March
2005
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| Thursday,
March 17 | St. Patrick's Day - A great time to be in Sedona with
prime conditions on the local putting greens! The main street shops are stocked
and the hiking and sightseeing conditions are just about perfect. / Reserve your
rooms Now! |
| Monday, March 21 | Vernal
Equinox - First Day of Spring / Norooz / Nau-Roz / Ostara - Celebrate the
passing of winter and the dawn of a new season in Sedonaís beautiful and mystic
vortex. |
| Spring in Sedona | Spring
is a great time to explore the beautiful canyons, parks and golf courses in the
Sedona area. |
| March 25 | Good
Friday / Purim / Magha Puja Day |
| Sunday
March 27 | Easter Sunday |
April
is Spring Art Festival Time!
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Art & Craft Show - Local artists display their wares in the Village of Oak
Creek. / Call 928-284-9627 for information. |
| April
24 | Passover Begins |
April 29 -
May 1 | 17th Annual Sculpture Walk - The largest sculpture
exhibition in Arizona sponsored by Sedona Arts Center. / Highway 89A & Art Barn
Road / Call 928-282-3809 for information. |
May
2005
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| May
1 | Orthodox Easter / Pascha / Passover Ends / Beltane |
| May 5 - 7 | Cinco de Mayo - The Mexican
national holiday is celebrated throughout the region. |
Monday,
May 30 | Memorial Day - Celebrations are thrown throughout
the area. / Reserve your rooms Now! |
| All
Summer | It's prime time for many of the natural attractions that surround
Sedona, a perfect time for hiking, river rafting, sightseeing and golf. |
June
2005
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Tuesday,
June 21 | Summer Solstice - First Day of Summer / Litha
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| June 26 |
Sedona's 103rd Birthday |
July
2005
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Monday,
July 4 | Independence Day - Celebrations throughout the area
include: 2nd Annual "Sedona's Spirit Of The 4th Celebration - Itís an old fashioned
community event and outdoor Fourth of July celebration with food, live music,
raffles and lots of fun. / Old Market Plaza. -Fourth of July Picnic & Train Ride
- The Verde Canyon Railroad will deck out their vintage train with patriotic red
white and blue festoons, the events includes an outdoor barbeque, train ride and
live music! / 300 North Broadway / Clarkdale / Call for 800-320-0718 information |
| Weekends in July | Shakespeare Sedona 2005
- The 8th season of Shakespeare Sedona's Summer Theater productions, two of the
Bards works are presented each season. / Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village / Sedona
/ Call 928-282-4838 for information |
| July
7 SAC Member Show | Local member artists display their creations, most
items are reasonably priced. / Sedona Arts Center / 15 Art Barn Road / Call 928-282-3809
for information. |
September
2005
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September
2 - 5 | Labor Day Weekend - Take a relaxing three day weekend
in Sedona. Great time of year for golf, adventure and shopping! / Reserve your
rooms Now! |
| September 3 | 19th
Annual Moonlight Madness Street Festival - An annual event, this street festival
offers up entertainment, sidewalk sales and activities for the whole family from
high noon to 9 pm. / Uptown Sedona |
| Mid
September | Fiesta Del Tlaquepaque - A Mexican Independence celebration
with tasty south of the border favorites, music and fun. / Tlaquepaque / Call
928-282-4838 for information. |
| September
21 | Fall Equinox / Autumn Begins ‚ Autumn is a great time to explore
the great golf courses in the Sedona area |
| Late
September | 24th Annual Jazz on the Rocks - A celebration of jazz
by various famed performers, a four day event. / Varied locations in the area
/ Call 928-282-1985 for information. |
| Throughout
October & November | Fall Colors Tour in the Verde Canyon The Verde
Canyon Railroad will host Fall Colors Tour train rides through the Verdi Canyon.
/ 300 North Broadway / Clarkdale / Call for 800-320-0718 information |
October
2005
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| October
8 & 9 | 15th Annual Sedona Arts Festival - Artists from around
the country converge on Sedona for this festival event which includes live entertainment,
fine arts, childrens programs and more! / Sedona Red Rock High School / Upper
Red Rock Loop Road / Sedona / Call 928- 204-9456 for information |
| Monday, October 10 | Columbus Day -
Time to getaway for a relaxing three day weekend in Sedona. Great time of year
for golf, hiking, sightseeing and shopping! / Reserve your rooms Now! |
| Mid October | Oktoberfest Ales on Rails
- The Verde Canyon Railroad will host an Oktoberfest version of their Fall Colors
Tour train ride through the Verdi Canyon with Arizona breweries offering up their
best ales along with Oktoberfest favorites of sausages, pretzels and strudel.
