EVENTS IN FLORENCE, ARIZONA!
Saturday,
October 9, 2011
Adventurous Spirits: Arizona’s Women Artists 1900 - 1950
Speaker: Betsy Fahlman,
Professor of Art History
Time: 2:00pm
Location: 715 S. Main St.,
Pinal County Historical Museum
Information: (520) 868-4382
Monday, October 31, 2011
Halloween Carnival
Dress up in your favorite costume and join the fun! Game
booths, crafts, food vendors, costume and pumpkin carving contests are just
a few of the activities that will be occurring on this spooky night.
Time:
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Location:
Florence Little League Field, 8th Street
Information:
Florence Parks and Recreation,(520) 868-7589,
www.florenceaz.gov
Sunday, November 13, 2011
Healthseekers in Arizona
Speaker: Dr. Robert
Kravetz
Time: 2:00pm
Location: 715 S. Main St.,
Pinal County Historical Museum
Information: (520) 868-4382
Saturday & Sunday, November 26 - 27, 2011
79th Annual Florence Junior Parada
The Florence Junior Parada is the oldest sanctioned youth
rodeo in the United States. The weekend’s activities include the annual
Saturday morning parade along Main Street followed by the Rodeo on Saturday
and Sunday afternoons.
Time:
Parade: 10:00 am; Rodeo 1:00 pm
Location:
Charles Whitlow Rodeo Grounds located 3 miles south of Florence on Hwy 79
Cost:
$5.00 per carload
Information:
Florence Parks and Recreation, (520) 868-7589,
www.florenceaz.gov
Friday, December 2, 2011
Christmas on Main Street & Holiday Light Parade
The festivities begin with the Holiday Light Parade of illuminated floats.
Food, fun and games add to the festive music and entertainment on Main
Street.
Time:
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Holiday Light Parade begins at 6:00 pm
Location:
N. Main Street, Historic Downtown Florence
Information:
Florence Parks and Recreation,(520) 868-7589,
www.florenceaz.gov
Sunday, January 15, 2012
Planes, Trains, and Automobiles (and Stage Coaches and Boats,
too): Women Travel in Arizona
Speaker: Heidi Osselaer -
Arizona Humanities Council Speaker
Time: 2:00pm
Location: 715 S. Main St.,
Pinal County Historical Museum
Information: (520) 868-4382
Saturday, January 21, 2012
Florence Woman’s Club Fashion Show
Fashion
show and luncheon benefitting the Florence Woman's Club.
Location: Florence Woman’s
Club, 231 N. Willow St.
Information: (520) 868-8197
Saturday, February 11, 2012 27th Annual Tour of Historic Florence
Explore the history of one of Arizona’s oldest towns. The
self-guided tour highlights the history and architecture of Florence dating
back to Territorial days.
Time:
10:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location:
The tour begins at McFarland State Historic Park & Florence Visitor Center,
24 W. Ruggles Street (corner of Main and Ruggles). Free
transportation provided to sites.
Cost:
$12.00 Adults ($10.00 advance), Children 18 and under are free. Group rates
are available.
Information:
Florence Main Street Program (520) 868-4496,
info@florencemainstreet.com, www.florencemainstreet.com
Saturday, February 11, 2012
Pictorial History of Arizona
Speaker: Jim Turner
Time: 2:00 pm
Location: 715 S. Main St.,
Pinal County Historical Museum
Information: (520) 868-4382
February, 2012 29th Florence Prison Run Time:
Party begins at 11 am
Location:
Charles Whitlow Rodeo Grounds - 4 miles south of Florence
Cost:
$20 per person (21 or older only)
Information:
602-570-0993;
www.florenceprisonrun.com
March 2012
Reel Kids Fishing Derby & Family Cookout
Enjoy a day of fishing, games, music and good food!
Time:
6pm - 8pm
Location: Heritage Park,
600 N. Main Street in downtown Florence
Cost:
Free
Information: Parks and
Recreation Department,(520)868-7589,
www.florenceaz.gov
Sunday, March 11, 2012
Japanese - American Internment in Arizona
Speaker: Karen Leong
Time: 2:00pm
Location: 715 S. Main St.,
Pinal County Historical Museum
Information: (520) 868-4382
Thursday – Sunday, April 12 - 15, 2012
Country Thunder USA
Previous headliners have included Keith Urban, Kid Rock,
Miranda Lambert and Willie Nelson.
Location:
Canyon Moon Ranch, 20585 E.Price Road
Information & Tickets:
(520) 868-9711,
www.countrythunder.com
Saturday, April 28, 2012
Warrior Dash
Warrior Dash is the ultimate event for thrill-seeking
athletes. This running series is held on some of the nation's most demanding
and unique terrain.
Location:
Canyon Moon Ranch, 20585 E. Price Road
Information & Tickets:
(312) 980-9983,
www.warriordash.com
Wednesday, July 4, 2012
Florence Freedom Fest
Family Day events, Horseshoe Tournament, Florence “Fiery
Salsa” challenge, Red, White and Blue Family Parade, Poolactivities,
Entertainment, Vendors and Fireworks Show!
Time:
All day
Location:
Heritage Park, 600 N. Main Street
Information:
Florence Parks and Recreation, (520) 868-7589,
www.florenceaz.gov
Saturdays,
October - April Florence
Farmers Market
A mini farmers' market and craft show. Check out local artisans and
vendors.
Time:
8am - 1pm
Location:
10th and Main Street Information:
beadladydk@yahoo.com,(480) 215-7216,
www.mainlyflorence.webs.com
Lodging
