Arizona
July 2008
July 4th
4th of July Celebration
Main Street and Green Valley Park, Payson AZ
The Payson Fire Department and Police Department are teaming up again this
year with a benefit for Christmas for Kids. Food will be served from 12PM to 9PM.
Events include a dunk tank, a bouncy house for kids, a rock climbing wall, and
live entertainment from 7PM to 9PM by John Carpino and the Hot Cappuccinos.
There is also a big party on Main Street for First Friday and the 4th of July,
featuring an art and antique walk, classic car displays, a magician at Deming
History park, a watermelon eating and seed spitting contest, and carnival games.
July 4th 7:00 PM
Summer Concert Series - John Carpino & the Hot Cappucinos
Green Valley Park Amphitheater
Free admission. Concert is rain or shine.
For additional information please call 928-474-5242 ext. 7.
July 4th, 5th & 6th
28th Annual Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Show
Pine Community Center, Pine AZ
Friday & Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sunday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. $84 per booth.
For additional information please contact Debra Price at 928-476-3897.
July 4th, 5th & 6th
Moto-Cross Returns to Payson
Payson Events Center
For information contact Zack McKinley at 602-577-2123 or smckinleyaz@yahoo.com.
July 4th & 5th 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM
Santa Fe Plumbing / Aire Serv Grand opening
1103 S. Beeline Hwy, Payson AZ
Santa Fe Pluming and Aire Serv will be holding a grand opening of their new
Payson branch, featuring a raffle, jumping house for the kids, giveaways, free hot
dogs, soda, water, and snow cones.
The first 200 people each day will receive an offer for a 44 point AC inspection for $15
(regularly $79). All proceeds from these inspections will be donated to the Payson
Humane Society, Payson Community Kids, Habitat for Humanity and Payson Local Boy
Scouts Troop.
For additional information contact Sherri at 928-468-2023.
July 5th 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
All-American Independence Day Festival
East Verde Park Clubhouse, East Verde Estates
Hwy 87 & East Verde Park - North of Payson, AZ
Free admission to the festival. Food and drinks will be available.
Horseshoe Tournament 10am-3pm, $15 team fee.
Youth Catch & Release Fishing Derby 11am-11:30am, $5.
Go Cart Rally & Obstacle Course 12pm-3pm, $3.
Duck Race at 2pm, $5 per duck or 3 for $12.
Fees payable at the events.
Other activities include miniature hourse cart rides, water balloons, face painting,
pie eating contest, watermelon seed spitting contest, raffles, silent auction, bingo,
and carnival games & prizes for all ages throughout the day.
All proceeds benefit Firewise East Verde Park.
For more information contact Matalyn Gardner at 928-474-3883.
July 9th 6:30 PM
7D Barrel Race & Pole Bending Series
Payson Events Center
This Wednesday night equestrian event runs May - July.
There will be no race on July 2nd.
Books open at 5:30 PM, competition begins 6:30 PM.
For additional information contact Charlene Hunt at 928-474-5242, ext. 260
or email chunt@ci.payson.az.us.
July 9th through 14th
Western Women Amateur Open Pool Tournament
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino
For additional information please call 928-978-5507
July 10th 6:00 PM
Thursday Night Ropings
Payson Events Center
By Grace Productions will be holding jackpot ropings on Thursday nights,
May - September.
There will be no ropings May 1, June 26, July 3 & 31, Aug 14 or Sept 4.
For additional information contact Destry Haught at 480-710-3335.
July 12th 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM
Computer Backup & Recovery Workshop
Gila County Community College, Payson Campus, Room 402
This free workshop is hosted by Gila Community College’s Small Business
Development Center.
To register or for more information please call 928-468-8039.
July 12th 11:30 AM to 1:00 PM
Internet Advertising Workshop
Gila County Community College, Payson Campus, Room 402
This free workshop is hosted by Gila Community College’s Small Business
Development Center.
To register or for more information please call 928-468-8039.
July 12th 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Second Saturday "Shop Hop" in Pine, Arizona
Visit local shopes and galleries, meet the merchants, artists and craftsmen of Pine.
For additional information contact Sheri Moe Earp at 928-476-3655 or
Lorna of Pine Country Antiques at 928-472-2219.
July 12th 7:00 PM
Summer Concert Series - Gypsy Juke Rockers
Green Valley Park Amphitheater
Free admission. Concert is rain or shine.
For additional information please call 928-474-5242 ext. 7.
July 12th & 13th 8:00 AM
Arizona Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association
Payson Events Center
This event is free to the public.
