amuse. Many of the events are free and the others are extremely reasonable making a trip to Prescott affordable for everyone. Families will enjoy friendly hotels, shopping, restaurants and attractions.
Prescott offers more than special events. Visitors will love browsing through boutiques and strolling through numerous galleries and museums. There are four area theatres presenting an array of music, dance and drama. |
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Is golf your game? Golfers can enjoy four- season golfing. They can test their skills on a different course every day on one of six public courses. That's right; the Prescott area has 90 holes of challenging public golf all within a short driving distance of your hotel.
REGULAR & ONGOING EVENTS, 2008
January, February March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December
Ray Swanson Retrospective
February 23 through July 6
Phippen Museum
An exhibition of the works of artist, Ray Swanson, who celebrated Native American life, the beauty of the American West and the way it was settled.
928-778-1385 or www.phippenartmuseum.org
Zoo Camp Out
March 14, April 11, May 9, June 13, July 11, August 15, September 12
Prescott Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary
7:00 pm – overnight
Each month we will be having a different themed camp out experience at the Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary. Continental breakfast provided for most programs.
928-778-4242 x18 or www.heritageparkzoo.org
Zoo by Moonlight
May 20, June 18, July 18, August 16 & September 14
Prescott Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary
8:00 pm to 9:30 pm
Bring a flashlight and come see the animals by the full moon.
928-778-4242 x10 or www.heritageparkzoo.org
Arizona Revue: That’s Entertainment!
Summer program: May 25, 31; June 7, 14, 21, 28; July 5, 12, 19, 26; August 2, 9, 16, 23, 29- 31; Sep. 6
Christmas program: December 12-14, 19-21, 26-28
Elks Opera House
Music, comedy and dance in this high-spirited, family-friendly variety show.
928-830-7784 or www.azrevue.com
Street Faire
June through July
Outdoor Village – Prescott Gateway Mall
5:00PM – 8:30PM, Thursday evenings
Visitors will experience something new each week: live band, margarita garden, Bark Park pet station, pet adoptions, vendors and crafters, family activities and much, much more.
928-443-0067 or www.theprescottgatewaymall.com
Wild Horses: Equine Art at Home on the Range
July 18 through November 2
Phippen Museum
This exhibit explores the visual beauty of the horse in its role as a working partner, friend, and inspiration of both cowboys and Native Americans in the American West.
928-443-0067 or www.theprescottgatewaymall.com
Buffalo Soldiers, Vaqueros and Friends: Cultural Diversity in Building the New Frontier
November 14 through February 22
Phippen Museum
This exhibit will celebrate the cultural diversity of the building of the new frontier. All artists’ work for this exhibit will be representational of the historic and modern connotations that the West’s historic diversity has created in our community.
928-443-0067 or www.theprescottgatewaymall.com
JANUARY
Phil Vassar
Jan. 12, 7:30 p.m.
Yavapai College Performance Hall
Having been named Academy of Country Music’s “Best New Vocalist” and country songwriter of the year twice, Vassar is recognized as a complete artist/entertainer. His hits include “Carlene,” “Just Another Day in Paradise,” “American Child,” and “I’ll Take That As a Yes.” The show includes hot new country artist Jennifer Hanson as the opening act.
Tickets: $34/$32/$30
877-928-4253 or www.yc.edu/content/communityevents
Drum
Jan. 25, 7:30 p.m.
Yavapai College Performance Hall
DRUM! is Nova Scotia’s spectacular musical production featuring 20 musicians, dancers, drummers, and singers from four principal cultures brought together in a heart-pumping fusion of music, dance, poetry, video, rhythm, and song.
Tickets: $25/$23 student/$23 for four or more
877-928-4253 or www.yc.edu/content/communityevents
“Let’s Make It Snow” - Featuring D-Squared
Jan. 26
Blue Rose Theater
2:00 and 7:30 pm
New songs of the southwest by Don Charles & Deb Gessner
928-445-3122 or www.sharlot.org
FEBRUARY
Verdi’s “La Traviata”
Performed by Teatro Lirico d’Europa with live orchestra
Feb. 1, 7:30 p.m.
