Sedona, Arizona
Weekend Happenings
March 1st – 3rd, 2013
Sedona Film Festival ~ Archaeology ~ First Friday Gallery Tour ~ Entertainment
It is going to be another fun weekend in Sedona, Arizona! You can explore the galleries of Sedona and Jerome at Sedona’s First Friday Gallery Tours and the Jerome Art Walk. The Sedona International Film Festival will still be taking place until March 3rd, and if that is not enough, Friday marks the beginning of Arizona Archaeology and Heritage Month!
Below we have provided information on Sedona events, attractions, tours, entertainment and lodging in the area. Just click the links you are interested in and have a fabulous time in Sedona and the Verde River Valley. Because of the high volume of events taking place this weekend we could not list them all, make sure to visit our Sedona Events Page for a full listing.
- Featured Sedona-Verde Valley Events
- Featured Sedona Entertainment
- Featured Sedona Metaphysical & Spiritual
- Featured Sedona-Verde Valley Tours
- Featured Sedona-Verde Valley Attractions
- Featured Sedona Lodging
Featured Sedona Events
| Sedona International Film Festival We are your ticket to the hottest show in town! February 23rd – March 3rd, 2013
Join filmmakers, celebrities, industry guests and film buffs from around the world as Sedona takes center stage with its biggest celebration of film yet! From features to shorts, documentaries to animation and foreign films to student films, you will be treated to a unbelievable week long event featuring 159 films, workshops and some very special events at this year’s Sedona International Film Festival! |
• • • • •
1st Friday Evening in the Galleries – Meet Local Artists & Tour the Galleries
March 1st, 2013 (5:00 pm – 8:00 pm)
Cost: Free
On the first Friday of each month, members of the Sedona Gallery Association offer a unique monthly showcase highlighting artists, special exhibits, and art events. These special art receptions give locals and Sedona visitors alike the opportunity to enjoy light refreshments while beginning their weekends with an exploration of Sedona’s exciting art scene. For your convenience, the Sedona Trolley provides free transportation to venture from art gallery to art gallery. For more information on the galleries participating and their exhibits please visit Sedona Gallery Association.
• • • • •
Sedona Heritage Museum – “The Facts Keep Gettin’ in the Way of the Story”
March 2nd, 2013 (1:30 pm)
Tickets:$6/Children Under 12 Free 
Don’t miss Michael Peach in the premier of his new original show, “The Facts Keep Gettin’ in the Way of the Story” at the Sedona Heritage Museum. Peach’s new show features his unique blend of original cowboy poetry with a tongue-in-cheek look at the history of cowboying and the greater Sedona area.Informative, entertaining and family appropriate, Mike’s shows have long been a favorite of university, state and national parks, and historically-oriented audiences.For more information please visit the Sedona Heritage Museum.
• • • • •
Verde Canyon Railroad - Wild Splendor: Liberty Wildlife Aboard the Train
March 2nd, 2013
See 5-yr-old Sonora spread her majestic wings on-board the scenic 4-hour train ride. By partnering with Scottsdale’s Liberty Wildlife, Verde Canyon Railroad provides visitors the opportunity to see wild raptors at the depot and onboard the train. As breathtaking as an eagle is in flight, a face-to-face encounter with this raptor is an equally astounding event. For more information please visit the Verde Canyon Railroad.
• • • • •
International Archaeology Film Festival
Arizona Archaeology & Heritage Event
The Secret of the Pyramid of Djoser
March 2nd, 2013 (7:00 pm) 
Latvian scientists, archaeologists, radar and photogrammetry specialists, architects, geologists, historians, computer programmers, and others alike banded together to create a unique technology for exploring archaeological sites. With their new techniques they made a sensational discovery in 2007. In the oldest stone building in the world, Egypt’s Pyramid of Djoser, the Latvian scientific expedition discovered new underground rooms as well as a network of galleries. All films for the the International Archaeology Film Festival will be shown at the Camp Verde Auditorium Theater, 370 Camp Lincoln Road, Camp Verde. For more information or to purchase tickets please visit the International Archaeology Film Festival.
• • • • •
• • • • •
Featured Sedona-Verde Valley Tours
|
Sedona Adventure Tours Sedona Adventure tours provides unforgettable outdoor fun and family friendly adventure in the breathtaking scenery of Sedona and the Verde River Valley. Now featuring “Water to Wine Tours“, welcome to another amazing season of fun on the Verde River and delicious, local wines. Combo tours provide a full day adventure combining river trips with a wine tour or horseback riding. Whatever you choose, bring your camera and your fun loving spirit! For more information please visit Sedona Adventure Tours. |
|
• • • • •
Arizona ATV Adventures
“Thrilling Family Fun”
Take an expertly guided 30 mile ATV tour in the outback of the West Sedona Valley where over 40 movies have been filmed. Arizona ATV Adventures has over a hundred miles of trails to choose from, which allows their guides to customize each tour based on the age, interests and skill levels of the group. Book an ATV tour now!
