Arizona 2009 Summer Events Guide and 4th of July Independence Weekend
Submitted by publisher on Wed, 06/24/2009 - 17:13.
07/01/2009 - 16:09
07/31/2009 - 16:09
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The following events are happening in cities throughout Arizona for the 4th of July Independence Day Weekend. In August, there are hundreds of events in communities throughout the state.
Complete calendar of August 2009 Arizona events
July 4-5 DOUGLAS: 4th of July Fireworks & Celebration - Veterans Memorial Park, celebrations, soccer play offs, fireworks, parade, live music, games, 520-417-7334 or www.douglasaz.gov
July 4-5 FLAGSTAFF: 54th Annual Coconino County Horse Races - Ft. Tuthill, live & telecast Thoroughbred & Quarter Horse races with full pari-mutuel wagering, $2-3, $3 parking, 1 pm daily post time, 928-679-8000 or www.coconino.az.gov
July 4-5 FLAGSTAFF: 76th Annual Hopi Festival of Arts & Culture - Museum of Northern Arizona, meet Hopi master & emerging artists, Hopi social dances, taste traditional foods, walk the nature trail with a guide of native plants & their uses, learn about the Hopi values of humility, cooperation, respect, land and earth stewardship, $4-7, 9 am - 5 pm, 928-774-5213 or www.musnaz.org
July 4-5 FLAGSTAFF: Independence Day Rendezvous – Pioneer Museum, historical re-enactors, Civil War, Mountain men, cowboys and other pioneers, traditional skills including blacksmithing, wood-working, camp cooking, 2nd US Artillery Battery B provides historic artillery demos, $1, 10 am – 4 pm, 928-774-6272 or www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org
July 4-5 PINE: 29th Annual Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Festival – Pine Community Center, 85+ arts & crafts booths, food, free, Sat 8 am – 5 pm, Sun 8 am – 4 pm, 928-476-4480 or www.paysonrimcountry.com
July 4-5 TOMBSTONE: Headshot Film Festival – Dragoon Saloon at The Good Enough Mine, promoting the Western genre through independent film arts, www.tombstonechamber.com
SIERRA VISTA: 42nd Annual 4th of July Celebration - Veterans Memorial Park, (3105 E. Fry Blvd), on the 3rd at 5 pm a youth talent show followed by a street dance, on the 4th pets & people parade, entertainment, food, displays, bands play at 6 pm, largest fireworks display in Cochise County at dusk, free, 800-288-3861 or 520-266-2304 or www.visitsierravista.com
WILLCOX: Warren Earp/Western Heritage Days – celebrates the western heritage of Willcox, dinner theater on Friday featuring Wyatt (a descendant of the historic Wyatt Earp) and his wife Terri, Sat. parade at 9 am, craft vendors, music, book signings, historic story tellers, kid’s games and workshops, 520-384-2272 or www.willcoxchamber.com or www.warrenearpwesternheritagedays.com
HEBER-OVERGAARD: Independence Day Celebration – parade at 11 am on Saturday, Festival in the Park at Tall Timbers Navajo County Park, with arts & crafts, food, entertainment, games, fireworks at Mogollon High School, 928-535-5777 or www.heberovergaard.org
FLAGSTAFF: Rope America Fourth of July Team Roping – Mormon Lake Lodge, teams from across the country compete for prize money, live music, fireworks, free, 928-354-2227 or www.mormonlakelodge.com
FLAGSTAFF: Flagstaff Art in the Park Fourth of July Show – Wheeler Park, juried fine art and craft show, no imports, mass produced good or commercial resale, live continuous music, food booths, children’s activities, free, Sat 9 am – 6 pm, Sun 9 am – 4 pm, 928-556-9498
PINETOP-LAKESIDE: 5th Annual Art Barn 4th of July Arts and Crafts Festival – Buck Springs Road, http://runningbearproductions.net
