The Grand Canyon State definitely blooms in the Spring, and there are interesting yearly Arizona occasions taking place all over the state that you will not want to miss out on! Undoubtedly, with numerous occasions happening every Spring, the difficult part will be picking which ones you most want to see! We've prepared a Top Ten list to make the option a bit simpler.

Spring comes early to Arizona. Starting our Leading Ten list are two Renaissance Faires and Festivals. The very first one remains in Apache junction, runs from February 10th, 2007 through April 1, 2007. If you have actually never been you remain in for a reward! The reenactments are a great deal of enjoyable, with individuals dressing up in duration outfits, practicing their Thees and Thous, Kind Sirs and M'ladys. The rates to this festival are rather affordable and family ranked, and chidren 5 and under get in totally free! Call 520-463-2700 for additional details.l You'll discover falconry and sword fighting presentations, Renaissance music efficiencies, and all manner of knightly and peasant activities at a lot of every Renaissance Festival, whether you participate in the one at Apache Junction or make it to the May in the Meadows Renaissance Faire in Prescott Valley, on the Cinco de Mayo weekend, May 5th arizona dui and 6th, 2007. Phone 928-772-8857 for additional details.

One of the more venerable affairs in the desert, the 61st Yearly Desert Caballeros Flight, a males's equine occasion in the Caballeros Mountains near Wickenburg and Phoenix. "Over 200 mounted horsemen leave Frontier Street on an early spring desert and mountain trek." The flight takes place from April 16th through April 20th. Dial 928-684-3618 or 928-684-5479

On the Native American side, picking up as the Caballeros flight ends is the 21st Annual ASU Spring Competitors Pow Wow in Tempe. Held at the ASU Band Practice Field, the Pow Wow runs from April 20th through 22nd. Admission is $3-5. Call 480-965-5224 to find out more.

Hispanic heritage is a large part of the southwest too, and is not left out in April. The 25th Yearly International Mariachi Conference goes on in between April 23 and 28th at the TCC and Reid Park in Tucson. Phone 520-838-3908 to learn more about this musical reward.

There are a number of horse shows going on this and every Spring in Arizona. Area VII holds its All-Arabian Horse Program in Scottsdale at WestWorld. A free occasion which ranges from April 24 through 29th, please call 702-435, 6694 for more details. Concurrently, the 67th Yearly Santa Cruz Circuit Horse Program is hosted on the 28th and 29th of April in Sonoita (near Tucson) at the Santa Cruz Fairgrounds. May 10th through 13th, you might wish to enjoy the 72nd Yearly Quarter Horse Show, likewise in Sonoita's Santa Cruiz County Fairgrounds. Dial 520-455-5553 for details.

The Cinco De Mayo (5th of May) Mexican Self-reliance Day events will be going on all throughout the nation. So many events will be held that we will not enumerate them here, though they are something to be prepared for.

If Mexican music isn't your thing, maybe you'll choose to take in the 22nd Annual Tucson Folk Festival on May 5th and 6th at El Presidio Park in Tucson. 520-319-58599 will get you more details about this great musical custom. While we're waxing musical, have a look at Phoenix' Concert Under the Stars on May 12th at the Steele Indian School park. Dial 602-495-0739 to find out more. And let's not forget that on May 26th and 27th, Scottsdale hosts the 30th Annual Paradise Valley Jazz Celebration at the Scottsdale Plaza Resort. Not a free event, phone 480-948-7993 for costs and Badge/ticket info.

Food is a huge part of southwest culture, and these two occasions bring that house: On May 19th and 20th, the 19th Annual Grand Canyon Sugary Food Onion and Peach Festival is kept in Gilbert (near Phoenix) at Mother Nature's Farm. An economical $5 per person or $15 for the entire household will get you in on this event. Dial 480-892-5874 for details and instructions. If you 'd like a bit more meat to your fare, check out the 23rd Annual Gran Fiesta Del Barrio Fajita Cook-Off in Flagstaff at the NAU Natatorium Field on June 1st and 2nd. The very same prices apply, and more info can be discovered at 928-526-8270.

The next topic is the Great Outdoors. Lake Havasu City hosts the 23rd Yearly Eliminator Boat Regatta on May fourth and fifth at the Rotary Park Beach (928-680-0265). On June second there's a National Trails Day in Holbrook at the Petrified National Forest (928-524-6228). If you 'd like to become associated with the ecology, you can provide at hand on June 3rd through 8th at the Fencing Natural Lakes Volunteer Occasion, North Rim Cattle Ranch, near Flagstaff. Everything is offered, but be sure to call for details at 928-774-7488.

Our last recommendation for Spring 2007 is the 34th Annual Folk Arts Fair in Prescott on June second and 3rd, at Sharlot Hall Museum. Call them at 928-445-3122. There are definitely numerous other wonderful things to see and do in Arizona. These are just a starter. ENJOY!