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January

3 - 7 Kruse Desert Classic Collector Car Auction & Show Avondale - Presented by Kruse International, one of the world's leading auction firms and largest collector car auction companies, offering more than 10,000 cars ... more

5 - 7 Annual Winter Arts & Crafts Festival Peoria - 100 exhibits of home & garden decor & specialty items, interactive kid's Fun Zone, international food court. 10 am - 5 pm. ... more

6 - 7 Annual West Valley Invitational Native American Arts Festival Litchfield Park - More than 200 award-winning Indian artists & performers, dances, musical performances, demonstrations, ethnic food, children's area. Daily 10 am - 5 p ... more

6BASS JUNKYZ Team Events Peoria - Bass Junkyz Team Event #4 - Lake Pleasant, Main Marina ... more

19 - 21 Senior Pro Rodeo Buckeye - Men & women 40 years & up team rope, ride broncs, barrel race, bull ride to compete for prize money, 1pm. Cowboy Breakfast Friday morning from 7-9am. ... more

19 - 21 Helzapoppin' PRCA Rodeo Buckeye - The Original Extreme Sport and the only PRCA sanctioned rodeo in the west valley! PRCA sanctioned rodeo with broncs, barrel race, bull ride, rodeo da ... more

20 - 22 Arizona Balloon Classic Goodyear - On Saturday and Sunday mornings the sky will be filled with colorful hot-air balloons participate in thrilling "Hare & Hound" races from the grassy fi ... more

February

19 - 21 Thunderbird Artist Fine Arts and Wine Fesitval Surprise - The festival will be made up of juried fine art and selected fine crafts produced by artists working in mediums such as clay, glass, stone, wood, pape ... more

27Buckeye Air Fair Buckeye - "Bring the family and enjoy a free day of fun from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Buckeye Municipal Airport, just one mile south of Interstate 10 on Palo Ver ... more

27 - 28 Friends Bound By Stitches - 2013 Biennial Quilt Show Sun City West - Palo Verde Patchers Quilt Guild presents the 2013 Quilt Show - "Friends Bound by Stitches" an amazing exhibit of quilts made by members. In addition t ... more

2 - 4 Annual Taste of Greece - Greek Festival Peoria - Cuisine prepared by Greek chefs, Greek music & folk dancers, & Greek coffee, pastries & beer, Fr 5-10 pm, Sa 11 am - 10 pm, Su noon - 8 pm. ... more

10Fan Fest Peoria - The City of Peoria's Fan Fest celebrates the return of our Spring Training teams, the Seattle Mariners and the San Diego Padres. Come out and catch th ... more

10 - 11 Glendale Chocolate Experience Glendale - The Chocolate Experience is a wonderful selection of chocolatiers and confectioners, artistic performances, wine and interactive experiences. The even ... more

10 - 11 Sahuaro Ranch Tractor Show Glendale - A variety of gas engines and tractors from years gone by will be showcased and perform at the annual Winter Antique Tractor & Engine Show Saturday an ... more

16 - 18 Wigwam Festival of Fine Arts Litchfield Park - The Wigwam Festival of Fine Art returns to the picture postcard perfect resort community of Litchfield Park. A stunning outdoor gallery showcasing mor ... more

23 - 25 Maricopa County Home & Garden Show Glendale - Visit 750+ home improvement and local artisan booths. Stop by our Main Stage Seminars to learn about everything from backyard design to roof maintenan ... more

24Kiwanis Litchfield Park 10K, 5K, 1 Mile Run/Walk Litchfield Park - This annual competition is a flat street course lined with beautiful palm trees in historic Litchfield Park, Arizona. The race begins and ends in fron ... more

24 - 25 Tres Rios Nature Festival Goodyear - Tres Rios Nature Festival is a two-day outdoor event that focuses on the rich diversity of wildlife, habitat, history and culture of the Gila River dr ... more

March

24 - 25 Tres Rios Nature Festival Avondale - Tres Rios Nature Festival is a two-day outdoor event that focuses on the rich diversity of wildlife, habitat, history and culture of the Gila River dr ... more

2 - 3 Annual Spring Fine Art & Wine Tasting Festival Litchfield Park - Over 200 art booths, wine garden with wine and beer tastings, Culinary delights from noted chefs, great food, live music, and much more! 10 am - 5 pm ... more

