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WILLIAMS-GRAND CANYON CHAMBER OF COMMERCE TENTATIVE 2008 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Dates are subject to change
without notice. Please check with the Williams and Forest Service Visitor Center
at 928-635-4061 for updates. |
MARCH
COMMUNITY EASTER EGG HUNT
(MARCH 22nd) The Easter bunny will be making a stop at Cureton Park Saturday March 22nd. For more information contact Diana Croteau at 928-607-0123 or Lindie Rogers at 928-635-1314
APRIL
5th ANNUAL MISS ROUTE 66 PAGEANT
(APRIL 4th) Williams celebrates Route 66 with this tribute to our youth. The finalists have the opportunity to represent Williams in the Miss Historic Route 66 pageant in Seligman. Pageant begins at 7:00pm at Quality Inn Mountain Ranch Resort. For more information contact Diana Croteau at 928-607-0123
W.A.A.G.CLINIC
(APRIL 5TH) This annual pet clinic is held at the Bob Dean Rodeo grounds. Contact the Williams Chamber at 928-365-1418 for more information.
MAY
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CHAMBER AMBASSADORS CONFERENCE Each spring an NACA delegation hosts a conference allowing each Ambassador to experience success stories from other groups across the nation. The conferences provide workshops with great motivational speakers, marketing and fundraising experts, membership recruitment and retention information, self-improvement seminars, workshops, networking opportunities and more. For more information visit www.williamschamber.com or call 928-635-1418
Association of Arizona Chamber Ambassadors Annual Conference
(MAY 2ND & 3RD) This annual conference will provide workshops with great motivational speakers and networking opportunities and allow each Ambassador the recognition for a job well done and to experience success stories from other groups across the State. For more information on the conference or becoming a Chamber Ambassador visit www.williamschamber.com or call 928-635-1418
VICTORY BIKE RALLY
(MAY 3rd – 4th) The 2nd Annual Victory Bike Rally will be returning to Williams. For ride information and schedule visit
www.freewebs.com/victoryriders
YES I CAN – A SUCCESS/MOTIVATIONAL SEMINAR
(MAY 10th) This motivational seminar designed for kids junior high through college will be held at the Young Life Lost Canyon Clubhouse Saturday May 10th. For more information please contact Bill Sutton at
BSutton@courts.az.gov or the Williams Chamber at 928-635-1418
RUN FOR THE WALL
(MAY 14th & 15th) American Legion Cordova Post 13 will host the stop over and BBQ for this annual bike run to Washington DC. For more information please contact the Williams Chamber at 928-635-1418
RENDEZVOUS DAYS – MEMORIAL DAY WEEKEND COMMUNITY EVENT
Memorial Day Weekend –This long running event formerly known as Rendezvous Days offers fun for the whole family. Enjoy the Fun Zone & 4-H BBQ at the Williams Rec Center a Carnival and the Ken McDaniel Memorial – Bares, Broncs and Bulls. . This rough stock rodeo will have evening performances at 6pm Saturday & Sunday at the Bob Dean Rodeo
Grounds. Visit www.williamsfestivals.com for updates.
JUNE
JACK FULLER ROPING
(JUNE 7th & 8th) Jack Fuller brings his roping competitions to the Bob Dean Rodeo grounds this weekend and throughout the year. For more information contact Bob Dean at 928-600-5049
NATIONAL TRAILS DAY
(JUNE 7th) The Forest Service has had 15 years of involving communities in celebrating and learning about trails. Buckskinner Park 9:30 am to 12:30pm. This event will include trail maintenance, park bench painting, educational hike, and park clean up; BBQ in the afternoon. For more information contact Sean Murphy at Kaibab National Forest Williams Ranger district (928) 635-5660
smurphy@fs.fed.us
RUMBLE ON 66
(JUNE 13TH & 14TH) The roaring sounds of motorcycles will be heard in Williams June 14th & 15th as Wild West Junction hosts the Rumble on 66. Live entertainment, bike show, parade, games and vendors are all going to be part of this bike weekend in the cool pines of Northern Arizona. for more information call Wild West Junction at 928-635-4512 or visit
www.williamsfestivals.com
WPRA NATIONAL BARREL RACES
(JUNE 14TH & 15TH) Action packed competition of the WPRA Division Tour. More information contact Bob Dean at 928-600-5049
HIGH COUNTRY WAR BIRDS AIR DISPLAY
(JUNE 21st) Valle-Grand Canyon Airport. Antique and war bird fly-bys, Planes of Fame Air Museum. Gates open at 8 AM. Admission is $8 under 12 free. For more information please call (928) 635-1000.
