Apache Junction, Arizona
Upcoming Events in Apache Junction Arizona
February
| 3 - 25 | 
Renaissance Festival
- The Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 12-stage theatre, a 30-acre circus, and arts and crafts faire, a Jousting Tournament and a feast, all rolled into one non-stop, day-long, family adventure! One of the largest events of its kind in the nation, the Arizona Renaissance Festival is a time to revel in the atmosphere of a 16th Century European Country Faire. Explore the bustling marketplace and mingle and interact with nearly 2,000 costumed characters and their endless merriment and mayhem. Wear comfortable shoes, come rain or shine, and expect to find more than a full day's worth of entertainment. Continuous performances are held nearly every half-hour on the dozen stages spread throughout the beautifully decorated theme park. "Huzzah!" is the cheer of the day! The Festival is open on weekends, Saturdays, Sundays and Presidents' Day Monday, from the first Saturday in February through the last Sunday in March. Festival hours are 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM. Address: The Arizona Renaissance Festival is located near the foothills of the Superstition Mountains on State Highway 60, east of Apache Junction. , Apache Junction, Arizona |
| 11 |
Annual Run For the Gold - Lost Dutchman Marathon
- USA Track & Field certified marathon, half marathon, 10K, 8K Desert Trail Run & 2-mile fun run/walk, 7:30 am. Ph: 480-983-1500 (Always call and confirm events) |
March
| 2 - 31 | 
Renaissance Festival
- The Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 12-stage theatre, a 30-acre circus, and arts and crafts faire, a Jousting Tournament and a feast, all rolled into one non-stop, day-long, family adventure! One of the largest events of its kind in the nation, the Arizona Renaissance Festival is a time to revel in the atmosphere of a 16th Century European Country Faire. Explore the bustling marketplace and mingle and interact with nearly 2,000 costumed characters and their endless merriment and mayhem. Wear comfortable shoes, come rain or shine, and expect to find more than a full day's worth of entertainment. Continuous performances are held nearly every half-hour on the dozen stages spread throughout the beautifully decorated theme park. "Huzzah!" is the cheer of the day! The Festival is open on weekends, Saturdays, Sundays and Presidents' Day Monday, from the first Saturday in February through the last Sunday in March. Festival hours are 10:00 AM until 6:00 PM. Address: The Arizona Renaissance Festival is located near the foothills of the Superstition Mountains on State Highway 60, east of Apache Junction. , Apache Junction, Arizona |
| 2 - 3 |
Apache Junction Rock & Gem Show
- Dealers will be selling fine-handmade jewelry, gems, beads, opals, cabochons, fossils, rocks, slabs, lapidary equipment and supplies, and more. Included are hourly door prizes, a silent auction, a gem-tree-making activity for all ages, the wheel-of-rocks, a many-item raffle, and all-day food service by the Skyline High School Band. The show is held in the Skyline High School cafeteria in Mesa, AZ, Saturday 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Address: Skyline High School, 845 South Crismon, Mesa, AZ , Apache Junction, Arizona |
| 9 | 
Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Show
- AEDGETA currently has three major shows every year. Antique tractors are pulled for percentage and some classics are pulled for exhibition. In addition to the tractor pulls and engine displays, there are contests with the equipment, silent auctions, demonstrations of early farming (including threshing and hay bailing), craft shows, hayrides, and pedal tractor rides and other activities for the kinds. We invite everyone from all over this great country come to our events. All shows are always the second weekend of the month.The Arizona Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Association was founded in 1979. Members share a common interest in restoring engines, tractors and related equipment from the turn of the century. This type of collecting and restoration has become increasingly popular in all parts of the country, where clubs have been formed and publications dedicated to the preservation of our mechanical heritage have emerged. Many old pieces of farm equipment have been rescued from the junk pile only to appear in one of our shows restored to their original condition. In most cases, the restoration is made difficult by years of rust and neglect. Often parts must be located or made and many hours of careful work are necessary before the final coat of paint is dry. The restorer is rewarded by the feeling of pride when the engine is started and the old iron comes to life again. Address: Apache Junction Rodeo Park, 1590 E. Lost Dutchman Blvd. , Apache Junction, Arizona |
| 9 |
AZ Bike Week Open House
- Kick off Arizona Bike Week at the biggest party in the East Valley! Live Music, Dyno Shoot-out with trophies, vendors, prizes, beer garden, food, games, in-store poker run, Hooter's bike wash! Address: 2910 W. Apache Trail , Apache Junction, Arizona |
| 10 |
Annual Discovery Ride