2 - 3 Litchfield Park Art & Wine Festival Litchfield Park - Sponsored by the City of Litchfield Park and Vermillion Promotions, the Litchfield Park Art & Wine Festival has established itself as Arizona's larges ... more

8 - 10 Pioneer Days Buckeye - Parade, entertainment, food, arts & crafts. ... more

8 - 10 Bill Luke Dodge Big Bass Days Peoria - Bill Luke Bass Days is the Southwest's largest family fishing tournament and festival - held at Lake Pleasant. This year's is sure to be one of our bi ... more

8 - 9 Annual Pioneer Days Melodrama Buckeye - The Annual Melodrama "Bulldog Saves the Day" will start at 7 pm. Intermission will include OLIO acts. Refreshments will be available. Show will be per ... more

9Viper Vanguard Annual Car Show Buckeye - The Verrado High School Viper Vanguard Marching Band is pleased to be hosting their Annual Viper Thunder Classic Annual Car & Cycle Show. The annual ... more

April

23Peoria Pioneer Days Peoria - Pioneer Days is a celebration of Peoria's heritage which dates back to the late 1800's. The celebration features a 5k run, family bike ride and parade ... more

23 - 24 Art is Alive Arts and Cultural Festival Surprise - Live Entertainment; 60 + LOCAL Artists booths of fabulous original artwork: Clay artistry, painting, photography, glass work, gourd work, mixed media ... more

23 - 24 Art is Alive Surprise - Meet West Valley Artists and see their work as you stroll through the grassy, lakeside area. Enjoy music, demonstrations & hands-on pottery wheel. ... more

28 - 30 NASCAR Nextel Cup Arizona 500 Weekend Avondale - The stars of the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series and NASCAR Busch Series will race, gates open at 8 am. ... more

29 - 31 Home Improvement Expo Peoria - A wide variety of home, garden and health products and professionals will be on display. Friday & Saturday, 9am - 6pm, Sunday 11am - 5 pm. ... more

6Easter Festival Peoria - The annual DOLLY SANCHEZ MEMORIAL EASTER EGG HUNTS will take place on Saturday from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. The Easter Bunny will be on-hand to start ... more

6Peoria Spring Festival Peoria - You're invited to celebrate Spring with a FREE event featuring... Music Food Dance performances Interactive SPRING TIME activities Authentic Irish ent ... more

6Surprise's EGG-Stravaganza Surprise - This FREE family event starts at 9 am and will feature egg hunts, Mr. & Mrs. Bunny, Party Hats and spring bonnets, carousel rides, petting zoo, inflat ... more

12Viva Buckeye Buckeye - Join the Town of Buckeye Community Services Department in celebrating Viva Buckeye! The event will take place on Friday, April 30th from 6pm-9pm at Ea ... more

May

27Spring Demolition Derby Buckeye - Smash'em, Bash'em, Crash'em time is here again! Demo Derby cars, racing riding lawn mowers, mobility scooters and our first ever truck derby! The most ... more

4 - 5 Annual Friends of the Rec. Golf Tournament Litchfield Park - There will be a 7 a.m. Shotgun Start. There will be approximately 12 on course competitions for both men and women. Immediately following the tournam ... more

June

18Family Farm Day Glendale - FARM FUN FOR EVERYONE! Tolmachoff Farms is a unique four-generation family farm still operating in the middle of the city. Our local family-run farm ... more

July

4July 4th All American Festival Peoria - Located in the main stadium and Mariners Practice fields. Enjoy great entertainment on four stages, including national recording artists. The event fe ... more

27Five-Star Fourth Community Park Event Surprise - Live Entertainment, Food, Fireworks, and Fun! Activities include roaming clowns, magic show, family picnics. 6 p.m. - 9 p.m. Bring blankets and lawn ... more

44th of July Litchfield Park - Splash Bash at the Litchfield Rec. Center from 10 a.m. to 5 P.m. Fun for the entire family! Swimming, food, games and music. Join us at The Wigw ... more

44th of July Celebration Buckeye - Pack your blanket and chairs and enjoy the tailgate style event at Buckeye’s Independence Day Celebration from 6:30-9:30p.m. at Buckeye Municipal Ai ... more

September

12Annual Thunder in the Desert Buckeye - Jones Ford Buckeye will be hosting its annual Thunder in the Desert Car Show benefitting Phoenix Children`s Hospital. Open to all makes and models, ... more