PRESCOTT: 30th Annual Prescott Rodeo Days Fine Arts & Crafts Show - Courthouse Plaza, a juried show featuring on-site artisans and crafts persons from across the Southwest, music and entertainment, 9 am - 5 pm, 928-443-5220 or www.prescott.org
ALPINE: Independence Day Celebration – parade, games, vendors, fireworks and historical military exhibition, vendors, fireworks, 928-339-4330 or www.alpinearizona.com
PRESCOTT: Rodeo Dance – M&I Bank parking lot, 8 pm – 1 am, 928-445-3103 or www.worldsoldestrodeo.com
BENSON: 4th of July Celebration - City Park, 9 am parade, entertainment, food, water fights, live music, fireworks, free, 9 am - 10 pm, 520-586-4293 or www.bensonvisitorcenter.com
BISBEE: Annual Fourth of July Celebration – 9 a.m. Bisbee Coaster Races down Tombstone Canyon, the oldest and longest gravity-powered race in the U.S., also the Bisbee Iron Man Mile, parade at 11 am, ball games, fireworks, food booths, mining contests mucking & hard-rock drilling, 520-432-6016 or 520-432-5421 or www.discoverbisbee.com
CAMP VERDE: Independence Day Celebration - Butler Park, old-fashion family fun, food, games, free watermelon, roasted corn by local Hauser farms, fireworks at 9 pm, free, 6-10 pm, 928-567-0535 ext. 135 or www.cvaz.org
CASA GRANDE: Fourth of July Celebration & Fireworks - Paul Mason Sportsplex, Red, White and Blue parade followed by the fireworks, 7:30 pm, 520-421-8677 or www.casagrandechamber.org
CHANDLER: 4th of July Celebration - Tumbleweed Park, 4 pm free rides for the children, live music, food, fireworks at 9:30 pm, free, $5 per vehicle for on-site parking, 480-236-9123 or www.visitchandler.com
CHANDLER: July 4th– A Star Spangled Shoot Out! - Rawhide Wild West Town, family fun & fireworks display, free, 480-502-5600 or www.rawhide.com
CHINO VALLEY: Family-Fun 4th of July - Old Home Manor Park, food, entertainment, fireworks, free, 5-10 pm, 928-636-9780 or www.cv4th.com
CLARKDALE: Firecracker Express - Verde Canyon Railroad, celebrate with a barbeque and patriotic music, 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or www.verdecanyonrr.com
COTTONWOOD: 10th Annual Fantastic Family Fourth of July – Cottonwood Kid’s Park, (12th St. & Cherry), kids inflatable play and water rides, food, pie & watermelon eating contests, live entertainment, fireworks, free, 4-9 pm, www.ci.cottonwood.az.us
EAGAR-SPRINGERVILLE: 97th Annual July 4th Round Valley Rodeo & Parade - rodeo competition, bull riding & barrel racing competition, parade, fireworks, rodeo, BBQ, fireworks, $5, 9 am - 9 pm, 928-333-2123 or www.springerville-eagarchamber.com
FLAGSTAFF: Summer Concert – The Arboretum at Flagstaff, (4001 S. Woody Mountain Rd. 86001), in the gardens under the shade of the cool pines, bring a picnic dinner, $10-12, 5:30-7 pm, 928-774-1442 or www.thearb.org
FLAGSTAFF: 13th Annual 4th of July Parade - Historic Downtown, old-fashioned community parade, 100 entries include vintage vehicles, dancing, music, animals, floats, free, 9 am, 800-842-7293 or www.flagstaffarizona.org
FLAGSTAFF: Grand Canyon Renaissance Faire & Mountain Music Festival – (4th of July weekend), El Nathan Christian Campground, featuring stage shows, food and comedy, 10 am – 6 pm, 928-635-2394
FLORENCE: Freedom Fest - Florence Pool & Heritage Park, (600 N. Main St.), family day events, horseshoe tournament, Florence “Fiery Salsa” challenge, red, white and blue family parade, pool activities, entertainment, vendors and fireworks show, 520-868-7589 or www.visitflorenceaz.com/
