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AREA EVENTS & ATTRACTIONS
EVENTS AT THE CANYON MOTEL & RV PARK
EVENINGS BY THE FIRE
It's time to gather your loved ones around the CANYON MOTEL & RV PARK FIRE RING and toast to some great adventures. Enjoy meeting other guests from all over the world.
Williams-Grand Canyon Chamber of Commerce
2010
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Dates are subject to change without notice. Please check with the Williams and Forest Service Visitor Center at 928-635-1418 or 800-863-0546 for all the updates.
As of 5.17.2010
COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT
APRIL 3rd
Held at the Williams Rec.Center from 11am to 2pm. Egg Hunt, Prizes, lunch and lots of family fun! Contact the Chamber for more information 928-635-1418.
OPRY NIGHT and KIWANIS SPAGHETTI DINNER
APRIL 9th
This annual fundraiser benefits the Williams Habitat for Humanity and Williams Kiwanis Club. Local music, dancing, and cake walk and delicious spaghetti with your choice of many homemade sauces are all on tap for this evening of family fun starting at 6:30pm. For more information contact Ruth at 928-635-0386.
WILDLAND FIRE AWARNESS FAIR
APRIL 10th
The Kaibab National Forest presents a fun filled day of kids activities focusing on fire prevention and safety. Located at the Williams and Forest Service Visitor Center from 10am to 2pm. For more information contact Sami Schinnell at 928-635-5637.
GRAND CANYON RAILWAY PRESENTS: NATIONAL TRAIN DAY
MAY 8th – 9th
Amtrak celebrated the first national train day in 2008 to raise awareness of the vital role rail plays in our nation’s transportation system. The Grand Canyon Railway will celebrate with lots of train activities including special locomotive and caboose tours and model train layouts, live entertainment and a special running of the Cataract Creek Rambler Steam Engine. For more information log on to www.thetrain.com.
BEARIZONA OPENS!
MAY 22nd
The official opening of Bearizona Wildlife Park in Williamswill take place this month! Log on to www.bearizona.com for more information.
RUN FOR THE WALL
MAY 19th
American Legion Cordova Post 13 will host the stop over and BBQ for this annual bike run to Washington DC. For more information please contact the Williams Chamber at 928-635-1418.
RENDEZVOUS IN WILLIAMS
Memorial Day Weekend – MAY 29th – 31st
The Buckskinners of Williams return with their Traders Row Sat.& Sun. and Fishing Derby Sun.! And bounce into summer with Bounce Houses along Railroad Ave., 4-H BBQ Saturday from 11am to 1pm at the Williams Rec Center, and Memorial Day Parade in downtown Williams Saturday at 11am. For more information call the Chamber at 928-635-1418.
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY
JUNE 5th
The Forest Service has had 15 years of involving communities in celebrating and learning about trails. This event will include trail maintenance, and educational hike; BBQ in the afternoon. For more information contact Kaibab National Forest Williams Ranger district (928) 635-5660.
JACK FULLER ROPING
JUNE 5th
Jack Fuller brings his roping competitions to the Williams Rodeo grounds. Performances start at 9am. For more information contact Jack Fuller 928-692-8465.
2010 ARIZONA STATE H.O.G. RALLY
JUNE 10th – 12th
The Arizona State Harley Owners Group brings their annual State Rally back to Williams! Vendors, Bike Games, Poker Walk, and Live Entertainment are planned for this bike weekend in Williams. Contact the Chamber at 635-1418 for more information.
2010 MULTI-CULTURAL ARTS, CRAFTS & ANTIQUES EXPO
JUNE 18th-19th
Inspirations, Inc, and the Williams Alliance present this multi-cultural juried show that will highlight the cultural diversity of area artist and crafters. Interactive art booths, crafts, antiques and live entertainment are planned for this Expo in downtown Williams. For more information contact Sue Tamulevich at 928-814-9899 or the Chamber at 928-635-1418.
NATIONAL JUDGES ASSOC. ANNUAL CONFERENCE
JUNE 20th – 25th
NJA members from at least 28 states will be meeting in Williams for their Annual Conference.The focus of this four-day conference is the continuing education of the limited challenging classes. For more information contact Judge Bill Sutton at BSutton@courts.az.gov.
