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36th Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering: Daytime Sessions

Yavapai College Prescott

The Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering will have many daytime sessions on Fri., Aug. 9 and Sat., Aug. 10 in addition to the evening shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday. Check the Cowboy Poets Gathering website for the daytime session schedule, which will include poets, musicians and storytellers. Tickets for the evening shows are available at ... Read more

Play “Cash Me If You Can” at Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos

Will you accept your secret mission at Bucky’s and Yavapai Casinos?! Cash Me If You Can continues in August with our final cash drawing on Sat., 8/31. Win your share of up to $185,000 in available prizes!  Enjoy Hot Seats every Friday at both casinos with cash prizes up to $1,000. The cash drawing takes place ... Read more

Summer Concert Series at Winey Cats

Winey Cats at Granite Creek Vineyard 2515 N Rd. 1 E., Chino Valley

Winey Cats at Granite Creek Vineyard will have live music on Sat. and Sun. in Aug. Opens at noon, music starts at 12:30 PM. Pack a lunch for a fun afternoon! Live music this weekend: Sat. 8/10 Blue Steel, Sun. 8/11 Sean Markey. See Facebook page and website for updates.

Prescott Farmers Market

Prescott Farmers Market 900 Iron Springs Rd., Prescott

The market hosts local farmers, ranchers, food vendors and craft vendors each week. Find fresh specialty produce, meat, eggs, bread, baked goods, delicious ready-to-eat foods and more. Accepts cash, credit, debit and double EBT/SNAP benefits! Pets are not allowed at the market but service animals are always welcome. Located at 900 Iron Springs Rd.

Breakfast with the Animals — Mountain Lion

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary 1403 Heritage Park Rd., Prescott

Includes a light breakfast in front of the spotlight animal, a special animal feeding and keeper talk and an animal activity for the kids. The featured animal for Aug. is the mountain lion. It is the best way to learn more and feel closer to your favorite sanctuary residents! Breakfasts run from 9:00 to 10:30 ... Read more

Garden Class: Growing a Beautiful Garden Pest Free

Watters Garden Center 1815 W. Iron Springs Road, Prescott

Free garden class at Watters Garden Center, located at 1815 Iron Springs Rd. in Prescott. Students learn best practices against javelina and pack rats, then quickly move to solutions for grasshoppers and tomato worms. You’ll have the tools needed to grow a beautiful garden.

Prescott Food Forest Gardening Classes

B Organic Farm – Chino Valley 550 S Road 1 E, Chino Valley

Autumn Gardening Series in Chino Valley. 8 week gardening course starts Aug. 10. Prescott Food Forest is a nonprofit volunteer organization.

Living History Adventure

Sharlot Hall Museum 415 W Gurley Street, Prescott

What was daily life on the Arizona frontier like? Step into the past as Living History interpreters demonstrate historic livelihoods and discover how life was for territorial Prescottonians. This month’s theme is “Fort Misery – Goodies from the Garden.” Living History Adventure is held the second Sat. of the month, April-Nov., and is included with ... Read more

Discover Native History & Culture

Museum of Indigenous People 147 N Arizona Avenue, Prescott

Exhibits include prehistoric and contemporary examples of indigenous cultural and artistic materials from the southwestern U.S. and northern Mexico. The museum has special exhibits, art auctions and other special events throughout the year. Located at 147 N. Arizona Ave. in Prescott.

Silverkite Community Art Classes: Prescott Valley Public Library

Online Event

Prescott Valley Public Library in partnership with Silverkite Community Art Classes presents “Writing, Painting, & Drawing Affirmations.” This is a virtual, live online art class for adults via Zoom. See website for supplies list. Facilitated by Tammy Leaver. Pre-reg. is required.

Ranch Open House

Hallelujah Horsemanship – Prescott Prescott

Held on the second Saturday of the month. Free open house event. Meet great horses, watch a royal horse of Spain in action. Pet horse noses and hear their stories. There is some walking, but the demonstration is inside and you can sit. Free but you must register online to attend so we can tell ... Read more

Prescott Computer Society Meeting

Online Event

The Prescott Computer Society is a group of PC users who meet two times a month on Saturdays at 1:00 PM via Zoom. Participants must register to receive Zoom connection information at www.PCS4ME.com. This week’s topic is: “YouTube – An Introduction,” with Rob Truman. PCS meetings are available to anyone, including non-members, who wish to ... Read more

Prescott Food Tour

Downtown Prescott 100 S. Montezuma Street, Prescott

Take a food tour of downtown Prescott and discover a wide variety of shops and restaurants. Tours can be booked online. Get back-of-the-house peeks, talk with owners, chefs and local characters — some in period costumes! Each tour typically visits 4 or 5 places, and the tour fee includes snacks and nibbles. Learn about Prescott’s ... Read more

2024 High Point Saddle & Buckle Series

Olsen’s Arena 344 S Highway 89, Chino Valley

Open arena from 3:00-4:00 PM and race begins at 4:30 PM. Entry fee $10/horse. Enter online at www.saddlebook.com. WPRA approved event. There will also be a goat tying event on Aug.10 starting at 12:00 PM. Olsen’s Arena is located at 344 S. Hwy 89 in Chino Valley. The final event in the Saddle & Buckle ... Read more

Free

The Bee’s Knees Dance – August Practice Dance

Elks Theatre & Performing Arts Center 117 E Gurley Street, Prescott

Practice dance in Dance Studio 2 on the 2nd floor of the Elks Performing Arts Center. No lesson just a fun night of practicing what you are learning in classes around town! Bring a partner or grab one at the dance. $7/person. There will be a dance party on Sat. 9/21 in the 3rd floor ... Read more

$7

36th Arizona Cowboy Poets Gathering: Kristyn Harris & Hailey Sandoz

Evening Show — Headliners are musicians Kristyn Harris & Haily Sandoz. Additional Saturday night performers: Gail Steiger — Host, Student Poets, Russellers — Musicians, Marleen Bussma — Poet, Rusty Pistols Reloaded — Musicians, Don Fernwalt — Poet. Visit www.azcowboypoets.org for the daytime schedules.

Live Music at the Creekside Lodge

The Cellar at Creekside Lodge 11255 S. State Route 69, Mayer

Live music at The Cellar: Fri. 8/9 Nicki Parks 7:00-10:00 PM, Sat. 8/10 David Allen and the Stokers 7:00-10:00 PM. Creekside Lodge & Cabins is located at 11255 SR 69 in Mayer. See website for the Aug. live music schedule.