There is so much to do in Arizona in May 2017 with another "Festival Month" from Phoenix Comicon, Festival of Magic, Cinco de Mayo, Rodeo, Art Festivals and don't forget, the Arizona Diamondbacks opened the MLB season and are near the top of the standings.
Check here for the full list of Things to Do in Arizona for May 2017! Many events are free! Check in often for the updated list of activities of Things To Do in Arizona from various sources like: Arizona Highways, Arizona Republic (Phoenix), Arizona Daily Star (Tucson), Arizona Office of Tourism, Arizona State Parks and Trail Systems, Explore Arizona and more and all in one source.
Phoenix Comicon is from May 25 to 28. Also in May Summer Sunday concerts return to Scottsdale Railroad Park and Festivals from, wine, arts and crafts,Trains, Cinco de Mayo, BBQ, western art, peaches and more all thoughout the state in May.
Check out in May the:
Kaleidoscope of Color 2017: Prescott's Festival of Iris : Prescott May 6 623-980-6627prescottirissociety.com Mortimer Nursery (3166 Willow Creek Road) hosts the Prescott Area Iris Society's 18th annual exhibit, sale and AIS-judged show. An amazing variety of iris in all colors of the rainbow will be on display. Free and open to the public.
Cinco de Mayo Celebration at Tlaquepaque : Sedona May 6 928-282-4838tlaq.com Immerse yourself in a colorful fiesta saluting a rich heritage at Tlaquepaque (336 State Route 179) from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Enjoy mariachi musicians, folklorico dancers and traditional Mexican food. Free admission.
International Museum Day at Pueblo Grande Museum : Phoenix May 18 602-495-0901www.pueblogrande.com The museum (4619 E. Washington Street) offers free admission for International Museum Day. From 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., the museum also will offer free gallery tours and have artifact show-and-tell stations set up in the galleries.
51st Annual Verde Valley Fair : Cottonwood May 3 to May 7 928-634-3290 www.vvfair.com/ The fairgrounds hosts an old-time fair, with a carnival, livestock show and sale, fine art, homemaking arts, crafts, horticulture and floriculture, and free entertainment.
Oak Creek Arts & Crafts Shows : Sedona May 5 to May 7 760-985-7773 oakcreekartsandcraftsshows.com Oak Creek Factory Outlet Mall in the Red Rock Country of Sedona offers visitors an opportunity to purchase a personal piece of the Southwest from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m.
National Train Day at Clarkdale Train Depot : Clarkdale May 6 800-293-7245 www.verdecanyonrr.com Verde Canyon Railroad celebrates the history of American railroads and includes exhibits and activities from local attractions and organizations, as well as guided tours of a historic train and the John Bell Museum, and lunch from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
22nd Annual Peach Festival – Paint the Town Peach : Queen Creek May 6 to May 7 480-987-3100 www.schnepffarms.com Schnepf Farms’ orchards will be open for picking, a peach foods sampling tent, a peach pie eating contest, a peach pit toss, arts and crafts, carousel rides, a petting barn, honeybee rides and live entertainment.
2nd Annual Verde Valley Wine Festival : Clarkdale May 13 to May 14 www.verdevalleywinefestival.com/ Clarkdale's Town Park presents Northern Arizona's premier wine festival offered by Four Eight Wineworks and Made in Clarkdale arts organization. Enjoy wine produced from Arizona wine grapes and great food, plus art in a cool, historic environment.
Carnival of Illusion - Magic, Mystery & Oooh La La : Mesa May 13 to May 14 480-359-7469www.carnivalofillusion.com/ Mesa Arts Center presents this vaudeville-inspired theater show with Old World magic, a twinkling hint of 1900s Parisian humor and an interactive theater of illusion.
31st Annual Mountain Artists Guild Fine Art & Wine Festival at Courthouse Plaza. : Prescott May 13 to May 14 928-445-2510 www.PrescottArtFestivals.com More than 140 artisans from throughout the West display and demonstrate work in painting, ceramic, metal art, woodworking, glass, fiber and jewelry; also, enjoy live music, food and a wine garden.
13th Annual Prescott Highland Games at Watson Lake : Prescott May 13 to May 14 prescotthighlandgames.com/ The Prescott Area Celtic Society presents an array of musicians, Scottish and highland dancing, pipe bands, food and drink, handmade crafts, sheepdog demonstrations, Scottish athletic competitions, a genealogy tent, bands and the march of clans.