HIGH COUNTRY WAR BIRDS AIR DISPLAY
JUNE 26th
Held at the Planes of Fame Air Museum 30 minutes north of Williams this air show will jurisdiction judge and features excellent and feature antique and war bird fly-bys featuring a P-51 Mustang, P-40, B-25 and the Ford Tri-motor along with craft and food vendors. It’s fun for the whole family!! Gates open at 8 AM. Admission is $8, under 12 free. For more information please call (928) 635-1000.
RAILHEAD SHOOTING COMPETITION
JULY 1st – 4th
The Arizona Cowboy Shooters Assoc. bring its Railhead Shooting Competition to the new Williams shooting range. Vendors and event banquet will be held at the Wild West Junction. For registration and event information log onto www.acsainc.com.
HOME TOWN 4TH OF JULY
JULY 4th
One of the biggest parades in Northern Arizona starting at 6pm through downtown , local Rotary BBQ, Kiwanis Korn Roast and long running ice cream social at the Methodist Church, Arizona Vintage Baseball League Exhibition games all day, and many more family activities. For more information visit www.williamschamber.com NORTHERN ARIZONA BBQ FESTIVAL (JULY 3rd & 4th) The Williams Main Street Association in partnership with the Special Olympics of Arizona and the Arizona BBQ Society presents this KCBS sanctioned BBQ cook-off Saturday July 3rd and an amateur backyard BBQ cook-off Sunday July 4th. A beer garden featuring regional micro breweries, street dance and kids’ zone are all a part of this 4th of July weekend in the cool pines of Northern Arizona. For more information contact Chuck Vaughn at info@NAzBBQ.com.
GRAND CANYON RENAISSANCE FAIRE
JULY 2nd – 4th
Great music, Summer Marketplace, great food, stage acts, entertainment and more! The event will be held this year at the El Nathan Campground in Flagstaff. For more information log onto www.gcrenfaire.com or call 928-635-2394.
CHRISTIAN WOMEN’S BARREL RACES
JULY 10th & 11th
Live performances at the Williams Rodeo Grounds. Call Crystal Logan for more
information at 623-694-7646.
ARCA ARIZONA STATE CONVENTION & HAMFEST
JULY 16th – 18th
The Amateur Radio Council of Arizona’s State convention will be at the Williams Rodeo Grounds. Gates open at 2 P.M. For information visit the ARCA Web Site www.arca-az.org/arca or call 520-538-0200.
COWPUNCHERS REUNION RODEO
JULY 30th – AUG. 1st
This is when the real working cowboys get together and put on a big rodeo for themselves! An action packed event that is great fun to watch. Rodeo performances start daily at 1 PM at the Williams Rodeo grounds. Dance Friday and Saturday. Admission $5/ Kids 10 & under free. Contact: Trina Runsted 928-853-6495.
THE TASTE OF WILLIAMS
AUGUST 7th
The Taste of Williams Showcases local restaurants, artists and wine great food, fun and atmosphere and hosted by Elephant Rocks Gold Course this year. Tickets are $25 in advance or $30 at the door. For more distributors. Live entertainment, information contact the Williams Chamber of Commerce at 928-635-1418.
4th ANNUAL COOL COUNTRY CLASSIC WORLD SERIES OF TEAM ROPING
AUGUST 7TH & 8TH
This is a qualifying roping weekend in Williams to make it to the finals in Las Vegas. For more info contact Jack Fuller 928-692-8465.
JACK FULLER ROPING
AUGUST 7th - 8th
Jack Fuller brings his roping competitions to the Williams Rodeo grounds. Performances start at 9am. For more information contact Jack Fuller 928-692-8465.
14th ANNUAL COOL COUNTRY CRUISE-IN
AUGUST 13th & 14th
Route 66 Classic Car Show with trophies given for various classes. This is a regional favorite with over 250 cars registered in 2009. There is no vendor participation for this event. Call the Chamber at (928) 635-1418 for more information. For car show registration visit www.route66place.com.
