Saturday 5th May to Thursday 31st May:

Sedona: Free Studio Tours by Sedona Visual Artists

Visit art studios, meet the artists, demonstrations, refreshments, 10a-5p on May 5-6 and by appointment thru Dec. 31. Maps and info at www.SedonaArtistsCoalition.org. 928-282-0806

Sunday 13th May to Sunday 20th May:

Kanab, UT 6th Amazing Earthfest!

This BIG WOW regional festival of learning and discovery celebrates the life and visually stunning geography of the Colorado Plateau. 50+ free events in botany and wildlife; dinosaurs and rock art; hiking, cycling, and ATVs, documentary films; science, ethics, astronomy, Native American culture, Pioneer history, performance arts, exhibitions and entertainment. Centerline of the annular solar eclipse, Southern Utah’s Amazing Earthfest is an unforgettable adventure. 435-644-5033, AmazingEarthfest.com

Thursday 17th May to Saturday 19th May:

Chandler: Chandler’s 100th Birthday & Centennial Celebration Weekend

Thurs: City Hall Courtyard – Happy 100th Birthday, Chandler! 4:30-6:30p. Fri: Historic Downtown – 100 Artists Celebrating 100 Years 4-10p. Sat: Tumbleweed Park – Chandler Bash of the Century 4-10p. 480-782-2751

Thursday 17th May to Saturday 19th May:

Kingman: KABAM Book Festival

Poetry Competition & SLAM! featuring nationally ranked slam poets and local contenders, downtown Thurs & Fri evening. Sat: Book Festival, Metcalf Park, 315 W. Beale St – Fun, food, books, music & more, 10a-4p. 928-692-5754

Thursday 17th May to Saturday 19th May:

Payson: Gary Hardt Memorial Spring Rodeo

Payson Multi Event Ctr, Hwy 87 – Thurs: women’s Barrel Racing 7p, entry a can of food. Fri & Sat: PRCA rodeo, adm. $14, $12 Seniors, $10 kids, 7 & under free. Gates open 5p, show 7p. 928-474-9440

Friday 18th May to Saturday 19th May:

Chandler: BBQ, Blues & Brews Weekend

Bistro at Kokopelli Winery, 35 W Boston St – BBQ, ribs, burgers, apple pie & more, plus wine, craft beers & live blues. BBQ recipe contest, call to enter. 480-792-6927

Friday 18th May to Sunday 20th May:

Sedona: Red Rock Factory Outlet Fine Art & Craft Show

Oak Creek Factory Outlets, Hwy 179, Village of Oakcreek – 35 to 55 artists showing fine art paintings, sculpture, jewelry, hats, leather, wood furniture, clothing, pottery, much more, 9a-6p. 928-284-9627

Saturday 19th May:

Ganado: Native American Art Auction

Hubbell Trading Post – 400+ items incl weavings, Pueblo Katsina dolls, pottery, paintings, baskets. Preview 9-11a, auction noon – Daylight Saving Time. Also outdoor market. Free adm. 928-755-3475

Saturday 19th May:

Grand Canyon: 5th Annual Celebrate Wildlife Day

Grand Canyon Visitor Center – Celebrating the park’s wildlife with special programs, interactive exhibits, educational demos & live animals, 10a-5p with special evening program at 8p. 928-638-7958

Saturday 19th May to Sunday 20th May:

Jerome: 47th Annual Historic Home & Building Tour

Arizona’s longest running home tour. Wear walking shoes. Not handicap accessible. 9a-3p, $12 adults, $6 children 3-12, ages 2 & under free. For info call Coleen: 928-634-2900

Saturday 19th May:

Kingman: 2nd Annual Kingman Wine and Food Festival

Firefighter’s Park, 2201 Detroit Ave – Featuring Arizona Wineries, local restaurants, Arizona artists and local entertainment, 11a-6p. For tickets/prices call: 928-377-3923

Saturday 19th May:

Payson: Aero Fair

Payson Municipal Airport – Classic & light sport aircraft. Vintage & classic cars. Airplane rides, crafts, food vendors, pancake breakfast (till 10:30a). FREE adm, 7:30a-2p. 928-472-4748, www.paysonairport.com

Friday 25th May to Sunday 27th May:

Silver City, NM: 17th Annual Silver City Blues Festival

Gough Park – FREE concerts with renowned blues musicians including Trampled Under Foot, the Hazel Miller Band, & Rosie Ledet and the Zydeco Playboys as well as regional and local performers and food, beverage and arts and crafts vendors. 575-538-2505 or www.mimbresarts.org

