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The temperatures are rising and the kids are out of school. What’s there to do? In
Fountain Park Splash Park
Fountain Park there’s plenty to keep the kids busy. The Town of Fountain Hills Rotary Centennial Splash is a great way to keep cool, it’s open from 9a.m. to sunset every day through September 29th. If you work up an appetite, stop in at any of more than 40 restaurants and cafes to get bite to eat or to take it with you and make it a picnic in Fountain Park. You can picnic in the shade of a tree or grab a table in one of the shaded ramadas. OYO yogurt has the perfect treat on a hot day – build your own sundae with a choice of 16 flavors and even more toppings.
When the sun goes down the music in Fountain Hills heats up with jazz, rock, blues
and country music options at the restaurants and bars in town.
Download a May 2013 Calendar of Events HR
Art Festivals
2014 GREAT FAIR
February 21, 22, 23
Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Now in its 28th year, this three day juried art fair features nearly 480 artists and
Avenue of the Fountains
artisans from across the United States and around the globe, and attracts 200,000+ visitors.
Food booths, beer garden and seating areas abound throughout the venue, with great breakfast, lunch and rest stops situated at locations in the middle and at both ends of the festival area.
• Live music entertainment
• Shaded seating areas
• The Fair goes on Rain or Shine
• Free Admission
• Free Parking
• Scooters available for rent
We ask as a consideration of others, to please leave your pets at home for everyone’s safety and enjoyment during the fair!
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9TH ANNUAL THUNDERBIRD ARTISTS FINE ART & WINE AFFAIRE
March 14 -16, 10am – 5pm
Avenue of the Fountains
Thunderbird Artists and the Sunset Kiwanis of Fountain Hills have once again partnered to bring you this juried fine art event that encompasses quality wines and delightful musical entertainment featuring Teresa Joy, daughter of guitar legend Esteban. Unequaled in its ambiance and the quality of fine art, the 9th Annual Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Affaire is the ideal setting for this world-class gathering of artists.
Fountain Hills abounds with shopping and dining choices. So, Make sure to give yourself plenty of time to visit the surrounding specialty shops, boutiques, galleries, restaurants and outdoor cafes.
• Admission $5.00
• FH Residents Free admission with identification
info@thunderbirdartists.com
480-837-5637
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2013 FOUNTAIN FESTIVAL OF ARTS & CRAFTS
November 8, 9 & 10
Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.
The Fountain Festival of Arts & Crafts and the Fountain Hills Great Fair are sister events that take place in downtown Fountain Hills every November and February.
Festival Days
The inaugural Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts was held in 1974 with just 60 artists. Then in 1986 the Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce launched The Great Fair. These two signature events annually showcase Fountain Hills as the unique, arts-oriented community as it is known as. Approximately 250,000 people attend each show, each year, coming from across the country and around the world.
Both shows are juried with some 500 artists and artisans exhibiting their work at each festival. The artists come from all over the US, as well as, from various countries across the globe. In all, over 40 of the 50 US states have had artists at the festivals, as have the countries of Canada, England, Belgium, France, Israel and El Salvador. At any given show, some 30 – 35 states are represented.
The Fountain Festival of Arts & Crafts features nearly 500 artists, artisans, live music, food vendors and beer garden. It’s the perfect place to do holiday shopping, purchase art and enjoy good food and live entertainment. Many of the artists at the Fountain Festival offer unique holiday themed ornaments that have become family tradition.
Live music, abundant breakfast and lunch selections and shaded seating areas make this a great way to spend the day in Fountain Hills.
• Free Admission
• Free Parking
• Scooters available for rent
• The Fair goes on Rain or Shine
We ask as a consideration of others, please leave your pets at home for everyone’s safety and enjoyment during the fair!
Hiking & Biking
Fountain Hills is a hikers paradise. Panoramic views of the surrounding mountains beckon you take a hike in the Sonoran Desert at the McDowell Mountain Regional Park and McDowell Mountain Preserve. With more than 55 miles of trails and connectivity to the Scottsdale Preserve there is nothing stopping you from hiking to your heart’s content.
Cyclovia Coming in April
On Saturday, April 13, 2013, from 10am-5pm, the town of Fountain Hills will close the Avenue of the Fountains to vehicular traffic to celebrate healthy lifestyles for the first Cyclovia Fountain Hills.
