EVENTS
Calendar of Events
and Area Event Info of Cottonwood, Az
also include Jerome, Sedona, Clarkdale, Camp Verde, Arizona
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2nd Saturday of the Month
OLD TOWN COTTONWOOD
SPECIALIZED INTERACTIVE GUIDED WALKING TOUR
Though historic home, buildings & businesses
Hear the stories about this small western town, once called the “Biggest Little Town in the State of Arizona.” Local historian and storyteller, Karen Leff, the owner of the Cottonwood Hotel, the oldest hotel in Cottonwood, will take you on a trip to the past with this interactive historic building and home tour. You'll see remnants of an old cellar, part of an old secret bootlegging tunnel and a 1929 haunted jail with Al Capone’s name inscribed on an outside cell wall and listen to ghost stories. Combing the old with the new, you’ll meet local shop keepers and working artist who’ll share their hospitality with appetizers and drink, touring through historic reuse with local businesses. You will also sample healthy & fresh flavors of Verde Valley Olive Oil Traders and stroll through wine tasting rooms.
*** Wine tasting is extra. Please leave a gratuity/tip for the businesses that may have drink and appetizers.
- Cultural diversity contributes to the thriving and sustainable Old Town businesses and neighborhood.
- Limited tickets can be purchased in advance for $15 per person. Tour is limited to 20 people. Call Karen at 928-634-9455 (office/message) or 928-202-2207 (direct).
- Wear good walking shoes. Bring your camera. There are some places on this tour, where only the tour group is allowed!
PLACE:
Meet at the Cottonwood Hotel, 930 N. Main St., Cottonwood, AZ
TIME: 4-7PM
Saturday AUGUST 14th, 2010
Start Planning NOW for the FUTURE DATES:
September 11th, 2010
October 9th, 2010
November 13th, 2010 (Join Us For Cottonwood's 50th Celebration inconjunct with Walk' On Main!)
December 11th, 2010
January 8th, 2011
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Most BUSINESSES STAYING OPEN UNTIL 7PM for the night of the 2nd Saturday in Old Town or otherwise noted
900 BLOCK NORTH MAIN STREET
- Alley Cat Yarn, Bead, Clothing ~ 50% OFF Western Wear & Boots, open until 7pm
- A Checkered Past Antiques open until 7pm
- Wind Dancer Gallery
1000 BLOCK N. CACTUS
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CATE STUDIO & GALLERY (on Cactus behind Pillsbury wine tasting room) DON’T MISS this historic property! Original grapevines growing on the walled fence since the 1920’s! The gallery is offering some antique looking stained glass pieces marked down to $20 (a give-away-price), along with greeting cards at $2.00. open until 7pm
1000 BLOCK N. MAIN STREET
BLOCK of 1100 N. Main Street
• The Hippie Emporium ~ Clothing, jewelry, beads and books. FREE RUINS Reading!
BLOCK of 800 N. Main Street
• Barter Inn
• Art Institute Glitter
BLOCK of 700 N. Main St.
• The Manheim Gallery
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If you MISS the INteractive GUIDED TOUR, you can always explore the Old Town neighborhood with a:
FREE Self-GUIDED Historic Walking Tour of Old Town Cottonwood. Pick Up Your Brochure on the outside of the hotel front door. While exploring today’s OPEN BUSINESSES (see below) come and support their trade (even if you just come in to say hi!) and learn about the history of Yesteryear! This tour can be taken at your leisure anytime. If interested call Karen at the Cottonwood Hotel (928) 634-9455 so that she may print you out a brochure.
***This Self-Guided Tour takes about an hour and a half. Enjoy the unique array of shops while taking in the tour, enjoy lunch or just window shop. It'll be worth it!
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GUIDED TOURS
***If you'd like a GUIDED TOUR with Karen, that can be arranged for a cost of $15 per person with a minimum of $50 per hr. (Please provide a 48 hr. notice).
Plan on at least 2 hours for a private guided tour of Old Town Cottonwood.
Other Tours: Private Vortex Tours, Riparian Tour, Sedona, Jerome and more.
Inquire for tour by CLICKING HERE
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Saturday: NOVEMBER 13th
Walkin' On Main in conjunct with the City of Cottonwood's
50th year of Incorporation Celebration
more coming soon...
See You Tube Video Below
posted by Debby Nelson
writer for the Cottonwood Sedona Cultural Examiner
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Cottowood's Farmer's Market (seasonal) check schedule HERE
WALK TO the Cot
tonwood Farmers Market & Jamboree...
2 BLOCKS from the Cottonwood Hotel!
For more information on the Cottonwood Farmers Market and Jamboree
visit the city of Cottonwood Parks & Recreation.
Check out other area Farmers Markets by CLICKING HERE
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JEROME EVENTS:
Every first Saturday of the month is an Art Walk.
Galleries stay open between 5PM and 8PM.
Click the link below for a detailed description of this year's events.
JEROME ART WALK
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CAMP VERDE:
For more information call Parks & Recreation at (928) 567-0535.
or click on this webSite for more info.
PECAN, WINE & ANTIQUES FESTIVAL
2nd Weekend in February
CRAWDAD FESTIVAL
1st Weekend in June
Fort Verde Days
2nd Weekend in October
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