10 MARCH 2022 SATURDAY 3/5 Glendale Poetry Slam 7 p.m. at the Marty Robbins Plaza, 5740 W. Glendale Ave. If poetry is your jam, don’t miss this event. Local poets will read or perform their work in front of a live audience – in which five randomly selected people are given a scorecard and will rank the performances on a scale of 0 to 10, creating a connection between attendees and writers. This event is free. glendaleaz.com SATURDAY 3/5  SUNDAY 3/6 Bluegrass on the Beach 10 a.m. at Lake Havasu State Park, 699 London Bridge Road. There’s nothing quite like a weekend full of music – and you can find it in Lake Havasu. The 2022 festival will feature ten live music acts, plus food, beverage and craft vendors, workshops, walking trails and all the bluegrass tunes you can handle. Daily tickets are $25; weekend tickets start at $95. lakehavasubluegrass.com SATURDAY 3/12  SUNDAY 3/13 Ostrich Festival 10 a.m. at Tumbleweed Park, 2250 S. McQueen Road, Chandler. Have you ever seen how fast an ostrich runs? If not, this event is giving you the chance. The 32 nd annual Ostrich Festival has national (Nelly and The Band Perry this year!) and local entertainment, various carnival rides, food trucks, a petting zoo and pig, dog and ostrich races. This event is also being held the weekend of March 17-20. Tickets are $20 for adults, $15 for kids. ostrichfestival.com SATURDAY 3/12 Community Chili Cook-Off 11 a.m. at Gila River Arena, 9400 W. Maryland Ave., Glendale. The Rotary Club is holding its annual Community Cook-off – wings and chili edition! Arizona restaurants and individuals will compete and it’s up to us to decide who wins. There will also be live music, games and activities. Admission is $10 for adults and includes ten tickets to vote for your favorite team’s chili/wing. Kids 12 and under are free. gilariverarena.com SUNDAY 3/13 Raptor at the Rails 11 a.m. at the Verde Canyon Railroad, 300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale. Arizona’s Liberty Wildlife shares a close-up glimpse of a Bald Eagle with Raptor at the Rails. Depending on the season, the eagle will either join guests on the depot patio or ride the train, visiting each open-air car throughout the journey for a short presentation about these majestic animals. Tickets are $99-$109 per person. verdecanyonrr.com SATURDAY 3/19 Sage Art Market 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at the Holland Center, 34250 N. 60 th St., Scottsdale. The 7 th annual Sage Art Market allows guests to browse and shop from over 40 juried artists within various mediums, including painting, jewelry and glass art. Along with showcasing their wares, artists will be available to discuss their mediums and answer questions. Admission is free. hollandcenter.org Chicago Fest 2-9 p.m. at the Mesa Convention Center, 263 N. Center St. If you’re a fan of the windy city, this event is for you. Guests can enjoy live music stages featuring Bluesman Mike and Tom Petty, REO Speedwagon and Chicago tribute bands, plus Chicago- themed food vendors, sports memorabilia, a beer garden, kid zone and classic car show. Tickets are $10. chicagofestwest.com Briar Patch Marketplace 9 a.m.-5 p.m. at Greenway High School, 3930 W. Greenway Road, Phoenix. Kick off the spring season and support local businesses and crafters! The Briar Patch Market will have staple vendors like Pampered Chef and Avon and showcase local vendors – artists, handmade gifts and décor, baked goods, and treats for four- legged friends. This event is free. briarpatchmarketplace.com SATURDAY 3/26 Barbeque & Beer Festival 10 a.m. at Tumbleweed Park, 745 E. Germann Road, Chandler. Presented by KNIX, Arizona’s largest BBQ event is back. This year features music by Lee Brice, Parker McCollum and more, plus over 20 pitmasters serving up delicious eats. There will also be a beer and spirit garden, non-alcoholic drinks, vendors and activities for the kids. General admission is $20, VIP is $225. forty8live.com/chandlerbbq FRIDAY 3/25  SUNDAY 3/27 El Tour de Zona 8 a.m. starting at Veteran’s Memorial Park, 3105 E. Fry Blvd., Sierra Vista. Make sure to wear good shoes to Arizona’s inaugural multi-day cycling tour and festival. Participants will ride during the day through Sierra Vista, Bisbee and Tombstone and then enjoy a festival at night featuring live music, food and local craft beer/wine gardens. Veteran’s Memorial Park will serve as a basecamp for riders. Registration is $200 per person. eltourdezona.org OUT OF THE AREA, BUT WORTH THE DRIVE Ostrich Festival at Tumbleweed Park in Chandler. El Tour de Zona starting in Sierra Vista. 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