Summer Festivals in Arizona

What makes Arizona's summer festivals extra exciting is that they have a history that no one else can claim. Most of the more intriguing festivals in the state honor this, somewhat disreputable, history, but there is also music, food, and plenty for the kids to do.

The Tucson Folk Festival, at El Presidio Park in Tucson takes place on May 5^th and 6^th. This music fest features some national performers, but really serves as a showcase for over two hundred regional musicians from the state and the rest of the southwest. There are workshops, a show for the children, food, crafts, and a gospel sing-along. Get more information on this free event at http://www.tkma.org/

Wyatt Earp Days take place on Allen Street in Tombstone from May 26 - 28. With free entertainment, and carnival rides and games for the kids in your party, as well as plenty of different chilis to try, Wyatt Earp Days is a festival the whole family can enjoy. Find out more at: http://www.wyattearpdays.com/

If you are looking for a place to really entertain the kids though, take them to Kidsfaire, America's Family Expo. Held in Cardinals Stadium in Glendale, on June 2^nd and 3^rd, Kidsfaire has over five hundred exhibits, rides, food, and some of the most unusual events to be found at a festival. Trapeze shows, a Clown Town, where kids can learn to juggle or ride a unicycle, a pirate cove to explore, and more give kids a truly unique experience. It is not all just frivolous fun though. With the Children's International Village, where kids can listen to music, learn about customs and languages from around the world, and the Kids Technology Center, your kids may learn as much as they play. Also at Kidsfaire, costume characters, such as The Cat in the Hat, SpongeBob Squarepants, and the Care Bears, will be milling around to meet your kid in person. Get all of the facts about this cool kids' event at http://www.thekidsfaire.com/

Engage in the rough-riding customs of Arizona at the Prescott Frontier Days, which is the World's Oldest Rodeo. This annual event, from June 29 - July 4 at Yavapai County Fairgrounds in Prescott Arizona is one of the most well-known rodeos in the west. The rodeo, complete with some of the top riders in the country, is the festival's main focus, but there is a rodeo dance and a parade as well, for those people who aren't all about the competition.

If you are passing through Arizona this summer, make sure you stop in on one of these festivals for a unique fun time.