This is a cute family sized fair…read more They have a free exotic animal exhibit. Free balloons for the kids. An indoor play area for families. Vendors with fun purchases. Delicious coffee. Cheese crisps. Hatch green chilies. Pizza. Cotton candy. Rides for the kids and a few for the adults. Lots of shaded areas to rest and eat both. A concert will happen tonight. And don't forget to vote for your favorite art, quilt or cake.

This is one of the smaller county fairs that we look forward to attending each year…read more You can definitely get a feel for the nearby community with the animals they bring to show/auction, the artwork they have created, the photographs they have taken, and by interaction with those at the fair. It feels like a small town where everyone knows everyone. Great food every year by Steve's BBQ, the ladies in the booth with cheese crisps and hatch chile burritos, Pony Espresso drinks and smoothies, and AJ Masamas Fry Bread. Wonderful entertainment over the years by acts like Skip Banks, Greg Frisbee, Godfrey the Magician, The Conjurer, Slim and Curly aka Fables of the West, Matt Baker, and many more. Love that they have some form of entertainment strolling the grounds on a regular basis. One thing I truly miss is the music of George Johnson. He was a staple at this fair for close to 20 years (17 or 18, I believe). There are so many people that still talk about him each year and wish he would return. Many kids in the area grew up dancing in the covered area near his music tent. Hopefully, that tradition can be revived in the future. We have seen several fun bands on the main music stage also. Two favorites are Checker'd Past and Eric Dodge. Fun 80's music and some good ol' country music. The fair makes the most of the space they have and have the rodeo grounds, games , and carnival rides mostly to one side with rides extending along the back of the fair past the main stage. We have seen improvements made over the years, especially to the animal areas. Nice to see a fair reinvest in its own grounds and buildings to improve the overall experience. Weather can be odd from year to year. Last year it was very rainy and cold and other years it has been very hot and dusty. Can be very windy also so you may want to secure that hat on your head or have a tie so it doesn't completely blow away.

Our family group of 14 went to Blazin' M Ranch last night. The Old West setting and "town"was…read moregreat, lots of pre-dinner activities, and a nice air-con bar to hang out in too. BBQ Dinner was delicious with ample portions (pulled pork, grilled chicken leg-thigh, best Cole slaw ever - prickly pear-, mashed potatoes and gravy, Mac n cheese, cornbread muffins and apple cake. Some non-alcohol drinks as well as an available bar. This is a family-owned venue, and the owner/hosts were readily available, super welcoming, and led the way through the evening as also being the performers - top class! Highly recommend!

Thursday, 4/2/2026 - we had a great time at Blazin' M Ranch. Address is 1875 Mabery Ranch Rd,…read moreCottonwood, AZ 86326. The foods were good. Bbq chicken was fall off the bone good. There were pull pork, salad, corn bread and butter, mac & cheese, some kind of purple-ish cold slaw, mash potatoes and gravy, and a homemade cinnamon apple cake. Several different bbq sauces. They served some alcohol. You have to buy it, of course. The entertainment was funny and great. Loved all the songs they sang. Dinner started at 7pm. Entry to dinner started at 6:30pm. All the young servers were great. They were busy and helpful. They had animals, birds, mini golf, this 4 table ping pong table, escape room, axe throwing, old photo shoot ($15pp), mini museum, big chess game, connect 4, etc. But we didn't get to enjoy all the games because we accidentally took the long way to get to Blazin' M Ranch. Instead of 30 mins, it took us like 45 mins ish. By the time we arrived, everyone was starting to go in the barn for the dinner and show. We really enjoyed this event. https://blazinm.com/?utm_source=google&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=gbp

Yes yes and yes. What an enjoyable experience. We watched 3 blues bands and they were excellent…read more The evening was so enjoyable listening to the blues. The final band was quite the treat and we got to watch Chuck Hall make his Telecaster sing the blues. Amazingly talented blues player/singer and a great entertainer. Very enjoyable evening.

From the owner: We provide the finest in live entertainment in Northern Arizona. We have a complete schedule of…read moreconcerts, and music. Check our web page for events and schedule.

This farmers market is a nice size. Great location. In Windmill Park. Grassy hipster vibe…read more Friendly vendors. Excellent selection of produce, microgreens, one of a kind in season items, baked goods, honey, nuts, meat's, moringa, food, hot or cold beverages etc.. This area has no service. It is a dead zone so bring CASH!! If not there is a gas station with an ATM not far from the market. Always B.Y.O.B (bring your own bag) Open Thursday's 2-dusk.

Size appropriate for the community of Cornville, this small farmers market sure has a variety of…read morestuff from fresh produce, baked goods, elixirs, lotions and soaps, prepared foods and entertainment! Always a nice selection of beautiful produce from My Girlfriends Garden which also has a small selection of Lillie Mae's products. We've gotten some delicious baked goods from here and love Red Rock Tamales. They are just stuffed with goodness! We also had some awesome guacamole from there for the first time! Typically there's some musical entertainment going on and Windmill Park is gorgeous! I always try to plan my business in the Verde Valley for Thursday so I can hit up this Farmers Market from 2 PM to dusk.