GILBERT: Old Fashioned 4th of July Celebration – 480-892-0056 or www.gilbertaz.com
JEROME: Jerome Art Walk – visit more than 30 of the unique art studios and galleries, meet the artists and see handcrafted art including jewelry, pottery, glass, leatherwork, clothing, paintings and sculpture and more made both locally and internationally, free, 5-8 pm, www.jeromeartwalk.com
KINGMAN: Independence Day Celebration - Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2 pm games and family fun, 9 pm fireworks 928-753-2636 or www.mcfafairgrounds.org
LAKE HAVASU CITY: Fourth of July Fireworks Display - Spectator Point, dusk, www.golakehavasu.com
LITCHFIELD PARK: 4th of July Celebration – Litchfield Park, enjoy an F-16 flyover, good food, a DJ, music and a great fireworks extravaganza., free, 7-10 pm, 623-935-9040 or www.litchfield-park.org
MARANA: Star Spangled Spectacular – Arizona Pavilions, free, 6-10 pm, 520-682-3324 or www.marana.com
MARICOPA: Great American BBQ – hotdog eating contest, a water zone with blow up slides and water features, fireworks at dark, free, 6-9 pm, www.maricopa-az.gov/news/bbq.php
MESA: Independence Day Celebration – Mesa Community College Stadium, (1833 W. Southern Ave.), www.mesa.govnsertomaaz.org
MESA: Old Fashioned 4th of July Spectacular – Rockin’ RRanch, (6136 E. Baseline, 85206), wagon rides, gold panning, dinner, stage show, fireworks display, reservations recommended, $20-30, 480-832-1539 or www.rockinr.net
OATMAN: 18th Annual Sidewalk Egg Frying Challenge - and other eggciting events, prizes, free, noon, 928-768-7400 or 928-768-6222 or www.oatmangoldroad.org
PAGE: Fourth of July - City Park, crafts, food, kids games and prizes, fire trucks spraying water, Native Navajo dancers, free, 11 am – 8 pm, 928-645-2741 or www.pagelakepowellchamber.org
PARKER: C.R.I.T. Fireworks – Independence Day Blow Out on the River - 928-669-2174 or http://parkertourism.com/
PATAGONIA: Fourth of July Celebration - 11 am Parade with hanging of Grand Marshall at noon at Town Gazebo, music, food and vendors in the park all day. 8 pm fireworks at Patagonia High School, 520-394-0060 or 888-794-0060 or www.patagoniaaz.com
PAYSON: Independence Day Celebration - Green Valley Park, celebrate the Fourth with fireworks and entertainment, bring a blanket, food vendors, games include gunnysack races, tug-of-war, and other activities for all ages from 3-5 pm, at 7 pm, live family entertainment, 928-474-5242 ext 7 or www.paysonrimcountry.com
PEORIA: All American Festival – Peoria Sports Complex, two entertainment zones, (1 country and 1 rock and roll), an F-16 fly-over, food, kids zone and water zone, vendors, fireworks, $5, 12 & under free, 5-10 pm, 623-773-7198 or www.peoriaaz.gov/specialevents
PEORIA: 2009 ARR Summer Series Race #3 – Rio Vista Community Park, 5K run, 5K walk, 6:30 am, 602-954-8341 or www.getsetaz.com or www.arizonaroadracers.com
PHOENIX: 24th Annual Freedom Wireless Fabulous Phoenix Fourth - Steele Indian School Park, two stages of entertainment, Kids World area, classic car exhibit, vendors, free, 6-9:30 pm, 602-262-6862 or www.phoenix.gov
PINETOP-LAKESIDE: Fireworks over Sunrise Lake- Sunrise Park Resort, dusk, 800-772-7669 ext. 2303 or www.sunriseskipark.com
PRESCOTT: Frontier Days Parade – Courthouse Plaza, celebrate the history and heritage and the pageantry of this annual tradition, 9 am, 866-407-6336 or www.worldsoldestrodeo.com
PRESCOTT: July 4th Celebration Event - Pioneer Park, craft tents for kids, contests, carnival games and rides, water slide, bungee jumping, pony rides, vendors, live music, food, free, carnival wrist band $15, noon – 10 pm, 928-777-1349 or www.prescott.org