October

28Oktoberfest at Wigwam Resort Litchfield Park - Eins, zwei, drei! Who is ready for a good time? Celebrate Oktoberfest at The Wigwam, in partnership with the City of Litchfield Park, with live music, ... more

28Sun City Grand OKTOBERFEST Surprise - Over 200 vendors displaying items from jewelry to hand-painted shabby cottage chic decor to clothing, handmade crochet items, holiday crafts, handbags ... more

28Pumpkin Days and Corn Maze Glendale - Have an unforgettable fall season at Tolmachoff Farms and experience the ultimate holiday outing where there is something for the whole family: Great ... more

4 - 6 Taste of Greece - Food & Dance Festival Peoria - Come and sample mouth-watering homemade pastries, sizzling souvlaki, roast lamb, gyros, dolmathes (stuffed grape leaves) and many more food items as w ... more

5 - 6 Annual Heritage Days Buckeye - Take Part in preserving our past! Heritage Days celebrates the rich culture and history of Buckeye. Highlights include an antique tractor and engine ... more

11Halloween Carnival Buckeye - Games, contests, entertainment, and lots of candy await festival goers at the Town of Buckeye Community Service's Halloween Carnival from 6 - 9 pm. T ... more

November

17 - 20 Basis Peoria Boosters Carnival Peoria - Come join us for an action packed weekend of fun. Sun Valley Rides (www.sunvalleyrides.com ) will again be providing the Midway Rides, Carnival Foods ... more

19Country Fest Buckeye - Craft show, Car Show, Lawn Mower drag racing. ... more

24Veteran's Day Ceremony Avondale

2Fall Demolition Derby Buckeye - Car crushing, lawn mower racing, kids tractor races and tire roll ... more

2Hometown Holiday Boutique Buckeye - Come join the Town of Buckeye Community Services Department for a one stop shop experience and a bit of family fun at the Hometown Holiday Boutique. O ... more

2 - 3 Annual Litchfield Park Festival of Arts Litchfield Park - Ranked among the top 50 Art Festivals in the Nation, the event attracts thousands of art and wine enthusiasts from across the Country. Featuring more ... more

22 - 23 Glendale Glitters Spectacular Glendale - It now takes two days of festivities to electrify the nearly one million multi-colored lights of Arizona's "must see" holiday light display. Experienc ... more

22 - 27 Glendale Glitters Holiday Lights Glendale - Historic Downtown Glendale comes to life each holiday season with the addition of nearly one million multi-colored twinkling holiday lights located th ... more

22West Valley Rose Society - All that Glitters is Roses Glendale - Rose show and ART and Craft fair- There will be hundreds of rose entries, with one to multiple rose stems, and over 40 arrangements. We will be giving ... more

December

31 - 8 Glendale Glitters Holiday Lights Glendale - Historic Downtown Glendale comes to life each holiday season with the addition of nearly one million multi-colored twinkling holiday lights located th ... more

16Holiday Glo on Monroe Buckeye - Electric Light Parade. ... more

22 - 14 Glendale Glitters Enchanted Evenings Glendale - Visit the Enchanted Evenings Friday and Saturday nights in Historic Downtown Glendale. Holiday crafts, choruses, Santa, food and horse drawn carriage ... more

22Old Town Avondale Tree Lighting Celebration Avondale

28Glendale Glitters Holiday Lights Glendale - Historic Downtown Glendale comes to life each holiday season with the addition of nearly one million multi-colored twinkling holiday lights located th ... more

28 - 21 Christmas on the Farm Glendale - Come get a picture with Santa Clause at Tolmachoff Farms on two Saturdays from 12:00 pm - 4:00 pm. There will also be: hot chocolate, apple cider, ke ... more

2 - 6 Winter Fun Days at Candeo Peoria - Winter fun days or drop and shop. Come from 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. for a minimum of two hours or the whole day. Activities include Candeo bowling, craf ... more

7 - 8 Christmas In The Park Litchfield Park - This fun packed family event, the second Saturday in December each year, starts at 9 a.m. with arts and craft booths display and at 10:00 a. m. our an ... more

10 - 13 FSIE Sports Camp Peoria - Join us for our FSIE Sports Camp! Boys and girls ages 5-12 Come from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and enjoy activities such as basketball, soccer, football, ... more

282023 Vrbo Fiesta Bowl Glendale - College Football Playoff Semifinal. The Fiesta Bowl is always one of college football's most exciting bowl games. ... more

White Tank Regional Park Camping

White Tank Camping
White Tank CampingWhite Tank Park offers family camping and Group Camping areas. The Family Campground consists of 40 sites with no hook-ups available. Each site has a picnic table, barbecue grill, a fire ring and plenty of room for camping. White Tank offers immaculate restrooms with flush toilets and showers. Overnight camping in the family campground is $10 per night. Sorry we do not accept reservations, the family campground is on a first-come first-served basis.