Gary Hardt Memorial Spring Rodeo at Payson Multi-Event Center : Payson May 18 to May 20 928-474-9440 www.paysonrimcountry.com Each day the gates open at 5 p.m. and the performances begin at 7 p.m. with WPRA barrel racing on the 18th, and on the 19th, watch Tough Enough to Wear Pink Night. Saturday’s patriotic performance honors our wounded and fallen veterans.
Phoenix Comicon at Phoenix Convention Center : Phoenix May 25 to May 28 www.phoenixcomicon.com This event focuses on comic books and creators, anime, sci-fi and film, with a zombie beauty pageant, a Japanese fashion show, a masquerade, an art auction, live music and anime voice actors. Actors meet with fans and hold panels and workshops.
37th Annual Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Festival at Pine Community Center : Pine May 27 to May 28 928-476-6537 www.pinestrawhs.org Browse through more than 75 arts and crafts booths, featuring stained glass, jewelry, wood items, pottery, baby items, artwork, cards and copper items. Plus enjoy a pancake breakfast, a raffle for three quilts, children’s activities and food.
Memorial Day Patriotic Program : Payson May 29 www.paysonrimcountry.com/event-calendar Green Valley Park hosts a tribute to U.S. veterans with patriotic music, a flag-raising and speakers. SHARE World Bazaar & Phoenix Community Market : Phoenix May 6 www.facebook.com/events/151562742030980 Celebrate the rich diversity of Phoenix at the 19th Avenue/Camelback light rail transit center from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This event features a wide array of cuisines, locally grown foods, unique specialty gifts and kids activities.
Cosmic Origins Conference : Sedona May 26 to May 28 www.worldviewzmedia.com/seminars/cosmic-origins This conference explores the questions "Who are we?" and "Where do we come from?" to truly uncover where we are going. Speakers include some of the top minds in the field of ancient civilizations sharing new science about the cosmology of the world.
Cinco de Mayo Pool Party at Graduate Tempe : Tempe May 5 graduatetempe.com From 4 to 6 p.m., the hotel hosts a $15 taco bar and $3 margaritas at Tapacubo, the hotel's poolside cantina serving up Mexican street food. Additionally, guests can partake in Casamigos tequila tasting, games and a raffle.
Jerome Art Walk : Jerome May 6 From 5 to 8 p.m., enjoy art, music, refreshments and great conversation at 20 galleries and studios in Jerome. A free shuttle will whisk you from the Old Jerome High School to Made in Jerome Pottery and everywhere in between.
Sunset Crater Volcano Solar & Star Party : Flagstaff May 20 www.nps.gov/sucr/planyourvisit/summer-night-sky-events.htm Sunset Crater Volcano National Monument hosts solar viewing at the Visitor Center from 1 to 4 p.m. All other events take place at the Lava Flow Trail parking lot east of the Sunset Crater Volcano visitors center on the park loop drive at 8 p.m. SHARE 27th Annual Zuni Festival of Arts and Culture – Museum of Northern Arizona : Flagstaff May 27 to May 28 www.musnaz.org Learn about the A:shiwi people’s Zuni language, lifeways, traditional dances and flute music. View Native artisans' craft weavings, jewelry and carved animal fetishes. Learn about the shaping, forming and painting of traditional Zuni pottery.
Lake Powell Cruisers Car Show : Page May 5 to May 6 Cruise through Page on Friday evening, eat some grub, then check out the car show on Saturday. SHARE INFR Tour Rodeo : Page May 13 to May 14 The Vermilion Cliffs Marina hosts this event, which runs from Saturday morning through midday Sunday.
EASTERN 5th Annual Show Low BBQ Throwdown at Show Low City Park : Show Low May 5 to May 6 928-532-4140 www.showlowchamber.com/ The Show Low BBQ Throwdown is a barbecue contest among master barbecue competitors with cash prizes. Come try some amazing professional barbecue. Also features kids activities, a poker run, food vendors and live music.
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Arizona Highways reports a number of festivals in Arizona every month, including the Carnival of Illusion (Magic) in Mesa, May 13 and 14 and Phoenix Comicon from May 25-28. Check our list for hundreds of festivals each week throughout the month.
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