Here are some other fun things to do in March in Arizona - I think there is something for everyone - from arts and crafts fairs to air shows, gem shows and all kinds of runs and walks, I am sure that you will find something that is perfect for you. I love getting feedback, so please let me know if you enjoyed any of these activities or if there are others that you think I should include. Have a great March!!
Note: Dates and activities can change - before planning to attend events, phone for fees and to confirm days and times.
Weekends through April 3 (every Saturday and Sunday) The Arizona Renaissance Festival feaures jousting tournaments, ongoing entertainment on the 12 theater stages, rides, arts and crafts and plenty of food - many people think that it is worth going just for the turkey legs! Located 7 miles east of Apache Junctin on U.S. Highway 60 with the beautiful Superstition Mountains to the north - this is an amazing location and a great way to get out of town without having to go too far.
March 3 through March 5 | 58th Annual Parada Del Sol Rodeo Scottsdale - WestWorld of Scottsdale Cowboys from all over the world come to compete in this rodeosthat has been taking place in Scottsdale since 1956. Be sure to wear your Western gear if you go. Besides rodeo there are also major dances, concerts, live country western music and children's activities. Look for tickets on line or go to Western Wear stores such as Sabas were you may find discounted tickets., Friday & Saturday 1 & 7 pm, Sunday 2 pm, 480-990-3179 or http://www.paradadelsol.org
March 3 | Phoenix Boys Choir Mini-Concert Phoenix - Steele Indian School Park Memorial Hall The world-renowned Tour Choir will perform new works, sneak peeks at special repertoire and audience favorites, $10, 5:30 pm, 264-5328 or www.phoenixboyschoir.org
March 3 | Native Arts ArtWalk Scottsdale - Scottsdale Arts District Celebrating Native Arts of the Southwest, free, 7-9 pm, 480-990-8989 or www.scottsdalegalleries.com
March 3 | Irish Setter National “Red Tails in the Sunset” Scottsdale - WestWorld Irish Setter National “Red Tails in the Sunset” – WestWorld, www.irishsetterclub.org or http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/westworld/events.asp
March 4 | First Friday Art Walk presented by Flagstaff Cultural Partners Flagstaff - Historic Downtown Flagstaff Live music and refreshment, meet local artists, shop for original artwork, free, 6-9 pm, 928-773-2300 or www.FlagstaffArtWalk.com
March 4 through March 5 | 53rd Annual Cactus Antique Airplane Fly-In Casa Grande - Casa Grande Airport Hosted by the Arizona Antique Aircraft Association, with emphasis placed on aircraft of yesteryear, $5 or $10/car, 8 am - 5 pm, 480-987-5516 or www.cactusflyin.org
March 4 through March 5 | 39th Annual Glencroft's Benefit Quilt Auction Glendale Display, food & novelty booths, boutique, breakfast, free, Fri noon – 8 pm, Sat 8 am – 1 pm, auction begins at 10 am, 623-847-3004 or www.glencroft.com
March 4 through March 6 | 16th Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival Carefree - Downtown Juried art, wine tasting featuring first class wines from all over the world, live musical entertainment, fine arts, unique shops, restaurants, $3, 10 am - 5 pm, 480-837-5637 or www.thunderbirdartists.com
March 4 through March 6 | Bluegrass at the Beach Lake Havasu City - Havasu State Park A dozen world class bluegrass bands from throughout the U.S., also arts & crafts, food, band workshops, jamming, camping, Fri-Sat 10 am – dusk, 209-785-4693 or www.golakehavasu.com or www.landspromotions.com
March 4 through March 6 | 19th Annual Midnight at the Oasis Festival Yuma - Desert Sun Stadium Featuring 1,000 classic cars & music of the 50's/60's, show & shine, rock n' roll concert, arts & crafts fair, dance, 928-343-1715 or www.caballeros.org or http://midnightattheoasis.net
March 4 | HEARD MUSEUM GUILD INDIAN FAIR & MARKET — BEST OF SHOW RECEPTION Phoenix - The Heard Museum More than 300 artists from the Heard’s renowned Indian Fair & Market participate in this prestigious juried competition. Visitors can view the 2011 Fair & Market award-winning pieces at this special evening dinner and reception. Enjoy the art and mingle with today’s most talented American Indian artists. The Best of Show reception is held at the museum.
