Sedona Main Street Program

Event Descriptions

 

         

The following is a brief narrative on each of the free community events we coordinate:

 

March - Sedona St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Festival & Road Race held on the Saturday just prior to or on St Patrick’s Day. The event is presented by Sedona Main Street Program, NAU Parks and Recreation Management Program and the Sedona Green Team.  The parade starts at 10:30 a.m. from Jordan Historical Park and proceeds south on Jordan Road to Mesquite Avenue. Parade entrants include dignitaries and civic, social, cultural and religious organizations and businesses from the area. The Festival begins immediately following the parade, featuring live entertainment, free children’s and family activities, food vendors and, of course, a Beer Garden until 3:00 p.m..

 

July - National Day of the Cowboy Celebration in Uptown Sedona is held on the fourth Saturday in July (as designated by Presidential Proclamation). Come enjoy “a whole lot of cowboy goin’s on”! See live performances by world champion gunslingers, trick ropers, bullwhip crackers and western actors. Listen or dance to live western music. Watch traditional cowboy craftsmen demonstrations and meet accomplished western artists at work. Join in the cowboy/girl outfit contest for a chance to win prizes. Cheer on the American Cowboy Parade entrants. This free community event is presented by Sedona Main Street Program in partnership with “Rock Holliday” and area businesses.

 

Labor Day Weekend - Moonlight Madness Sidewalk Sales in Main Street Sedona are held on Saturday, Sunday and Monday of Labor Day long weekend. Many sidewalk sales and activities are hosted by the merchants along State Routes 89A & 179 and side streets in downtown area and the event is coordinated by Sedona Main Street Program.

 

October: Paint Out on Main Street is the kick-off event for Sedona Art Center’s Plein Air Festival, scheduled for the last week of October. It’s an opportunity to view nationally and locally recognized Plein Air Artists altogether at one time along the sidewalks and plazas of Main Street (State Route 89A) in Uptown Sedona. They are challenged to complete a painting in open air within 2 ½ hours in the late afternoon. This event is sponsored by Sedona Main Street Program and is free to enjoy.

 

October 31: Safe & Fun Trick or Treat in Uptown Sedona is held on Halloween eve from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. Sedona Main Street Merchants welcome all good ghouls and ghosts to visit their storefronts along State Route 89A in Uptown for little tricks and great treats! These merchants have a longstanding tradition of good will, providing this safe and fun Halloween celebration. This free community event is coordinated by Sedona Main Street Program for a howling good time.

 

December: Sedona’s Holiday Tree Lighting & Santa Visit kicks off the holiday season on the first Friday in December. Live entertainment, activities and refreshments are available from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Orchards Plaza area on State Route 89A in Uptown. Come hear holiday favorites from musical and performing groups and let your youngsters tell Santa all their hopes and dreams. All the while, you can enjoy complimentary hot beverages and cookies. This free family event is presented by Sedona Main Street Program with Sedona Chamber of Commerce and the City of Sedona.

 

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