In Flagstaff there are again personal celebrations.
Last year the festivals that weren’t canceled due to COVID-19 were held virtually. This year Flagstaff is resuming several of its festivals as in-person events. Others will be hybrid – both online and in person.
The acclaimed Pickin ‘in the Pines Bluegrass Festival, Coconino County Fair, and Historic Heritage Festival are among the events that return for personal participation. Find out about COVID-19 precautions and safety measures on the website of your favorite event.
Take a look at these festivals, plays, and other events scheduled for Flagstaff in 2021.
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In-person events in Flagstaff in 2021
Flagstaff Folk Festival: The festival, which takes place in the museum club, presents regional folk and acoustic music with more than 70 artists on two stages for the 19th time. There will also be learning opportunities, whether you want to do a workshop on Celtic acoustic music or one on the evolution of country music.
“It is certainly not something you would dress up for,” said Rebecca Cooke, the event coordinator. “It’s fun, it’s relaxed and there will be a lot of good music and musicians to interact with.”
Details: 9.30am-6pm Saturday-Sunday, 19.-20. June. The Museum Club, 3404 E. Route 66, Flagstaff. A $ 5 donation is recommended. https://flagfolkfest.org.
Cultural Heritage Festival: New for 2021, the Heritage Festival and Native Art Market are held every weekend in July, celebrating all of the tribes on the Colorado Plateau. Each weekend a different cohort of artists and performers will represent. Highlights include the Yavapai-Apache Warriorettes, a Hopi long flute project, and artist demonstrations such as weaving and painting.
“Over the course of 2020, COVID-19 really affected all tribal communities, especially all the communities that live on the plateau and those who have suffered the most are local artists,” said Darvin Descheny, festival manager. “Instead of doing the same strains as we did in recent years, we’re making it inclusive for all of the artists who live on the Colorado Plateau.”
Details: Festival dates are 2-4. July 9-10, 16-18 and 23.-25. July. The museum is open Tuesday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. 3101 N. Fort Valley Road, Flagstaff. $ 20. 928-774-5213, https://musnaz.org.
Flagstaff Shakespeare Festival: The 2021 season will present “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” and “Hamlet” in July. The outdoor shows are staged in the Pepsi Amphitheater in Fort Tuthill County Park and allow viewers to enjoy Shakespeare under the stars. Performance dates for both shows are from July 8th to July. 11th and 15th-18th July.
Details: See the full schedule and prices online. Fort Tuthill County Park, 3 miles south of Flagstaff on Interstate 17. https://flagshakes.org/2021-season.
Route 66 Chili Cook-off Festival: This has been a tradition for over 30 years. Visit Thorpe Park for a day of eating all kinds of chilli – red, green, and vegetarian.
Details: 11 am-3pm Saturday, August 7th. Thorpe Park, 191 N. Thorpe Road, Flagstaff. Free admission; Tasting costs. https://www.facebook.com/Flagstaff-Chili-Festival-193520977341446.
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Hullabaloo Festival: It’s the party that celebrates Flagstaff and all that it is. And it’s for all ages. From the bike parade to live music to the costume parade, children and adults can experience a weekend full of colorful festivities.
Details: 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sunday, 14-15. August. Wheeler Park, 212 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. $ 10 ($ 8 upfront); free for 5 years and younger. 877-435-9849, https://flaghullabaloo.com.
Coconino County Fair: The Labor Day weekend tradition at Fort Tuthill County Park includes exhibits, cattle shows, the Northern Arizona Junior Livestock Association auction, and a carnival with rides, a beer garden, live entertainment and food and other vendors.
Details: 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. Friday-Sunday, September 3rd – 5th; 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Monday, September 6th. Fort Tuthill County Park, 3 miles south of Flagstaff on Interstate 17. $ 5-8 $; Parking is $ 5. All-day unlimited ride wristbands are $ 35. 928-679-8000, https://www.coconinocountyfair.com.
Pick in the pines: Live bluegrass is back in business for Coconino County. More than 20 bluegrass and acoustic musicians will perform, including headliner and Grammy winner Ricky Skaggs.
Details: Friday Sunday,17th-19th September. Pepsi Amphitheater in Fort Tuthill County Park, 3 miles south of Flagstaff on Interstate 17. Day passes are $ 65 to $ 75 and go on sale July 1. Three-day passes are $ 118. Children up to 14 years are free. Camping is sold out. https://pickininthepines.org.
Flagstaff Festival of Science: The archaeologist Jaime Awe will open the 10-day event with his discoveries in his lecture “When Stones Speak: Decoding the Messages Embedded in Ancient Maya Monuments”. Other Flagstaff scientists will give lectures, workshops and guided tours through the “Stories in Stone” themed week.
Details: 17.-26. September. Awe’s presentation will take place on Friday, September 17th at 7:00 p.m. in the Ardrey Auditorium of Northern Arizona University, 1115 Knoles Drive, Flagstaff. All events are free. https://scifest.org.
Overland exhibition: More than 375 suppliers and exhibitors of outdoor equipment, a film festival and almost 200 specialist classes are returning to Flagstaff for the 11th annual exhibition. This fair will offer enthusiastic outdoor fans everything they need for their next adventure.
Details: 24.-26. September. Friday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fort Tuthill County Park, 3 miles south of Flagstaff on Interstate 17. General admission is $ 17; other packages are available. https://www.overlandexpo.com.
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Events taking place in person and online this year
Proud in the pines: The traditional Pride in the Pines celebration won’t happen this year, but the Northern Arizona Pride Association is hosting a 25-year Socially Distanced Pride Party in the Orpheum Theater, together with virtual events. Featured artists include Coco Montrese from “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” Grammy-nominated DJ Chris Cox, and Jewel the Drag Queen.
Details: 9 p.m. Saturday June 19. Orpheum Theater, 15 W. Aspen Ave., Flagstaff. From $ 38. 928-814-0076, https://flagstaffpride.org.
Arizona Highland Celtic Festival: Although it usually takes place in Flagstaff, this year’s festival will be in Williams. The event is hosted by the Northern Arizona Celtic Heritage Society and includes dancing, athletics and dining in the spirit of the Irish pub. Those who choose to attend the virtual event will have access to Highland Games demonstrations, cooking classes featuring food from all eight Celtic nations, courses on Celtic languages and online shopping throughout July.
Details: The games will take place on Saturday, July 17, from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and on Sunday, July 18, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Rodeo Grounds, 750 Airport Road, Williams. http://www.nachs.info. Online Activities: USD 10 per person for full access. https://celtsconnect.com.
These Flagstaff festivals have yet to announce their plans for 2021:
- Arizona Mead and Cider Festival.
- Bark and brew.
- Cornucopia.
- Flagstaff Day of Peace.
- Made in the shade.
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