Yavapai College Performance Hall
Verdi’s La Traviata (“The Wayward Woman”) includes some of the world’s most recognizable operatic music. Performing with a live orchestra, Teatro Lirico D’Europa has developed a firm history of success with opera productions that have been presented all over Europe.
Tickets: $42/$40/$38
877-928-4253 or www.yc.edu/content/communityevents
Stars of Broadway
Feb. 2, 3:00 p.m.
Yavapai College Performance Hall
Be transported to New York’s Great White Way with this collection of Broadway stars performing popular show tunes from the greatest musicals. The “cast” includes such Broadway veterans as Dale Kristien (Christine in “The Phantom of the Opera”), Nanette Fabray, Bill Hutton, Mary Ann Mobley and Gary Collins, accompanied by the Dick Parent Orchestra.
Tickets: $35/$33/$31
877-928-4253 or www.yc.edu/content/communityevents
Bearfoot
Feb. 8, 7:30 p.m.
Yavapai College Performance Hall
Bearfoot is a fast-rising force on the acoustic music scene. The band features three-part vocal harmony, solid rhythm and soloing on mandolin and guitar, twin fiddles, and acoustic bass. Their repertoire ranges from the band’s original contemporary acoustic songs to fast-paced instrumentals to arrangements of traditional tunes.
Tickets: $20/$15 students/$15 for four or more
877-928-4253 or www.yc.edu/content/communityevents
“Peter Pan” (with live orchestra)
Feb. 10, 4 p.m.
Yavapai College Performance Hall
You won’t want to miss this fun-filled musical adventure performed by a professional touring company and featuring a live orchestra. It includes everything that makes this such a special story: the world’s best-know fairy, a hungry croc, lost boys, high-stepping pirates, the delightfully dangerous Captain Hook, and the charm of Peter Pan!
Tickets: $35/$33/$31
877-928-4253 or www.yc.edu/content/communityevents
Jim Brickman
Feb. 16, 7:30 p.m.
Yavapai College Performance Hall
Enjoy an evening of romantic music for Valentine’s Day. Jim Brickman is best-known for such chart-toppers as “Valentine,” “The Gift,” “Love of My Life,” and “Peace.” Jim’s remarkable career includes six Gold and Platinum selling albums and three No. 1 hits.
Tickets: $32/$30/$28
877-928-4253 or www.yc.edu/content/communityevents
Tony Norris: Story Teller & Folk Singer
Feb. 16
Blue Rose Theater
2:00 and 7:30 pm
On the subject of Arizona Statehood; Mr. Norris has a unique ability to both teach and entertain at the same time.
928-445-3122 or www.sharlot.org
Village People
Feb. 22, 7:30 p.m.
Yavapai College Performance Hall
The one-of-a-kind Village People is synonymous with dance music. These six talented men combine energetic choreography with outrageous fun, singing and dancing to provide great entertainment for all. Their hits include “YMCA,” “Macho Man,” “In the Navy,” “Can’t Stop the Music,” and “Go West.”
Tickets: $43/$41/$39
877-928-4253 or www.yc.edu/content/communityevents
Romantic Escapes
Feb. 24, 3:00 p.m.
Yavapai College Performance Hall
Join the Prescott Pops Symphony for an afternoon of romance and fun! Selections include Tchaikovsky’s “The Sleeping Beauty Suite” the theme from the movie “Somewhere in Time,” and hits from The
Carpenters, Stevie Wonder, Barry Manilow, and much more!
Tickets: $15 adults/$2 youth (18 & under)
877-928-4253 or www.yc.edu/content/communityevents
Golden Dragon Acrobats
Feb. 29, 7:30 p.m.
Yavapai College Performance Hall
The Golden Dragon Acrobats are recognized throughout the United States and abroad as today’s premiere Chinese acrobatic touring company. The show combines award-winning acrobatics, traditional dance, spectacular costumes, ancient and contemporary music and spellbinding beauty.
Tickets: $25/$20 students/$20 for four or more
877-928-4253 or www.yc.edu/content/communityevents
MARCH
“It’s Magic”
March 1, 7:30 p.m.