RENAISSANCE IN THE PINES
(JUNE) – Fort Tuthill County Park, Flagstaff Adventure and fun await you so join us for food, fun, games, laughter, entertainment, brave men, beautiful women and talented artisans, jousting, and music. Come as you are or in costume. Renaissance In the Pines supports Williams and they hope you will come and have a great time! Check for updates at
www.renaissanceinthepinesinc.com
JULY
SMALL TOWN 4TH OF JULY
(JULY 4th) The celebration on July 4th and will include a fabulous parade, local BBQ’s, ice cream social and family activities. Enjoy our small town mountain community and spectacular fireworks display. This event is a regional favorite. For more information visit
www.williamsfestivals.com
RELAY FOR LIFE
(JULY 12th 6pm to 6am) Relay For Life is a fun-filled overnight event designed to celebrate survivorship and raise money for research and programs of your American Cancer Society. During the event, teams of people will gather at Cureton Park and take turns walking or running laps. Each team tries to keep at least one team member on the track at all times. For more information contact Carol Delander at 928-635-4426
WILDWEST GHOST RIDE
(JULY 12) Benefit motorcycle ride hosted by the Wild West Junction. For more information contact Jan at 928-635-4512
ARRL ARIZONA STATE CONVENTION & HAMFEST
(JULY 18th – 20th) The Amateur Radio Council of Arizona’s convention will be at the Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds. Gates open at 2 P.M. Thursday, July 5th. Hall opens at noon, Friday, July 6th. Free Admission. For information visit the ARCA Web Site
www.arca-az.org/arca or call 602-881-2722.
2nd ANNUAL JAM ZONE
(JULY 19) A fun filled day of games, competitions and BBQ at the Williams Recreation Center. Basketball, pool and air hockey tournaments as well as a DJ and BBQ. For more information contact Rose Newbold at 928-635-1496
COWPUNCHERS REUNION RODEO
(JULY 25th – 27th) This is when the real working cowboys get together and put on a big rodeo for themselves! An action packed event that is great fun to watch. Rodeo performances daily at 1 PM at the Bob Dean Rodeo Arena. Dance Friday and Saturday. Contact: Trina Runsted 928-853-6495
AUGUST
12th ANNUAL COOL COUNTRY CRUISE-IN
(AUGUST 15th & 16th) Go back in time and enjoy the 1950’s again on Route 66. This Classic Car Show with trophies given for various classes. This is a regional favorite with over 200 cars registered in 2006. There is no vendor participation for this event. Call the Chamber at (928) 635-1418 for more information. For car show registration visit
www.route66place.com
FIRING PIN ENTERPRISES, INC. ARIZONA GUN SHOW
(AUGUST 22nd – 24th) In their 9th year of promoting Gun Shows in Arizona, Firing Pin will be bringing about 80 specialty vendors to the Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds Rodeo Barn. The show hours are Saturday 9am-5pm, and Sunday from 9am-4pm. For more information contact David and Mary Morse at 602-275-1623. Visit their website at
www.firingpin.com
SEPTEMBER
LABOR DAY PRCA RODEO
Labor Day Weekend This is a pure professional rodeo featuring the top rodeo cowboys and cowgirls, a big time rodeo in a western small-town atmosphere at the Bob Dean Rodeo Grounds. The weekend includes a parade on Saturday, dances and many more activities. This is the way rodeos used to be! For more information visit
www.williamsfestivals.com or call 928.635.1418.
Williams Habitat for Humanity Benefit Golf Tournament
(Sept. 20th) This annual golf tournament has become a regional favorite. Come play the beautiful Elephant Rocks Golf Course and help raise needed money for the Williams Habitat for Humanity program. For more information visit
www.williamsfestivals.com/ or call Bud Parenteau at 928-635-4393
NOVEMBER - JANUARY 09
THE POLAR EXPRESS 2008
(NOVEMBER THRU JANUARY) Experience the magic of the Polar Express, the classic children’s book by Chris Van
Allsburg. Enjoy the trip to the North Pole and then home with Santa. Make this a family holiday tradition. For specific dates and reservations call 1-800–THE-TRAIN.
www.thetrain.com
MOUNTAIN VILLAGE HOLIDAY- NOVEMBER THRU JANUARY
(November 28th Official Tree Lighting Ceremony, December 6th, APS Parade of Lights) Celebrate the Holidays in our historic setting in the mountains. Enjoy the official Tree Lighting Ceremony. Entertainment will start at 3pm in Downtown Williams and the tree lighting at 6 pm on Nov. 28th presented by The Magic of Christmas in Williams Christmas Committee and Grand Canyon Railway, For more information visit
www.themagicofchristmasinwilliams.com
The APS Parade of Lights Dec. 6th at 7 pm. This colorful light parade down historic Route 66 is a holiday favorite. Dickens Carolers, Ice Skating Rink, Fine Art Shows, lighting contests, live entertainment, luminaries, hot chocolate, downtown shopping opportunities and other holiday activities await you in Williams November through January.
www.williamsfestivals.com
Dates are subject to change without notice. Please check with the Williams and Forest Service Visitor Center
at 928-635-1418 or 800-863-0546 for all the updates.
Please check our web site for updates
www.williamschamber.com or www.williamsfestivals.com