According to Wikipedia, Cyclovia (siklɵˈviə) is a term which translates from Spanish into English as “bike path,” referring to either a permanently designated bicycle route or the closing of city streets to automobiles for the enjoyment of cyclists and public alike.
Cyclovia Fountain Hill is a free event, that welcomes cycling enthusiasts, walkers, runners, skaters, strollers, and all others to experience our “open streets” to meet their neighbors, learn about their community, take part in a variety of physical activities, and enjoy local vendors, foods and drinks. Immediately following Cyclovia will be a concert in Fountain Park from 5 – 9:30pm
5:00 – 6:30pm The Aging Hipsters,
7:00 – 8:00pm Larry Linkin,
8:15 – 9:30pm Dennis Rowland
For more information visit www.cycloviafh.com
CRUZ’N @ PHIL’S CAR SHOW
Every Sunday October through May 20
vintage Corvette
noon – 3pm (except infrequent interruptions for major holidays & town events)
Phil’s Filling Station Grill, 16852 E. Parkview Avenue in Fountain Hills, AZ
Enjoy food, beverages and stories of the “hobby car.”
“No Club, No Dues, No Officers, No Politics,” just nice people and their magnificent Rides.
For information contact Darrel 480-816-5620
Friday Night Franks at Fort Mcdowell Adventures
Every Friday Night, 5pm – 10pm. Labor Day – Memorial Day
Friday Night Franks
14803 N. Hiawatha Hood Road, Fort McDowell
A unique cookout experience in the Sonoran desert. Live entertainment, horseshoes and corn hole, wagon rides, and an old fashioned wiener roast featuring hot dogs, Brats, beers, and S’Mores for purchase. Groups of 10 or more can call for reserved seating and package options. The last Friday of every month is Adult Education from 8pm to midnight, must be 21 years or older.
Free Admission
Details at: www.fortmcdowelladventures.com
Fort McDowell Adventures, 480-816-6465
Jazz in the Hills at Alchemy
Jazz in the HIlls at Alchemy
Every Friday Night 7:30 – 9:30pm
Alchemy at CopperWynd Resort – 13320 N. Eagle Ridge Dr.
Reservations recommended: 480-333-1880 or www.jazzinthehills.org
Jazz in the Hills is now playing at Alchemy at CopperWynd. Come and enjoy some of the best jazz in the Valley along with spectacular views and great food. Check the website for performance schedule and to make reservations. http://jazzinthehills.info/
Halloween in the Hills
October 31, 2013
You are invited to the BEST Halloween event in the valley! Celebrate Halloween with games, food and fun! This family-friendly event takes place in beautiful Fountain Hills, AZ. The entire event will take place on the Avenue of the Fountains.
Not only will your kids enjoy free carnival games, trick-or-treating and bounce houses, and petting zoo, but your four-legged canine “kids” are also welcome!
Come hungry…the Fountain Hills Noon Kiwanis will also be offering hamburgers, hotdogs, drinks and more. There is lots to do, show up early!
Stroll in the Glow
Saturday, December 1, 5pm
Holiday Lights on the Avenue
Avenue of the Fountains, Fountain Hills
480-837-1654
Free Admission.
Over 60,000 twinkling lights and ornaments adorn the trees and lighted holiday displays dot the avenue with light. Stroll the avenue under the twinkling lights and visit the shops and boutiques. Santa and his elf arrive, so have your list ready!
Thanksgiving Day Parade
Fountain Hills Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thanksgiving Day Parade
Thursday, November 22, 9am
Downtown Fountain Hills, Fountain Hills, 480-837-1654
The only Thanksgiving Day Parade in Arizona, featuring floats, horses, marching bands and a Grand Marshall.
Fountain Hills – The OK Chorale Wagon
Thanksgiving Day Parade – Fountain Hills
TURKEY TROT 5K RUN AND FITNESS WALK
Thursday, November 22
Fountain Hills Community Center, 13001 N. La Montana Drive, Fountain Hills
Time: 6:30 a.m. – Check-in begins; 7:30 a.m. – Race begins!
Early Fees: 5K Run – $20 per runner; $15 per runner 12 & under; $10 per walker
Late Fees: After November 15 – $30 per runner $15 per walker on race day
For information and to register visit:
www.fh.az.gov or call 480-816-5100
