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02.06.10–03.28.10 | 22nd Annual Arizona's Annual Renaissance Festival
Apache Junction

16th Century European Village celebrating romance & revelry of Renaissance Europe, music theater, comedy, hearty food & drynk, crafts, games & knights jousting, $8-18, 5 & under free, weekends, 10 am - 6 pm, 520-463-2700 or www.renfestinfo.com

02.19.10–03.21.10 | Peter Pan
Scottsdale

Peter Pan – Scottsdale Desert Stages Theatre, (4720 N. Scottsdale Rd. 85251), part of the Children’s Theatre Productions, the story of a mischievous little boy who refuses to grow up, for all ages, $12-15, 7:30, 1 & 3 pm, 480-483-1664 or www.desertstages.com

03.06.10–05.09.10 | Spring Butterfly Exhibit
Phoenix

Whimsical, dream-like habitat where hundreds of vibrant-colored butterflies flutter by, feeding and flitting among the flowers, $3.50 with admission, 9:30 am – 5 pm, 480-941-1225 or www.dbg.org

03.17.10–03.21.10 | 54th Annual Pinal County Fair
Casa Grande

Displays, live entertainment, arts & crafts, auto displays, car races, 4H & FFA livestock, animal exhibits, carnival rides, petting zoo, $4-7, 10 am – 11 pm, 520-723-5242 or www.pinalcountyfair.com

03.17.10–03.17.10 | Lucky Leprechaun Express – St. Patrick’s Day Celebration
Clarkdale

Traditional Irish fare, live music and a bit of good cheer, 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or www.verdecanyonrr.com

03.18.10–03.21.10 | 20th Annual National Festival of the West
Scottsdale

Western music, cowboy poetry, western vendors, costume contests, film celebrities, chuck wagon cook-off, mounted action shooting championships, $6-12, 602-996-4387 or www.festivalofthewest.com

03.20.10–03.21.10 | 2nd Annual Heritage/Folk Festival
Glendale

150 performers from folk and bluegrass music to cowboy poetry and storytelling, historic site tours, blacksmith demonstrations, children’s stage/activity area and workshops by accomplished entertainers, ountry, blues, cowboy, old-time & Celtic music, storytelling, workshops, jam sessions, free, 10 am - 5 pm, 623-930-4200 or www.azfolk.com

03.24.10–04.03.10 | Jesus the Christ Easter Pageant
Mesa

Drama, dance & musical story about the birth, life, death and resurrection of Jesus Christ presented in Spanish some nights and English some nights, free, 8 pm, 480-964-7164 or www.easterpageant.org

03.25.10–03.28.10 | Old Tucson Studios Presents Wild West Days
Tucson

Pistol Packin’ Paula and Hot Shot Johnny Tuscadero in pistol spinning contest for braggin’ rights & custom-engraved Cimarron 45’s, cowboy gunfights, a new Miss Kitty’s Can-Can Revue, and the Wild Wild West: Night of the Deadly Tycoon comedy and stunt show, Western family entertainment, 1880’s chuck wagon lunch, 10 am – 6 pm, $10.95-16.95, 520-883-0100 or http://www.OldTucson.com

03.25.10–03.28.10 | 50th Annual Pioneer Days Festival
Kearny

Celebrating 50 years of Golden memories, gunfighters, horse shoe tournament, parade, vendors, carnival, food, live entertainment, free, 520-363-7607 or www.copperbasinaz.com

03.26.10–03.28.10 | 5th Annual Phoenix WorldFEST
Phoenix

Learn about and experience the cultures of Phoenix's ten Sister Cities, taste a variety of ethnic foods and sample beers of the world, music and dance performances, international arts and crafts, educational exhibits, hands-on activities for the kids, produced by Phoenix Sister Cities, free, Fri 4-10 pm, Sat noon - 10 pm, Sun noon - 5 pm, 602-534-3751 or www.phoenixsistercities.org

03.26.10–03.28.10 | 33rd Annual Tempe Spring Festival of the Arts
Tempe

2nd largest arts & entertainment festival in the Southwest, 450 national artists & craftspeople, traditional & ethnic foods, continuous entertainment on 5 stages, Arizona Wine Festival & a special area for children, free, 10 am – 6 pm, 480-921-2300 or www.tempefestivalofthearts.com 

03.27.10–03.28.10 | Arizona Game & Fish Department Outdoor Expo
Phoenix

Hands-on activities, demonstrations and exhibits on hunting, fishing, recreational shooting, archery, off-highway vehicle (OHV) and watercraft recreation, conservation and wildlife education, camping and other outdoor elements, free, Sat & Sun 9 am – 5 pm, 602-942-3000 or www.azgfd.gov/expo

03.27.10–03.27.10 | Annual Rock Art Center Expo & Family Free Day
Phoenix

A free day of fun for all ages, activities include flint knapping, agave tasting, world music, storytelling and book signing, Native American artist demonstrations and art sale, guided tour, interactive stations on archaeology and desert ecology, hands-on crafts for kids and ancient spear throwing demonstrations, 10 am – 4 pm, 623-582-8007 or http://dvrac.asu.edu

