Events

Watermelon and Sweet Corn Festival

Mortimer Farms 12907 E. State Route 169, Dewey, AZ

Takes place on Sat. 8/24 and Sun. 8/25. Dive into juicy watermelons and crisp sweet corn. Festival entertainment begins at 10:00 AM. $15/person. See website for details.

Prescott Farmers Market

Prescott Farmers Market 900 Iron Springs Rd., Prescott, AZ

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.

Garden Class: Gardening For Newcomers

Watters Garden Center 1815 W. Iron Springs Road, Prescott, AZ

Free garden class at Watters Garden Center, located at 1815 Iron Springs Rd. in Prescott. New to Arizona or just new to gardening? This class is Gardening 101 for everyone hoping to turn a brown thumb green. Garden zones, frost dates, best practices and more. You will be a garden pro after this class.

Discover Native History & Culture

Museum of Indigenous People 147 N Arizona Avenue, Prescott, AZ

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.

Lecture Series: Public Art in Prescott Valley

Sharlot Hall Museum 415 W Gurley Street, Prescott, AZ

Coleen Bornschlegel – Art at the Center: Public Art in Prescott Valley. Find out about the history of public art in Prescott Valley and learn how you can get involved with the Arts & Culture community.

Evening with the Animals

Heritage Park Zoological Sanctuary 1403 Heritage Park Rd., Prescott, AZ

Bring your family to meet part of our family! Our education staff will share some fun facts while the keepers introduce you to the individual animals and their stories. This private after-hours event will include some tasty treats for both the animals and our guests, plus some fun activities! See website to register online.

Live Music at the Creekside Lodge

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

Live music at The Cellar: Fri. 8/23 Rick Palmer 6:00-9:00 PM, Sat. 8/24 Lisa Mitts 7:00-10:00 PM. Creekside Lodge & Cabins is located at 11255 SR 69 in Mayer. See website for the Aug. live music schedule.

Prescott Valley Community Market

New location in Prescott Valley Town Center, 2991 N. Park Ave. The Artisan & Maker Market features food, artisans, crafters, and local merchants. Free admission.

Suze’s PCA: “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead”

Suze’s Prescott Center for the Arts 208 N Marina Street, Prescott, AZ

Matinee show at 1:00 PM today. Acclaimed as a modern dramatic masterpiece, Tom Stoppard’s “Rosencrantz & Guildenstern Are Dead” is the fabulously inventive tale of Hamlet as told from the worm’s-eye view of the bewildered Rosencrantz and Guildenstern, two minor characters in Shakespeare’s play.

Arizona Blues Hall of Fame Showcase

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

The Arizona Blues Hall of Fame Showcase is a unique opportunity to experience the best Arizona Blues Hall of Fame artists in new and different parts of the state. The showcase will feature a diverse lineup of three artists: Eric Ramsey from Phoenix, The Bryan Dean Trio from Tucson, and the Bob Corritore, Jimi Primetime ... Read more

Sunday Blues Jam at the Windsock

The Windsock Lounge 1365 Iron Springs Rd., Prescott, AZ

Blues Jam hosted by the Scott O’Neal Band or Elvin Killerbee every Sunday from 2:00-6:00 PM. Live music every Fri. & Sat. night from 7:00-11:00 PM. This weekend: Fri. 8/23 Wes Williams, Sat. 8/24 Chuck Hall. The Windsock also has live music on Tue. at 5:30 PM, Travis Crow & Colton Burris every Wed. at ... Read more

America – Ride On Tour 2024

Findlay Toyota Center 3201 N. Main Street, Prescott Valley, AZ

America’s “Ride On Tour 2024” comes to Findlay Toyota Center on Sunday, Aug. 25th. VIP packages available. Tickets available from $66.