Here are some more fun things to do in April in Arizona - I think there is something for everyone - from a large number of food related activities to country music festivals to great ways to get out and about and enjoy nature. I hope 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 April!!Note: Dates and activities can change - before planning to attend events, phone for fees and to confirm days and times.
Calling all Foodies - - The 2011 Scottsdale Culinary Festival will be taking place April 5 through April 10. This celebration of food features almost a dozen events including The Great Arizona Picnic, Le Tour Culinaire, Southwest Festival of Beers, Wine Country Brunch, Best of the Fest, The Eat Drink and Be Pretty Party and The Chef Tribute Dinner at the Phoenician's J&G Steakhouse. Prices vary from $10/pp to $200.00pp! All of the proceeds (after expenses) goes to support local organizations such as Free Arts of Arizona and local culinary schools. 480-945-7193 or www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org 
April 6 through April 10 - Cave Creek Fiesta Days Cave Creek - Cave Creek Memorial Arena -This 3 day event includes a golf tournament, rodeo performances, a rodeo parade, dances, Miss Rodeo Arizona Pageant, youth events and kids games and more, 480-488-4043 or www.cavecreekrodeo.com
April 7 through April 10 - Country Thunder - Located in Florence, AZ this very popular event consists of 4 days of great country music. 2011 acts include Toby Keith, Martina McBride, Jason Aldean, Sawyer Brown in addition to 20 other national and local country acts, 866-802-6418 or www.countrythunder.com
April 7 - Phoenix Boys Choir Mini-Concert Phoenix - Phoenix -Steele Indian School Park Memorial Hall. This exceptional boys choir will perform new pieces as well as audience favorites, $10, 5:30 pm, 264-5328 or www.phoenixboyschoir.org
April 8 through April 10 - Tucson Glass Festival - Viva el Vidrio - Tucson - This three-day event features glass artists from around the Southwest as well as Mexico, Central, and South America. There are domonstrations of glass blowing and exhibits taking place throughout Tucson. http://www.sonoranglass.org/events/tucsonglassfestival.html
April 8 through April 23 - Man of La Mancha Mesa - Mesa Arts Center By Mesa Encore Theatre, $25, 480-644-6500 or http://www.mesaartscenter.com
April 8 through April 10 - Four Corners Cowboy Fast Draw Association Territorial Championship Tombstone - Tombstone City Park Some of America’s fastest shooting men and women will compete for a $1,000 first prize, free for visitors, 520-457-3456 or 520-457-9317
April 9 - Annual Herb Festival - Boyce Thompson Arboretum - Superior, AZ Live music, herbal cooking demonstration, tours, children's games and crafts, exhibits by local herbalists, herbs for sale, $3-7.50, 11 am - 3 pm, 520-689-2811 or http://arboetum.ag.arizona.edu
April 9 through April 10 - Great Arizona Picnic (part of the Scottsdale Culinary Festival) is a enormous outdoor event held at The Civic Center in Scottsdale. There is food sampling from 50+ of the finest restaurants in the Valley, continuous musical entertainment. $10 entry, & $1 tasting coupons, Sat noon - 10 pm, Sun noon - 9 pm, 480-945-7193 or www.scottsdaleculinaryfestival.org
April 10 - 17th Annual Phoenix Symphony Pops Concert Goodyear - Estrella Lakeside Amphitheatre Bring your lawn chairs and a picnic basket to enjoy a spring evening of entertainment featuring classical and popular music, Various prices - 7 pm, 623-935-6384 or www.wvfac.org
April 10 - 13th Annual Komen Southern Arizona Race for the Cure Tucson - Reid Park, 5K run, 7 am, 520-325-7223 or www.komensaz.org
April 10 - The Good Life Festival - Queen Creek - Encanterra Trilogy Country Club - Throughout the day (starting at noon) there are vendors, shopping , wine tastings and a variety or activities as well as live music. At 6:00pm the group Chicago is the headlining act. 480-677-8000 or http://www.thegoodlifefest.com
Enjoy!!
