ArizonaRealCountry.com 63 February 2019 February 2019 EventS our events page is sponsored by Stotz Equipment 61ST ANNUAL HASHKNIFE PONY EXPRESS MAIL DELIVERY February 8 WesternSpirit: Scottsdale’sMuseumoftheWest 3830 N MarshallWay Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Oldest officially sanctioned Pony Express celebrates its 61st year with riders blazing a trail from Holbrook to Scottsdale.Their annual delivery consists of 20,000 pieces of first-class mail that bear a special insignia. Horse-and-rider meet and greet, live entertainment, family-friendly games, storytelling, and crafts. Free. 11 am to 2 pm. 480-686-9539.hashknifeponyexpress.com SCOTTSDALE ARABIAN HORSE SHOW February 14 – 24 WestWorldofScottsdale 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, AZ Nearly 2400 horses from around the globe competing for the top prizes in 1,000 classes. 300 vendor booths. 480-515-1500 or Scottsdaleshow.com 24TH ANNUAL CHOCOLATE AFFAIRE February 9 – 10 MurphyPark 7010 N. 58th Ave., Glendale, AZ Nearly40chocolatepurveyorsfeaturing milk,darkorwhitechocolates,fudge, cookiesandmoretofillallyoursweettooth cravings.Familyactivities,entertainment. Thesouthwestregion’slargestgatheringof romancenovelistswithmeet-and-greets andfreewritingworkshops.10amto10 pmSaturdayandnoonto5pmSunday. Free.Visitglendale.comor623-930-2299. 65TH ANNUAL SCOTTSDALE PARADA DEL SOL PARADE & TRAILS END FESTIVAL February 9 OldTownScottsdale Parade beginning at 10 am.This year’s theme is“Arizona’s Heroes”. Equine participants, roughhousing mountain men, wild women of the west, U.S Marshals Posse, Pony Express riders and marching bands. Street festival after the parade. Free. Scottsdaleparade.com or 602-432-7941. 94TH ANNUAL LA FIESTA DE LOS VAQUEROS – THE TUCSON RODEO & PARADE February 16 – 24 TucsonRodeoGrounds 4823 S. 6th Ave.,Tucson, AZ Top contestants in the sport of rodeo vying for a share of the top prize money. America’s largest midwinter PRCA outdoor rodeo. Special acts, clowns, little buckaroos in Mutton Bustin’competition and Justin Junior Rodeo. Parade onThursday. $15 to $31. 520-741-2233 orTucsonrodeo.com 6TH ANNUAL OFF THE VINE ARIZONA WINE FESTIVAL February 16 SteamPumpRanch 10901 N. Oracle Rd., OroValley, AZ 25 of Arizona’s finest vineyards and wineries, live music, food trucks, and artists share their amazing wines, foods, and crafts. Set on a historic property that features an 1800s ranch house. 11 am to 6 pm. $20 to $30. Azwinefestivals.com 60TH ANNUAL TUBAC FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS February 6 – 10 Tubac,AZ Over 200 visiting artists displaying everything from turquoise jewelry to massive blown glass sculptures. You’ll be able to watch artists weave, paint, hammer, build and create every imaginable piece of art. Food truck options along with a beer garden. No entry fee but there is an $8 per vehicle fee to park. 10 am to 5 pm. tubacaz.com ANNUAL SPRING PLANT SALE February 2 BoyceThompsonArboretumStatePark 37615 E ArboretumWay Superior, AZ 85273 Popular seasonal sale and fundraiser is open to the public. Daily admission not required to buy plants. 8 am to 5 pm. 602827-3000.Arboretum.ag.arizona.edu 71ST ANNUAL GOLD RUSH DAYS February 7 – 10 Evertt Bowman Rodeo Grounds 935 Constellation Rd. Wickenburg, AZ One of America's Living Legacies. Senior Pro Rodeo & Open Rough Stock. Parade theme is "Rides For The Brand" on Saturday at 10 am. Car show, carnival, art fair, gold panning, BBQ, live entertainment. Artisians Fair at Stone Park. 928-684-0977 or Wickenburgchamber.com or facebook.com/wickenburgaz