ArizonaRealCountry.com 55 May 2018 ARIZONA HORSEMAN’S CHALLENGE & EXPO May 11-13, 2018 Horseshoe Park & Equestrian Centre 20464 E Riggs Rd. Queen Creek, AZ 85142 Some of the most accomplished horseman of our time, professional trainers from all disciplines.Workshops, clinics, exhibitions, shopping and food. $20 per day or $50 for a 3 day pass. Friday 9am – 8pm, Saturday 9am-6pm, Sunday 8:30am-4pm. Azhcexpo.com may 2018 EventS our events page is sponsored by Stotz Equipment 36TH ANNUAL WESTERN OUTDOOR NEWS LAKE HAVASU STRIPER DERBY May 19-20, 2018 London Bridge Resort 1477 Queens Bay Lake Havasu City, AZ 86403 Agreattimewhetheryouareanoviceoran experiencedangler.Friendlycompetition withcashprizes,castingcontest,raffle prizesandmore.Largeststripedbass fishingeventintheUnitedStates.All ageswelcome.$175entryfeeperteam. Wonews.com/c-29-lake-havasu-striper- derby-may-19-20-2018.aspx 9TH ANNUAL CAVE CREEK BALLOON FESTIVAL May 26, 2018 Rancho Manana Golf Course 5734 E Rancho Manana Blvd. Cave Creek, AZ 85331 Massive glowing balloons, fireworks show, live entertainment, flyover, color guard, food, beverages, kid’s activities. 5:30 pm – 10 pm. 480-488-0698 cavecreekfestivals.com WESTERN TRADE DAYS May 11-12, 2018 12641 E. Central Ave. Mayer, AZ 86333 Fun-filled family show in Old Historic Mayer with cowboy poetry, live bands, 60+ local and Arizona artists, crafters, and vendors. Blacksmithing, gold panning, wool spinning and weaving demonstrations. Jewelry, food and desserts. Saturday auction. Free. 9 am – 4 pm. Facebook.com/WesternTradeDays 928-925-9898 49TH ANNUAL YARNELL DAZE MOUNTAINTOP FESTIVAL May 19, 2018 Yarnell, AZ Family activities, parade at 10 am, pancake breakfast at 7 am, art and craft vendors and art show, 50/50 raffle, live music, dancing, entertainment and food. Free. 7 am – 7 pm. 928-277-6674.Yarnelldaze.com WILLCOX WINE COUNTRY SPRING FESTIVAL May 19-20, 2018 Willcox, AZ Join them as they celebrate the harvest and the Arizona wines from theWillcox region. Rated one of theTop 10Wine Festivals. Music, art and vendors. $25 tastings. 11 am – 5 pm. 520-384-2272 or willcoxwinecountry.org THE ABORETUM SPRING PLANT SALE & FEST 2018 May 27, 2018 The Arboretum at Flagstaff 4001 S.Woody Mountain Rd. Flagstaff, AZ 86001 On sale will be heirloom veggie starts, native plants, penstemons, herbs and much more. Enjoy the Southwest Butterfly House, live music, kid’s activities, food, beer and cocktails. Free admission. 11am – 4pm. thearb.org 38th ANNUAL MEMORIAL DAY PINE-STRAWBERRY ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL May 26 -28, 2018 Pine Community Center 3886 N Highway 87 Pine, AZ 85544 75+ arts & crafts booths featuring stained glass, jewelry, wood items, pottery, baby items, art work, cards, copper items. Fire Department pancake breakfast, quilt raffle, children’s activities, food. Free. Saturday 8am – 5 pm and Sunday 8 am to 4 pm. 928-476- 6537 pinestrawberryartscrafts.com PHOENIX PET EXPO May 26-27, 2018 WestWorld 16601 N Pima Rd. Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Bringyourpet,petcostumecontest, tonsofexhibitors,megaadoptionevent, discountedvaccinations,liveentertainment andgiveaways. 800-977-3609