Absolutely superb food! Seasoned and cooked perfectly. Meatballs and sauce were a great appetizer…read more Chicken parm, sauce and pasta were each cooked and flavored well.

We came on a rainy Saturday night with no reservation. It was surprisingly busy inside, we asked…read morefor the wait and the hostess said about 45 min. We decided not to stay so we left. We ended coming back about 10 min later because there wasn't too many food options around the area. The same hostess asked if a table was ok and we said yes so we ended up getting seated immediately. We were a little confused We ordered a few things, Garden salad - the portion was big but the vinaigrette dressing didn't taste like anything. I wish we got a different salad since it just tasted like plain wet salad (4/10) Pesto Pizza - very good pesto flavor and I really enjoyed their pizza dough. I wish we added some type of meat ontop because it felt like it was missing something. I'd probably get it again and ask to do that (6.5/10) or a (8/10) when I added the chicken Chicken piccata - this dish was good, chicken was a little dry. It came with polenta that was very flavorful. I was using this chicken to eat with the pizza and salad. (7/10)

This year was much better organized. Parking was clearly marked at the park and there were…read moreshuttles taking you from your car to the opening gate. I really liked being able to try some Tuscan wine and a few of the local wines like ClearCreek I had not tried. Free water from a water vendor. It was a lovely afternoon. It is clear they heard the complaints like below and fixed it. Fashionable afternoon!

I am reviewing the 2022 Verde Valley Wine Festival in Cottonwood. We will never attend this…read morefestival again. We've been to countless beer/wine/music festivals and this was the worst organized one ever. First of all there was absolutely NO place to park for miles around. We ended up going to our hotel and had to wait 30 min for a taxi that costs $20 each way for a 5 min ride. Once there, we got in a line that wrapped around the block (by this time it was already 12:45pm and it started at noon.) The place was so jam packed you could barely move. This was not a large venue, why did you allow so many people?? The lines for both wine & beer were a good 10-15 min wait. Never did see any so called free food samples. Only food for sale at high prices. There were very few tables/chairs and no place to sit and listen to music. It was such a chaotic zoo. Also needed water stations. It was extremely hot and the sun was relentless. We stayed about 2.5 hrs and the 4 of us all agreed to find a restaurant to cool off at and get some water. It was not enjoyable at all, just stressful. Never again and definitely not worth the $140 for 4 tickets and an extra $40 for cab fare.

This is OPEN! Just went to visit Arcosanti with a friend that came to town and what a cool…read moreexperience. You have to schedule a tour, self guided are not allowed. The tour guide Joseph was so kind and full of energy. The video you watch when you get there is a very heart felt explanation of the passion to continue this community. They own 800 acres and the property is built on 20 acres, it was built between 1971-1975 for the main spaces that are shared. 45 people live there but could range to 80. They show how the products and structure are made. I had no clue about silk casts and loved the hands on understanding and history. They have concerts, events, gatherings. Etc at the amphitheater. Check out the website. The cafe is closed. You can stay as a hotel guest overnight. They offer apprenticeship also.

I'm not sure why the Yelp page states Arcosanti is closed. We were just there and is open and…read moreoperating. Clearly what the original architect had in mind many years ago never came to fruition as it really hasn't changed in years. Is appears to be a small artist community but we didn't see anything going on at the moment so couldn't tell if it id still active or they make everything south in Scottsdale at Cosanti. There is a gift shop where you can watch a brief video on the history and learn about their wind chime creations. Personally I've received many of the wind chimes over the last 20 years for housewarmings or Christmas gifts. Each is unique. The greeter in the gift shop was friendly and stated there is a tour available as well. We didn't have time for the tour but purchased a couple of small gifts. He suggested visiting the Scottsdale location as well which is called Cosanti. I had no idea it was located in Scott's well. Will check it out.

Everyone and everything was great on this experience. Special acknowledgement....we were fortunate…read moreenough to have Ronm as our host in the Flagstaff car. What a gem of a win! Personable, entertaining, courteous, friendly.....he is the entire package! Wonderful experience all the way around.

This was a bucket list experience for me and I was tickled pink by the set-up and operations here…read more Nice casual gathering spot with food & a solid craft beer selection for waiting where you can enjoy the museum & gift shop. Personal & professional staff kept the loading processes fluid and the history and story telling was on point. Mother nature provides stunning views while the staff serves guests. Whether you choose the outside cars or enjoy your personal charcuterie in the large windowed comfy indoor seating, the views did not disappoint. Dylan and Sapphire were outstanding in their roles. I am already planning another excursion in the back of my mind. 10/10.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED…read more It is a delightful place, friendly to strangers and very picturesque. Transports you to the Wild West in all it's glory. The drive through Sedona and the mountains to this Town is an experience I will never forget for the rest of my life. Majestic. Grand. Magnificent. My God the beauty of this Region is mind-blowing. You'll need nerves of steel driving down the mountains. COME HERE! You can thank me later!

We enjoyed visiting downtown Cottonwood's art galleries, and antique shops and eating at the Merkin…read moreVineyard.