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Coconino County Parks & Recreation — Overland Expo WEST returns to Fort Tuthill County Park, May 20-22

by Community Contributor • May 20, 2022 • Comments Off

This email contains corrected information about open facilities and parking unavailability this weekend at Fort Tuthill County Park.

CONNECTING PEOPLE, CULTURES, & COMMUNITIES

MAY 2022

OVERLAND EXPO WEST RETURNS TO FORT TUTHILL COUNTY PARK, MAY 20-22

Overland Expo WEST returns to Fort Tuthill County Park this weekend, May 20-22. Visit their website for event info, including tickets and where to park.

As a heads up, the park’s horse stables are closed from May 16-25. While the trails, disc golf course, and the bike park will be open during the event, parking will be severely limited. The entire parking lots next to the bike park and disc golf course are being utilized by the special event and we cannot guarantee any parking spaces at this time.

If you choose to visit the park this weekend, we suggest that people walk or ride their bike into the park to use the open facilities. You could also use this as an opportunity to explore new (to you) places in Northern Arizona this weekend.

PROGRAMS AND SPECIAL EVENTS LINEUP

There are lots of opportunities to get outside with Parks & Recreation programs.

On June 1, there will be Wilderness Navigation starting at Fort Tuthill County Park’s Maricopa Ramada, with a class on how to navigate with and without the aid of a map and compass.

An introduction to Stand Up Paddle Boarding will be held at noon on Saturday June 4 at Cataract Lake County Park. This class will give you the instruction and tools you need to give standing up on water a try. All equipment and safety gear will be provided.

And if you’re looking for a unique way to celebrate Father’s Day (June 19), how about a little Basic Archery. This introductory program emphasizes understanding the terminology and equipment, shooting safety, and developing basic skills. Most importantly, there will be plenty of hands-on fun! No previous archery experience necessary.

For information on these and other upcoming events, check out the County Parks & Recreation calendar.

The Pepsi Amphitheater at Fort Tuthill County Park has a jam-packed lineup this summer! In the month of June, you can see Gov’t Mule; Serpentine Fire The Music of Earth, Wind & Fire; and Jazz in the Pines Featuring Keiko Matsui & Kirk Whalum. Check out their event lineup online.

COCONINO COUNTY FAIR CALL FOR VENDORS

The 2022 Coconino County Fair is currently accepting vendor applicationsfor the event scheduled Sept. 2 – 5 at Fort Tuthill County Park. There is space available for amusement, food, commercial, and nonprofit businesses looking to reach approximately 40,000 people.

Coconino County-based, for-profit businesses are encouraged to apply as an early bird vendor to take advantage of a 50% discount on non-premium outdoor locations on the fairgrounds. IEarly bird vendor applications are due by June 1. Non-profit, indoor, midway, and food vendors are not eligible for early bird rates.

SAWMILL POND GETS A FACELIFT

Parks & Recreation staff are working to replace and improve the existing pond at Sawmill County Park that is adjacent to Willow Bend Environmental Education Center. This project is funded in part by a grant from the Arizona Game and Fish Department. The pond is a resource for children to learn about aquatic environments, an important and threatened habitat component in Arizona. The goal is to develop and implement a wildlife-viewing resource for programs and activities in Flagstaff.