For additional information contact Elizabeth Dragoo at 602-400-3344.
July 16th 6:30 PM
7D Barrel Race & Pole Bending Series
Payson Events Center
This Wednesday night equestrian event runs May - July.
There will be no race on July 2nd.
Books open at 5:30 PM, competition begins 6:30 PM.
For additional information contact Charlene Hunt at 928-474-5242, ext. 260
or email chunt@ci.payson.az.us.
July 17th 6:00 PM
Thursday Night Ropings
Payson Events Center
By Grace Productions will be holding jackpot ropings on Thursday nights,
May - September.
There will be no ropings May 1, June 26, July 3 & 31, Aug 14 or Sept 4.
For additional information contact Destry Haught at 480-710-3335.
July 18th 6:30 PM
Northern Gila County Historical Society's Dance & Silent Auction
Mazatzal Casino Event Center
Join us for a celebration of the 50th anniversary of the paving of the Beeline Highway. $50 admission. Tickets are available at the Rim Country Museum beginning in May.
For additional information contact Lita Nickolson at 928-474-3483.
July 19th 7:00 PM
Summer Concert Series - Cold Shott & the Hurricane Horns
Green Valley Park Amphitheater
Free admission. Concert is rain or shine.
For additional information please call 928-474-5242 ext. 7.
July 19th & 20th
Chancy Bradshaw Memorial Roping
Payson Events Center
For additional information contact Mike Foster at 480-988-2302.
July 23rd 6:30 PM
7D Barrel Race & Pole Bending Series
Payson Events Center
This Wednesday night equestrian event runs May - July.
There will be no race on July 2nd.
Books open at 5:30 PM, competition begins 6:30 PM.
For additional information contact Charlene Hunt at 928-474-5242, ext. 260
or email chunt@ci.payson.az.us.
July 24th 6:00 PM
Thursday Night Ropings
Payson Events Center
By Grace Productions will be holding jackpot ropings on Thursday nights,
May - September.
There will be no ropings May 1, June 26, July 3 & 31, Aug 14 or Sept 4.
For additional information contact Destry Haught at 480-710-3335.
July 25th 6:30 PM
Team Sorting
Payson Events Center
Monthly team sorting competition.
Books open at 5:30 PM followed by competition at 6:30 PM.
For additional information contact Destry Haught at 480-710-3335.
July 26th
National Barrel Horse Association Racing
Payson Events Center
The race will be held in the morning prior to the afternoon gymkhana.
For additional information contact Jan Finney at 480-895-9080.
July 26th
Mogollon Montonera Monthly Gymkhanas
Payson Events Center
For start times and events contact Megan Ward at 928-476-2570.
July 26th 7:00 PM
Summer Concert Series - Brandon Shepard
Green Valley Park Amphitheater
Free admission. Concert is rain or shine.
For additional information please call 928-474-5242 ext. 7.
July 27th
National Christian Barrel Horse Association Racing
Payson Events Center
The NCBRA will be racing on Sundays following their cowboy church service.
For additional information contact Crystal Logan at 623-582-5609.
July 30th 6:30 PM
7D Barrel Race & Pole Bending Series
Payson Events Center
This Wednesday night equestrian event runs May - July.
There will be no race on July 2nd.
Books open at 5:30 PM, competition begins 6:30 PM.
For additional information contact Charlene Hunt at 928-474-5242, ext. 260
or email chunt@ci.payson.az.us.
August 2008
Aug. 2nd & 3rd
Moto-Cross Returns to Payson
Payson Events Center
For information contact Zack McKinley at 602-577-2123 or smckinleyaz@yahoo.com.
Aug. 2nd 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM
National Night Out
Green Valley Park, Payson AZ
Sponsored by the Payson Police Department, the 25th anniversary of National Night
Out is a family-friendly day of fun, games, good, entertainment, and crime and drug
prevention awareness.
Come meet other members of the community at this free event.
For additional information contact Kim Becker at 928-474-5242 ext. 209,
or visit www.nationalnightout.org
Aug. 6th through 11th
BCAPL Arizona State Championship Pool Tournament
Mazatzal Hotel & Casino
For additional information please call 928-978-5507
Aug. 6th 6:30 PM
Turn N Burn Barrel & Pole Bending Series
Payson Events Center
Books open 5:30 PM, competition starts 6:30 PM.
For additional information contact Charlene Hunt at 928-474-5242, ext. 260
or email chunt@ci.payson.az.us.