Saturday 26th May to Sunday 27th May:

Flagstaff: 22nd Zuni Festival of Arts & Culture

Museum of Northern Arizona – The A:shiwi or Zuni people share Zuni language, lifeways, traditional music and dances. Be inspired by weavers, inlay jewelers, fetish carvers, potters and painters. 9a-5p, $10-$6, under age 10 free. 928-774-5213

Saturday 26th May to Monday 28th May:

Flagstaff: Memorial Weekend Fine Art & Craft Festival

Wheeler Park, Aspen & Hwy. 180 (Humphrey) downtown – Unusual & decorative handcrafted art & craft. Sat. & Sun. 9a-5p, Mon. 9a-4p, free admission & parking. 602-789-7222

Saturday 26th May to Sunday 27th May:

Grants-Zuni-Gallup, NM: Ancient Way Arts Festival Market

Regional Arts Trail Festival with art festivals/markets, open studios & more along Hwy’s 53 & 602. www.ancientwayartstrail.com * Zuni event features Native American arts market, traditional dances, artist demos, traditional foods – at our newly improved facility! 10a-5p. www.zunitourism.com

Saturday 26th May to Monday 28th May:

Prescott: 38th Annual Phippen Museum Western Art Show & Sale

Courthouse Plaza, historic downtown – International juried show, 100 of America’s greatest Western artists, Sat & Sun 9-5, Mon 9-3; Quick-draw Competition Sat & Sun 2p; Miniatures Show & Sale at museum. Free adm. 928-778-1385, www.phippenartmuseum.org

Saturday 26th May to Monday 28th May:

Sedona: Bell Rock Plaza Art & Craft Show

Bell Rock Plaza – 35 to 55 artists showing fine art paintings, sculpture, jewelry, hats, leather, wood furniture, clothing, pottery, much more, 10a-5p. 928-284-9627

Saturday 26th May to Monday 28th May:

Taylor: Taylor Trapper Days

Veteran’s Memorial & Rodeo Park – Half Marathon & 5 Mile Run, pancake b’fast, trail ride, memorial service, western shootout re-enactment, vintage tractor show, Pit Bull Terrier Weight Pull, BBQ, barrel racing, Taylor Country Show & Dance. No events on Sun. Mon, 28th – wagon rides, cowboy dinner, entertainment and tours of historic sites & homes in Taylor. 928-536-7366

Saturday 26th May to Monday 28th May:

Tombstone: 31st Annual Wyatt Earp Days

Historic Allen St – Memorial Day Weekend event in honor of the West’s famous lawman. Gunfights & Skit Competition, ongoing street entertainment daily, Chili Cook-off on Sun the 27th. 520-266-5266

Saturday 26th May to Sunday 27th May:

Williams: Route 66 Rough Stock Stampede Rodeo and Parade

Parade 10a Sat. Rodeo performances at Williams Rodeo Grounds Sat & Sun. 928-713-9651

Friday 1st June to Sunday 3rd June:

Payson: Payson Arizona Mountain High Games

The Southwest’s largest celebration of adventure sports, races, archery, ATV Rodeo, trail rides, dutch oven cooking contest, horseshoe tournament and new this year a trucks-only demolition derby combined with a massive outdoor expo. Register Online! www.paysonrimcountry.com or 928-474-5242 x7

Saturday 2nd June to Sunday 3rd June:

Flagstaff: 23rd Annual Flagstaff Fiber Festival

Pioneer Museum, Arizona Historical Society – Shearing, felt making, spinning, weaving, dyeing and more; wool & fiber products for sale. Free admission, 10a-4p. 928-774-6272, www.arizonahistoricalsociety.org

Saturday 2nd June to Friday 29th June:

Flagstaff: 29th Annual Sacred Mountain Prayer Run

Thorpe Park, 245 N Thorpe Rd – 10K/5K Run through the Coconino Nat’l Forest. Races begin 7:30a. Fundraiser. Pricing info at virtualroster.com. Also 2K Fun Run/Walk, free. 928-526-2968

Saturday 2nd June:

Glendale: 12th Annual Family Farm Day

Tolmachoff Farms, 5726 N 75th Ave – Farm fun w/U-pick garden, watermelon eating contest, train rides, picture on a pony, tomato cannon, petting zoo, crafts, food & more. 8a-2p, $5 adm for 2yr & up. 623-386-1301, www.tolmachoff-farms.com

Saturday 2nd June to Sunday 3rd June:

Pinetop: 15th Annual Hon-Dah Pow Wow in the Pines

Hon-Dah Resort Casino – Tribal dancers compete in fancy dance, grass dance, drums & more; over $37,000 prize money. Native American art, craft & food vendors. Open to public. Free adm. Camping available. 800-929-8744, www.hon-dah.com

Saturday 2nd June to Sunday 3rd June:

Prescott: Folk Arts Fair

Sharlot Hall Museum – Demonstrations & hands-on opportunities to make and try frontier crafts. Entertainment by fiddle bands, folksingers, dancers & more,10a-5p, adm $5, children free. 928-445-3122

Sunday 3rd June:

Prescott: Antiques on the Square Spring Show

Courthouse Plaza – Over 50 dealers offering a variety of antiques and collectibles, 9a-5p. Sponsored by Thumb Butte Questers. Free admission. 928-899-6438 or 445-5168

Thursday 7th June to Saturday 9th June:

Williams: 2012 Arizona State H.O.G. Rally

Live entertainment, bike games, poker walk and vendors are all part of this bike weekend in the cool pines of Northern Arizona. 928-635-1418

Friday 8th June to Sunday 10th June:

Pine: 16th Annual Strawberry Patchers Quilt Show

Community Center Cultural Hall – 100+ quilts and wearables to be shown, vote for your favorite, visit our Berry Patch Boutique and vendor mall, quilt appraiser on site, Fri & Sat 9-5, Su 9-3, adm $2. 928-472-4547

Friday 8th June to Sunday 10th June:

Sedona: Red Rock Factory Outlet Fine Art & Craft Show

Oak Creek Factory Outlets, Hwy 179, Village of Oakcreek – 35 to 55 artists showing fine art paintings, sculpture, jewelry, hats, leather, wood furniture, clothing, pottery, much more, 9a-6p. 928-284-9627

Friday 8th June to Sunday 10th June:

Show Low: Show Low Days 2012

Show Low City Park – Parade, soap box races, White Mountains Outdoor Recreation Show, Mountain Festival (arts & crafts fair), live entertainment, food, beer garden, Dutch oven cook-off, Kids Zone, 9a-8p daily. Roping Contest. 928-537-2326, www.showlowdays.com

Saturday 9th June:

Parker: 35th Annual Great Western Tube Float

Patria Flats Park to BlueWater Resort & Casino – This year’s theme: Celebrating Arizona’s Centennial. Float about 8 miles down the Colorado River. Cash prizes & trophies for many different categories of “floaters”. Regis. fee $15. 928-669-2174

Saturday 9th June to Sunday 10th June:

Pine: 22nd Annual Strawberry Festival

Pine/Strawberry Community Center & Ramada, 3886 N. Hwy 87 – Food, vendors, lots of strawberry treats, craft booths, entertainment and children’s activities like Dr. Bounce with inflatable climbing walls, pony rides. Sat. 9-5, Sun. 9-4, free adm. 928-476-3655

Saturday 9th June to Sunday 10th June:

Prescott: Territorial Days Arts & Crafts Show

Courthouse Square – With over 100 vendors including fine art, jewelry, food and more. Sat 9-5, Sun 9-4. 928-445-2000, ext. 112

Thursday 14th June to Saturday 16th June:

Kanab, UT: Jacob Hamblin Days

Kanab Kaneplex Arena – Ranch Rodeo events and celebration of pioneer heritage & history geared towards family participation, includes Trail Ride. Thurs 8p reenactment, Fri 8a-9:30p, Sat 7a-10p. 435-689-0986

Thursday 14th June to Sunday 17th June:

Prescott Valley: 34th Annual Prescott Valley Days

Parade: Theme is “Mardi Gras”, live music, carnival, Balloon Festival, arts & crafts vendors, entertainment, tractor pulls, beer garden, pancake b’fast, and more. 928-772-8857

Thursday 14th June to Sunday 17th June:

Williams: Cowpunchers Reunion Rodeo

Williams Rodeo Grounds – Real working cowboys get together and put on a big rodeo for themselves. Great fun to watch, daily 1p. Dance Fri & Sat. Adm: $5, kids 10 & under free. 928-853-6495

Friday 15th June:

Pinetop: Annual Native American Art Festival Pre-Show

Hon-Dah Conference Center – Showcases the Native American Art Festival’s premier artists. Art raffles, hors d’oeuvres, no host bar, 6-9pm. Tickets $10 advance, $15 door. Tickets available at the Pinetop-Lakeside Chamber of Commerce. 928-367-4290

Friday 15th June to Saturday 16th June:

