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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
2009
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.
COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT
April 11th
The Easter bunny will be making a stop at Cureton Park Saturday, April 11th. For more information contact Diana Croteau at 928-607-0123 or Lindie Rodgers at 928-635-1314.
RUN FOR THE WALL
May 13th - 14th
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 DAYS – MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND COMMUNITY EVENT
Memorial Day Weekend–May 22nd
Williams Grad Night party brought to you by Parents Who Care. This all night party put on for our Williams High School youth will include raffles, open swim, climbing and Velcro wall. May 23rd This long running event offers fun for the whole family. Enjoy the Fun Zone & 4-H BBQ at the Williams Rec. Center, Carnival and Memorial Day Parade in downtown Williams. For more information call the Chamber at 928-635-1418.
JACK FULLER ROPING
June 6th - 7th
Jack Fuller brings his roping competitions to the Bob Dean Rodeo grounds throughout the year. Performances start at 9am. For more information contact Bob Dean at 928-600-5049.
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY
June 6th
The Forest Service has had 15 years of involving communities in celebrating and learning about trails. Meet at the Ranger District Office on Camp Clover Rd. This event will include trail maintenance, and educational hike; BBQ in the afternoon. For more information contact Sean Murphy at Kaibab National Forest Williams Ranger district (928) 635-5660 or smurphy@fs.fed.us.
RUMBLE ON 66
June 12th - 13th
The roaring sounds of motorcycles will be heard in Williams as Wild West Junction hosts the Rumble on 66. Motor Cycle Slow Races, Live entertainment, bike show, parade, games and vendors are all going to be part of this bike weekend in the cool pines of Northern Arizona. For more information call Wild West Junction at 928-635-4512.
WPRA NATIONAL BARREL RACES
June 13th - 14th
Action packed competition of the WPRA Division Tour. Performances start at 10am. More information contact Bob Dean at 928-600-5049.
HIGH COUNTRY WAR BIRDS AIR DISPLAY
June 20th
Valle-Grand Canyon Airport. Antique and war bird fly-bys, Planes of Fame Air Museum. Gates open at 8 AM. Admission is $8 under 12 free. For more information please call (928) 635-1000.
SMALL TOWN 4TH OF JULY
July 4th
The celebration on July 4th and will include on of the biggest parades in Northern Arizona starting at 6pm with the Arizona Skyhawk Sky Jumper's parachuting right down onto Route 66, local BBQ’s, ice cream social, free swim at the Aquatic Center and family activities. Enjoy our small town mountain community in the cool pines! This event is a regional favorite. For more information visit www.williamschamber.com.
ARCA ARIZONA STATE CONVENTION & HAMFEST
July 17th – 19th
The Amateur Radio Council of Arizona’s State convention will be at the Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds. Gates open at 2 P.M. For information visit the ARCA Web Site www.arca-az.org/arca or call 520-235-7393.
COWPUNCHERS REUNION RODEO
July 24th – 26th
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 daily at 1 PM at the Bob Dean Rodeo Arena. Dance Friday and Saturday. Contact: Trina Runsted 928-853-6495.
13th ANNUAL COOL COUNTRY CRUISE-IN
August 14th & 15th
Go back in time and enjoy the 1950’s again on Route 66. This Classic Car Show with trophies given for various classes. This is a regional favorite with over 200 cars registered in 2006. 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.
6th 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.
THUNDER OVER THE COCONINO
August 22nd
The 5th Annual Grand Canyon Valle Airport Fly-in has activities for the whole family! Homebuilt, Warbirds & Antique Airplane Fly-in, Car Show, Chili Cook off and pancake breakfast are all scheduled this Saturday from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. For more information contact Norm Gobeil at 928-635-5280.
FIRING PIN ENTERPRISES, INC. ARIZONA GUN SHOW
August 22nd – 23rd
In their 10th year of promoting Gun Shows in Arizona, Firing Pin will be bringing about 80 specialty vendors to the Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds Rodeo Barn. The show hours are Saturday 9am-5pm, and Sunday from 9 a.m.-4 p.m. For more information contact David and Mary Morse at 928-428-3767. Visit their website at www.firingpin.com.
LABOR DAY RODEO
Labor Day Weekend
A big time rodeo in a western small-town atmosphere at the Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds. The weekend includes a parade on Saturday, dances and many more activities. This is the way rodeos used to be! For more information, visit www.williamschamber.com or call 928.635.1418.
BANKERS REALESTATE BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT
September 19th
This annual golf tournament has become a regional favorite. 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.
ROUTE 66 HERITAGE DAYS AND TASTE OF WILLIAMS
October 10th
Celebrate the history of Route 66 in Williams this weekend with the “Taste of Williams” food and wine tasting expo, Fine Art Show, Scavenger hunts, sidewalk sales, and Route 66 Vendors. For more information contact the Chamber at 928-635-1418.
THE POLAR EXPRESS 2009
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.
MOUNTAIN VILLAGE HOLIDAY – NOVEMBER THRU JANUARY
November 27th Official Tree Lighting Ceremony;
December 5th, APS Parade of Lights
Celebrate the Holidays in our historic setting in the mountains. Enjoy the official Tree Lighting Ceremony. Entertainment will start at 6 p.m. on Nov. 27th presented by "The Magic of Christmas in Williams" and Grand Canyon Railway. For more information visit www.themagicofchristmasinwilliams.com.
The APS Parade of Lights Dec. 5th at 6 p.m. This colorful light parade down historic Route 66 is a holiday favorite. Dickens Carolers, Ice Skating Rink, Fine Art Shows, lighting contests, live entertainment, luminaries, hot chocolate, downtown shopping opportunities, and other holiday activities await you in Williams.
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.
Please also check this web site for updates.
This was last updated 1/27/09.
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