7th ANNUAL MISS ROUTE 66 PAGEANT
AUGUST 14th
Williams celebrates Route 66 with this tribute to our youth. The finalists have the opportunity to represent Williams in the Miss Historic Route 66 pageant in Seligman. For more information call the Chamber at 928-635-1418.
BLOOMINGTON GOLD TOUR
AUGUST 21st – 22nd
This tour attracts Corvette enthusiasts from 18 states and as far as 2,500 miles away who cruise through the north land in close to 200 shiny Corvettes. Information visit www.bloomingtongoldtours.com or call 928-527-VETT.
COCONINO COUNTY FARM BUREAU ROPING
AUGUST 21st – 22nd
Roping competitions at the Williams Rodeo Grounds starting at 9am.
THUNDER OVER THE COCONINO
AUGUST 28th
The 5th Annual Grand Canyon Valle Airport Fly-in has activities for the whole family! Homebuilt, Warbirds & Antique Airplane Fly-in, Car Show, Antique Tractors, Kids Zone and pancake breakfast are all scheduled this Saturday from 8am to 4pm. For more information contact Molly or Carolyn at 928-635-5280.
RELAY FOR LIFE
AUGUST 28th
Williams Relay for Life is a community celebration and a walk to raise money and awareness about cancer. Not only is the Relay for Life fun and inspirational, it also raises millions of dollars to help prevent and cure cancer. For more information contact Sara Eby at 800-227-2345 or sara.eby@cancer.org.
ARIZONA WPRA BARREL RACES
SEPT 11th – 12th
Action packed women rodeo barrel racing all weekend long at the Williams Rodeo Grounds. Contact the Chamber at 928-635-1418 for more information.
ARIZONA STATE MOUNTED POSSE ROPING
SEPTEMBER 11th – 12th
Roping competitions at the Williams Rodeo Grounds all weekend long! Contact Jim Williams for more information at 928-567-6107.
MEXICAN INDEPENDENCE DAY
SEPT 18th
This cultural festival including vendors, food, dancers and games will be held at Cureton Park from 10am to 6pm and a dance at the Williams Rodeo Barn from 8pm to midnight. For more information contact Anna Dick at 928-600-1106.
ARIZONA STATE MOUNTED POSSE ROPING
SEPT 18th -19th
Roping competitions at the Williams Rodeo Grounds all weekend long! Contact Jim Williams for more information at 928-567-6107.
WILLIAMS HABITIAT FOR HUMANITY BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT
SEPT 18th
Come play the beautiful Elephant Rocks Golf Course and help raise needed money for the Williams Habitat for Humanity and Williams Area Greater Community Fund. For more information call Bud Parenteau at 928-635-4393 or visit www.williamschamber.com or www.elephant-rocks.com.
FIREBALL RUN ADVENTURALLY
SEPT. 25th
And its Race to Recover America’s Missing Children is a 9 day, 18 city, 75 team, 3500 mile interactive road rally/game/race that will be making their first stop in Williams! Evening reception and rally car displays are being planned for this stop. For more information log onto www.fireballrun.com or call the Chamber at 928-635-1418.
THE POLAR EXPRESS 2010 and MOUNTAIN VILLAGE
HOLIDAY- NOVEMBER THRU JANUARY
Experience the magic of the Polar Express, the classic children’s book by Chris Van Allsburg. Enjoy the trip to the North Pole and then home with Santa. Make this a family holiday tradition. For specific dates and reservations call 1-800–THE-TRAIN. www.thetrain.com.
November 27th
The Williams Parade of Lights and Official Tree Lighting Ceremony, This colorful light parade, which starts at 7pm down historic Route 66, is a holiday favorite. Enjoy the official Tree Lighting Ceremony immediately following the parade; presented by The Grand Canyon Railway, APS and the Chamber of Commerce. Log on to www.williamschamber.com for information.
Dates are subject to change without notice. Please check with the Williams and Forest Service Visitor Center at 928-635-1418 or 800-863-0546 for all the updates. Log on to www.williamschamber.com for updates.
This was last updated 6/5/10.
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