• • • • •
Sedona Wine Adventures
“Wine and Adventure, the Perfect Pairing”
What could be better, enjoying the great wines of northern Arizona and experiencing the beauty of the Sedona Red Rock Country. Join one of these very popular small group tours that visit the best of the wineries in the region: Sedona Wine Trail, Jerome Wine & Art Walk, Sedona Wine Adventure. Holidays and weekends book quickly, so call today to reserve your spaces for a wonderful afternoon of wine and scenery. For more information please visit Sedona Wine Adventures.
• • • • •
• • • • • •
Featured Sedona Attractions
| Blazin’ M Ranch “You will be Wild about our West!”  Folks come from Sedona, Cottonwood, Prescott and all around the world to the Blazin’ M Ranch for a Western experience of a lifetime. The entire family can step back in time for a great outing that’s sure to be enjoyed by adventurers of all ages. Mining, museums, vintage tractor rides, shooting galleries, critters and ridin’ & ropin’ are just part of the fun at Blazin’ M Ranch’s Wild West Adventure. At the Blazin’ M Ranch,travelers are invited to tantalize their taste buds and tickle their funny bones with a knee-slapping, wholesome, good time during their Chuckwagon-style Dinner and Show.For more information visit Blazin’ M Ranch. |
• • • • •
Out of Africa Wildlife Park
“Your best Wild Life Adventure”
Get up close and personal to wild life in their natural habitat at Out of Africa Wildlife Park! The Park offers fun, exciting and educational attractions such as Wildlife Preserve, Tiger Splash, African Bush Safari and Predator Feed. Where else can kiss a giraffe, feed a Tiger, or watch people and tigers play together in a giant swimming pool? A favorite place for Sedona visitors! For more information please visit Out of Africa Wildlife Park.
• • • • •
Sedona Fly Fishing Adventures
“Book it and Hook it”
Sedona Fly Fishing Adventure offers a fishing excursion of a lifetime from the red rocks of Sedona to Arizona’s White Mountains, and on to historic Lee’s Ferry. Book your trip today and ENJOY your stay in beautiful Sedona! For more information please visit Sedona Fly Fishing Adventure.
• • • • •
Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village
“The Art and Soul of Sedona”
When it comes to exploring the world of art in Sedona, the Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village is the place to be. Tlaquepaque is a perfect setting to witness gifted artisans absorbed in their work. With over 40 specialty shops and exclusive art galleries, your journey into the arts of Sedona becomes a joyful revelation of fabulous art treasures and distinctive gifts around every corner. For more information visit Tlaquepaque Arts & Crafts Village.
• • • • •
M Diamond Ranch
“It’s so much more than just a trail ride”
Take in the majestic scenery of Sedona and learn about real western history and heritage from the back of a horse with the M Diamond Ranch. At the M Diamond Ranch you can choose from a one-hour trail ride guided by a friendly, knowledgeable M Diamond Ranch cowboy wrangler, or a full morning or evening experience that combines a horseback ride with a Cowboy Cookout! Make sure to check out their New 2-hour “Backcountry Trail“.
• • • • •
• • • • •
Featured Sedona Lodging
|
Casa Sedona Bed & Breakfast Casa Sedona is a nationally recognized Bed & Breakfast Inn nestled on an acre of natural and manicured gardens where beauty and serenity abound. The Inn is perfect for a relaxing getaway, spiritual retreat, or intimate wedding. Save some money when staying at Casa Sedona with their Sedona Vacation Packages! |
• • • • •
Best Western Inn of Sedona
“Unbeatable Views of Sedona’s Red Rocks”
The Best Western Inn of Sedona offers a wide variety of money saving, fun-filled Sedona vacation packages. Excellent views of the red rocks of Sedona! Check out their Sedona Vacation Packages.
• • • • •
Alma de Sedona Inn Bed and Breakfast
“The Soul of Sedona”
Alma de Sedona is an award winning member of “Sedona’s Premier Bed Breakfast Inns”, featuring a retreat-like setting in an upscale residential neighborhood, and spectacular red rock views. Make sure to check out their Seasonal Sedona lodging Specials!
• • • • •
Best Western Arroyo Roble Hotel & Creekside Villas
Awarded “Best of the Best in Customer Care”
The Best Western Arroyo Roble and Creekside Villasis located in the heart of Uptown Sedona, overlooking Oak Creek Canyon. Save some money when staying at the Best Western Arroyo Roble Hotel & Creekside Villas with their Sedona Vacation Packages!
• • • • •
Kokopelli Suites
“Voted Best of Sedona 3 years in a row”
Kokopelli Suites, winner of Best of Sedona hotels three years in a row, offers a variety of rooms and suites at affordable prices. Kokopelli Suites is the ultimate property for the mid-priced traveler. Check out their great Sedona hotel deals & discounts!
• • • • •
Wildflower Inn
“Your Home Away from Home”
Wildflower Inn offers views like no other hotel in Sedona with exceptionally affordable accommodations. They are now offering a new hotel special “A Case of the Mondays” to learn more visit Wildflower Inn Sedona Hotel Special.
Make sure to check our Sedona Deals page for current vacation packages, discounted Sedona tours and much more. Check this website every Friday morning for an updated “Things to Do in Sedona this Weekend” story!
• • • • •
• • • • •
