Local First ARIZONA: Distillers Guild Festival, Family Carnival, Summer Concerts & More

5 Arizona Spots to Staycation this Summer

Summer is finally here, which also calls for some much needed vacation time. Will you be headed off to the boardwalks of California or the sandy beaches in Mexico? Better yet, how about Sedona’s Red Rocks? Save some gas (and maybe even a pretty penny) and staycation in one of Arizona’s great cities or towns this summer. Whether it’s a getaway weekend with the girls or a whole family adventure, Arizona’s got it all from wine tastings in Cottonwood to Extreme Adventures in Flagstaff.

CANNED SEDONA – VIP COCKTAIL PARTY THIS SUNDAY

Canned Sedona is a cooking competition inspired by CHOPPED, a popular show on the Food Network. Community members wanted to create a similar event that would benefit the Sedona community. Meet the2017 Judges this Sunday, June 11th, as they cook for you “chopped” style. Each judge will receive eight mystery ingredients the morning of the event and will have to create two appetizers for the VIP guests to judge.

ARIZONA HISTORIC PRESERVATION CONFERENCE NEXT WEEK

The 15th Annual Arizona Historic Preservation Conference will be held in Oro Valley, in Pima County, next week from June 14-16. The intent of the conference is to bring together preservationists from around the state to exchange ideas and success stories, share perspectives and solutions to preservation issues, and foster cooperation between Arizona’s diverse preservation community.