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Rodeo Weekend in Phoenix Metro: Events for the Weekend of February 27th

February 27, 2009 // No Comments »

Apache Junction: 45^th Annual Lost Dutchaman Days are held on Febraury 27^th, 28^th and March 1^st.  The event includes a Professional Rodeo, Carnival, Rodeo Dance, Tow Stages of Entertainment, and a wonderful Parade featuring the world famous Clydesdales.  The Parade is held on the 28^th, beginning at 9:00am.  Getting there: the parade takes place in downtown AJ and the route follows Apache Trail, beginning at Phelps, just west of Idaho and continues west to Ironwood.  The rodeo takes places at 1590 E Lost Dutchman Blvd.

Arizona’s Renaissance Festival, continues this weekend through March 29^th.  Special Events this weekend: ahoy ye Landlubbers on the 21^st, with a kids Treasure Hunt from 10-2, Kids pirate contest at noon and on Sunday, an Adult Pirate Contest is scheduled at noon. Getting there:  the Festival is located at 12601 East Highway 60 in Apache Junction.

Scottsdale:  Parada del Sol Rodeo begins at West World on Friday, the 27^th at 1pm, continuing through Sunday, March 1^st. A schedule of events can be found here along with ticket pricing. Getting there:  Located just off of the 101North at 16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260.

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Phoenix’s East Valley Valentine’s Day Events

February 13, 2009 // No Comments »

•        Apache Junction:
•         Arizona’s Renaissance Festival, February 7-March 29^th located at 12601 East Highway 60
•         Lost Dutchman Marathon Sunday, February 15, 2009
•        Scottsdale:  Arabian Horse Show at WestWorld, 1660 N Pima Road,  February 12-22, 2009.  Show Schedule is here.
•        Mesa:  Maricopa County’s Usery Mountain Regional Park is offering events from hikes, backyard birding, to Sweetheart Cowboy Poetry & Campfire outings this weekend. 

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