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Welcome to Ahwatukeelife Events, Festivals and Parades
Coming Events
August | September | October | November | December
(Send us information about upcoming events in the area at info@ahwatukeelife.com)
Tostitos Fiesta Bowl hosts the champion of the Big 12 Conference and another of the nation’s top college football teams at University of Phoenix Stadium.
PF Changs Rock and Roll Marathon
The average temperature in January here in Phoenix is 65 degrees, so get out and enjoy the weather, with a walker friendly, 1/2 marathon or marathon race.
Mid-January brings the annual showcase for upgrading the homestead at the largest home and garden show in Arizona, held at the Arizona State Fairgrounds.
The southwest flower and garden show has been combined with the home show and offers exposition of flowers, gardening and landscaping, including
workshops and exhibits that showcase the beauty and variety of Southwest flora.
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Auction
Six days of antique car auctions selling collector cars from all vintages including celebrity-owned cars and motorcycles.
Kokopelli Winery and Bistro is saluting all Italian Americans on January 28 through 30.
Monday Jan 31 - Sunday Feb 6, 2011
Incredibly beautiful Arabian horses, exhibits, shopping, food and drink.
The Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale is the site for this NASCAR competition.
Looking for a unique getaway? How about a trip back in time?
Rodeo, parade, carnival, beer and brats - what more can you ask for - oh the proceeds benefit youth organizations in the community.
The Fountain Hills Great Fair is held in the month of February. This three day juried art fair features nearly 480 artists and artisans from across
the United States and around the globe, and attracts 200,000+ visitors.
International Sportsmen's Expo
At the University of Phoenix Stadium, the International Sportsmen’s Expo provides a wealth of expert advice on hunting, fly-casting, off-roading, camping,
hiking, and more.
For three fun-filled days in March, Tumbleweed Park in Chandler Arizona will resound with music, excitement, and laughter.
Two stages spotlight a diverse sampling of great music, while a huge midway provides excitement to thousands of festival fans.
Ostrich races complete with human jockeys are a sight unique to Chandler! Like any world class festival, all kinds of food will be available from the
traditional fair favorites to Ostrich burgers.
West of Western Culinary Festival
In mid-March, the West of Western Culinary Festival features a Grand Tasting with more than 50 Arizona chefs redefining the image of Western cuisine,
20 wineries, cooking demos and classes, and boutique and heirloom food items, all hosted by Phoenix Art Museum in the Sculpture Garden and Great Hall,
prepaid reservations required.
Westworld in Scottsdale Family was important in the old west and that focus is carried on at this festival.
Friday is kids day and there are plenty of great children's activities held every day at the Festival.
Created by a community seen as a small island in the ocean of other cultures composing Phoenix and Arizona, the festival at the Heritage & Science Park
has mushroomed in popularity over the past decade to become a showcase of Polynesian traditions in the desert.
2011 Great Arizona Beer Festival
The 2011 Great Arizona Beer Festival will be a one-day event!
March brings the annual showcase for upgrading the homestead at the largest home and garden show in Arizona, held at the Arizona State Fairgrounds.
The southwest flower and garden show has been combined with the home show and offers exposition of flowers, gardening and landscaping, including
workshops and exhibits that showcase the beauty and variety of Southwest flora.
Nothing signals advent of spring more than baseball with a capital B, tightly meshed into American culture with historic firsts, icon performances,
record-setting events, and traditions from hot dogs slathered in mustard to unexpected curve balls, and seventh-inning stretches.
Books and movies about baseball are fine and dandy, but nothing beats Major League Baseball action, playing out each season from April through the World Series.
Arizona Diamondbacks - To book seats to root for your Arizona Diamondbacks
Phoenix Jazz & Blues Festival In April or May, the Phoenix Jazz & Blue Festival each year presents bands from coast to coast, with area restaurants catering the event at Steele Indian School Park. Performers over the years have included Big Nick and the Gila Monsters, Taj Mahal, Freddy Cole, and Magic Slim. Call (602) 230-1311 for more information.
Gourmet food takes center stage at April’s annual Scottsdale Culinary Festival, going strong for more than a quarter century.
Wineries, chefs, celebrities, locals and tourists alike gather for a culinary extravaganza showcasing a long weekend of fiery sunsets and incredible cuisine.
The Festival draws more than 40,000 visitors looking to enjoy fabulous food, fun, festivities and ideal weather!
This annual exposition ranks as one of the state’s top five consumer events, attracting more than 65,000 each year with inspired education, entertainment,
Valley chef demonstrations, free health screenings, beauty makeovers, cleaning tips and more.
Spend a relaxing day being pampered with spa treatments, massages and retail therapy. Inspiring Keynote Speakers Kirstie Alley and Helen Hunt
re-ignite your inner you. Over 600 Shopping Pavilions, perfect for unique holiday gift Ideas for every member of your family - and that all important "You".
Samples and more at the Ultimate Women's Expo.
Sports Offered: Athletics, Powerlifting, Tennis, Gymnastics, Kayaking, Volleyball
Phoenix Pride celebrates and promotes the history, diversity and future prosperity of the metropolitan Phoenix LGBTQ community.
May brings the annual showcase for upgrading the homestead at the largest home and garden show in Arizona, held at the Arizona State Fairgrounds.
The southwest flower and garden show has been combined with the home show and offers exposition of flowers, gardening and landscaping, including
workshops and exhibits that showcase the beauty and variety of Southwest flora.
