b'JANUARY 2024EventSWINGS OVERvariety of western merchandise to choose from. A first time collector or a seasoned collector. theres something for everyone! $5. 9 am4 pm. Findlay Toyota Center in WILLCOX Prescott Valley. CowboyCollectorsGathering.comJanuary 11th14thThe festival is a wonderful opportunity toTHE PUEBLO GEM AND MINERAL see the winter migrants and southwest bird species that are found in the Sulphur SpringsSHOW 2024Valley. It combines adventure, entertainment,January25thFebruary 6thand education to provide a fun-filledThe Pueblo Gem and Mineral Show is a prestigious weekend of birding pleasure for the novice, expert, or curious. The festival alsoevent that attracts international exhibitors and heavy provides many opportunities to explore nature in Southeast Arizona through toursbuyer traffic. This show is a magnet for award-winning for photography, geology, archeology, history, botany, agriculture, and ranching. Adesigners specializing in one-of-a-kind jewelry, cut nature expo in the community center has educational booths, live animal displays,and rough gemstones, natural fine minerals, and fossil and a wide variety of vendors with nature-related crafts and wares. Free seminarsspecimens, all available at various price points. The event showcases the rarest about many different topics are offered throughout the day in the communityand most exquisite gemstones, allowing visitors to explore and acquire unique center. WingsOverWillcox.com pieces that will captivate and inspire. From intricately designed jewelry to raw and uncut gemstones, this show offers a vast selection of treasures waiting to be SAHUARITA discovered. The serene and professional atmosphere of this event ensures a pleasant experience for all attendees.Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E Irvington Rd, Tucson. ART ON THEPuebloGemShow.comLAKE FESTIVALJanuary 13thLUCKY 13TH ANNUAL ARIZONA The second annual festival will featureBALLOON CLASSICimmersive and experiential activities throughout Sahuarita Lake Park. ThisJanuary 26th28th limited-availability one-day art festival features a maximum of 25 artisans exhibitingOn Saturday and Sunday mornings, January 27th & throughout the walkways of the Sahuarita Lake Park. The festival features a diverse28th, the sky will be filled with colorful hot-air balloons and high caliber of entertainment alongside street painting, interactive art activities,participating in the Morning Ascensions from the performance and installation art, community chalk mural competition, food trucks,grassy fields of the Goodyear Ballpark for a spectacular and live music. 10 am - 5 pm. Free. SAACA.org/ArtOnTheLake.html sight of mass and color. Spectators can walk on the field and experience the balloon inflation and lift-off. Photo taking is invited. Desert Glows on Friday and Saturday evenings, January 26th & 27th are the most popular AOTS PRESENTSattended events. A field full of illuminated, tethered, hot air balloons will glow in time THE JANUARYto music. Enjoy hot air balloon rides, family fun zone, BMX stunt shows, desert winds kite festival, hot air balloon tether rides, live entertainment, sampling, and many other OLIVE MILL SHOW exciting events. Our 7th Annual Street Foodfest is set with a culinary experience January 14thincluding festival food favorites, Beer Stations, live music on stage, and more. $35 at The Olive Mill show gives you a great reasonthe gate. Active military, veterans, and children 12 & under are always free. Sunday is to see a beautiful, relaxing venue in the midstfree. General parking is $10. No pets allowed. Ballooning events are dependent upon of an olive grove, and a chance to spend theweather conditions. 1933 S. Ballpark Way. ABCFest.comday in the Queen Creek area, shopping and dining, and meeting with our artists. TheTHE ARIZONA WINEartists will be offering their creative work in fiber & fabric, glass, gourds, jewelry, metals, mosaics, painting & drawing, photography, pottery, sculpture, wood, mixedFESTIVAL AT HERITAGEmedia, and more. The Olive Mill itself is also a very interesting and special place,SQUARE 2024and tours (for a fee) outlining the process of creating olive oil are available. There is a gift shop and restaurant as well. Here you will experience finely crafted olive oil,January 27th28thplus coffee, pizza, and sandwiches. 9 am - 3 pm. Free. 25062 S. Meridian Rd., QueenIt features 20 of Arizonas best wineries and over 40 Creek. ArtistsOfTheSuperstitions.comnon-winery vendors including fine arts, artisan foods, vintage vendors, and non-stop entertainment.Two food trucks and local beer. This is a rain-or-shine event! CASA GRANDE STREETWillcoxWineCountry.orgFAIR & CAR SHOW FABULOUS ART & CRAFTS January 20th21st FESTIVAL ON AHWATUKEE PLAZAExhibitors will be selling art, pottery, jewelry, clothing, sculptures, food and more. Live entertainment. Car showJanuary 27th28th on Saturday. 10 am3 pm. Downtown Casa Grande. Free.This two-day event promises a delightful evening filled with artistic CGMainStreet.org marvels and creative wonders. This festival serves as the perfect platform to explore and celebrate the talents of our local artists and crafters. Paintings, sculptures, handmade jewelry, and pottery.PRESCOTT VALLEYEngage with the artists, gain insights into their techniques, and WESTERN &seize the opportunity to acquire their unique and irreplaceable masterpieces. Not only will this festival cater to art enthusiasts, but there will also be NATIVE AMERICANan array of crafts for kids and adults to revel in, accompanied by lively music and an COLLECTIBLES assortment of food vendors. 5031 East Elliot Road.ANTIQUE SHOW BUCKEYE DAYSJanuary 24thThe 18th Annual Cowboy Collectors Gathering WesternJanuary 27th& Native American Antique Collectibles Sales Event. 100-plus exhibitors will bePut on your cowboy boots and go back in time as Buckeye Days offering high quality authentic antiques from the Great American West. Comebrings history alive. Join them for a parade, vendors, food, and browse and shop from some of the best exhibitors in the country with a hugemore to celebrate.9:30 am - 2 pm. BuckeyeAZ.govArizonaRealCountry.com January 2024 81'