Yavapai College Performance Hall
The marvelously mystical “It’s Magic” show comes to Prescott with a flock of new tricks up its sleeve. This live stage show features dazzling performances by six acts, each carefully selected to represent the variety of the art of magic.
Tickets: $30/$25 students/$25 for four or more
877-928-4253 or www.yc.edu/content/communityevents
John Tesh
March 7, 7:30 p.m.
Yavapai College Performance Hall
Accompanied by his band and a variety of guest vocalists, John Tesh entertains with an evening of great popular hits presented in his own distinctive style. John has become one of instrumental music’s biggest superstars. His hit albums include “Sax on the Beach,” “Sax All Night,” “Monterey Nights,” “Sax by the Fire,” “One World” and “John Tesh & Friends.”
Tickets: $54/$52/$50
877-928-4253 or www.yc.edu/content/communityevents
A Night at Our Museum
Mar. 7, 8, 14, 15
Blue Rose Theater
7:00 and 8:00 pm
Sharlot herself leas a menagerie of characters through the historical mystery of the Baron of Arizona. Call for additional times.
928-445-3122 or www.sharlot.org
“Little Women: The Broadway Musical”
March 8, 7:30 p.m.
Yavapai College Performance Hall
Broadway comes to town in this production of “Little Women: The Broadway Musical” by a nationally touring professional company. This production is based on the classic novel by Louisa May Alcott that follows the adventures of Jo, Meg, Beth and Amy March. This exhilarating musical is filled with glorious music, dancing and heart.
Tickets: $35/$33/$31
877-928-4253 or www.yc.edu/content/communityevents
Duke Ellington Orchestra
March 14, 7:30 p.m.
Yavapai College Performance Hall
Under the direction of Barrie Lee Hall, Jr., the Duke Ellington Orchestra is a national treasure that continues the legacy of “Sir Duke” with such standards as “Take the A-Train,” “It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing),” and “S’wonderful.”
Tickets: $35/$33/$31
877-928-4253 or www.yc.edu/content/communityevents
Eater Egg-Stravaganza
March 22, 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Decorate baskets, prize-hop through the businesses. Infalatables, games, egg hunt, crafts to make, and Peter Cottontail. Location: Downtown Courthouse Square. Call 928-777-1349 for more information.
“Romeo and Juliet” Ballet
Performed by the Moiseev Russian Classical Ballet
March 28, 7:30 p.m.
Yavapai College Performance Hall
The ballet company that thrilled the Prescott audience with “Swan Lake” in 2007 returns with a stirring performance of Prokofiev’s classical ballet “Romeo and Juliet.”
Tickets: $32/$30/$28
877-928-4253 or www.yc.edu/content/communityevents
Easter Fun Day
March 22
Prescott Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary
10:00 am – noon
928-778-4242 x10 or www.heritageparkzoo.org
“I Love a Piano”
March 29, 7:30 p.m.
Yavapai College Performance Hall
“I Love a Piano” is an enchanting musical journey spanning seven decades of American history as seen through the perceptive and hopeful eyes – and music – of Irving Berlin. Featuring a live 9-piece band, this show is filled with such memorable music as “White Christmas,” “God Bless America,” “Puttin’ On The Ritz,” and “There’s No Business Like Show Business,” and dynamic dancing.
Tickets: $35/$33/$31
877-928-4253 or www.yc.edu/content/communityevents
APRIL
Get To Know Your Neighbor
Apr. 26
Blue Rose Theater
2:00 and 7:30 pm
Music and poetry of Mexico, a cultural exchange presented by Theater of the Heart.
928-445-3122 or www.sharlot.org
David Gonzalez’ “The Frog Bride”
April 4, 7:30 p.m.
Yavapai College Performance Hall
The Frog Bride is a hip new family-friendly adaptation of a classic Russian fairy tale beautifully accompanied by a live musical group. Performed by David Gonzalez with a comic spark that swells to the outrageous, “The Frog Bride” engages the imagination and delivers a call for self-assurance, courage, and forgiveness.