Experts on horticulture, outdoor exhibits, a farmers' market and gardening workshops are featured on a weekend early in May at the Desert Botanical Garden,
Papago Park,just north of Tempe and east of the Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (PHX).
Schnepf Farms - producing fresh memories every day.
May 14th, 15th, 21st, 22nd 2011 are the Peach Festival dates, with peach picking, hay rides, tractor displays, pancake breakfasts and more.
Festival Of Lights
Wine & Microbrew
Tasting Festival !
Festival Of Lights
Charity Golf Tournament !
Our Charity Golf Tournament occurs on the first Saturday in June at The Foothills Golf Club and is operated in partnership with the Ahwatukee Kiwanis Club.
It's a shotgun scramble that tees off at 7:30am and includes nearly $20K in prizes.
Made in the Shade Beer Festival
More than 30 breweries are represented in mid to late June, as well as food vendors and live performers, at the Coconino County Fairgrounds
in Fort Tuthill County Park, Flagstaff, where visitors can sample beers and enjoy live bands.
 Check out the website at: Rawhide Fourth of July Fireworks!! 5700 West North Loop Road Chandler, AZ 85226 Phone: 480-502-5600 OR 800-527-1880 Email: Info@Rawhide.com
August brings the annual showcase for upgrading the homestead at the largest home and garden show in Arizona, held at the Arizona State Fairgrounds.
The southwest flower and garden show has been combined with the home show and offers exposition of flowers, gardening and landscaping, including
workshops and exhibits that showcase the beauty and variety of Southwest flora.
Grape Train Escape, Tequila Sunset, Starlight Tours
Select Saturday evenings feature our popular Starlight Tours and Tequila Sunset Limited trains while the
Grape Train Escapes (wine-tasting trains) highlight select Friday evenings throughout the summer.
Each one enhances the lure of this unique route under illuminated evening skies.
Family fun for all. Hundreds of thousands of residents from across the state flock to the fair each year to enjoy its new foods, exhibits,
and entertainment offerings. A fall tradition, with a great mix of traditional and cutting edge entertainment and exhibits with national concerts,
rodeos, racing, livestock, homemaking arts, rides, and taste treats.
On the first weekend of October for more than three decades at Tempe Beach Park, Tempe's fall festival features live music,
Bavarian beer gardens, Beers of the world, non-stop polka, bratwurst, strudel, garage band competition, giant carnival and more.
John Madden football tournament, lots of video games and arts & crafts for the kids, Splash Playground and Regensburg Bounceland.
In early to mid-October, downtown Phoenix hosts an authentic Bavarian Oktoberfest, produced by the Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures, with live Bavarian music, dancing, beer maidens and traditional Bavarian food.
Stagecoach Village Fine Art & Wine
Celebrate the beginning of the traditional Holiday Shopping season! Featuring a wide variety of jury selected fine Arts and Crafts.
Enjoy open air shopping, dining, wine tasting and musical entertainment in the high Sonoran desert surrounding Cave Creek and Carefree.
The Festival is an urban street fair and festival to celebrate the great diversity of Phoenix. This celebration is held each year in downtown Phoenix in
Heritage Square Park.
October brings the annual showcase for upgrading the homestead at the largest home and garden show in Arizona, held at the Arizona State Fairgrounds.
The southwest flower and garden show has been combined with the home show and offers exposition of flowers, gardening and landscaping, including
workshops and exhibits that showcase the beauty and variety of Southwest flora.
Arizona International Auto Show
During the last week in November, the new cars, crossovers, sport-utility vehicles, trucks and other vehicles for next year,
including pre-production models and experimental vehicles are displayed at the Phoenix Convention Center, where visitors can look under the hood,
sit behind the wheel, and get a good view of the whole market.
Fountain Hills Festival of Arts & Crafts
The Fountain Festival of Arts & Crafts is held in the month of November and features nearly 480 artists and artisans and gourmet food provisioners.
Over 200,000 visitors are attracted to this event to do their holiday shopping, purchase art and enjoy good food and entertainment.
Many of the artists in this fair feature unique holiday themed ornaments that have become family tradition.
All aglow as one of the southwest’s largest holiday light displays, ZooLights bathes grounds of the Phoenix Zoo in yuletide cheer with some two million
lights and dozens of animated displays. Tickets go on sale in early October, and the Zoo closes in mid-November to prepare for ZooLight’s Thanksiving unveiling.
ZooLights is closed on Christmas.
Festival Of Lights
Kickoff Party !
Arizona National Livestock Show
The Arizona National Livestock Show is the largest show of its kind in the Southwest, an annual Phoenix tradition since 1948 with a reputation as a
prestigious Show with warm hospitality.
From after Thanksgiving through Christmas Day, Harkins Theatres throughout the Phoenix area partner with Free Arts of Arizona
to provide decorative bows made from movie trailers for sale in support of local children's programs.
All aglow as one of the southwest’s largest holiday light displays, ZooLights bathes grounds of the Phoenix Zoo in yuletide cheer with some two million
lights and dozens of animated displays. Tickets go on sale in early October, and the Zoo closes in mid-November to prepare for ZooLight’s Thanksgiving unveiling.
ZooLights is closed on Christmas.
The annual parade on Central Avenue and other pre-bowl events throughout Greater Phoenix lead up to the big game.
Festival Of Lights
Hayrides and Luminary Walk !
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