Adventure Vans, Performance Boats, Raptors, UTV Fest, Tour de Scottsdale, Verde Valley Birding, Veterans Car Show And More
Tour de Scottsdale
APR 12TH – APR 13TH
HOURS7:00am – 5:00pm
ADMISSION$125
The Honor Health Tour de Scottsdale offers challenging and scenic courses that will undoubtedly push the limits of cyclists
WestWorld Scottsdale
16601 N. Pima Rd
Scottsdale, Arizona 85260
520-745-2033
Adventure Van Expo
APR 13TH
HOURS10:00am – 5:00 pm (saturday) 10:00am – 3:00pm (sunday)
ADMISSION: $5 at the door
TIME10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Open house vans, DIY contest, Live Music, Food trucks, Camping. Adventure Vans are the latest evolution of the camper van started by the Westphalia (VW Camper bus) now these fuel efficient, 4×4, nimble and fun to drive vehicles are taking over ski area, mtn bike park parking lots, off-grid campsites and road tripping all over the country, because THEY ARE FUN and help you do more while away from home. Come check out the custom builds check out some #vanlife stuff, see old friends and meet new ones. BUT ITS NOT JUST VANS! We will have 4×4 trucks with roof top tents, campers, and tent trailer systems as well. Vendors will be selling related items.
Raptors At The Rails
Thursday, Apr 18
Saturday, Apr 20
Saturday, May 4
HOURS 11 am-12:45 pm
ADMISSION Free at depot
TIME 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM
By partnering with Phoenix’s Liberty Wildlife the Verde Canyon Railroad provides visitors an opportunity for a close-up glimpse of raptors such as hawks, owls, falcons, vultures and eagles at the depot. Once or twice a month, Liberty volunteers will share several rescued educational animals, and fascinating information about each species, with passengers on the patio, from 11:00am until 12:45pm, prior to the train’s 1:00pm departure. All are welcome. In June, July and August the program features Reptiles at the Rails, cold-blooded creatures who savor the summer.
Verde Canyon Railroad
300 N Broadway
Clarkdale, Arizona 86324
Red Rock UTV Fest
APR 19TH – APR 21ST
Get ready to unleash the power of your SxS in the heart of Arizona’s stunning wine country! Cottonwood, a place that’s not just a location but an experience, beckons you to join in on an adventure that’s nothing short of breathtaking..
Presenting the event that will have you revving your SxS engines with unbridled excitement – the Red Rock UTV Fest by UTV Offroad Adventures. If you’re seeking an adventure that’s got it all – heart-pounding trails, camaraderie, and the splendor of Arizona’s landscapes – this is the place to be. Brace yourself for a three-day escapade that’ll take you through some of Arizona’s most scenic trails, all done in a manner that’s safe, organized, and ready to fuel your adrenaline.
Did we mention that this event isn’t just about having a blast? By joining in the quick draw poker, you’re helping to raise funds for local charities, so you’re not just conquering trails; you’re making a positive impact too.
And for the icing on the cake, staging and camping will be right at the Verde Valley Fairgrounds in Cottonwood, making sure you’re right where the action is.
Annual Lake Havasu Boat Show
APR 19TH – APR 21ST
ADMISSION $10
TIME12:00 PM to 3:00 PM
In its 33rd year, the Marine Association originally designed this event to promote marine businesses in the Lake Havasu region, and, today, it is now one of the largest premier outdoor boat shows in the entire Southwest! The Lake Havasu Boat Show attracts more than 150 exhibitors and more than $50 million in boats, including more than 65 different brands of new and used boats.Leading the way at the Lake Havasu Boat Show is the more than 50 top name brand boats on display.
Marine vendors include fishing boats, pontoons, family runabouts, wakeboard/ski boats, personal watercraft, jet boats, and the hottest high performance sport boats and all of the marine accessories, bells and whistles that the country has to offer.
Food, beverages and beer gardens on-site.
Lake Havasu State Park, Windsor Beach
171 London Bridge Road
Lake Havasu City , Arizona 86403
928-453-3444
12th Annual Cruise-in for the Veterans Car Show
APR 20TH
9am to 3 pm
ADMISSION Free to spectators
Hundreds of vehicles on display, food, music Free admission
Heights Church
2121 E. Larry Caldwell Drive
Prescott, Arizona 86303
724-809-6696
Desert Storm High Performance Boating – Havasu Style!
APR 24TH – APR 27TH
1:00 – 9:00 p.m.
ADMISSION free to spectators
Check out the top high-performance boats in the U.S. as they descend on Lake Havasu to show off their speed. Be here to check out the kick-off a multi-million dollar presentation of extraordinary super-charged racing vessels from the world’s top custom boat-builders on display in the Downtown District. On Friday, more than 100 of the jaw-dropping boats will cruise through the famed Bridgewater Channel and under the London Bridge before heading off on a lake poker run. On Saturday, the top boats will see who can be crowned King and Queen of the Desert, with the reigning King topping speeds of 182 mph on a one-mile shoot-out course on the lake.
Downtown Havasu District (Main Street)
McCulloch Blvd N
Lake Havasu City, Arizona 86403
520-745-2033
Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival
APR 25TH – APR 28TH
The four-day festival is held at Dead Horse Ranch State Park on the banks of the Verde River. With close proximity to the Verde, Oak Creek, Sycamore Creek and other perennial waters, festival participants are invited to choose from a wide selection of offerings such as guided tours, hikes, and workshops in one of Arizona’s richest birding habitats.
The Verde Valley Birding and Nature Festival engages birders, photographers, and nature lovers by providing quality guided birding experiences and workshops across Northern Arizona.