Williams: Northern Arizona BBQ Festival

KCBS sanctioned BBQ cook-off.  A beer garden featuring regional micro breweries, street dance and kids’ zone are all part of this weekend in the cool pines of Northern Arizona. 928-635-1418

Saturday 16th June to Sunday 17th June:

Pinetop: 25th Annual Native American Art Festival

Blue Ridge HS, 1300 W White Mountain Blvd – Juried show, 50+ of the SW’s finest American Indian artists, authentic fine arts & crafts, artist demos, hoop dancers & other cultural events. Adults $5, under 12 free. Sat 9-6, Sun 10-3. 800-573-4031

Saturday 16th June:

Prescott: 14th Annual Tsunami on the Square

Prescott Courthouse Plaza – Fun for all ages! Opens at noon with parade, then modern and global dance forms, performance art, music, outdoor theater, circus arts, fire show at 10p. Free. 928-925-6830

Saturday 23rd June:

Flagstaff: Made in the Shade Beer Tasting Festival

Coconino Co. Fairgrounds, I-17 at the Pulliam Exit – Taste 100+ micro-brewed beers. Food (extra $) & live entertainment, 1-5pm. Tickets$40/adv, $50/gate; VIP ticket $80/$90. 928-779-1775 or www.azbeer.com

Saturday 23rd June:

Flagstaff: Museum of Northern Arizona Navajo Rug Auction

3101 N Fort Valley Rd – 200+ contemporary and antique Navajo Rugs of all sizes and prices. Preview 9a-1p, auction at 2p, free adm. Consignments welcome. www.culturalpartners.org

Saturday 23rd June to Sunday 24th June:

Prescott: 31st Annual Prescott Bluegrass Festival

Courthouse Plaza – Weekend of family fun with camping and a variety of live bluegrass bands. Sat 10:30a-6p, Evening concert 7-10p, Sun 10:30a-3p, FREE. www.prescottbluegrassfestival.com; 928-445-2000, ext 120

Saturday 23rd June:

Valle-Williams: High Country Warbirds Fly-In

Planes of Fame Air Museum next to the Valle-Grand Canyon Airport – Antique & warbird fly-bys, P-38 Int’l Assoc. meets, Air Museum, vendors, membership rides, gates open at 8a, adm $8, under 12- $2, free parking. 928-635-1000, www.planesoffame.org

Thursday 28th June to Wednesday 4th July:

Prescott: 125th Annual World’s Oldest Rodeo® — An official AZ Centennial Event

Prescott Rodeo Grounds – 8 breath-taking performances, AZ’s largest rodeo parade, kiddie parade, fine arts & crafts show, rodeo dance, a Fourth of July celebration & more. Tickets and information: 866-407-6336, www.worldsoldestrodeo.com

Friday 29th June to Sunday 1st July:

Sedona: Red Rock Factory Outlet Fine Art & Craft Show

Oak Creek Factory Outlets, Hwy 179, Village of Oakcreek – 35 to 55 artists showing fine art paintings, sculpture, jewelry, hats, leather, wood furniture, clothing, pottery, much more, 9a-6p. 928-284-9627

Friday 29th June to Thursday 5th July:

Springerville-Eagar: 100th Apache County Rodeo & Parade “100 Years: Our Way”

Events include parade, free pancake breakfast, skateboard and racquetball competitions, vendors, bicycle racing, educational forums, and two evening dances at the rodeo grounds. July 4th, 2012 is the 100th consecutive Sheriff’s Posse Rodeo in Round Valley. 928-333-2123

Friday 29th June to Sunday 1st July:

Williams: The Grand Canyon Renaissance Faire

I-40 exit 167, S on Garland Prarie Rd, right on Forest Service Rd 51A, follow signs – Great music and comedy, stage shows, games for all ages, summer marketplace, Renaissance weddings, living history, Shakespeare, great food & drink, much more! 10-6, adm: $10/$7/$5, under 5 free. 928-635-2394

Saturday 30th June:

Chloride: Old Miner’s Day Parade & Festivities

Parade at High Noon, live music, vendors, bake sale, raffle, performances by gunfighter groups & more. Jim Fritz Museum will be open. Free adm. 928-565-9777

Saturday 30th June:

Taylor: Taylor 4th of July Celebration & Rodeo

Taylor Rodeo Complex – Firing of the anvil 5a, patriotic program 10a, rodeo 7p. Also Taylor 10K & 2 mile run, softball tournaments, BBQ, dance, fireworks. Wed. 4th – Wagon rides, cowboy dinner, entertainment and tours of historic sites & homes in Taylor. 928-536-7366