b"February 2023 EventS65 thANNUALSCOTTSDALE HASHKNIFE PONYARABIAN EXPRESS MAILHORSE SHOWDELIVERY February 16 th 26 thFebruary 3 rd WestWorld of ScottsdaleWestern Spirit: Scottsdale Museum of the West Nearly 2400 horses from around The Hashknife Pony Express makes its 65th ridethe globe compete for top prizes in traveling 200 miles from Holbrook to Scottsdale1,000 classes. 300 vendor booths. delivering 20,000 first-class letters by horseback. The ride is led by the Navajo480-515-1500.County Hashknife Sheriff's Posse. More than two dozen riders in authentic cowboyScottsdaleShow.comclothing carry the mail, relaying the bags along the route. The grand finale happens in Scottsdale at the museum at noon. Horse-and-rider meet and greet, storytelling,2023 BUCKEYE and live entertainment. This event is part of Scottsdale's Western Week. Free. 11 amAIR FAIR to 2 pm. 480-686-9539. Hashknifeponyexpress.com FEATURINGSCOTTSDALE PARADATHE COPPER DEL SOL PARADESTATE FLY-IN& TRAILS ENDFebruary 17 th- 19 thFESTIVAL Buckeye Municipal Airport3000 S. Palo Verde Rd.February 4 th Fun for the whole family. Astronomy, science, and aviation exhibits, aircraft displays Indian School Rd. to Oak St. and air demonstrations. Police & fire demonstrations, car show, biplane, hot air and 69th Annual community celebration attractinghelicopter rides, craft vendors, exhibitors, and kids zone. More than 500 visiting more than 30,000 people. This years themeplanes. Free. 8 am to 5 pm daily. BuckeyeAZ.gov/residents/buckeye-air-fairis Cowboy Kickoff. Showcasing history, school groups, bands, live musical entertainment, and shopping. Experience Arizonas Old West entertainment. TrailsANNUAL CHOCOLATE End Festival following the parade. The parade is part of Scottsdales Western Week.ScottsdaleWesternWeek.com AFFAIREFebruary 18 th 19 thHISTORIC OLDGlendale Civic CenterTOWN SCOTTSDALENearly 40 chocolate purveyors featuring milk, dark or white chocolates, cookies, fudge, ESPN MAIN STREETand more to fill your sweet tooth cravings. TAILGATE Family activities and entertainment. Free. February 8 th 11 th VisitGlendale.comMain Street 98 thANNUAL Five-day Old West-style football pre-game party in partnership with ESPN. Multiple ESPN programs, including NFL Live and Sunday NFL Countdown, will be shot live.LA FIESTA DE Held along Main St., between Scottsdale Rd. and Brown Ave, in Old Town, the all- LOS VAQUEROS ages pre-game parties will feature tailgate-style games, live entertainment, free THE TUCSON tasting opportunities, and plenty of swag and giveaway items. Photo opportunities and a chance at a cameo on live TV. Free. 8 am to 8 pm. OldTownScottsdaleAZ.com RODEO & ARIZONA PARADE th thFebruary 18 26INDIAN FESTIVAL Tucson Rodeo GroundsFebruary 8 th 9 th 4823 S. 6th Ave.Scottsdale Civic Center Park Top contestants compete for a 7380 E. 2nd St. share of the top prize money. Family-friendly event serving as a celebration ofAmericas largest midwinter PRCA outdoor rodeo. Special acts, clowns, little the regions Native American roots in cultural andbuckaroos in the Mutton Bustin competition, and Justin Junior Rodeo. Lonestar ancestral traditions. Native American storytelling,performs on February 18th. Parade on February 23rd. $18 to $39. 520-741-2233. performances, music, art demonstrations,TucsonRodeo.comand contemporary entertainment along with an artisan market. Free. ArizonaIndianTourism.org59TH 64 thANNUAL ANNUAL LOST TUBAC FESTIVALDUTCHMAN OF THE ARTS DAYS th thFebruary 24 26February 8 th 12 th Rodeo ParkTubac, AZ 1590 E Lost Dutchman Blvd Over 200 visiting artists displaying everything& Tomahawk Rd from jewelry to massive sculptures. You canApache Junctionwatch artists weave, paint, hammer, build and create every imaginable piece of art.3 days of GCPRA rodeo Food trucks and a beer garden. No entry fee but there is a $10 per vehicle fee toaction at 1:30 each day. Entertainment stage, carnival rides, and vendor booths. park that is donated to charity. 10 am to 5 pm. TubacAZ.com Rodeo dance Friday night. Parade on Saturday morning at 9 am downtown. LostDutchmanDays.orgArizonaRealCountry.comFebruary 2023 81"