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Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) ALBUQUERQUE INTERNATIONAL BALLOON FIESTA

October 7-16; Albuquerque, NM

Over 850 colorful balloons fill the New Mexico skies. Info: (888) 422-7277.

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) WORLD ENCHILADA FIESTA

October 7-9; Las Cruces, NM

Free servings of a 10 foot enchiladas with 175 pounds of cheese and 75 gallons of red chili sauce. Info: (505) 524-6832.

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) BISBEE 1000-THE GREAT STAIR CLIMB

October 16; Bisbee, AZ

Annual event in historic location in which participants run or walk over 1000 concrete stairs at an altitude of 5000+feet; the 5K that feels like a 10K. Info: (520) 432-5421.

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) LA FIESTA DE LOS CHILES

October 15-16; Tucson, AZ

Tucson Botanical Gardens & Native Seeds/SEARCH is the site for international chile cuisine, roasting chiles, entertainment, music, artisans & crafts people. Info: (520) 326-9686.

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) ANZA DAY REENACTMENT

October 16; Tubac, AZ

Reenactment of historical and Juan Bautista expedition to California in 1776, historical ride to Tubac of Spanish-attired soldiers will leave from the church immediately following a Mass at 8:30 am. Info: (520) 398-2341

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) BUSTLE & BOOTS SQUARE DANCE FESTIVAL

Through October 16; Globe/Miami, AZ

50th annual festival features workshop, dances, dinners. At the fairgrounds. Info: (520) 425-5336 or (800) 804-5623.

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) NATIONAL INDIAN RODEO FINALS

Through October 16; Scottsdale, AZ

Considered the Super Bowl of Indian Rodeo, the best Indian cowboys and cowgirls in the U.S. and Canada, $200,000 in prize money, includes a pow wow and an Indian trade show, arts & crafts show and live music by Native bands and performers from Arizona, 602-483-8800 or 520-475-2331 or 520-425-8137

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) HELLDORADO FESTIVAL

Through October 16; Tombstone, AZ

Shootouts, parade, 1880 ladies fashion show, Indian dancers, gunfight show under the stars. Info: (520) 457-3929 or (520) 457-9317.

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) APACHE JII DAY

October 29; Globe/Miami, AZ

Annual all Indian celebration. Food, crafts, paintings, baskets, quilts, dolls & clothing, on-going entertainment by various tribes. Info: (800) 804-5623.

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) LONDON BRIDGE DAYS

October 28-30; Lake Havasu, AZ

Annual celebration of the re-location of London Bridge to this location. Info: (520) 855-4115

 

Blue Arrow.gif (140 bytes) NEVADA DAY

October 31; Carson City, NV

Anniversary of the admission of Nevada to the Union is recalled with a parade, rock drilling competition and more. Info: (702) 882-1565

 

 

wpe1.jpg (734 bytes) NATIONAL SENIOR PRO RODEO

November 5-6; Reno, NV

Nation's top cowboys and cowgirls 40 years and older compete in a ll traditional rodeo events. Info: (702) 688-5751.

 

wpe1.jpg (734 bytes) SAN DIEGO FEAST DAY

November 10; Jemez Pueblo, NM

Buffalo, comanche, corn, deer and flag dances. Info: (505) 843-7270.

 

wpe1.jpg (734 bytes) FOUR CORNERS STATES BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL IN WICKENBURG

November 11-13; Wickenburg, AZ

Old-time fiddle, banjo, madolin flat pick guitar, clogging and gospel music. Info: (520) 684-5479.

 

wpe1.jpg (734 bytes) COTTAGES & CRANBERRIES FESTIVAL

November 18-19; Pocatello, ID

A Victorian holiday festival in Old Town featuring gingerbread houses, horse-drawn carriages, crafts, carolers and sweets of the season. Info: (208) 233-1525.

 

wpe1.jpg (734 bytes) DICKENS FESTIVAL

November 25-December 10; Salt Lake City, UT

Christmas entertainment, food, booths and Father Christmas in old English setting with period costumes. At the Utah State Fairpark. Info: (801) 364-3631

 

wpe1.jpg (734 bytes) IDAHO FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

Novemnber 25-27; Preston. ID

Afternoon parades, street musical production, grand lighted parade, fireworks, lighting of a large street display. Info: (208) 852-1817.

 

wpe1.jpg (734 bytes) CHRISTMAS LIGHTING AND CAROLING

November 25; Raton, NM

A citywide Christmas lighting and caroling. Info: (505) 445-3689.

 
  • EDITOR'S NOTE: Events are listed by date and location as submitted to OTR Travel Information Services, Inc. Dates for this publication were provided by event chairpersons, local chambers of commerce, or convention and visitors bureaus and are subject to change. Please confirm the date and location of events with the you are planning to attend in case an activity has been canceled or rescheduled.