This season I Know A Guy was buack in the Valley after having been gone for a couple of seasons…read more The location we stopped at was supporting a local high school cheer leading squad's hopes to go to the national competion. A noble cause I suppose. However the pricing policies at I Know A Guy have not improved and in fact have gotten worse. In the case of 500 gram fountains they were at least 100% higher than any other fireworks stand in the are for the same product. (Amazing fountain from Cutting Edge Fireworks, sold in almost every fireworks stand in the east valley, average price; $55.00. At I Know A Guy; $119.99) In a few cases 125% higher! That is un believable. What's more, in the area of very small fireworks they had a No.3 cone which has a burn time of about 8 seconds priced at $2.00! Other stands sell such things at 2 for $1.00. As to the comment left in a review by a different reviewer, that they met him at the stand after the seaon had finished and sold him everything he needed, I certainly hope this isn't true. Selling fireworks outside the restricted time periods in the state of Arizona is Illegal!

I've been there a couple year's ago when my dad brought me in all and all good people and good…read morefireworks

Great fireworks, no duds! The Bug Zapper for $21.95 was the perfect grand finale for our…read morecelebration. The neighbors were really impressed!

Great selection of fireworks at great prices. They also have a great selection of fountains and…read moreassortments.

We dont have a timeline from the company but expect us to open in the next two weeks or so. We…read morewill also post any updated specials. Even though we are an outdoors tent, masks will be required and Covid protocols followed. We are looking forward to serve you. Check this spot for further details and lets celebrate the holidays and kick off the new year with your own fireworks display. Stay safe and enjoy the holiday season!

Came here last Saturday (the 4h) for the UncorkedAZ wine event. We had VIP tickets with early…read moreaccess and had a chance to have a turn at the batting cage. I will premise with: I have no clue about baseball, I played rugby and a bit of cricket, so made a total fool of myself but walked away laughing at my ineptitude ;). The event was well worth the prices, there were some vintners I 'knew' from the different events I've been attending the last couple months. The ambiance and vibe was chill, everyone was chatting and milling around, checking out vendors and tasting wines, and there were food trucks serving pizza and gyros. I would have liked some offerings of food inside the venue, but I did get some delicious plant based cupcakes with really good frosting. The whole evening was chill, we sat at a table then went to sit out on the bleachers for a bit more breeze. Very enjoyable event, we'll definitely come back for the next one.

Went to some spring training games here and overall it's a great venue. My recommendation is to not…read morepay the $20 for parking in the la tee dah lot.. just pay $10 bucks at the other lot.. it's literally like an extra 40 yards to walk... not going to be worth the extra money. Food is okay but nothing great... there are a few kiosk type places to get smoothies and slushies.. those are just a bit better than the larger hot dog places. Plenty of shade if you want it, so don't worry about being stuck in the sun. Only took a star off because the staff doesn't enforce the seating so it's very likely when you get to your seats, someone will be in them...totally stupid to care I know but its annoying to have to kick someone out of a seat they didn't pay for.

This was my second year at AZ Rise Up, and while I haven't been to Tempe Beach Park as an actual…read morepark in... honestly, I don't even know how long... as a festival venue? Solid. Like, genuinely well done. They space the vendor area far enough from the stages so you're not fighting for your life trying to shop while also dodging people who are deep in their "vibe." Huge win. The stages are set up in a way where, even when artists are playing at the same time, it doesn't feel like a chaotic sound clash, which I did not expect but fully appreciated. Also noticed they adjusted the layout a bit this year (especially around the Rise Up stage), and it worked. Way smoother flow overall. GA+ still not exactly bursting at the seams, but hey, more room for the rest of us. Sound? On point. Setup? Thought out. Experience (overall)? Actually great. Now... the people. Let's just say there comes a moment in life where you realize a fan base is no longer your fan base. And for me, that moment was somewhere between hour 8 and hour 9 of holding down my spot, when I got full-on trampled by someone who apparently believed personal space is a myth. Ma'am. I had been standing there for nearly 9 hours. NINE. This was not a casual pop-in situation. Up until that point, everything had been amazing. The music, the energy, the flow, chef's kiss. But that one interaction? Immediate vibe break. That said, I'm choosing growth here: I genuinely hope she finds whatever she's running toward... and maybe learns how not to run directly through people to get there. Overall though? As a venue for this fest, Tempe Beach Park absolutely delivers. I'll be back... just maybe with stronger crowd boundaries and a little more side-eye.

We've visited the Tempe Beach Park area a few times for events like breast cancer walks and…read morefestivals. It's a beautiful location with scenic views of the bridges and water, and there's even a nearby museum which adds to the experience. Parking can be a bit of a mixed situation. There is a parking garage available, but it does require payment. We also noticed an additional open lot next to the garage where you can park for free; however, it is gated and the surface is mostly dirt and rocks, so just something to keep in mind. One thing we didn't come across was a public restroom, so it's unclear where the nearest one is located. Overall, it's a great area to visit and enjoy events. My only suggestion would be to add more parking options or provide a designated free parking area for visitors, so not everyone has to pay for parking.