Tickets: $20/$15 students/$15 for four or more
877-928-4253 or www.yc.edu/content/communityevents
Bill Cosby
April 5, 4:00 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.
Yavapai College Performance Hall
After two side-splitting, sold-out Prescott performances in 2007, Bill Cosby returns by popular demand. Without resorting to gimmickry or lowbrow humor, Cosby has endeared himself to folks from all walks of life.
Tickets: $84/$82/$80
877-928-4253 or www.yc.edu/content/communityevents
“The Mikado” (with live orchestra)
April 18, 7:30 p.m.
Yavapai College Performance Hall
Carl Rosa Opera’s new production of “The Mikado,” which includes a live orchestra, is a faithful re-creation of the original authorized Savoy production of 1885. This amusing, entertaining opera tells the tale of two young lovers who face many obstacles in their quest to be together.
Tickets: $35/$33/$31
877-928-4253 or www.yc.edu/content/communityevents
The Lowe Family
April 25, 7:30 p.m.
Yavapai College Performance Hall
Versatile on many instruments, the nine members of The Lowe Family offer an amazing blend of show-stopping classical, Broadway, Irish, jazz, bluegrass, old-time favorites, spectacular dance, 6-part harmony, gospel, and a stirring patriotic tribute.
Tickets: $30/$25 students/$25 for four or more
877-928-4253 or www.yc.edu/content/communityevents
“Swinging with the Big Band”
April 26, 3:00 p.m.
Yavapai College Performance Hall
Take a swing down memory lane with such legendary performers as Patti Page, String of Pearls singers, Mary Lou Metzger (best known as a cast member on The Lawrence Welk Show), and the Tex Beneke Orchestra.
Tickets: $38/$36/$34
877-928-4253 or www.yc.edu/content/communityevents
MAY
Cinco de Mayo
May 3rd 12:00 to 10:00 pm
Prescott Courthouse Plaza
Mariachi bands, folkloric dancers, kids games, crafts, inflatables, booths, food vendors, beer and margarita gardens. For more information call 928-777-1349.
30th Annual Whiskey Row Marathon
May 3
Downtown Prescott
Sponsored by the Prescott YMCA. Race includes marathon, half marathon, 10K, 10K judged race walk & two mile fun run/walk.
928-445-7221
Taste of Salsa
May 3
Prescott Courthouse Plaza
11:30 to 2:00 pm
Competing contestants prepare their salsa in various categories.
928-443-5220
National Migratory Bird Day
May 10
Prescott Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Events throughout the day
928-778-4242 x18 or www.heritageparkzoo.org
22nd Annual Mountain Artists Guild Spring Arts Festival
May 10 & 11
Prescott Courthouse Plaza
Art for browsing and sale at one of the year’s most popular art shows.
928-445-2510 or www.mountainartistsguild.org
Prescott Frontier Days Golf Tournament
May 17
Antelope Hills Golf Course
8:00 am
Shotgun start to this annual fundraiser for the World’s Oldest Rodeo®.
928-445-3103 or www.worldsoldestrodeo.com
Prescott Scottish Highland Games
May 17
9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Celebrate the Scottish/Celtic heritage with games featuring heavy athletics, pipe bands, sheepdog demos, British food and more.
www.prescotthighlandgames.org
The Man Who Owned the Grand Canyon
May 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31
Blue Rose Theater
7:30 pm
Original Stage Play by Parker Anderson
The Story of Ralph H. Cameron ~ Grand Canyon pioneer, statehood figure, and political dabbler. Call for additional times.
928-445-3122 or www.sharlot.org
Off-street Festival Arts & Crafts Show
May 24-26
Sat. 9:00-5:00, Sun. 9:00-3:00
Behind Chamber of Commerce
800-266-75343 or www.prescott.org
34th Annual Phippen Museum Western Art Show & Sale
May 24 – 26, Memorial Day weekend
Prescott Courthouse Plaza
Arizona’s premiere outdoor western art show featuring over 150 western artists held on the grounds of the historic Courthouse in Prescott, Arizona.