- Join us for a scenic ride through "The Valley of the Sun". Registration: 7:30-9:00 AM. Starts off at Superstition Harley-Davidson with a pancake breakfast. Price includes ride pin to the first 500 registered, Live Music and lunch at Grand Canyon Harley-Davidson in Mayer. Preregister online. Address: 2910 W. Apache Trail , Apache Junction, Arizona |
July
| 20 | 
National Day of the Cowboy
- The National Day of the Cowboy is a day set aside as a national day of recognition for the many contributions the American Cowboy and Cowgirl have made to the history, national identity and culture of the United States of America. Fourth Saturday in July.The official National Day of the Cowboy Organization is headquartered in Wilcox, Arizona, and the largest regional celebration in the country is held in Pinal County with four separate cities hosting extensive activities -- Apache Junction, Gold Canyon, Superior, and Florence. Goldfield Ghost Town's 1890 Cow Town Festival is Saturday from 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. Goldfield is an authentic 19th century mining town reconstructed on its original site, using original foundations & vintage photos to recreate the atmosphere of Territorial Arizona. 10:00 am - Drover's Procession/Parade on Main Street 11:00 am - Earp-Holiday Mustache & Beard Contest at the Town Gallows * Hang town Fast Draw Shooting Gallery 12:00noon - 3:00pm - Luke Short Poker Tournament @ the Mammoth Saloon * Kid's Korral; Straw Calf Roping, Stick Horse Races, Storytelling & other activities. * Cowgirl Revue/Vintage Fashion Show by the Historical Foundation of Cowgirls * Western Street Theater by actors from the Renaissance Festival * Judge Roy Bean Sidewalk Courthouse * Professor Marvels Patent Medicine Show * Long horn Cattle Exhibit * 2 entertainment areas featuring Old Tyme Radio by Radiozona, the Spirit of the * Frontier Cowboy Poets, Cowboy Comedy by the McNasty Brothers, Paydirt with * Dennis Lease and his Wandering Fiddle, Pioneer Pepper and others 7:00 pm - Bootscoot Dance @ Filly's Cowboy Restaurant Address: Hwy 88, 4.5 mi East of Apache Junction , Apache Junction, Arizona |
October
| 13 - 15 |
Oktoberfest
- Live entertainment, vendor booths, pillow mud fights, carnival. Daily, 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM. Address: Downtown Apache Junction , Apache Junction, Arizona |
| 18 | 
Apache Junction Chamber Superstition Open Golf Tournament
- This tournament will benefit our high school scholarship program.A fun-filled day awaits golfers as we set out to play at Gold Canyon Golf Resort. Single players and foursomes are welcome. There will be a $1 million Hole in One Opportunity, team prizes and raffle prizes. Entry fee includes: Cart, range balls and course fees, team prize, lunch box, swag bag, networking opportunities and FUN! Early bird registration is up to October 1st for team of 4 players being $550 and singles being $140. Register for event or ask questions to Heather DeBrosse, Director of Sales and Marketing Address: Gold Canyon Golf Resort, 6100 S. Kings Ranch Road, Gold Canyon, AZ , Apache Junction, Arizona |
November
| 2 - 10 | 
Annual Ben Johnson Days Poker Ride/Walk
- The Ben Johnson Days' fun continues Sunday with the Poker Ride/Walk. Participants can ride the trail on a horse in the beautiful Goldfield Mountains or walk around Goldfield Ghost Town to collect five cards. Prizes awarded for the top three poker hands and low hand. Prize for the highest poker hand is a saddle. Registration begins at 7:30am and ends at 11am. First ride out 8am, last ride out 11am with rides leaving every half-hour. For those who would like to ride and are horseless, mounts can be arranged. Three horse trailer raffle drawn 4pm.Address: Goldfield Ghost Town, 4650 N. Mammoth Mine Road , Apache Junction, Arizona |
| 2 - 10 | 
Annual Ben Johnson Days
- 4D Jackpot Barrel Race, 'Fun' Gymkhana & Poker Ride/Walk, presented by the Goldfield Ghost Riders. The event encompasses something for everyone - Fun Gymkhana, Trailer Raffle & Poker Ride. Proceeds benefit children's charities. This event not only promises fun and excitement, it also gives us the opportunity to help those who cannot help themselves. As Ben Johnson said, "Together we CAN make a difference!"Friday: 4D Jackpot Barrel Race Saturday: Fun Gymkhana 9am - $15 for entry and FREE for spectators Sunday: Poker Ride and Horse Trailer Raffle Drawing, 4PM Dry Camping $40 (one RV space and admission for 2 for Jam Session - additional campers $10 per person Address: Apache Junction Rodeo Park, 1590 E. Lost Dutchman Blvd , Apache Junction, Arizona |
| 16 - 17 |
Apache Junction High School Fall Jewelry, Gem and Rock Show
- Dealers will be selling fine hand-made jewelry, gems, opals, beads, cabochons, slabs, rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry-making supplies and equipment. Included at the show are door prizes, a silent auction of rocks, egg-carton rock-collections for kids, a gem-tree-making activity for all ages, the Wheel-of-Rocks, a raffle, and food service. The show will be held in the Apache Junction High School Cafeteria. (Cross Streets- Ironwood & Southern) (1/4-mile north of the Route 60 Freeway Exit 195) Check our show flyer on our club website. Address: 2525 South Ironwood Drive , Apache Junction, Arizona |
December
| 8 |
Holiday Light Parade
- Live entertainment, Santa, arts & crafts for children. Ph: 480-982-3141 (Always call and confirm events) |