Adj: Fancy and Fun at Fountain Park…read more So while on a trip to AZ, we came to this park kind of on a whim because we were staying in Fountain Hills. It was close to the hotel we stayed at and I read some great things about this park and my kids loved playgrounds, so off we go. It's been redone so it did not always look so fancy schmancy, but let me tell you this town and neighborhood is quite well to do so I think the funding is not lacking. The park is right next to the man-made lake which is made famous because of the fountain that goes off multiple times every day! But back to the park, the playground really is fun. There's things to climb, slide down, run onto, jump up and down on, and even a zip-line like thing that was kind of scary for me (yes, I'm a scaredy cat). My kids had a great time on that thing and my son in particular went crazy on it going back and forth multiple times. Overall, this is a great park, the playground alone is worth a visit, but then there's covered seating area not far from the playground, and right next to that there's a musical section where you can hit on different metallic objects to make music! My kids really had fun w/those things. There are benches for parents to chill after exertions on the play structure. The view of the lake is nice from anywhere at the park too. Lovely and enjoyable. We would love to visit again.

Fountain Park is a clean and enjoyable park for families. There are amenities such as a walking…read moretrail, disc golf, picnic areas and a playground. It seems to be most known for its center piece, the fountain. The area appears to be very safe and even the bathrooms were reasonably clean and had no graffiti. Here is a YouTube short of the fountain you can expect to see. Fountain Park, Fountain Hills AZ https://youtu.be/xBotEub6AlA

7 minutes drive from my house and I often ride my bike here for different events during the winter…read morecooler season. This weekend May 1-3 is the Home & Flowers show and I highly recommended because there are so much to see and learn if you are into the flowers, gardening and home improvement. This show is very reasonable only $10 for adults if you buy cash at the door and $15 online. Parking is free for this specific show which is great!

We attended Scottsdale Art Week presented by Ferrari at WestWorld of Scottsdale for the VIP Opening…read moreNight Vernissage. The venue is great. There's plenty of parking, with both valet and self-parking options available. Self-parking was $10 per car ($13 if paying by card) We've been to WestWorld for other events before, but this was our first time attending Scottsdale Art Week, and the layout inside was very well done. The booths were thoughtfully arranged, making it easy to walk through and enjoy the different galleries. As you enter, there's a bar right at the front, but staff did a great job directing guests to additional bars located throughout the space, helpful since most people naturally gravitated toward the first one. We arrived at 7pm for the 6-9pm event and headed to the VIP area for some complimentary hors d'oeuvres. Unfortunately, about half of the food options were already gone. While they continued to replenish items like meatballs and chicken egg rolls, other offerings like chips, guacamole, salsa, and additional non-meat options were not restocked at all. When I asked a staff member from M Catering, I was told they hadn't ordered more beyond what was initially put out in the first hour, which was disappointing for a VIP event still in full swing. Additionally, the upkeep in the VIP area could have been better. There were quite a few dirty plates and glasses left on high-top tables and seating areas, and it didn't seem like the catering staff was keeping up with clearing or refreshing the space. That said, the artwork itself was the highlight. The variety of galleries and pieces on display was impressive, and we really enjoyed exploring everything. We also really enjoyed the entertainment throughout the evening, and the models wearing artwork were such a unique and creative touch, it added a fun element to the event.

I call attention to all parents who are looking for the holy grail of parks - I think we finally…read morefound it! A few of us came out here for a picnic, and we were WOWed with how clean and vast this park is. We are all Mesa residents, so this was never really on our radar. There is a HUGE playground, multiple swings, and a zipline. Many picnic tables to reserve, and lots of parking! We absolutely loved the park, but our gaggle of toddlers loved it more!

Took my kids here for a play date. I love the barn themed play area! Plenty of space and play…read moreequipment. I love that there's a lot of seating and shade. We spent almost 3 hours here. It was a great time. As with most parks, the bathroom needs work. Everything else was good.

10/10 recommend! Kendon was so kind and easy to work with, this was the perfect touch to an…read moreincredible day and night. Our guest loved the show, it was everything we could have hoped for on our special day. We are forever grateful - thank you!

I used Fireworks Productions of Arizona for a four-minute fireworks show over McCormick Lake in…read moreScottsdale. It made our wedding even more special and memorable. Kendon, the Pyro Planning Specialist, was excellent. All I had to do was determine what Fireworks Show I wanted and pay for it. Kendon did all the rest and the show was done at precisely the right time. I was so impressed I am considering using Fireworks Productions of Arizona for an upcoming Celebration of Life.

Such an awesome setup! Great prices, great people, and part of the proceeds go towards the Wounded…read moreWarrior Project! I highly recommend them!

If I could put 0 stars i would... it's way over priced and has terrible service! My wife went to…read morethe store and spent just as much money as I did but got better stuff and 2 times as much of it.