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June 28-July 4, Prescott Rodeo Grounds The World’s Oldest Rodeo returns to the Prescott Rodeo Grounds this summer as part of Prescott Frontier Days. Happening since 1888, the annual rodeo showcase features events ranging from steer wrestling and bull riding to barrel racing and team roping over the course of its multiday run. The World’s Oldest Rodeo will also feature a series of specialty acts, live music performances and dancing, an outdoor arts and crafts show, and the running of the 135th annual Rodeo Parade. Times and ticket prices vary. www.worldsoldestrodeo.com.
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Flagstaff Art in the Park July 2-4, Wheeler Park This July, Downtown Flagstaff’s Wheeler Park will be brimming with photographs, paintings, and more for Flagstaff Art in the Park. The outdoor arts-centric event will showcase juried fine arts and crafts, spanning from ceramics and fiber works to sculpture and mixed media, by more than 70 artists from across Arizona and the greater Southwest region. In addition to the vast array of artwork on display and for purchase, the event will be complete with food vendors, a beer garden stocked with a
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selection of local craft brews, and nonstop live music. Free. Times vary. www.flagstaffartinthepark. com. Scottsdale 4th July 4, WestWorld of Scottsdale The 9th Annual Scottsdale 4th of July Celebration will take over WestWorld of Scottsdale this Independence Day. In addition to the dazzling sky show, boasting the largest fireworks display in the Valley, the Independence Day celebration will also feature events and performances such as bull
riding, mutton busting for kids, carnival-style entertainment and games, and the Parade of Heroes, honoring Scottsdale’s outstanding community leaders. 5-8 p.m. Ticket prices vary. www.scottsdale4th. com. Arizona Celebration of Freedom July 4, Mesa Convention Center Downtown Mesa will turn red, white, and blue this July Fourth. Guests are invited to ring in Independence Day with a series of patriotic events and performances which will include the
Fallen Soldiers Memorial, Military Showcase, and American Arts & Culture Showcase, featuring crafts and displays from the Arizona Museum of Natural History and the Mesa Arts Center. Additional entertainment will include Revolutionary War reenactments from We Make History, live country-rock music from Mogollon Band featuring Danny Walls, plus an epic fireworks show to conclude the evening. 6 to 10 p.m. Free. www. azcelebrationoffreedom.org. ARB After Hours July 8, Boyce Thompson Arboretum Founded in 1924, Superior’s scenic Boyce Thompson Arboretum is recognized as Arizona’s oldest and largest botanical garden. This month locals can experience the sights and sounds across the picturesque upland Sonoran Desert landscape at this recurring happy hour-style event held at the arboretum. Tickets to ARB After Hours include two complimentary drink tickets, access to select areas of the gardens, light bites catered by Bella’s Marketplace and Café. Those who preregister will also enjoy a guided tour of the Smith Display Greenhouses. 5-7 p.m. $35-$45. www.btarboretum.org. AJ’s The Art of Wine and Tastes of Summer July 9, Dayton Fowler Grafman Atrium Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts will play host to this annual affair. Locals will have the opportunity to discover new wines and enjoy delicious bites in a fun and entertaining setting, all while supporting the arts. There will be tastings of over 40 wines, hand-selected by AJ’s cellar masters, along with samples of chef-prepared entrees and desserts. Additional highlights include a silent auction and two exhibits curated by Scottsdale Arts Learning & Innovation. 1:30-4 p.m. $40. www.scottsdalearts.org. Full Moon Meditation July 16, Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa Hyatt Regency Scottsdale Resort & Spa and the Scottsdale-based meditation center Abundant Space have joined forces for a monthly meditation series. Taking place within the resort’s newly debuted outdoor desert garden area, this 30-minute guided meditation will provide participants the opportunity to tune into breathwork practices and set thoughtful intentions