PRESCOTT VALLEY: Prescott Valley 4th of July Celebration - Mountain Valley Park, (8600 E. Nace Ln), water activities, concert, food and fireworks bring a lawn chair, 928-759-3090 or www.pvchamber.org
SAFFORD: Fireworks, Independence Day Celebration - a morning parade down Main Street, at 10 am, fireworks presentation set to patriotic music from 7-9 pm at the Graham County Fairgrounds, 928-428-8515 or www.visitgrahamcounty.com
SHOW LOW: Freedom Fest 2009 - Show Low High School Parking Lot and Football Field, features the best in music, activities and fireworks, watermelon eating contest, delicious treats, at dark the Show Low Fire Departments firework show, 3-10 pm, 928-537-2326 or www.showlowchamberofcommerce.com
ST. JOHNS: International Water Ski Tournaments, Fireworks & Rubber Duck Race - Lyman Lake State Park, rubber duck race at 5 pm, fireworks at 8:45 pm, 928-337-4441 or www.azstateparks.com
SURPRISE: 4th of July Celebration – Surprise Stadium, (15850 N. Bullard Ave), live music by the Groove Merchants, water zone where parents and kids can play and stay cool, magicians, clown and fun, concessions, $2-10, 6-8:30 pm, fireworks can be viewed from the Community Park and 8 Acres Park for free, 623-222-2000 or www.surpriseaz.com/specialevents
TAYLOR: Taylor 4th of July Celebration & Rodeo – Taylor Rodeo Complex, a flag raising ceremony, firing of the anvil, a BBQ, rodeos, dances, patriotic program and fireworks, a 10K & 2-mile run, softball, free swimming, fireworks, 928-536-7366 or 928-536-4331 or www.july4throdeo.com or www.snowflaketaylorchamber.org
TEMPE: July 4th Tempe Town Lake Festival - Fireworks Spectacular, concert event stage, live music, inflatable kid's Ride village, vendors, water fun and games for the family, $8 or $15 for two, under 12 free, 4-11 pm, www.tempe4th.com
TOMBSTONE: Family Style 4th of July – Medigovich Field, softball tournament, games, food, city fireworks at dusk, www.tombstonechamber.com
TUBAC: Fourth of July Celebration – old-fashioned family fun, free games and crafts for the kids, fireworks in the evening, 520-398-2704 or www.tubacaz.com
TUCSON: Let Freedom Sing – Tucson Music Hall, Fourth of July concert featuring patriotic choral music by Arts Express Choir and Orchestra, 4 pm, 520-319-0400 or 520-791-4101 or www.visittucson.org or www.arts-express.org
TUCSON: July 4th Celebration – Tucson Convention Center, 520-791-4101 or www.ci.tucson.az.us
TUCSON: Nick Colionne concert – Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, (7000 N. Resort Dr.), jazz/funk guitarist, part of the Tucson Jazz Society’s Jazz in Style summer concert series, $35, 7 pm, 520-903-1265 or www.tucsonjazz.org
TUCSON: Summer Saturday Evening – Arizona Sonora Desert Museum, showcasing what happens in the desert after dark and how plants and animals adapt, program this evening live and “sort of” on the Loose and Raptor free flight, $2.25-6, 4 pm, 520-883-2702 or visit www.desertmuseum.org
WICKENBURG: 38th Annual Fourth of July Celebration – Coffinger Park, fireworks, watermelon bust, fun & games, 5:30-9:30 pm, 520-684-5479 or www.outwickenburgway.com
WILLIAMS: Small Town 4th of July – 6 pm parade with Arizona Skyhawk Sky Jumper’s parachuting onto Rt. 66, ice cream social, BBQ, fireworks display, and a special Centennial Fourth of July photo reenactment, visitors may dress in 1909 period clothing, 928-635-1418 or 800-863-0546 or www.williamsfestivals.com
