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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
2008
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT
March 22nd
The Easter bunny will be making a stop at Cureton Park Saturday, March 22nd. For more information contact Diana Croteau at 928-607-0123 or Lindie Rodgers at 928-635-1314.
5th ANNUAL MISS ROUTE 66 PAGEANT
April 4th
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. Pageant begins at 7:00pm at Quality Inn Mountain Ranch Resort. For more information contact Diana Croteau at 928-607-0123.
ASSOCIATION OF ARIZONA CHAMBER AMBASSADORS ANNUAL CONFERENCE
May 2nd & 3rd
This annual conference will provide workshops with great motivational speakers and networking opportunities and allow each Ambassador the recognition for a job well done and to experience success stories from other groups across the State. For more information on the conference or becoming a Chamber Ambassador visit www.williamschamber.com or call 928-635-1418.
YES I CAN – A SUCCESS/MOTIVATIONAL SEMINAR
May 10th
This motivational seminar designed for kids junior high through college will be held at the Young Life Lost Canyon Clubhouse Saturday May 10th. For more information please contact Bill Sutton at BSutton@courts.az.gov or the Williams Chamber at 928-635-1418
VICTORY BIKE RALLY
May 3rd – 4th
The 2nd Annual Victory Bike Rally will be returning to Williams. For ride information and schedule visit www.freewebs.com/victoryriders.
RUN FOR THE WALL
May 14th - 15th
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
This long running event formerly known as Rendezvous Days offers fun for the whole family. Enjoy the Fun Zone & 4-H BBQ at the Williams Rec Center a Carnival and the Ken McDaniel Memorial – Bares, Broncs and Bulls. This rough stock rodeo will have evening performances at 6pm Saturday & Sunday at the Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds.Visit www.williamsfestivals.com for updates.
JACK FULLER ROPING
June 7th - 8th
Jack Fuller brings his roping competitions to the Bob Dean Rodeo grounds this weekend and throughout the year. For more information contact Bob Dean at 928-600-5049.
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY
June 7th
The Forest Service has had 15 years of involving communities in celebrating and learning about trails. Buckskinner Park 9:30 am to 12:30pm. This event will include trail maintenance, park bench painting, educational hike, and park clean up; 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 13th - 14th
The roaring sounds of motorcycles will be heard in Williams June 14th & 15th as Wild West Junction hosts the Rumble on 66. 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 or visit www.williamsfestivals.com.
WPRA NATIONAL BARREL RACES
June 14th - 15th
Action packed competition of the WPRA Division Tour. More information contact Bob Dean at 928-600-5049.
HIGH COUNTRY WAR BIRDS AIR DISPLAY
June 21st
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.
RENAISSANCE IN THE PINES
June 21st - 22nd
Fort Tuthill County Park, Flagstaff Adventure and fun await you so join us for food, fun, games, laughter, entertainment, brave men, beautiful women and talented artisans, jousting, and music. Come as you are or in costume. Renaissance In the Pines supports Williams and they hope you will come and have a great time! Check for updates at www.renaissanceinthepinesinc.com.
SMALL TOWN 4TH OF JULY
July 4th
The celebration on July 4th and will include a fabulous parade, local BBQ’s, ice cream social and family activities. Enjoy our small town mountain community and spectacular fireworks display. This event is a regional favorite. For more information visit www.williamsfestivals.com.
15th ANNUAL GREAT ESCAPE RALLY
July 11th – 13th
The Desert Road Riders Motorcycle Club Great Escape Rally will include Bike games, Bike Show, Tent & RV Camping, Live Music and Dancing, Miss Great Escape Contest, Food and Drink, 50/50 Drawing, Great Escape Poker Walk and Vendors. For more information see www.desertroadriders.com.
ARRL ARIZONA STATE CONVENTION & HAMFEST
July 18th – 20th
The Amateur Radio Council of Arizona’s convention will be at the Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds. Gates open at 2 P.M. Thursday, July 5th. Hall opens at noon, Friday, July 6th. Free Admission. For information visit the ARCA Web Site www.arca-az.org/arca or call 602-881-2722.
RELAY FOR LIFE
July 12th 6pm to 6am
Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people will gather at Cureton Park and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times. For more information contact Carol Delander at 928-635-4426.
2nd ANNUAL JAM ZONE
July 19th
A fun filled day of games, competitions and BBQ at the Williams Recreation Center. Basketball, pool and air hockey tournaments as well as a DJ and BBQ. For more information contact Rose Newbold at 928-635-1496.
WILDWEST GHOST RIDE
July 12th
Benefit motorcycle ride hosted by the Wild West Junction. For more information contact Jan at 928-635-4512.
COWPUNCHERS REUNION RODEO
July 25th – 27th
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.
12th ANNUAL COOL COUNTRY CRUISE-IN
August 15th & 16th
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.
FIRING PIN ENTERPRISES, INC. ARIZONA GUN SHOW
August 22nd – 24th
In their 9th 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 9am-4pm. For more information contact David and Mary Morse at 602-275-1623. Visit their website at www.firingpin.com.
LABOR DAY PRCA RODEO
Labor Day Weekend
This is a pure professional rodeo featuring the top rodeo cowboys and cowgirls, 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.williamsfestivals.com or call 928.635.1418.
WILLIAMS HABITAT FOR HUMANITY BENEFIT GOLF TOURNAMENT
Sept. 20th
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 program. For more information call Bud Parenteau at 928-635-4393 or visit www.williamsfestivals.com.
THE POLAR EXPRESS 2008
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 28th Official Tree Lighting Ceremony,
December 6th, APS Parade of Lights
Celebrate the Holidays in our historic setting in the mountains. Enjoy the official Tree Lighting Ceremony. Entertainment will start at 3pm in Downtown Williams and the tree lighting at 6 pm on Nov. 28th presented by The Magic of Christmas in Williams Christmas Committee and Grand Canyon Railway, For more information visit www.themagicofchristmasinwilliams.com.
The APS Parade of Lights Dec. 6th at 7 pm. 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 November through January. www.williamsfestivals.com.
Dates and events are subject to change without notice. Please check with the Williams Chamber of Commerce at www.williamschanber.com or 800-863-0546 and the Forest Service Visitor Center at 928-635-1418 for all the updates.
This was last updated 3/11/08.
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