Things change over time. Always check to make sure the activity is still scheduled! We only post those events that seem unusual or just a little wacky. For a complete list of events in the Southwest, check on the internet.
1st Annual Albuquerque Indian Market
APR 21 - 23, 2006
Albuquerque, NM

Indian Arts and Crafts Association and the Indian Pueblo Cultural present Native American Artists from the US and Canada to show and sell their art. Preview reception April 21.

2401 12th St. NW Between I-40 and Menaul in Albuquerque.
Cost: $5 adults
Website: www.indianpueblo.org
For more information, contact: Tazbah McCullah, 2401 12th St. NW, Albuquerque, NM 87104 - 505-843-7270 or 505-724-3519

Back To The Bayou Louisiana Zydeco Dance Party
APR 21, 2006
Apache Junction, Az

Held at Apache Greyhound Park, 220 S. Delaware

Supposed to be an authentic Cajun buffet and traditional Cajun Dance & live music by Black Leather. Not quite as good as the real thing on a real Louisiana Bayou, but lots of fun.

Zydeco, 6p-midnight. Tickets $30 single, $50 couple.

480-982-3141

ANNUAL TOMBSTONE ROSE FESTIVAL
APR 7-9, 2006
Tombstone, Az

Celebrate the 121st blooming of the World's Largest Rose Tree where Wyatt Earp and Doc Holiday blasted away a bunch of bad guys back in the 1880's.

Social under the rose tree (it is big!) Friday night. Parade on Sunday. Free admission. 888-457-3929


TWELFTH ANNUAL BLUEGRASS MELTDOWN
APR 7-9, 2006
Durango, Co

GO HERE FOR THEIR WEBSITE


NINETEENTH ANNUAL ROUTE 66 FUN RUN
MAY 5-7, 2006
Seligman, Az to Topock, Az

Open to all street legal vehicles. Register on Friday in Seligman. Music, entertainment.

If you want to see an incredible lineup of vintage cars strung out along old Route 66, this is the event.

Fun Run across the longest remaining stretch of old Route 66 begins Saturday. BBQ, refreshments, dance - includes Show-N-Shine in Kingman.

928-753-5001

NATIVE AMERICAN AUCTION

MAY 6, 2006
Ganado, Az

At Hubbell Trading Post. Hundreds of authentic items: Kachina dolls; rugs; pottery; baskets and paintings.

Preview is from 9-11am and the auction starts at noon. Ganado and the trading post observe daylight Saving Time.

There will also be an outdoor market. Buyer beware, authenticity of items there cannot be verified. I have seen Navajos trying to pass off Mexican blankets as real Navajo rugs!

Free admission. 928-755-3475

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