March 4, 11, 18 and 25 | Annual Music in the Garden Spring Concert Series Phoenix - Desert Botanical Garden Desert beauty and the sounds of the Valley’s premier musicians, reservations recommended, $15-21, Fridays, 7 pm, 480-481-8188 or www.dbg.org
March 4 through March 5 | MLS Desert Cup Tucson - Hi Corbett Field Major League Soccer (MLS) Desert Cup featuring the New York Red Bulls and Sporting Kansas City, two of the nation's premier soccer teams will square off against each other as well as challenge local Arizona clubs FC Tucson and the Phoenix Sahuaros, 6 & 8 pm, http://www.fctucson.com or http://www.visittucson.org/
March 5 | 41st Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Festival Sedona - from Jordan Historical Park Parade at 10:30 am, the festival follows with live entertainment, free children’s and family activities, food and a Beer Garden, 928-204-2390 or www.sedonamainstreet.com March 5 | Ricky Nelson Remembered Mesa - Mesa Arts Center Starring Matthew and Gunnar Nelson, unique multimedia entertainment event featuring the live music of Nelson's hit songs performed by his twin sons Matthew & Gunnar, includes never before seen big screen video footage of the Nelson family with interviews from celebrities influenced by Ricky Nelson, $26-50, 8 pm, 480-644-6500 or http://www.MesaArtsCenter.com
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March 5 | 33rd Annual Arizona State Open Chili Championship Casa Grande - Ed Hooper Park Traditional cook-off style, 10 am – 6 pm, 520-560-2256 or www.casagrandechamber.org or http://www.azchiliopen.com/
March 5 | 6th Annual Kids Chance Glendale - Westgate Center 5K Run/Walk, fundraiser for college, vocational and high school grants to children of Arizona workers who have been fatally or seriously injured, 7 am, http://www.arizonaroadracers.com/ or www.getsetaz.com
March 5 | 7th Annual Desert Sprints Regatta Tempe - Tempe Town Lake 7th Annual Desert Sprints Regatta – Tempe Town Lake. www.tempe.gov/boating/
March 5 through March 6 | 4th Annual Southern AZ Arts & Cultural Festival Oro Valley - Pima Community College Northwest Campus Features international food vendors, a variety of artwork by local and national artisans, children’s activities, jumping castles, and live music, free, Sat. 9 am – 4 pm, Sun 10 am – 4 pm, http://www.SAACA.org or http://www.SouthernAZFestivals.org
March 5 through March 6 | Heard Museum Guild 53rd Annual Indian Fair & Market Phoenix Features more than 600 of the nation's top Native American artists, lively music and dance performances & a variety of Native foods including posole, Hopi piki bread and frybread, $18, 9:30 am - 5 pm, 602-252-8840 or www.heard.org/fair
March 5 | Great Arizona Beer Festival Tempe - Tempe Town Lake Features 200+ specialty craft and micro-brewed beers, food & non-alcoholic drinks, souvenir sampling mug, games and contests, entertainment, benefits Sun Sounds, $35-40, 2-6 pm, 480-968-7559 or 602-271-4000 or www.sunsounds.org or www.azbeer.com
March 5 | Jerome Art Walk Jerome Visit more than 30 of the unique art studios and galleries, meet the artists and see handcrafted art including jewelry, pottery, glass, leatherwork, clothing, paintings and sculpture and more made both locally and internationally, free, 5-8 pm, www.jeromeartwalk.com
March 5 | Salute a Solider 5K and 1 Mile Walk Fun Run/Walk Maricopa - Pacana Park Salute a Solider 5K and 1 Mile Walk Fun Run/Walk – Pacana Park, (19000 N. Porter Rd.), 8 am, 480-330-1632 or www.getsetaz.com
