ArizonaRealCountry.com 67 November 2018 November 2018 EventS our events page is sponsored by Stotz Equipment EMPIRE RANCH COWBOY FESTIVAL Nov. 3 Las Cienegas National Conservation Area 16655 E Empire Ranch Road Sonoita, AZ 85637 The festival showcases the BLM and the ranch’s efforts to preserve this historic site for future generations.Western heritage demonstrations, arena and livestock exhibits, cowboy cooking andWestern entertainment. Parking donation requested. No entry fee. 10am-4pm.empireranchfoundation.org or 888-364-2829. POLAR EXPRESS Nov. 9 – Jan. 5 Grand Canyon Railway 233 N Grand Canyon Blvd. Williams, AZ 86046 A one-hour evening train journey where guests enjoy treats and a reading of the classic Christmas story on the way to the North Pole. Santa boards the train at the North Pole and presents young passengers with bells representing the spirit of Christmas. 5:30 pm & 7:30 pm. $35-55. 800-843-8724 or thetrain.com 39TH ANNUAL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL & FIDDLE CHAMPIONSHIP Nov. 9 – 11 Bowman Rodeo Grounds 1201 Constellation Road Wickenburg, AZ 85358 Threedaysofbluegrassbandsonstage alongwith13competitivecontestsfor awardsandcash.Arts&crafts,kidszone, andfood.Fri.1-5,Sat.-Sun.9–5:30. 928-684-5479oroutwickenburgway.com 8TH ANNUAL BENTLEY SCOTTSDALE POLO CHAMPIONSHIPS Nov. 10 – 11 WestWorld of Scottsdale 16601 N Pima Rd Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Six polo matches with headliners Nacho Figueras, Ashley Busch, Ricky Cooper, PeteWebb and Kareem Rosser, special performances by the Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show,World’s Longest Catwalk Fashion Show, Canine Couture Show and a preview of the Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction. 480-423-1414 or thepoloparty.com 8TH ANNUAL FESTIVAL OF THE SUPERSTITIONS Nov. 10 – 11 FlatironCommunityPark 180 N ApacheTrail Apache Junction, AZ 85120 Veterans tribute, car show, family fun, artisans and live stage performances. Sat. 10-6, Sun. 10-2. 480-982-3141 or festivalof thesuperstitions.com CAN-AM 500 MONSTER ENERGY NASCAR CUP SERIES SEMI-FINAL PLAYOFF RACE Nov. 11 ISM Raceway 7602 S. Avondale Blvd. Avondale, AZ 85323 Watch 8 drivers battle for a Championship 4 spot. 12:30 pm. Buck Connors Western Days Nov. 9 – 11 Quartzsite Community Center 295 E Chandler Street Quartzsite, AZ 85346 Activities include Dr. Buck’sWildWest Show, antique car show, chili cook-off, children’s corral, beer garden, ATV Roundup parade & UHV Challenge, Branding Iron Art Gallery & show, Traders Row, live entertainment, food, and beverages. Free. 10 am – 6 pm. 928-927-5200 or buckconnorsdays.com 28TH ANNUAL COLORADO RIVER CROSSING HOT AIR BALLOON FESTIVAL Nov. 16 – 18 Desert Sun Baseball Stadium 4100W 20th St. Yuma, AZ 85364 Colorful and unique balloons. Mass ascensions on Friday, Saturday and Sunday mornings. Balloon glow Saturday night. 928-343-1715 or caballeros.org 26TH ANNUAL GLENDALE GLITTERS SPECTACULAR WEEKEND Nov. 23 – Jan. 5 Murphy Park 7010 N 58th Ave Glendale, AZ 85301 Historic downtown Glendale’s holiday light display from 5 – 11 each evening. 16 blocks and 1.6 million lights. Free. 623-930-2299 or glendaleaz.com/events