WINSLOW: Fourth of July Fireworks - Emil Nasser Stadium, fireworks at dusk, free, 928-289-2434 or www.winslowarizona.org
YUMA: 23rd Annual Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony - Caballero Park, includes a military color guard & firing party, patriotic music & speaker, 928-343-1715 or www.caballeros.org
Sunday, July 5
DOUGLAS: 4th of July Fireworks & Celebration - Veterans Memorial Park, celebrations, soccer play offs, fireworks, parade, live music, games, 520-417-7334 or www.douglasaz.gov
FLAGSTAFF: 54th Annual Coconino County Horse Races - Ft. Tuthill, live & telecast Thoroughbred & Quarter Horse races with full pari-mutuel wagering, $2-3, $3 parking, 1 pm daily post time, 928-679-8000 or www.coconino.az.gov
FLAGSTAFF: Independence Star Fest – Lowell Observatory, indoor programs and numerous telescopes set up for viewing throughout the campus, www.lowell.edu
4-5 FLAGSTAFF: 76th Annual Hopi Festival of Arts & Culture - Museum of Northern Arizona, meet Hopi master & emerging artists, Hopi social dances, taste traditional foods, walk the nature trail with a guide of native plants & their uses, learn about the Hopi values of humility, cooperation, respect, land and earth stewardship, $4-7, 9 am - 5 pm, 928-774-5213 or www.musnaz.org
4-5 FLAGSTAFF: Independence Day Rendezvous – Pioneer Museum, historical re-enactors, Civil War, Mountain men, cowboys and other pioneers, traditional skills including blacksmithing, wood-working, camp cooking, 2nd US Artillery Battery B provides historic artillery demos, $1, 10 am – 4 pm, 928-774-6272 or www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org
4-5 PINE: 29th Annual Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Festival – Pine Community Center, 85+ arts & crafts booths, food, free, Sat 8 am – 5 pm, Sun 8 am – 4 pm, 928-476-4480 or www.paysonrimcountry.com
4-5 TOMBSTONE: Headshot Film Festival – Dragoon Saloon at The Good Enough Mine, promoting the Western genre through independent film arts, www.tombstonechamber.com
HEBER-OVERGAARD: Independence Day Celebration – parade at 11 am on Saturday, Festival in the Park at Tall Timbers Navajo County Park, with arts & crafts, food, entertainment, games, fireworks at Mogollon High School, 928-535-5777 or www.heberovergaard.org
FLAGSTAFF: Rope America Fourth of July Team Roping – Mormon Lake Lodge, teams from across the country compete for prize money, live music, fireworks, free, 928-354-2227 or www.mormonlakelodge.com
FLAGSTAFF: Flagstaff Art in the Park Fourth of July Show – Wheeler Park, juried fine art and craft show, no imports, mass produced good or commercial resale, live continuous music, food booths, children’s activities, free, Sat 9 am – 6 pm, Sun 9 am – 4 pm, 928-556-9498
PINETOP-LAKESIDE: 5th Annual Art Barn 4th of July Arts and Crafts Festival – Buck Springs Road, http://runningbearproductions.net
PRESCOTT: 30th Annual Prescott Rodeo Days Fine Arts & Crafts Show - Courthouse Plaza, a juried show featuring on-site artisans and crafts persons from across the Southwest, music and entertainment, 9 am - 5 pm, 928-443-5220 or www.prescott.org
TUCSON: 14th Annual Holualoa Firecracker Triathlon – 750 meter pool swim, 12 mile bike ride around the UA area, 3 mile run through UA campus, includes a Youth Triathlon with a 250 meter swim, a 4 mile bike and a 1 mile run, 5:45 am, www.tritucson.com
TUCSON: Indoor/Outdoor Antique Fair - Lew Sorensen Community Center, 60-90 antique vendors with furniture, pottery, china, glass, farm implements, art work, coins, native artifacts, Oriental rugs, free, 9 am - 3 pm, 520-232-1201 or www.pima.gov
