Roosevelt Lake, AZ Events
January
| 5 - 7 | Gila County Gem & Mineral Show - Globe - The three-day Gila County Gem & Mineral Show is held at the Gila County Fairgrounds, three miles north of the junction of highways 60 and 70 near Glob ... Gila County Gem & Mineral Show |
February
| 31 - 1 | Hashknife Pony Express Ride - Payson - Beginning in historic Holbrook, the horseback mail route covers over 200 miles from the majestic Mogollon Rim through Payson and the wilderness of the ... Hashknife Pony Express Ride |
| 3 - 25 |  Renaissance Festival - Apache Junction - The Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 12-stage theatre, a 30-acre circus, and arts and crafts faire, a Jousting Tournament and a fe ... Renaissance Festival |
| 8 - 10 | FLW EverStart Western Division Bass Tournament - Payson - The FLW (Forest L. Wood) has again selected Payson as the Host Town and Roosevelt Lake to support one of its EverStart Western Division bass fishing t ... FLW EverStart Western Division Bass Tournament |
| 11 | Annual Run For the Gold - Lost Dutchman Marathon - Apache Junction - USA Track & Field certified marathon, half marathon, 10K, 8K Desert Trail Run & 2-mile fun run/walk, 7:30 am. ... Annual Run For the Gold - Lost Dutchman Marathon |
March
| 24 - 25 | Historic Home & Building Tour, Antique and Quilt Show - Globe - Globe is home to some of the state's most historic homes and buildings, including some that date back to the early 1900s. The tour also includes a sto ... Historic Home & Building Tour, Antique and Quilt Show |
| 24 - 25 | Antique Show - Globe - Held in conjunction with the Annual Historic Home & Building Tour And Antique & Quilt Show. Sat. 9 - 5 p.m. & Sun. 9 - 4 p.m. ... Antique Show |
| 24 - 25 | Quilt Show - Globe - Copper Country Quilters display of historic and traditional quilts. Globe High School Gymnasium, Sat. 9 - 5 p.m. & Sun. 9 - 4 p.m. ... Quilt Show |
| 2 - 31 |  Renaissance Festival - Apache Junction - The Renaissance Festival is a medieval amusement park, a 12-stage theatre, a 30-acre circus, and arts and crafts faire, a Jousting Tournament and a fe ... Renaissance Festival |
| 2 - 3 | Apache Junction Rock & Gem Show - Apache Junction - Dealers will be selling fine-handmade jewelry, gems, beads, opals, cabochons, fossils, rocks, slabs, lapidary equipment and supplies, and more. Inclu ... Apache Junction Rock & Gem Show |
| 9 |  Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Show - Apache Junction - AEDGETA currently has three major shows every year. Antique tractors are pulled for percentage and some classics are pulled for exhibition. In additio ... Early Day Gas Engine and Tractor Show |
| 9 | AZ Bike Week Open House - Apache Junction - Kick off Arizona Bike Week at the biggest party in the East Valley! Live Music, Dyno Shoot-out with trophies, vendors, prizes, beer garden, food, game ... AZ Bike Week Open House |
| 10 | Annual Discovery Ride - Apache Junction - Join us for a scenic ride through "The Valley of the Sun". Registration: 7:30-9:00 AM. Starts off at Superstition Harley-Davidson with a pancake break ... Annual Discovery Ride |
April
| 5 - 8 | Spring Art Show - Globe - 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM The Center For The Arts will be open from 10 - 5 p.m. Tues - Sat. and 12 - 5 p.m. on Sundays. ... Spring Art Show |
May
| 26 - 27 | Gila County Championship Rodeo/Parade & Dance - Globe - The best cowboys and cowgirls compete in two days of professional rodeo events. As part of the festivities, there will be an official Rodeo Parade d ... Gila County Championship Rodeo/Parade & Dance |
| 3 - 4 | Cinco de Mayo Festival - Globe - Come join us in historic Globe, Arizona for 2 days of great food, music, and fun. Our event will be headlined by Tex-Mex-Fest Grammy Award winning mus ... Cinco de Mayo Festival |
June
| 11 | Round Mountain Sunrise Challenge - Globe - The Sunrise Challenge cross-country 5K run/1.6 mile fun walk/hike winds through beautiful high desert landscape of Round Mountain Park in Globe. Wonde ... Round Mountain Sunrise Challenge |
