THINGS TO DO AROUND ARIZONA
Apple Harvest Celebration
A variety of scrumptious and crisp apples are ripe for the picking at this tasty celebration in Willcox. You can pick your own apples or buy some that have already been picked; while you are there, bring your appetite to the all-youcan-eat pancake breakfast served up with hot apple topping or cider syrup and take a free wagon ride out to the orchards.
Details: 7:30-10:30 a.m. pancake breakfast, festival goes until 5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, and Sunday, Sept. 9. Apple Annie’s Orchard, 2081 W. Hardy Road, Willcox. 520-384-2084, appleann ies.com.
Wine in the Woods
Sample offerings from Arizona wineries paired with bites of delicious regional cuisine, all while enjoying the lovely scenery in Flagstaff. Tap your toes to live music and stroll through the arboretum.
Details: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 9. The Arboretum at Flagstaff, 4001 S. Woody Mountain Road. $50; $70 for VIP. 928-774-1442, www.thearb.org.
Old Dominion Days
Despite what your 10-year-old believes, history can be fun. You can prove it at this festival celebrating Globe’s mining past. From an Old West shootout to a fashion show featuring styles of dress not seen since operators were required for phone calls, events transport visitors back a century. Be sure to take a guided tour of the Old Dominion Mine.
Details: Sept. 12-15. Starts at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday, 11 a.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. Friday and 8 a.m. Saturday. Various locations in and around Globe; check website for details. Fees for some activities. gilahistoricalmuseum.org.
Navajo Rug Auction
The annual auction not only offers some of the more affordable prices for rugs and other Native American crafts, but a chance to learn about some of the weavers and the meanings in their designs. A mini-auction kicks off the action the evening before the main event. Dozens of items will be up for sale, and the artists have been known to attend, happy to answer questions.
Details: Sept. 14-15. 5 p.m. Friday, 9-11 a.m. (preview) and noon (auction) Saturday. Smoki Museum, 147 N. Arizona Ave., Prescott. Free. 928-445-1230, smokimuseum.org.
Vino and Vinyasa
Take classes with professional instructors from Desert Zen Yoga, then enjoy a wine tasting. Purchase tickets from www.desertzenyoga.com. Price is $15 and includes a wine glass, 6 tasting tickets and yoga class. Price for nondrinkers is $7. All ages and levels are welcome.
Details: 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5 pm. Saturday, Sept. 15. Arizona Hops and Vines, 3450 State Route 82, Sonoita. www.facebook.com/ events/1055871167910095/.
Prescott Highland Games & Faire
Meet people who know how to toss a caber, throw a hammer and dance in a kilt like nobody’s business. The Highland Games celebrate the Celtic way of life with food, competitions and bagpipes. So many bagpipes. Pets are welcome as long as they don’t interfere with herding demonstrations where they’ll see how real dogs get it done.
Details: Sept. 14-16. 5:30-9 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday. Watson Lake, Prescott. $12-$30. prescottareacelticsociety.com.
Born & Brewed Beer Battle
Everyone usually hates how judgmental you get when you drink, but your alcohol-fueled opinions are encouraged during this event. Have a beer and let everyone know exactly what you think (of the beer, not the state of world, to be clear). Several Tucson breweries will be vying for your vote, with the winner getting bragging rights it could (and should) put on a T-shirt.
Details: 7-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 15. Hotel Congress, 311 E. Congress St., Tucson. $35-$75. 520-622-8848, hotelcon gress.com/born-brewed.
Kartchner Caverns Photo Tour
Have you ever wanted to photograph the underground wonders of Kartchner Caverns? You can as part of this monthly tour. It’s limited to 15 participants and the minimum age is 18. Participants
This popular guided hike offers the chance to enjoy the sunset and moonrise from an overlook and return by the light of the moon. A naturalist will offer information about Sedona, the Verde Valley, archaeology, geology, botany and riparian wildlife. The hike lasts about two hours and covers about 2 miles. Arrive about 30 minutes before the starting time. Dress for the weather, wear sturdy shoes and bring water and a flashlight.
Details: 5 p.m. Monday, Sept. 24. Red Rock State Park, 4050 Red Rock Loop Road, Sedona. $7 per person ($4 for ages 7-13) plus $5 per person program fee. www.azstateparks.com/red-rock.