928-778-1385 or www.phippenartmuseum.org
Springfest
May 31
Chino Valley Community Center Park
11:00 am to 8:00 pm
Join in this celebration of community with live music, games, expo, food and vendors.
928-636-9780
www.cvspringfest.com
Southwest Indian Art Festival
May 31 & June 1
Smoki Museum
Stage shows feature authentic Native American dancers and musicians through the weekend. Dozens of Native American artisans fill booths with quality artwork, pottery, carvings, jewelry, weavings and other creations.
928-445-1230 or www.smokimuseum.org
JUNE
Southwest Indian Art Festival
June 1
Smoki Museum
Stage shows feature authentic Native American dancers and musicians through the weekend. Dozens of Native American artisans fill booths with quality artwork, pottery, carvings, jewelry, weavings and other creations.
928-445-1230 or www.smokimuseum.org
Antiques on the Square Spring Show
June 1
Prescott Courthouse Plaza
More than 50 antique dealers from around the state will be on hand; something for every collector.
928-445-5168
35th Annual Folk Arts Fair
June 7 & 8
Sharlot Hall Museum
10am – 5pm both days
A great community celebration of the traditional arts, skills and entertainments of the central Arizona mountain region
928-445-3122 or www.sharlot.org
Territorial Days Arts & Crafts Show
June 7 & 8
Sat. 9:00-5:00 Sun. 9:00-4:00
Prescott Courthouse Plaza
800-266-75343 or www.prescott.org
Ladies of the Garden
June 12-14
Blue Rose Theater
7:30 pm
Six women of Sharlot Hall Museum’s Territorial Rose Garden brought to life. Call for additional times.
928-445-3122 or www.sharlot.org
Prescott Valley Street Fair
June 13 & 14
Prescott Valley Entertainment District
Live music, crafts show, vendors and an RV show are among the attractions during this two day celebration.
928-772-8844
Tsunami on the Square
June 14
Prescott Courthouse Plaza and various downtown locations
Bringing together performing arts, music, comedy and dance for the entire family, join us for this annual celebration of performing arts.
928-445-5540 or www.tsunami-on-the-square.com
Chuck Sheppard Memorial Roping
June 20 & 21
Prescott Rodeo Grounds
928-445-7245
Second Annual Prescott Inter-tribal Pow-wow
June 20-22
Prescott, Watson Lake
Join in this cultural gathering of various Native American tribes and enjoy live music, dancing, food, vendors, art shows and more.
www.prescottpowow.org
Prescott Bluegrass Festival
June 21-22
Prescott Courthouse Plaza
Sat. 10:00-9:00 Sun. 11:00-3:00
800-266-7534 or www.prescott.org
Prescott Valley Days
June 26-29
Prescott Valley Town Center
Parade, arts & crafts show, carnival, music, tractor pull and more.
928-772-8857
World’s Oldest Rodeo®
June 30-July 5
Prescott Rodeo Grounds
The World’s Oldest Rodeo celebrates its 121st year this summer! Events include regular rodeo performances, dances, a rodeo parade, an arts & crafts show and rodeo queen coronation.
866-407-6336 or www.worldsoldestrodeo.com
JULY
World’s Oldest Rodeo®
Through July 5
Prescott Rodeo Grounds
The World’s Oldest Rodeo celebrates its 121st year this summer! Events include regular rodeo performances, dances, a rodeo parade, an arts & crafts show and rodeo queen coronation.
866-407-6336 or www.worldsoldestrodeo.com
Rodeo Dance
July 3-5
M&I Bank parking lot (303 N. Montezuma)
8:00 pm to 1:00 am
Kick up your spurs with fellow revelers, rodeo fans and contestants.
928-445-3103 or www.worldsoldestrodeo.com
July 4th Celebration
July 4
Prescott Pioneer Park – 1200 Commerce Drive
11:00 am to 10:00 pm
Worlds Largest Water slide, bungee jumping, carnival rides, inflatables, crafts, vendors, live music, food. Free admission! All-day carnival wrist band $5.
928-777-1349
4th of July Celebration
July 4
Chino Valley Old Home Manor fields
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm
Free community event with fireworks, live music, food and activities.
