Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market
September17-19, 2021
WestWorld, Scottsdale
The semi-annual shopping experience that is Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market is celebrating 10th years of providing Valley residents with the opportunity to shop all things vintage, local and handmade. The September Market will host over 130 vintage curators and handmade artisans from across the country.
With a reputation for featuring quality vendors selling one-of-a-kind items and inspiring design, Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market continues to be a popular attraction for vintage enthusiasts across the Southwest. www.junkinthetrunkvintagemarket.com
Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour
October 1-3, 2021
Prescott/Quad-City area
Featuring over 100 artists throughout the Prescott/Quad-City area, the Prescott Area Artist Studio Tour will offer attendees an opportunity to visit with the artists, observe the creative process and purchase one-of-a-kind works of art. Numerous mediums will be on display, including painting, ceramics, jewelry, textiles, digital art and more. Attendees of this free, self-guided event may begin at any of the 53 locations throughout Prescott, Prescott Valley, Chino Valley or Paulden, and may visit as many as they like. https://www.prescottstudiotour.com/
30th Annual Sedona Arts Festival
October 9-10, 2021
Sedona Red Rock High School, Sedona
Held against the backdrop of Sedona’s breathtaking red rock vistas, the Sedona Arts Festival will present its 30th annual fine art festival on Saturday, Oct. 9 and Sunday, Oct. 10, 2021. Attracting artists from across the country, this renowned festival will showcase a diverse line-up of over 100 juried artists, as well as live music, raffle prizes, food, and the newly added beer and wine garden.
The Sedona Arts Festival is held on the campus of Sedona Red Rock High School, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road in West Sedona, with ample parking and transportation right to the front gate. https://sedonaartsfestival.org/
2nd Annual Prescott Plein Air Art Festival
October 21-24, 2021
Prescott
The Highlands Center for Natural History and the City of Prescott are proud to present the 2nd Annual Prescott Plein Air Art Festival, taking place October 21-24, 2021 at scenic locations throughout Prescott. This special event will feature 16 renowned Arizona artists who have been invited to create art in outdoor settings, with a focus on highlighting the area’s diverse natural landscapes, historical and architectural beauty.
Paintings finished within the three-day period will be displayed at a ticketed reception held on Sunday, October 24 from 2-6 p.m. at The Finn Restaurant at Touchmark at the Ranch, where the public will be able to view, purchase and judge the works for a People’s Choice Award. https://highlandscenter.org/prescott-plein-air/.
2nd Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch Fundraiser
October 22-24, 2021
Holland Center, Scottsdale
The Holland Center will celebrate the Halloween season with its 2nd Annual Glass Pumpkin Patch. From 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day, this festive event will showcase over 1,000 whimsical, vibrantly colored glass pumpkins handmade by Gregory Tomb, an acclaimed local glass artist known for his unique, intricate designs. These one-of-a-kind works of art will be available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the Holland Center, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization committed to enhancing arts, education and community in the Desert Foothills region. https://hollandcenter.org/
2021 Burro Run and Apache Leap Mining Festival
October 22-24, 2021
Superior, AZ
The Superior Chamber of Commerce is excited to bring back two of the town’s most popular events: the Superior Burro Run and the 33rd Annual Apache Leap Mining Festival. Held over the weekend of October 22-24, 2021, these one-of-a-kind events will celebrate Superior’s rich history as a mining town with a series of fun, family-friendly activities, ranging from pack burro racing to a hands-on mining competition and more.
On Saturday, October 23, the teams consisting of one human partner and one burro partner will race down Main Street and out onto Forest Service trails, — completing in one of three course lengths: three-, six- or twelve-mile. Each course will conclude back on Main Street, where spectators can watch the teams dash across the finish line. Spectators are encouraged to attend this exciting event, which will also feature a beer garden, live music and other entertainment, as well as trained burro adoptions from the Bureau of Land Management (BLM).
The Apache Leap Mining Festival showcases the town’s history, with a focus on the past, present and future of the mining industry. The Festival will launch on Friday, October 22 with a carnival, vendors selling handcrafted goods, music and dancing on Main Street. Saturday and Sunday will include the annual parade, with burros and big rigs and hilarious Chihuahua races, which feature a runoff between the fastest small dog and the fastest Chihuahua. Live entertainment will contribute to the upbeat atmosphere throughout the event.
Attendees of all ages will not want to miss the Festival’s popular hands-on activities, including a mining competition in which participants perform grueling tasks such as sawing, mucking, spiking and drilling in a battle to win a coveted prize. In addition to all the fun, the Apache Leap Mining Festival offers fascinating educational opportunities, such as historian speakers bringing to life the area’s mining stories from the past.
Sedona Open Studios Tour
October 29-31, 2021
Sedona and the Verde Valley
The Sedona Visual Artists’ Coalition (SVAC) is pleased to announce the return of the Sedona Fall Open Studios Tour, taking place over the weekend of October 29-31, 2021. As part of this popular biannual event, approximately 45 working artists throughout the Verde Valley will open their private studios to the public, offering attendees a chance to gain firsthand insight into the creative process and purchase unique works of art while enjoying the stunning autumn scenery of Sedona and the Verde Valley.
This self-guided Tour, which is always free to the public, will run from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. https://sedonaartistscoalition.org/
Chamber Music Sedona -“The Unfolding of Music” Concert with award-winning duo David Finckel and Wu Han
October 31, 2021, 3 pm
Sedona Performing Arts Center, Sedona
Sedona Chamber Music will begin it’s 2021-22 Concert Series on October 31, 2021 at 3 p.m., with “The Unfolding of Music” by cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han. Hailed by The New York Times as “chamber music’s power couple,” Finckel and Han’s endeavors as concert performers, recording artists, artistic administrators, educators and cultural entrepreneurs have earned them a place among the most influential and esteemed classical musicians in the world today.
With works spanning nearly a quarter of a millennium, their performance will lead listeners through the extraordinary evolution of classical music, ranging from Bach, Beethoven and Mendelssohn, to Debussy and Britten. https://chambermusicsedona.org