Large camping groups may reserve the spacious Group Campground Area 14. The group campground may be reserved by large camping groups, adult or youth. There are no hookups and no dump station available. The group campground offers 2 large ramadas with 4 picnic tables each, 2 large barbecue grills, one large fire ring, restrooms with showers, lights and electrical outlets. Parking for approximately 50 RVs is available. The group campground can be reserved for a $30 non-refundable fee. Camping is $8 per unit, per night, with a six unit minimum.

For Boy Scouts, Girl Scouts, and other youth groups White Tank Park offers a separate area for day use and overnight camping. Youth Group Area 12 may be reserved as a whole (not per site) for any youth-oriented group with the intent that the activity is to camp groups of children under the age of 18 years. Groups must be adult supervised. The group area offers 12 sites that accommodate 1 or 2 tents per site, 1 small grill at each site, a group fire ring, 3 picnic tables at the fire ring, and restroom facilities. The youth group area can be reserved for a $30 non-refundable fee. Camping is $2 per person per night.

Other camping areas include Willow Rd., Trailhead Staging Area, and the Competitive Track Parking Area. Details are available by contacting the park.

White Tank Regional Park Hiking

White Tank Hiking
White Tank Hiking White Tank Mountain Regional Park offers approximately 25 miles of excellent shared-use trails of varied difficulty. Overnight backpacking, with a permit, is allowed in established backcountry campsites. Day hikes can provide some breathtaking views of the mountains and panoramas of the valley below. Horseback and mountain bike riders are welcomed, although caution is stressed as some of the trails may be extremely difficult. Shared-use trails range in length from 0.9 mile to 7.9 miles and range in difficulty from easy to strenuous.

In addition, there are 2.5 miles of pedestrian-only trails. These include two short trails that are hard-surfaced and barrier free. Waterfall Trail is barrier-free to Petroglyph Plaza, about 4/10 of a mile from the parking lot. The short loop of Black Rock Trail, which is about � miles long, begins at Ramada 4.

Competitive Track

White Tank Mountain Regional Park offers an approximately 10-mile Competitive Track in addition to its trails. The Competitive Track is designed to provide challenging, strenuous, and high-speed outdoor recreation for individuals, groups, and organized events. All competitive tracks are multiple-use. They are designed for cross-country runners and joggers, fast bicyclists and racers, and trotting/galloping equestrians and endurance riders.

White Tank Regional Park Equestrian

White Tank Riding Stables
White Tank Riding StablesThe White Tank Riding Stables, located at the entrance to the White Tank Mountain Regional Park, offers a unique western horseback riding experience in a 30,000 acre pristine Sonoran Desert environment.

What sets us apart is our beautiful setting with spectacular views located within minutes of the city, yet far from city streets. The West greets you the minute you turn into the Stables. Your knowledgeable guide will escort you on the ride of you life. Along the trail, you may see wily coyotes, gentle mule deer, sharp-eyed hawks. During a moonlight ride, you will be treated to a coyote concert or maybe an inquisitive owl demanding "Who" goes there.

ONE HOUR RIDES: $25 per person on the pre-scheduled ride times of 9:00 a.m., 1:30 p.m. or 3:00 p.m.

TWO HOUR RIDE: $45 per person on a ride scheduled each day at 10:30 a.m.

PRIVATE RIDES: (Evening, moonlight, catered, day long, etc.) are $30 per hour plus gratuity.

WAGON RIDE: $200 for 45 min. Holds approximately 14 people.

PONY RIDE: For children 7 and under $15 for a 1/2 ride.

White Tank Riding Stables is associated with the Stables at the Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, CO which has been in the public stable business for more than 40 years. White Tank Riding Stable is open each year from November 1st through May 1st. Riders should arrive 20 minutes prior to departure. No riders over 225 lbs. All-day rides can be scheduled for a minimum of four riders.

As with all Maricopa County Parks, equestrians are welcome into the park riding their own horse and must stay on designated trails. Contact the park for more information.