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There are lots of things going on this summer in the Sedona area. Without a doubt, the natural beauty of the surrounding red rock and greenery are the best parts of the area. But the people of the town also create the amazing culture of Sedona. There are too many events to count, but some of the best are listed below. The fifth annual Tilted Earth Festival will happen on Saturday, June 23rd, just south of Sedona. Headlining this year is PK Gregory, Pierce Edens, Greyhounds and The Suffers. Doors will be open from 5:30 p.m. to midnight. There will also be a wine garden featuring three local wineries, a food tent, free games, massages and a silent auction benefiting local charities. Summer Group Sculpture Show at Mountain Trails Gallery - Mountain Trails Gallery is presenting its “Summer Group Sculpture Show” featuring artwork by 17 figurative Western and wildlife sculptors. The gallery is already known for intricate bronze sculpture. Join them at the opening reception: Friday,...

Are you excited for the summer? Make the most of your time off and come visit us in Sedona! There are some amazing things happening in the area this month. Check out a couple of the events below. Jun 3rd - Sunday Night All Star Karaoke @ Olde Sedona Bar & Grill. The fun starts at 9pm with no cover charge! Jun 5th - Sanjali Weekly Chant @ Awakenings Yoga Studio. Join this weekly mantra chanting led by Valerie Sanjali Irons. Payment by donation. Jun 7th - Kingdom of The Spiders @ Verde Brewing co. Relive this classic film which was shot in the Sedona area. In the film, William Shatner battles eight-legged invaders trying to spin a web of terror over a Camp Verde, AZ in the ultimate man vs. spider showdown. Jun 16 @ 8:45 am – Jun 17 @ 4:15 pm Sedona Mountain Bike Skills / 2-Day Adventure Camp . Are you trying to take your skills to the next level? This camp is designed for any enthusiastic rider or avid racer that is looking to build up and clean up their ‘toolbox’ of ...

Since before Sedona as we know it was founded, the Oak Creek Canyon area was known for its natural beauty. The red rocks combined with the trees and forested area around the river attracted all kinds of visitors. In the 1970s, Sedona still had very few permanent residents. The town boasted only one stoplight and around that time a man named Abe Miller began vacationing in the area. Miller was an influential businessman from Nevada with a love for travel. Mexico in particular was one of Miller’s favorite places, but Sedona soon become one as well. He began dreaming of creating a quaint arts village in the area full of the feel of Mexico and fell in love with a piece of creekside property dotted with enormous sycamore trees. At the time, the land was owned by the Girards. When Miller first approached the Girards about his dream for the land, they refused, fearful of a large construction project that would destroy the the sycamores. It took two years for Miller to convince the Girard...

While there is a plethora of things to do in the Oak Creek Canyon area, Sedona also makes a great homebase for seeing the rest of what Arizona has to offer. If you are coming from far away, a rental car can take you all around the state, often making sightseeing easier and cheaper. Tons of things can be seen from a car during a road trip; however, there are many events being hosted by the cities surrounding Sedona that are well worth the stop. Prescott Arizona, for instance, is holding two major events this spring. Prescott is a old west town that has maintained touch with its heritage. The town was the original capital of Arizona when it was still a territory and before the designation was given to the city of Phoenix. The town hosts their own rodeo as well as an active community of both adult residents and students. The two events described in this article are the  Whiskey Off-Road  and the  Whiskey Row Marathon . Epic Rides is hosting the Whiskey Off-Road, also kn...

Are you planning on taking a vacation this spring? There are tons of different things to consider when planning a trip, depending on if you’re on a romantic getaway or a family adventure! Sedona has an amazing amount of things to do, no matter what you are looking for. There are places to shop,to eat, to enjoy the local culture, to learn about the area’s history, and even to party! But there is only one place that puts all those things together so well! The Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village is doing some amazing things this May . The Oil Paintings of Dean Brandshaw will be on display all month long in the Navarro Gallery. His work is intrinsically tied to nature and is known for amazingly vivid colors. Marlene Rose, the internationally-known and award-winning sculptor, who produces beautiful works of glass will have works on display starting on May 6th. Each piece is hand cast in stunning detail. On May 11th there will be a Great Gatsby Fundraiser! There will b...

Tourism has always been a part of Sedona since its gorgeous scenery first appeared in movies in 1923. Wine tourism, also known as Enotourism, made its appearance in Sedona much later but remains incredibly popular.Wine tours are widely considered to have began in the Napa Valley region of California, gaining popularity in 1975.  Wine tours can be small personal events with only you and your party, or they can be large events perfect for socialization. These tours usually feature information on the winery and their creation process, tastings of their wines, and picnic style snacks. As always, Sedona’s unique style of tourism makes their tours special in their own right. Jeep tours around the red rock area are often considered the most iconic type of tour. This rugged off-road experience has been combined with tastings of the amazing wines in the area in the  Jeep and Wine Tour . The tour includes information from the local winemakers about both the grape growing and the ...

Sedona is known for its grand views and mystical connections and has been for many years. Originally, it was an incredibly rural ranching community known mostly for its natural beauty. Once that beauty became known throughout the motion picture industry, Sedona’s popularity skyrocketed. The city of Sedona was officially incorporated in 1988 but its history began years before. Native Americans had been living in the area since the year 900, building pueblos and farming. Evidence of many different tribes has been found in the area, including the Sinagua, Yavapai, and Apache peoples. However, this idyllic canyon was not spared the tragic sweeping invasion of Europeans. The very first Europeans arrived in 1583 in search of gold. By 1875, the soldiers of Fort Verde, now Camp Verde, captured the last group of Tonto Apache Native Americans in the area, the others either fled or also captured. The story of Sedona as we known it actually begins in Oak Creek Canyon. The very first white se...