| 15 | Mountain High Games - Payson - The Payson Arizona Mountain High Games is the Southwest’s largest celebration of adventure sports combined with ATV trail rides, and a massive outdo ... Mountain High Games |
July
| 4 | 4th of July Celebration - Globe - Cobre Valle Country Club to host the 4th of July Celebration with swimming, pool games, music, food, cornhole tournament and evening fireworks. Sound ... 4th of July Celebration |
| 4 | Independence Day Celebration - Payson - Voted the Best Small Town in Arizona and nestled among the cool pines of the majestic Mogollon Rim - Payson, Arizona comes alive in patriotic colors d ... Independence Day Celebration |
| 20 |  National Day of the Cowboy - Apache Junction - The National Day of the Cowboy is a day set aside as a national day of recognition for the many contributions the American Cowboy and Cowgirl have mad ... National Day of the Cowboy |
August
| 20 - 21 | Annual Red McLachlan 3-D Shoot - Globe - The event begins Saturday morning until Sunday, 45 3-D Animals, 3 rounds of 15 targets, 1 arrow per target. - Trophies awarded in all classes. - Sm ... Annual Red McLachlan 3-D Shoot |
| 9 - 10 | Annual World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo - Payson - For 125 continuous years Payson, Arizona has been celebrating the history and tradition of Pro-Rodeo. It is still held the third weekend in August and ... Annual World's Oldest Continuous Rodeo |
September
| 28 - 26 | Western Art Show - Globe - Exhibit and Sale of fine art celebrating our Western heritage. Artwork by state and local artists. Originals, giclees, prints. All media, including ... Western Art Show |
| 5 - 8 | Northern Gila County Fair - Payson - Truly a "home-grown" fair featuring everything from farm animals to blue ribbon pies. This year there will be live entertainment, educational booths, ... Northern Gila County Fair |
| 13 - 15 | Payson Rimstones Annual Gem and Mineral Show - Payson - Gems, minerals, fossils, lapidary equipment, jewelry and jewelry findings, slabs or rough material plus gold prospecting equipment and displays will b ... Payson Rimstones Annual Gem and Mineral Show |
| 18 - 21 |  Gila County Fair - Globe - A cookout, rodeo, arts and crafts, school exhibitions, live musical entertainment, games and more! The fun starts on Thursday at noon with a carnival, ... Gila County Fair |
| 20 - 22 | Annual Old Time Fiddlers Festival - Payson - The State Championship Old Time Fiddlers Contest is a weekend event in which contestants come from around the state to compete with the best fiddling ... Annual Old Time Fiddlers Festival |
October
| 7 | Holy Angels Annual School Carnival - Globe - Each year the Holy Angels Catholic School puts on a school carnival fundraiser in historic downtown Globe. There are lots of game booths for the child ... Holy Angels Annual School Carnival |
| 13 - 15 | Oktoberfest - Apache Junction - Live entertainment, vendor booths, pillow mud fights, carnival. Daily, 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM. ... Oktoberfest |
| 27 | Western Art Show - Globe - Exhibit and Sale of fine art celebrating our Western heritage. Artwork by state and local artists. Originals, giclees, prints. All media, including ... Western Art Show |
| 4 - 5 | Annual Rim Country Quilt Roundup - Payson - This is a Regional Quilt Show with an AQS Quilt Appraiser, Classes, National Teachers, Lectures, Vendor Mall, Special Exhibit and a Saturday Evening A ... Annual Rim Country Quilt Roundup |
| 11 - 13 | Annual Bustle & Boots Square Dance Festival - Globe - Friday, Saturday and Sunday you'll be able to view this year's Bustle & Boots Square Dance Festival. You have a chance to see the many colors and var ... Annual Bustle & Boots Square Dance Festival |
| 12 | Annual Apache Jii Celebration - Globe - The celebration takes place in Globe on historic downtown Broad Street from 9 am to 5 pm. Artisans and some of the state's best Native American perfor ... Annual Apache Jii Celebration |
| 18 |  Apache Junction Chamber Superstition Open Golf Tournament - Apache Junction - This tournament will benefit our high school scholarship program.
