b"JULY 2023 EventSWORLDS OLDESTfor free with the exception of the pro wrestling, which will be held at the Civic RODEO Center on Saturday, July 6, at 9 pm. More than June 28July 4 300 contestants will compete in the PRCA Since 1888, Prescott Frontier Days, Inc.Pro Rodeo. At the conclusion of the PRCA has presented the annual Worlds Oldestrodeo on July 4, there will be a Ned LeDoux Rodeo at the Prescott Rodeo Grounds. Forconcert and a fireworks display. Parking is $5 2023, the rodeo takes place Wednesday,with powwow parking at $10. 928-871-6478. June 28th through Tuesday, July 4th in eightWindow Rock. NNFair.comperformances. See your favorite events, including steer wrestling, bareback riding, tie-down roping, womens breakaway roping, saddle bronc riding, team roping,4TH OF JULY womens barrel racing, bull riding, and other great entertainment. Mutton BustinPARADE, SPLASHZONE begins at 12 pm before the afternoon rodeos and at 6 pm before the evening performances. The annual rodeo parade will be held downtown at 9 am on July 1st.& FREEDOMFESTPrescott Rodeo Grounds. WorldsOldestRodeo.com July 4The parade begins at 9 a.m. leaving Owens headed WHISKEY ROWeast on the Deuce of Clubs to White Mountain Road. BOOT RACE The SplashZone event follows the parade at Frontier Park. FreedomFest begins at 3 p.m. at Show Low High School offering amazing July 1 specialty foods and desserts. Great bands keep the celebration going from 3 to 9 The Annual Whiskey Row Bootp.m. with a Superhero Stunt show where great athletes will amaze you as they fly Race is a 100-yard dash (50 yardsthrough the air! Don't miss one of the free shows. Then enjoy the largest display for youth) down historic Whiskeyof fireworks in the White Mountains beginning at 9 p.m. weather permitting. Row in Prescott. The yearly race isShowLowAZ.gova re-enactment of the historical foot race of earlier years, but with an added twist: the contestantsNATIONAL DAYare required to wear cowboy boots during their dash in keeping with the western atmosphere of Prescott and the Frontier Days festivities. Celebrating its 40th year,OF THE COWBOY the event is sponsored by the Hensley Beverage Company. It has become one ofJuly 22their favorite signature charity events. The yearly race raises money for local non- Each July the Empire Ranch Foundation profit organizations in Yavapai County. The race takes place after the rodeo paradecelebrates the National Day of the (approximately 12:00 pm) on Montezuma Street, between Goodwin and GurleyCowboy at the historic ranch. Its a free, Streets. $10 registration fee. All ages are welcome. Run at your own risk. fun family event. Demonstrations include Ranching Tools by Bill Schock, Reata Hensley.com/BootRace Making by Dick Schorr, Saddle Making by Brad Faulkner, Horsen Around Rescue Ranch, Groundwork Horse Training by Regi Richter, Arizona Horsemans Challenge PRESCOTT RODEOParticipant. A food truck will be onsite serving breakfast burritos, tacos, and more. DAYS ARTS &BlackJack Citrus Infusions will be serving ice-cold lemonade. Docent tours at 9, 10, CRAFTS SHOW and 11. EmpireRanchFoundation.orgJuly 1 SEDONA The Prescott Rodeo Days Arts & CraftsHUMMINGBIRD Show is a gathering of hundreds of vendors and performers on PrescottsFESTIVALHistoric Downtown Courthouse Plaza.July 28July 30This event attracts thousands of localsThe International Hummingbird Society and out-of-town visitors every year. 9invites residents and visitors to the Sedona am to 6 pm. PrescottDowntown.com Performing Arts Center located at 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Rd. Doors open promptly at 8:00 am each day. Attendees will experience three enchanting days of WATSON LAKEhummingbird presentations, hummingbird banding demonstrations, garden tours, FIREWORKS a free hummingbird marketplace and special attractions, birding trips, and a gala banquet! The purpose of the festival is to teach about hummingbirds and work to July 1protect endangered species. Presentations by experts include how to attract them, Enjoy live music, food vendors, and ahow to garden for them, and efforts to protect endangered hummingbirds (tickets The Daily Courierbeer garden. 3 pm to 10 pm. Fireworksrequired). Find an array of hummingbird treasures and local artists who will have a at 9 pm. Free parking and a shuttleplethora of items to admire. Thats not all! We have Happy the Hummingbird Spirit from Pioneer Park. Rain or shine. Cashwho will visit attendees and bestow wishes upon them, a live falcon exhibit, live only. General admission is $7. Unlimitedmusic, and face painting! (Free). On Saturday night, come celebrate hummingbirds waterslides pass for kids $25 that includes admission. 3101 Watson Lake Road,at our beautiful gala banquet. $30 - $150. HummingbirdSociety.orgPrescott. Prescott-AZ.govNAVAJO NATION AG EXPO 4TH OF14TH ANNUALJULY CELEBRATION GARLIC FESTIVALJuly 2930July 3July 6 Charity event featuring live bands, entertainment, craft The Agriculture Expo and PRCA Pro Rodeo will be held at the Navajo Nationbooths, and raffles.10 am to 4 pm. Benefitting Make-A-fairgrounds. Events also include a powwow, gourd dance, farmers market, NavajoWish and the Wounded Warrior Project. Triangle T Guest Nation 4-H Club Expo, a horseshoe tournament, a mud bog, an entrepreneurRanch. I-10 at Exit 3184190 Dragoon Road, Dragoon. market at Gorman Hall and pro wrestling. Visitors will be able to attend all events520-586-4476. AZRetreatCenter.com ArizonaRealCountry.com July 2023 81"