March 5 | 2011 M7 Street Fair Phoenix - (on Seventh Avenue from Indian School Road north through the “Melrose Curve” to Campbell Avenue) Live music, street food, local artist market, children's activities and a judged collector car show, free, 11 am – 5 pm, 602-703-2620 or http://www.m7streetfair.com
March 5 | Generations Exhibit Opening Prescott - Phippen Museum This exhibit asks the question is art in the genes or in the “jeans” as we pair multigenerational Western artists together, many for the first time, fathers with sons, grandfathers with granddaughters and other pairings as we explore the dynasties of American Western Art, 928-778-1385 or www.phippenartmuseum.org
March 5 | Old Pueblo 50 Mile Endurance Run Sonoita A 50 mile loop course on forest service roads and trails through the southeastern part of the Santa Rita Mountains (part of the Arizona Trail), elevation ranges between 4031 and 5847, starting and finishing at Kentucky Camp, 6 am, 520-401-2112 or http://www.oldpueblo50.com
March 5 through March 6 | Tres Rios Nature Festival Goodyear - Estrella Mountain Regional Park Celebrate the natural history and heritage of the valley, discover watchable wildlife opportunities, canoe trips looking for wildlife & birds, tours of historic areas, children’s area with hands-on crafts, live animals, storytelling, free, 9 am – 4 pm, 623-204-2130 or www.tresriosnaturefestival.com
March 5 through March 6 | 8th Annual Hopi Education Endowment Fund Art Sale Phoenix Exceptional Hopi & Native American art from emerging and established artists, including pottery, jewelry, sculptures, paintings, katsina dolls, prints, textiles and baskets , also a raffle with numerous items, free, Sat. 9 am – 5 pm, Sun 9 am – 4 pm, 928-734-2275 or www.hopieducationfund.org
March 5 through March 6 | 8th Annual Polish Festival Phoenix - Our Lady of Czestochowa Parish Celebrating Polands’ rich culture and traditions with authentic Polish food and beer, live entertainment, raffle, exhibits, souvenir boutique, traditional Polish jewelry, crafts, traditional folk dancers, free, Sat. 10 am – 9 pm, Sun 10 am – 6 pm, http://www.polishfestivalaz.org
March 5 | The Good Life Festival at Encanterra Queen Creek - Encanterra Trilogy Country Club A series of concerts on an outdoor stage and a variety of activities, specialty shopping, wine tasting, spa and golf demos, gourmet food, this month features Three Dog Night and The Guess Who, 480-677-8000 or http://www.thegoodlifefest.com
March 6 | 24th Annual Coronado Historic Neighborhood Home Tour & Spring Festival Phoenix - Coronado Park Features restored historic homes, arts, music and cultural experiences, $15, 10 am - 5 pm, www.gcna.info
March 6 | 16th Annual Music in the Canyon Tucson - Sabino Canyon Live music all day, lots of children’s activities, noon – 6:30 pm, 520-749-8700 or 520-749-1900 or www.sabinocanyon.org
March 6 through March 13 | 18th Tucson Winter Chamber Music Festival Tucson - Leo Rich Theatre Arizona Friends of Chamber Music presents its critically acclaimed festival featuring a series of five chamber music concerts, a gala dinner-with-music at Arizona Inn, and free-to-the-public master classes and dress rehearsals, 520-577-3769 or www.ArizonaChamberMusic.org
March 6 | Sunday A’Fair Scottsdale - Center for the Arts Features the Valley’s top entertainers, a diverse selection of arts & crafts, hands-on craft activities for children, docent-guided tours of the outdoor sculptures, free, noon – 4:30 pm, 480-994-ARTS or www.Scottsdaleperformingarts.org