Aug. 7th 6:00 PM
Thursday Night Ropings
Payson Events Center
By Grace Productions will be holding jackpot ropings on Thursday nights,
May - September.
There will be no ropings May 1, June 26, July 3 & 31, Aug 14 or Sept 4.
For additional information contact Destry Haught at 480-710-3335.
Aug. 8th, 9th & 10th
2nd Annual Gracie Memorial Barrel Race, Team Roping & Kansas City
Barbecue Society Cook-off
Payson Events Center
Proceeds benefit the Mogollon Health Alliance in memory of Gracie Lee Haught.
Barrel race on Friday, August 8 - books open 5:30 PM, race begins 6:30 PM
Roping on Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM and Sunday 9:00 AM until finished.
There will be BBQ and dance on Saturday 5:30 PM to midnight.
For additional information contact Kathleen Hughes at 928-472-2588
Aug. 9th 4:00 PM to 8:00 PM
Second Saturday "Shop Hop" in Pine, Arizona
Visit local shopes and galleries, meet the merchants, artists and craftsmen of Pine.
For additional information contact Sheri Moe Earp at 928-476-3655 or
Lorna of Pine Country Antiques at 928-472-2219.
Aug. 10th
Big Brothers Big Sisters Bowl for Kids' Sake
Rim Country Lanes
Team bowling times are 9:00 AM, 11:30 AM, 2:00 PM, 4:30 PM, or 7:00 PM.
Bowlers must committ to a $35 minimum pledge.
To sign up a team or for more information please call 928-468-8375.
Aug. 13th 6:30 PM
Turn N Burn Barrel & Pole Bending Series
Payson Events Center
Books open 5:30 PM, competition starts 6:30 PM.
For additional information contact Charlene Hunt at 928-474-5242, ext. 260
or email chunt@ci.payson.az.us
Aug. 15th, 16th & 17th
124th World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo
Payson Events Center
For additional information please call 928-474-4515.
Aug. 16th
Rodeo Parade
For additional information please call 928-474-4515.
Aug. 11th
Fall classes begin
Gila County Community College, Payson Campus
201 N. Mud Springs Road
To register for Fall classes, visit the campus office or call 928-468-8039.
Aug. 20th 6:30 PM
Turn N Burn Barrel & Pole Bending Series
Payson Events Center
Books open 5:30 PM, competition starts 6:30 PM.
For additional information contact Charlene Hunt at 928-474-5242, ext. 260
or email chunt@ci.payson.az.us
Aug. 21st 6:00 PM
Thursday Night Ropings
Payson Events Center
By Grace Productions will be holding jackpot ropings on Thursday nights,
May - September.
There will be no ropings May 1, June 26, July 3 & 31, Aug 14 or Sept 4.
For additional information contact Destry Haught at 480-710-3335.
Aug. 22nd 6:30 PM
Team Sorting
Payson Events Center
Monthly team sorting competition.
Books open at 5:30 PM followed by competition at 6:30 PM.
For additional information contact Destry Haught at 480-710-3335.
Aug. 23rd
National Barrel Horse Association
Payson Events Center
The race will be held in the morning prior to the afternoon gymkhana.
For additional information contact Jan Finney at 480-895-9080.
Aug. 23rd
Mogollon Montonera Monthly Gymkhanas
Payson Events Center
For start times and events contact Megan Ward at 928-476-2570.
Aug. 24th
National Christian Barrel Horse Association
Payson Events Center
The NCBRA will be racing on Sundays following their cowboy church service.
For additional information contact Crystal Logan at 623-582-5609.
Aug. 27th 6:30 PM
Turn N Burn Barrel & Pole Bending Series
Payson Events Center
Books open 5:30 PM, competition starts 6:30 PM.
For additional information contact Charlene Hunt at 928-474-5242, ext. 260
or email chunt@ci.payson.az.us
Aug. 28th 6:00 PM
Thursday Night Ropings
Payson Events Center
By Grace Productions will be holding jackpot ropings on Thursday nights,
May - September.
There will be no ropings May 1, June 26, July 3 & 31, Aug 14 or Sept 4.
For additional information contact Destry Haught at 480-710-3335.
Aug. 30th & 31st
28th Annual Pine-Strawberry Arts & Crafts Show
Saturday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Sunday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM. $84 per booth.
For additional information please call 928-476-4480
Aug. 30th & 31st
Mounted Shooters of America Competition
Payson Events Center
For additional information contact
TC Thorstenson at 602-319-0079 or visit www.newmsa.com.
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