The following is a brief
narrative on each of the free community events we coordinate:
March - Sedona St.
Patrick’s Day Parade & Festival held on the Saturday prior
to 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 of 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. This free community event is presented by Sedona Main Street
Program and area businesses.
Labor Day Weekend -
Moonlight Madness Street Festival & Sidewalk Sales is held on Saturday,
Sunday and Monday of Labor Day long weekend, in
the historic Sedona Main Street District. This street festival includes
free music, entertainment, and children’s activities, as well as sidewalk
sales and food booths along State Route 89A in Uptown Sedona. Bring the
entire family for a special time of fun, food, music, and shopping!
Sidewalk sales and some entertainment continue through Labor Day,
September 5th. This is another free community event presented by Sedona
Main Street Program and business sponsors.
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.