/ 300 North Broadway / Clarkdale / Call for 800-320-0718 information |
| Late October | Red Rock Fine Art & Wine
Festival - Fine art and crafts will be on display including superb Native
American pieces along with wine tastings and entertainment. / Cliff Castle Casino
/ 555 Middle Verde Road / Camp Verde / Call 928-284-9627 for information |
| Sunday, October 30 | Haunted Halloween
Train - The Verde Canyon Railroad will host a spooky Halloween version of
their Fall Colors Tour train ride through the Verdi Canyon with costume contests
and prizes for all ages. / 300 North Broadway / Clarkdale / Call for 800-320-0718
information |
| Monday, October 31 |
Halloween / All Hallows Eve / Samhain - Safe & Fun Trick or Treating -
Sponsored by Sedona Main Street Uptown Merchants, stores along 89A have been handing
out treats to the little witches and goblins for more than 15 years as a community
event. |
November
2005
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| Tuesday,
November 1 | Election Day |
| Friday,
November 11 | Veteran's Day |
| November
& throughout the Holidays | Red Rock Fantasy - Lighted displays
are created by local families for this annual holiday event. / Los Abrigados Resort
/ Call 800-418-6499 for information |
| November
24 | Thanksgiving Day - Make it a four day event, great food, ambience
and unique gifts for Christmas! / Reserve your rooms Now! |
| Throughout
the Holidays | Red Rock Fantasy - Lighted displays are created
by local families for this annual holiday event. / Los Abrigados Resort / Call
800-418-6499 for information |
December
2005
to top | Holiday Tree Lighting
- Sponsored by the chamber of commerce and Sedona Main Street Program, a holiday
tradition great for children of all ages. / Sedona / Call 928-204-2390 for
information. |
| December 3, 10 & 17 |
Santa Claus Express -The Verde Canyon Railroad will host Santa Express
train rides accompanied by the big man himself and everyone will get to personally
present their Christmas wish list / 300 North Broadway / Clarkdale / Call 800-320-0718
for information |
| Mid-December | Christmas
in the Park ‚ Seasonal celebration with hot cider, cookies, special sale in
the museum gift shop and free museum admission. / Sedona Heritage Museum / 735
Jordan Road / Sedona / Call 928-282-7038 for information. |
| Mid December | Festival of Lights - A holiday
celebration in the Tlaquepaque arts & crafts village, see the lighting of upwards
of 6,000 luminaria along with carolers, musicians along with Santa and his reindeer!
/ Tlaquepaque / Call 928-282-4838 for information. |
| Wednesday,
December 21 | Winter Solstice / Yule / First Day of Winter |
| Sunday, December 25 | Christmas Day |
| Saturday, December 31 | New Years Eve‚
Come experience the New Year close to the stars in seductively beautiful Sedona. |
January
2006
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| Sunday,
January 1 | New Years Day / Gantan-sai / Feast of St Basil - Celebrations
of the New Year. / Reserve your rooms Now! |
| Monday,
January 16 | Martin Luther King Day - Think about taking a romantic
three day weekend away from it all. Sedona is a great place during the off-season
for couples. Fantastic sightseeing and great dining are part of this season's
offerings. / Reserve your rooms Now! |
February
2006
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| Tuesday,
February 14 | St. Valentine's Day - Celebrate with a romantic three
or four day weekend holiday. Sedona is a romantic place during the winter season
for couples. Thereís fabulous dining, sightseeing and great rates on area golf
courses. / Reserve your rooms Now! |
| Valentine
Weekend | Chocolate Lover's Festival - The Verde Canyon Railroad
will host a Chocolate Loverís Festival with romantic train rides accompanied by
luscious chocolates, specialty coffees and desserts. / 300 North Broadway / Clarkdale
/ Call for 800-320-0718 information |
| Monday,
February 20 | Presidents' Day - Another great three day weekend,
ideal for an extended Valentine getaway. / Reserve your rooms Now! |
| February 28 | Fat Tuesday - Mardi Gras |
March
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| March
1 | Ash Wednesday - Beginning of Lent |
| March
14 | Purim - Jewish celebration of deliverance |
| March
21 | Spring Equinox - First Day of Spring / Norooz / Nau-Roz /
Ostara - Celebrate the passing of winter and the dawn of a new season in Sedonaís
beautiful vortex. |
