The January average temperature is 65.9 degrees with an average rainfall of 0.67 inches, making the Valley of the Sun a desirable place for locals and winter visitors alike. The mild temperatures and sunny days lend themselves to a multitude of outdoor activities and adventures. There is something for everyone.
Discover the Sonoran Desert. Don’t Miss Out on these January events in the Valley of the Sun, Arizona. Here are some of the scheduled January 2009 events:
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January 5
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The Annual Fiesta Bowl (this year’s match up is Ohio St. vs. Texas).
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University of Phoenix stadium in Glendale.
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January 13-20
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The Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction - featuring 1,000+ collector and special-interest automobiles.
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Westworld in Scottsdale
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January 16-20
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The Russo and Steele Collector Automobile Auction—featuring American muscle cars, European sports cars, hot rods and customs..
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Scottsdale Road south of the 101 freeway loop
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January 18
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The P.F. Chang’s “Rock n’ Roll” marathon and half marathon – with local and national bands performing along the race route.
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Event route begins at Wesley Bolin Memorial Plaza in downtown Phoenix eventually ending in Tempe
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Jan 25—Jan 31
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Westworld in Scottsdale
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Jan 28 – Feb 3
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The FBR Open – this event is one of the most attended golf tournaments on the PGA Tour..
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TPC Princess in Scottsdale
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Of course, there are always plenty of unscheduled events to participate in as well. Hiking, jeep tours, hot air balloon flights, horse back riding, tennis and, of course, world renowned golf offer the sports enthusiast plenty of opportunities to enjoy the Arizona sunshine.
For those who prefer a more relaxed from of entertainment, there are more than 25 resorts and day spas offering pampering sure to please, from upscale boutiques to larger high end malls Scottsdale is a shopping excursion mecca, there are restaurants, art galleries, museums and plenty of entertainment venues to select from as well.
If you are considering relocation to Scottsdale or simply want a ‘winter home’ to escape to, feel free to contact us for all of your Arizona real estate needs.
Gary Scott, Realtor, GRI – Claudia Scott, Realtor, GRI, e-Pro
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