The hot Summer is finally over and October is in sight. The start of Fall is a beautiful time to visit the area. It's warm enough for an afternoon at Slide Rock, but don't forget your jacket when you head out for the evening. These early Fall days are perfect for a jeep tour or a visit to our local vineyards for an afternoon wine tasting tour. Let the award winning staff at the Southwest Inn help plan a memorable visit to Sedona.
~2012~
SEDONA
SEP 1
11th Annual Red Rocks Music Festival
Sedona - Sedona Creative Life Center
SEP 8
40th Annual Fiesta Del Tlaquepaque
Sedona
Mexican style celebration; headlining the Fiesta is mosaico flamenco, one of the most innovative & inspiring new acoustic flamenco groups in the USA, piñatas, strolling mariachi bands, folklorico dance groups, Flamenco/classical guitarists, artists, food, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 928-282-4838 or http://www.tlaq.com/
SEP 29
4th Annual Sedona Sunrise Center for Adults Golf Tournament
Sedona - Oakcreek Country Club
Includes golf, cart, practice balls, a tee gift and buffet lunch, format is a four person scramble and prizes will be awarded to men's, women's and mixed teams as well as closest to the pin and long drives, a raffle and silent auction will be held after the tournament, benefits the Sedona Sunrise Center-Verde Valley's only adult day care center, $100, 928-284-9623
GRAND CANYON
AUG 21
-
SEP 8
29th Annual Grand Canyon Music Festival
Grand Canyon (Tusayan) - Shrine of the Ages
Annual series of evening concerts, musicians from around the country, from jazz to classical, $8-15, 7:30 pm, 928-638-9215 or 800-997-8285 or http://www.grandcanyonmusicfest.org
4th Annual Grand Canyon Celebration of Art
Grand Canyon (Tusayan)
A unique opportunity to view and purchase high-quality Grand Canyon art, features a juried art competition and show; Plein Air artists painting on the rim; and a Quick Draw event, see works of some of the best master artists in the nation as they seek to capture the beauty of the timeless Grand Canyon landscape on canvas, free,http://www.grandcanyon.org
COTTONWOOD
12th Annual Thunder Valley Rally
Cottonwood - Old Town Cottonwood
SEP 29
24th Annual Verde River Day
Cottonwood - Dead Horse Ranch State Park
Develop awareness of the importance of the Verde River, 40+ environmental exhibits, hands-on activities, live entertainment, sand castle building, animals, canoe rides, nature hikes, fish the lagoon, nature walks, $6 per vehicle/4 adults, 9 am - 3 pm, 928-634-7593 or http://cottonwoodchamber.chambermaster.com/Events/details/verde-river-days-2419
FLAGSTAFF
63rd Annual Coconino County Fair
Flagstaff - Ft. Tuthill County Fairgrounds
Featuring traditional fair exhibits, cultural presentations, local entertainment and national headliners, demolition derby, 4-H livestock auction, magicians, clowns, petting zoo, musical performances, carnival rides, exhibits, $4-7, $20/family pass, $3 parking, Fri-Sat 10 am – 10 pm, Mon 10 am – 4 pm, 928-679-8000 or http://www.coconino.az.gov
SEP 7
September Evening Concert 2012
Flagstaff - The Arboretum at Flagstaff
In the gardens under the shade of the cool pines, bring a picnic dinner, beer and wine for sale, this month features Kailin Yong Peace Project Trio, original tunes inspired by his exploration of different world cultures, featuring upbeat fiddle with an inspiring message, $13-16, 5:30-7 pm, 928-774-1442 or http://www.thearb.org
8th Annual Route 66 Days
Flagstaff - Downtown
Presented by the Route 66 Car Club, 425 classics, customs and hot rods, dash plaques, goodie bags, door prizes, 50/50, limited to 400 vehicles, arts & crafts and food vendors, Sat 8 am – 5 pm, Sun 8 am – 3 pm, 928-451-1204 orhttp://www.route66carclub.com