THINGS TO DO AROUND ARIZONA
Taste at the Bridge
This evening of food and fun benefits Tonto Natural Bridge State Park. The ticket price includes dinner by THAT Brewery, a wine and beer tasting, live music, an auction and shuttle service from Payson and Pine.
Details: 4-7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23. Tonto Natural Bridge State Park, 10 miles north of Payson on State Route 87. $50. www.tontonaturalbridge.org/taste -at-the-bridge.html.
Split Endz Trail & Road Run
Options for this event at Catalina State Park include 5- and 10-mile trail runs and a 5K road run and walk. The three-trail course starts with the Birding Trail, then moves to the Canyon Loop and finally the Nature Trail. The route includes the “92 Stair Climb” and stairs on the Birding Trail. Terrain consists of desert mountain trails and creeks and mostly moderate climbs and descents. Elevation ranges from 2,799 to 3,008 feet. Medals for overall and 5-year age groups, plus free breakfast, photos and finisher tech shirts. Register at every oneruns.net.
Details: 6:30-9:30 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 24. Catalina State Park, 11570 N. Oracle Road, Tucson. $33-$55. 520-628-5798, az stateparks.com/catalina.
Run to the Pines Car Show
Car fans of all ages will enjoy checking out over 550, pre-1973 vehicles on display on the driving range at Pinetop Lakes Golf & Country Club. The oldest vehicles include a 1915 Ford T Horseless Carriage and a 1919 Briggs & Stratton Flyer. The show also features plenty of muscle cars, street rods and import sport vehicles. Over 50 vendors will be on site, and games will keep kiddos entertained.
Details: 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23; 8 a.m.-noon Sunday, Sept. 24. Pinetop Lakes Golf and Country Club, 4643 Buck Springs Road. Free admission with nonperishable food donation. runtothepines az.com.
Sedona Winefest
Come sample delicious Arizona wines and food pairings while enjoying music, checking out the many vendors and admiring the gorgeous views of Sedona’s red rocks. On Sunday there will be a car exhibit and an artist “PaintOut.”
Details: 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 23-24. Posse Grounds Park, 525 Posse Ground Road, Sedona. $40 at the door, includes six tasting tickets and a commemorative wine glass. sedona winefest.com.
The state’s largest all-Corvette gathering features plenty of cool ‘Vettes on display around Courthouse Plaza. The family- and dog-friendly event raises funds for the Prescott Vette Sette Charitable Foundation.
Details: 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23. Courthouse Plaza, Prescott. Free. prescottvettesette.org.
Born & Brewed Beer Battle
The sixth annual Tucson’s Beer Cup features plenty of local beer, food and music. Tucson breweries will compete for the judges’ and peoples’ choice of best beer. Awards will be given for Best Flagship Beer, Best Specialty Beer and People’s Choice.
Details: 6 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 23. Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St., Tucson, $30 general admission, $50 VIP, $15 designated driver. hotelcongress.com.
Flagstaff Star Party
Flagstaff, as the first International Dark-Sky City, is hosting the fourth Star Party. As many as 30 telescopes will be set up so participants can check out the night sky. There also will be presentations about the stars and night-sky orientations.
Details: 7-10 p.m. Thursday-Saturday, Sept. 21-23. Buffalo Park, 2400 N. Gemini Road, Flagstaff. flagstaffstar party.org.