In addition to the scheduled White Mountain entertainment and cultural events listed below, the White Mountains also offers a variety of softball tournaments, concerts and outdoor activities.
The White Mountain TrailSystem offers more than 100 miles of interconnecting, multi-use loops and trails for hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, camping and, when there's snow, cross-country skiing. Other hiking opportunities include the Mogollon Rim Nature Walk and trails in the Apache-Sitgreaves National Forests.
Visitors can learn first-hand about the history of the Southwest with tours through a variety of archaeological sites. Raven Site Ruin and Casa Malpais Archaeological Park both offer programs for budding archaeologists.
If architecture is of more interest, take the Snowflake Historic Homes Walking Tour. The tour boasts six homes on the National Register of Historic Buildings. The architecture reflects Victorian, Greek, Gothic and Colonial Revival styles dating back to the late 1870s.
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The Annual White Mountain Bluegrass Festival is scheduled at the festival site on Woodland Road in Pinetop-Lakeside. The festival features a number of well known bands. Additional highlights include gospel music, jam sessions, food booths, arts and crafts, children's activities and more.
The White Mountain Apache Tribe holds its annual Tribal Fair. Activities throughout the festival include a carnival, rodeos, exhibits, parade, concerts and the Annual Intertribal Pow Wow.
Some of the state's best corn can be purchased during the Sweet Corn Festival at the Rodeo Grounds in Taylor. Activities include a parade, car show, kids rodeo, dances, barbecue, arts and crafts, pioneer craft demonstrations, vintage clothing, country produce market, antique market, art show, western barbecue, horse-drawn wagon rides and much more.
For spectacular views of the White Mountains, hitch a summer ski lift ride at Sunrise Park Resort. Lift rides are offered from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Members of the White Mountain Apache Tribe stage a reenactment of the Civil and Apache wars at the Fort Apache parade grounds. Fort Apache was established as a military post in May 1870 and many tribal members served as Army Scouts. For more information, call (520) 338-1392.
The Annual Pinetop-Lakeside Fall Festival is held.
Running in conjunction with the Fall Festival is the Annual Run to the Pines Car Show, featuring more than 475 vehicles from seven states. Other activities include arts and crafts, talent show, antique show and sale, Waiter's Day at Annie's Tea Room and much more. Most activities will take place at the festival site on Woodland Road.
Visitors can see the changing colors of fall up dose on one of two Fall Foliage Llama Hikes. Llama hikes are offered through the Pinetop-Lakeside Parks and Recreation Department and are a unique way to explore the nation's largest stand of Ponderosa Pines.
Get into the spirit of Halloween at Hon-Dah's "Honted" Casino. The casino celebrates with bonuses and giveaways.
The holiday season is always beautiful in the White Mountains. Pinetop-Lakeside holds its tree lighting ceremony at Woodland Lake Park. Round Valley kicks off its holiday season with the Holiday Light Parade. The lighted float parade travels down Main Street from Eagar to Springerville.
Show Low hosts its Christmas Tree Lighting at the Main Street Marketplace and the Electric Parade down the Deuce of Clubs.
Other holiday events to look for include St. Johns' Living Christmas Tree Program, Snowflake's Sixth Annual Winter Wonderland and tree lighting ceremony, holiday concerts including the Messiah in Show Low and tours of homes decorated for the season.