928-636-9780
Independence Day Celebration
July 4
Prescott Valley – Mt. Valley Park
2:00 pm
Fireworks, music, food, games and more.
928-772-8857
Prescott Rodeo Days Fine Arts & Crafts Show
July 4-6
Prescott Courthouse Plaza
Peruse and purchase some fine art pieces in a wide variety of media.
928-443-5220
Prescott Frontier Days Parade
July 5
Prescott Courthouse Plaza
9:00 am
Help celebrate the history and heritage of The World’s Oldest Rodeo® by experiencing the pageantry of this annual tradition.
800-266-7534 or www.worldsoldestrodeo.com
Prescott Indian Art Market
July 12 & 13
Sharlot Hall Museum
9am – 5pm Saturday, 9am – 4pm Sunday
The market features both traditional and contemporary works of art, including distinctive jewelry, exquisite ceramics, hand-woven baskets and blankets.
928-445-3122 or www.sharlot.org
Prescott Pops Symphony – “Russian Rhapsody”
July 13
Yavapai College Performance Hall, 3:00 pm
Featuring guest violinist and Grammy Award nominee Anastasia Khitruk.
877-928-4255 or www.yc.edu/content/communityevents/default.htm
Navajo Rug & Indian Art Auction
July 25 & 26
Smoki Museum
More than 300 beautiful rugs will be auctioned. Fry bread & Navajo tacos for sale.
928-445-1230 or www.smokimuseum.org
Shootout on Whiskey Row
July 26 & 27
Downtown Prescott
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 & activities for young buckaroos.
928-771-0585
AUGUST
Prescott Pops Symphony – “An Afternoon with Jerome Kern and Oscar Hammerstein”
August 3
Yavapai College Performance Hall, 3:00 pm
Featuring guest conductor Darrell Rowader and the Prescott Pops Festival Chorus.
877-928-4255 or www.yc.edu/content/communityevents/default.htm
58th Annual Mountain Artists Guild Summer Arts Festival
August 9 & 10
Prescott Courthouse Plaza
Art for browsing and sale at one of the year’s most popular art shows.
928-445-2510 or www.mountainartistsguild.org
Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering
August 15 & 16
Yavapai College Performance Hall, 5:00 & 7:30 pm
Enjoy nightly performances of this celebration of the storytelling and songs of working cowboys.
928-772-0301 or www.azcowboypoets.org
Cowboy Capital Professional Bull Riding
August 16
Prescott Rodeo Grounds
7:30 pm
“The Toughest Sport on Dirt” comes to Prescott as part of the US Smokeless Challenger tour.
866-407-6336 or www.worldsoldestrodeo.com
Prescott Jazz Summit
August 22-24
Various Prescott locations
This annual jazz festival with international stars and Phoenix-based and local musicians includes the best of Arizona high school musicians.
928-771-1268 or www.prescottjazz.com
Territorial Days
August 23
Chino Valley Community Center Park; Memory Park
7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Celebrate Chino Valley’s heritage as the First Territorial Capital with a pancake breakfast, community parade, 10k fun run, and arts & crafts show and sale.
928-636-9780
Cowboy Music of Prescott
Aug. 30
Blue Rose Theater
2:00 & 7:30 pm
Featuring State Balladeer Dolan Ellis & State Historian Marshall Trimble.
928-445-3122 or www.sharlot.org
Faire on the Square Arts & Crafts Show
Aug. 30-Sep. 1
Prescott Courthouse Plaza
928-445-2000
SEPTEMBER
They Called Him Buckey
Sep. 5, 6, 11, 12, 13
Blue Rose Theater
7:30 pm
The life story of William O’Neill, Prescott’s Sheriff, Mayor, & Rough Rider. Call for additional times.
928-445-3122 or www.sharlot.org
Educator’s Day
September 6
Prescott Heritage Park Zoological Society
12:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Presentations, free for educators
928-778-4242 x18 or www.heritageparkzoo.org
Rough Stock Explosion
September 6
Prescott Rodeo Grounds
7:30 pm
Some of the Southwest’s best cowboys confront some of the nation’s best bucking stock in this exciting display of cowpuncher prowess. Performances include bareback riding, saddle bronc riding and bull riding.
