We Love Arizona: What’s Happening in August

It’s no secret; we LOVE Arizona! That is why you can find us in nearly every corner of this great state. We know being a part of the community goes so much deeper than just living and working there. Our PTA family is devoted to giving back and being active in our community. In fact, last year, over 700 hours were donated to the schools in our communities. BUT being a part of the community also means partying it up with our neighbors! That is why we are rounding up the different festivals and fairs happening across Arizona! We hope to see you there.

• Eagar Days Gun Show & Outdoor Expo:
  • When: Aug 2 – 3 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Where: The Eagar RV Dome & 2ndAve
  • Cost: Free
  • Details: This 2-day event offers a variety of fun for all ages! Head to the RV Dome for a Hunter Safety field day course; big game stalkers archery shoot (includes kids shoot, long-distance, and target competition), and a soccer tournament.  When you are ready to take the party outside, head over to 2ndAve where the is a pancake breakfast, logging rodeo, kid’s foot rodeo, tournament, AZ Inflatables, free ice cream, and vendors galore! The tournaments include; racquetball, volleyball, slow pitch, skateboard & scooter. More details here.
• 70thAnnual Navajo Festival of Arts & Culture:
  • When: Aug 3 – 4 | 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.
  • Where: The Museum of Northern Arizona | 3101 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff, AZ 86001
  • Cost: $8 – $18 per person
  • Details: Over 70 Navajo artists, storytellers, and cultural interpreters gather from many clans. Meet basket makers creating works on-site, join in with rug weavers, silversmiths, potters, and painters. Learn about the philosophy of living in harmony known as “Beauty Way” taught by Navajo storytellers. Enjoy a beautiful hike with Navajo ethnobotanist and Pollen Trail Dancers. Additional activities are available for kids.  For more information, visit the museum’s website.
• Old Bisbee Brewing Company presents the 8thAnnual Pirates of the High Desert:
  • When: Aug 9 – 11
  • Where: Old Bisbee Brewing Company | 200 Review Alley, Bisbee, AZ 85603
  • Cost: 
  • Details: Get your booty to this 3-day city-wide event! Put on your best pirate garb and get ready for a city-wide treasure hunt, Pirate’s Parade, The Scourge of the Seven Seas pub crawl, live bands, games, dancing, comedy, exotic rum tasting, pirate fest, costume contest, amazing food, bloody mary bar, breakfast, ARRGH Walk, vendors, shuttle tours, and much more! For your map of the details, dates, and times visit ye ol Facebook Event Post here.
• 8thAnnual Mile High Brew Festival:
  • When: Aug 10 | 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.
  • Where: Downtown Prescott
  • Cost: Designated Driver ticket – $10 + fee | General Admission Ticket $40 + fee | VIP Ticket $75 + fee
  • Details: You will not want to miss this premier beer tasting event! Enjoy beautiful outdoor Prescott as you listen to live music and sip on some of the best beers! Food from local restaurants and food trucks will also be there. This is a 21+ event. Click herefor more information and to purchase tickets.
• The Return of the Mermaids Monsoon Celebration and Mermaid Festival:
  • When: Aug 10 | 3 p.m. – 11 p.m.
  • Where: Downtown Tucson & 4thAvenue
  • Cost: Free
  • Details: Dress up as though you live under the sea for this family friendly event! From tadpole to merfolks, there is entertainment for everyone! A Mermaid market with face painting, costumes, local artist, mermaid goods, meet Miss Mermaid Arizona, enjoy some delicious food trucks, Pirate show, live DJ, costume contest, mermaid pageant, Tucson Improve Movement, Tiny Treasure Hunt, and so much more! The shops of downtown get into the spirit. Many offer special experiences or goodies! For more details, visit their Facebook Event Page.
• Hualapai Mountain Park – Craft Antique & Arts Fair:
  • When: Aug 4 | 9 a.m. – 3 p.m.
  • Where: Hualapai Mountain Park (Rec. Area #1)
  • Cost: Free
  •  Details: Visit the beautiful Hualapai Mountain Park as they host a Craft Fair & Swap Meet. Beat the heat and enjoy the fun! For more info, visit their website.
• Tucson’s 244thBirthday:
  • When: Aug 20 | 5:30 p.m.
  • Where: Presidio San Agustin del Tucson Museum 196 N. Court Ave., Tucson, AZ 85701
  • Cost: Free
  • Details: Celebrate Tucson! Kick it off with a happy hour and taco bar and La Cocina. Live, local performances, free docent tours of the Presidio Museum, free tours of the Presidio District with Ken Scoville, free birthday cake and much more. There will be a presentation by the mayor and other city officials followed by a party and cultural entertainment. More info here.
• Tombstone at Twilight:
  • When: Aug 24 | 5 p.m.
  • Where: Tombstone
  • Cost: Free
  • Details: Experience the Town Too Tough To Die at Twilight. Plenty to do including, shopping, dining, sidewalk sales, mariachis, gunfights in the park, medicine show, quick cowboy draw, the wild west witches, and more! The event encompasses the entire town! Downloadfor more info.
• Show Low Battle of the Bands & Vans:
  • When: Aug 31 | 12 noon – 5 p.m.
  • Where: Frontier Park | 660 N. 9thPlace, Show Low, AZ 85901
  • Cost: $5 per person, 12 and under are free.
  • Details: You won’t want to miss this event – it has a lot of music, a ton of food, and an enjoyable time! There will be a music and food competition is happening. There will be ten bands and ten to fifteen food vendors battling it out for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place prize money and trophies. The attendees get to help choose the winner by dropping tokens into our favorite band and food vendor’s bucket(s) located and the Home Depot Voting Booth.  Each band plays for 45 minutes while you enjoy food and sipping on cold beverages. More info at the Show Low Main Street Website.
• 13thAnnual Woodland Wildlife and Science Festival:
  • When: Aug 31 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. (Wildlife World Zoo presentations are at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m.)
  • Where: White Mountain Nature Center | 425 S. Woodland Rd., Pinetop-Lakeside, AZ 85929
  • Cost: Festival is free, nominal charge for programs
  • Details: Head to the White Mountain Nature Center for interactive booths and displays! There will be lots of live wildlife, demonstrations, and exhibits! You won’t want to miss out when the Wildlife World Zoo makes their presentation at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Click herefor more details.
• Historic Yellow House Garden Sale & Home Tour:
  • When: Aug 31 | 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
  • Where: The Historic Yellow House | 120 S. 6thSt., Williams, AZ 856046
  • Cost: Free
  • Details: The Historic Yellow House will be full of fun Aug 31. Enjoy live music, historic home tours, and a ton of vendors! Vendors include; art, crafts, homemade cookies, bird feeders, jewelry, vintage finds, garden décor, candles, homemade bread, canned goods, photography art, handmade gifts, and John’s famous cinnamon rolls!

We hope you enjoy August in Arizona! For more fun things happening head to visitarizona.com today!