03.27.10–03.27.10 | 2010 Yuma Air Show
Yuma

One of the largest air shows in the Southwest, view military & civilian aircraft both on the ground and in the air, demonstrations, military static displays, food, kids play area, free, 8 am - 3 pm, 928-269-5590 or 928-269-3245 or www.yumaairshow.com   

03.27.10–03.27.10 | 12th Annual Spring Celebration
Buckeye

Bunny photo patch, petting zoo, entertainment, egg decorating, egg hunt, craft vendors, food on “Bunny Brunch Blvd.” and carnival games on “Cottontail Lane”, 9 am – noon, 623-349-6354

03.27.10–03.27.10 | 13th Annual Hare Raising Fun Egg Hunt and Celebration
Show Low

 Also carnival games and visit the Easter Bunny, www.showlowchamberofcommerce.com

03.30.10–04.04.10 | 58th Annual County Fair
Yuma

Entertainment, concerts, 4H & FFA exhibits, livestock show & auction, demolition derby, Yuma Gem & Mineral Society, carnival, $, 8 am - midnight, 928-726-4420 or www.visityuma.com or www.yumafair.com

04.03.10–04.03.10 | Annual Children's Day & Kite Festival
Phoenix

Kite making and kite flying are primary activities of the day, but a stage of entertainment, Japanese food, and other cultural activities for children and families are also featured, Valley of the Sun Koi Club, 10 am - 3 pm, www.japanesefriendshipgarden.org

04.03.10–04.03.10 | Dolly Sanchez Memorial Easter Egg Hunts
Peoria

Candy hunts, carnival games, rides, visits with the Easter Bunny, free, 8:20 am, 623-773-7564 or www.peoriaaz.gov/specialevents

04.04.10–04.04.10 | Bunny Express
Clarkdale

Verde Canyon Railroad, 928-639-0010 or 800-293-7245 or www.verdecany

04.08.10–04.11.10 | ASUA Spring Fling
Tucson

Nation's largest student-run carnival features fun rides, midway games, food and amateur and professional entertainment, $5, 520-621-5610 or http://springfling.arizona.edu

04.08.10–04.11.10 | The Great American Flea Market
Peoria

Presented by SwapSmart, features live music, kid zones, food, and shopping, $3, under 12 are free, 9 am – 6 pm, 602-412-8997 or http://www.thegreatamericanfleamarket.com

04.10.10–04.10.10 | 3rd Annual Grand Desert Days Festival
Morristown

Classic car displays, parade, arts and crafts, regional fire dept. Chili Cookoff, live entertainment, old fashioned games for all ages, Arizona authors, reading and book signings, free, 9 am - 4 pm, 623-341-5977 or www.gfwc-morristownaz.org

04.10.10–04.10.10 | 9th Annual Arizona Epilepsy Walk
Tempe

Features a fun run, 3K & 5K walk, carnival style entertainment, food and family fun, benefit, 602-406-3581 or www.azepilepsywalk.org

04.10.10–04.10.10 | Pioneer Day Parade
Peoria

Pancake breakfast, 5K run, family walk, wheel chair races, family bike ride, parade, entertainment, farmer's market, food, historical tours, games, free, 10 am, 623-773-7198 or www.peoriaaz.gov/specialevents

04.14.10–04.18.10 | 35th Annual Maricopa County Fair - Totally Ag-Citing
Phoenix

An annual occasion to celebrate & pursue the traditional values of educational opportunity, agricultural prosperity & love of family, midway, commercial exhibits, hobbies, agriculture & youth exhibits, motorized events, horse show, art walk of chalk art, $4-7, 602-252-0717 or www.maricopacountyfair.org

04.15.10–04.25.10 | 100th Annual Pima County Fair
Tucson

4-H animals, home arts & fine arts, entertainment, horse shows, concerts, games & rides, educational exhibits including a gem and mineral show, $2-7, info line: 520-762-3247 or 520-762-9100 or www.swfair.com or http://arizonafairs.com

04.15.10–04.18.10 | The Great American Flea Market
Mesa

Presented by SwapSmart, features live music, kid zones, food, and shopping, $3, under 12 are free, 9 am – 6 pm, 602-412-8997 or http://www.thegreatamericanfleamarket.com

04.16.10–04.17.10 | 11th Annual Rotary River Rally
Tempe

Featuring the Great Cardboard Boat Regatta with teams of up to 8 people paddling a 200-yard race course in home-made boats of cardboard, teams compete for best dressed, most spirited, best design, most sought-after, and Titanic award for the most spectacular sinking, benefits the Rotary Clubs of Tempe, free, Fri. preview 4-8 pm, Sat. 9 am - 3 pm, 480-905-5944 or www.rotaryriverrally.com

04.17.10–04.18.10 | Chalk It Up! Prescott
Prescott

Individual or group artists, live entertainment, free, 10 am - 4 pm, www.mountainartistsguild.org/links.htm