A fun-filled day awaits golfers as we set out to play at Gold Canyon Golf Resort. S ... Apache Junction Chamber Superstition Open Golf Tournament |
| 26 | Trunk-or-Treat Festival - Payson - Witches and goblins looking for a place to enjoy Halloween night should look no further than the Town of Payson’s Trunk or Treat Festival on Histori ... Trunk-or-Treat Festival |
| 27 | Fall Festival & Ghosts of Globe Tour - Globe - This tour is held annually on Halloween night, on special occasions or in conjunction with other events (i.e. Home Tour). The guided walking tour begi ... Fall Festival & Ghosts of Globe Tour |
November
| 12 - 13 | Red McLaughlin 3-D Invitational Archery Shoot - Globe - Register Sa 6a-5p, Su 6a-10a. Food available. Pee-Wee shooters free. ... Red McLaughlin 3-D Invitational Archery Shoot |
| 26 | High Country Holiday Bazaar - Payson - Craft bazaar and bake sale. 9am - 2pm. ... High Country Holiday Bazaar |
| 28 - 26 | Western Art Show - Globe - Exhibit and Sale of fine art celebrating our Western heritage. Artwork by state and local artists. Originals, giclees, prints. All media, including ... Western Art Show |
| 2 - 10 |  Annual Ben Johnson Days Poker Ride/Walk - Apache Junction - The Ben Johnson Days' fun continues Sunday with the Poker Ride/Walk. Participants can ride the trail on a horse in the beautiful Goldfield Mountains o ... Annual Ben Johnson Days Poker Ride/Walk |
| 2 - 10 |  Annual Ben Johnson Days - Apache Junction - 4D Jackpot Barrel Race, 'Fun' Gymkhana & Poker Ride/Walk, presented by the Goldfield Ghost Riders. The event encompasses something for everyone - Fun ... Annual Ben Johnson Days |
| 9 | Turkey Trot Fitness 5k Run - Payson - A pleasant 3.1-mile fitness walk/run beginning and finishing at Green Valley Park amphitheater. The race will start at 10 am, Saturday. Late registrat ... Turkey Trot Fitness 5k Run |
| 16 - 17 | Apache Junction High School Fall Jewelry, Gem and Rock Show - Apache Junction - Dealers will be selling fine hand-made jewelry, gems, opals, beads, cabochons, slabs, rocks, minerals, fossils, jewelry-making supplies and equipment. ... Apache Junction High School Fall Jewelry, Gem and Rock Show |
December
| 8 | Holiday Light Parade - Apache Junction - Live entertainment, Santa, arts & crafts for children. ... Holiday Light Parade |
| 23 | Magic on the Mountain Electric Light Parade - Payson - It's that time of year again! On the first Saturday in December at 6:00 PM the Annual Main Street Parade will transform Historic Main Street into a ma ... Magic on the Mountain Electric Light Parade |
| 27 | Western Art Show - Globe - Exhibit and Sale of fine art celebrating our Western heritage. Artwork by state and local artists. Originals, giclees, prints. All media, including ... Western Art Show |
| 1 | Festival of Lights - Globe - Besh-ba-Gowah Archeological Park, a Salado Indian ruin in Globe, Arizona, celebrates the holiday with 1,400 luminarias illuminating the walls of this ... Festival of Lights |