928-445-3103 or www.worldsoldestrodeo.com
World Arts Festival & Prescott Valley 30th Anniversary Celebration
September 13 & 14
Prescott Valley Civic Center
Celebrate a diversity of arts and Prescott Valley’s 30th anniversary with this combined event featuring live music, arts and crafts, eclectic foods, a juried arts show, youth entertainment and activities and more.
928-772-8857
Empty Bowls
September 14
Prescott Courthouse Plaza
11:00 am to 2:00 pm
Purchase a handmade bowl to be filled with soup made by local restaurants. Proceeds benefit local food banks.
928-771-9559
Yavapai County Fair
September 18-21
Prescott Valley, Yavapai County Fairgrounds
9:00 am to Midnight
Family fun, food, rides, exhibits, animals and more!
928-775-8000
Taste of Prescott
September 27
Prescott Frontier Village
Noon to 5:00 pm
Sample some fabulous fare from dozens of restaurants in the Prescott area. Proceeds benefit the Yavapai Food Bank.
928-771-6756
OCTOBER
Old West Oktoberfest
October 4
Downtown Prescott
Bavaria and the American Southwest fuse into a delightful afternoon of beer appreciation: lagers, ales, pilsners and more are available for the sampling.
928-443-5220
30th Annual Folk Music Festival
October 4 & 5
Sharlot Hall Museum
10am – 5pm both days
Over 150 of the best folk and acoustic musicians, singers, songwriters, dancers and storytellers from Arizona and the greater Southwest meet and perform concerts, jams and workshops
928-445-3122 or www.sharlot.org
Fifth Annual Designer Home Showcase
Oct. 11
Phippen Museum
This fundraiser takes participants via luxury motorcoach to some of Prescott's most beautiful homes. Includes a gourmet lunch & a wine & cheese reception.
928-778-1385
Fall Fest in the Park
Oct. 11-12
Prescott Courthouse Plaza
Sat. 9:00 to 5:00, Sun. 9:00 to 4:00
800-266-75343 or www.prescott.org
Dog-Toberfest
October 12, 10:00 am to 4:00 pm
Prescott Courthouse Plaza
Dog Contests, vendors, low cost vaccinations, mirco-chipping, demonstrations, give-a-ways, and lots more for the four-legged and two-legged friends.
928-777-1349
First Annual Quad Cities Open Studio Tour
Oct. 25 & 26, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Various Prescott area locations
Embark on a juried, self-guided open studio event devoted to educating the public in the visual arts of the Prescott area. Showcasing the art of creative process and working environments of Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley and Dewey-Humbolt artists
928-445-2510 or www.mountainartistsguild.org
Trick or Treat Tailgate
October 31
Chino Valley Community Center Park
6:00 to 8:00 pm
Local organizations hand out candy in a safe trick or treat atmosphere. Other activities include family-friendly haunted hayride, haunted swamp, contests and more!
928-636-9780
NOVEMBER
First Annual Quad Cities Open Studio Tour
Nov. 1 & 2, 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Various Prescott area locations
Embark on a juried, self-guided open studio event devoted to educating the public in the visual arts of the Prescott area. Showcasing the art of creative process and working environments of Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley and Dewey-Humbolt artists
928-445-2510 or www.mountainartistsguild.org
Mountain Artists Guild Holiday Show & Sale
November 5 – December 12
Prescott – 208 N. Alacorn St.
Get a jump on holiday shopping with this wonderful selection of works by local and nationally acclaimed artists.
928-776-4009
Rails to Trails Run
November 15
Prescott YMCA
Bridging Prescott and Prescott Valley, the run includes 11 mile, 10K and a two mile fun run/walk.
928-445-7221
World’s Largest Gingerbread Village
November 21 – December 28
Prescott Resort
More than 100 gingerbread structures in a winter wonderland that includes electric trains.
928-776-1666 or www.prescottresort.com
Valley of Lights
November 27 – Dec. 30
