b'MARCH 2023 EventSCACTUSCACTUS & SUCCULENT LEAGUESALE 2023SPRINGMarch 1619 TRAINING Desert Botanical Garden1201 N Galvin Parkway, PhoenixFebruary 24 Make your spring bloom with an extensive selection March 28 of desert plants, including cacti, agaves, succulents, A seasonal rite in the Valley roarstrees, and shrubs, at the spring plant sale. Garden to life with the iconic sounds ofhorticulturalists will provide advice and help you cracking bats, snapping mitts,select the best plants for your home garden or and happy fans. For baseballhouse plants suitable for indoors. March 16/Members Day/7 a.m. -3 p.m. with last lovers, it doesnt get any better than this; sunny weather, affordable tickets, andentry at 2 p.m. March 17- 19/General Public/7a.m.3 p.m. with last entry at 2 p.m. unparalleled proximity to the best players in the game. 15 major league teams, 10Reservations are required and open in February. Free admission. Please bring your stadiums, and more than 200 games. CactusLeague.com own water. Wear a hat and sunscreen. DBG.org65TH ANNUALCOCHISE COUNTRY HEARDMUSIC FESTIVALMUSEUM GUILDMarch 17194EVR Ranch, BensonINDIAN FAIRJoe Nichols, Kentucky Headhunters, Sawyer Brown, & MARKET Doug Stone, and Clay Walker. Along with Cole March 23 Trains , Mamma Coal, Mark Powell, Bri Bagwell, Heard MuseumTyler Halverson and Drew Cooper. A weekend full 2301 N Central Avenue of fun, food, and music. Gates open at 11 am with kids 10 and under FREE! Lawn This premier event is one of thechairs are recommended due to seating being limited or reserved. 520-586-9230. largest American Indian art markets in the world and draws nearly 15,000 visitors4EvrRanch.comand more than 600 of the nations most preeminent American Indian artists. It provides the opportunity to meet and purchase art directly from multipleGUYS WHO GRILLgenerations of artists working in all forms of the visual arts. All proceeds fromMarch 18ticket sales support the Heard Museums mission of advancing American Indian art.Wickenburg Community CenterHeard.org/fair 160 N Valentine Street Fresh food, cold beer, live music. Grilling teams from PHOENIXacross the state descend on Wickenburg to compete in this heated battle for bragging rights. Spend a SCOTTISHfun-filled afternoon savoring all-you-can-sample GAMES BBQ, tapping your toes to live music, and casting your vote for the Peoples Choice March 3, 4 & 5 Award. $20 for General Admission, $10 Youth 5-10, FREE 4 & younger. DEWPAC.orgGilbert Regional Park 3005 E. Queen Creek RoadMARANA A celebration of Scottish heritage,FOUNDERS DAYcombining aspects of sport and culture.Multiple events occur allMarch 18throughout the day. Celtic music performers and pipe and drum bands perform11555 W Civic Center Driveas entertainment, in competition, and as an accompaniment to Highland dancingEnjoy the parade from 10 am-12 pm. Festivitiesboth performances and dance competitions. All the participating pipe bandsfrom 12 pm-3 pm include a car show presented combine in a parade to open and close the event, and to "Call the Clans." Cultureby Obsessions Car Club, live performances, is celebrated with clan displays, genealogy & educational exhibits, and Celtic foodhistorical experiences, 20 food trucks, artisan vendors & exhibitors, chalk art alley, and merchandise sales. And not to forget the drinkwhisky, beer, and more.inflatables, and lawn games. MaranaAZ.govPhoenixScottishGames.com FOUNTAIN HILLS DAY2023 DAISYMarch 18MOUNTAINAvenue of the Fountains, Fountain HillsFountain Hills Day combines local businesses, local GEM &clubs, organizations, hobbies, food, and more! This is a MINERALfamily-friendly and FUN event that will feature business expos, local food tastings, music, and activities for kids. SHOW There will be something for everyone. 10 am to 2 pm.March 1112 FountainHillsChamber.com41020 N Freedom Way Anthem ARIZONA DRAGON This years event will be the largest and most exciting show in North Phoenix with over 30 vendors, displaying a varied collection of hand-crafted jewelry, gems,BOAT FESTIVALminerals, beads, lapidary work, geodes, fossils, and meteorites. View a fluorescentMarch 2526display, a faceting demonstration, or have your favorite rock identified. You couldTempe Town Lake Marinawin one of many raffles and door prizes. Specialized kids corner provides a fun and550 E Tempe Town Lakeeducational experience. Adults are $3, seniors and students are $2, children 12 and100 dragon boat racing teams from all over the world including youth, college and under are free. DMRMC.com adaptive sports teams. 40-foot long rowing canoes, 20 paddlers, one steersperson and a drummer compete in a 500-meter race. Vendors and entertainment. 9 am to 4 pm. AZDBA.orgArizonaRealCountry.com March 2023 77'