04.17.10–04.18.10 | Annual Junior Rodeo
Willcox

See the future rodeo champions, www.arizonajuniorrodeo.com

04.17.10–04.18.10 | 16th Annual Arizona Asian Festival
Phoenix

Features ethnic cuisine, arts and crafts, and entertainment, martial arts demonstrations, cultural dances and music from nearly a dozen Asian countries, include Japanese Taiko drums and a fashion show with traditional Asian costumes, Children's Wonderland, crafts for kids, free, Sat 10 am - 7, Sun 10 am - 6 pm, 602-712-8889 or www.aaaa-az.org or www.phoenix.gov/PARKS/heritage.html

04.17.10–04.17.10 | Nature Fest
Wickenburg

Touch a non-venomous snake, go eye-to-eye with a live bird of prey and other wildlife, ideas on recycling and water conservation, guided hike along the Hassayampa River and hands-on activities, $5 adults, kids are free, 9 am - 3 pm, 928-684-2772 or www.nature.org/arizona/preserves

04.21.10–04.23.10 | Student Workshops
Tucson

Students of all ages are invited to sign up for traditional classes taught by professional mariachi musicians and baile folklorico instructors, part of the International Mariachi Conference, $, 520-838-3908 or www.tucsonmariachi.org

04.22.10–04.25.10 | Verde Valley Nature & Birding Festival
Cottonwood

Field trips, local tours, workshops & seminars, educational activities for kids, exhibits, key-note speaker, entertainment, $10+, 5:30 am - 9 pm, 928-282-2202 or www.birdyverde.org

04.23.10–04.23.10 | The Espectacular Concert
Tucson

The best mariachi musicians performing before standing room crowds, this year's performers are Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan, Mariachi Los Camperos de Nati Cano, Mariachi Cobre and Pedro Fernandez

04.23.10–04.25.10 | Charles Mingus Hometown Jazz Festival
Nogales

Includes a free concert on Fri. night, special Buffalo Soldier presentation, jazz for Kids and jazz for adults sessions, arts & crafts, kids games, art exhibit, Charles Mingus Film Festival, Big Band Gala Concert, margarita jazz brunch, www.mingusproject.com

04.24.10–04.24.10 | 6th Annual Salsa Festival
Maricopa

Salsa, guacamole and bean dip competition, live music, a beer and margarita garden, free tortilla chips, kids zone, junior salsa bar and salsa lessons for everyone, $1,000 for the best overall salsa, also an artist's alley, free, 5-9 pm, 520-568-9098 or520-568-9573 or www.maricopasalsafestival.com

04.24.10–04.24.10 | Family Fun Day – National Astronomy Day
Peoria

Activities include arts & crafts, games, movies, tours, and simulated space shuttle launch, $4-6, 623-322-2001 or http://www.azchallenger.org

04.30.10–05.02.10 | A Taste of Greece
Tempe

Greek dancing, music, food & fun, performances by costumed Greek dancers, Greek wine tasting, carnival rides, $2, Fri. &  Sat. 11 am - 11 pm, Sun. 11 am - 7 pm, 480-899-3330 or http://atasteofgreeceaz.webs.com

05.01.10–05.02.10 | 25th Annual Tucson Folk Festival
Tucson

Nationally known headline acts each evening, as well as local and regional musicians, and workshops, a gospel sing-along, a children's' show, and food and crafts booths, free, Sat noon - 10 pm, Sun 11 am - pm, 520-792-6481 or www.tkma.org

05.07.10–05.07.10 | Space Day at Pima Air & Space Museum
Tucson

Pima Air & Space Museum invites children of all ages to visit its Space Gallery and participate in hands-on Activities focused on exploring aerodynamics, rocket science, and living and working in space, free with museum admission, 1-4pm, 520-574-0462 or  www.pimaair.org

05.08.10–05.08.10 | 6th Annual Prescott Highland Games
Prescott

By Prescott Area Celtic Society, a wide array of musicians, Scottish and Highland dancing, pipe bands, British food and drink, handmade crafts, sheepdog demonstrations, Scottish athletic competitions, genealogy tent, massed bands and march of clans, $10-12, 9 am –7 pm, http://prescotthighlandgames.com/

05.13.10–05.15.10 | KABAM! Kingman Area Books are Magic Festival
Kingman

Authors and others will be presenting and signing their books, also local authors from the region, clowns, music, entertainment, vendors, 10 am - 4 pm, http://kingmantourism.org/ or www.kingmankabam.org/

05.29.10–05.29.10 | Taylor Trapper Days
Taylor

Biscuits & gravy cook-off, breakfast, patriotic program, black powder shoot, American pit Bull/Terrier weight pulling championships, BBQ, craft show, horseshoe tournament, mutt show, Great American mule race, live band performances, 928-536-7366 or www.snowflaketaylorchamber.org

06.20.10–06.20.10 | 24th Annual Father's Day Fishing Contest
Pinetop

24th Annual Father's Day Fishing Contest - Woodland Lake Park, 1-4 pm, 928-367-4290 or www.pinetop-lakeside.com or http://ci.pinetop-lakeside.az.us