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Chandler, AZ
Best Events (Events)
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Starlight Concert Series |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
March 24 - May 12, 2009
2250 S McQueen Rd Tumbleweed Park, Chandler 85249 • 480-782-2900 |
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Description:
Each spring and fall, the city of Chandler hosts a free concert series at Tumbleweed Park. You might catch an oldies cover band, a country singer, or a jazz keyboardist. Bring a picnic and a blanket to sit on! |
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Chandler Jazz Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
April 2009
3 S Arizona Ave Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, Chandler |
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Description:
Chandler’s annual jazz festival brings local, regional and national performers to a number of downtown locations for two days of live music. The main stage is at Dr. A.J. Chandler Park; additional venues include Vision Gallery and South Wine Bar & Kitchen. |
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Cinco de Mayo Celebration and Chihuahua Races |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
May 2009
100 E Commonwealth Ave Downtown Public Library, Chandler 85225 |
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Description:
Cinco de Mayo in Chandler is a colorful, festive celebration that honors the community's Hispanic influences. You'll find plenty of music and dancing, tons of food, and lots of arts and crafts. The highlight of the day? Chihuahua races, followed by the crowning of King and Queen Chihuahua. Cheer on your favorite pup, grab a couple of burritos, and just try to keep your toes from tapping in time to all the lively music! |
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Fall Rhythm Fest |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
October 2009
2250 S McQueen Rd Tumbleweed Park, Chandler 85244 |
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Description:
Chandler has many free public concerts, but this one ends with fireworks! Several bands perform during Fall Rhythm fest, and there are plenty of food and beverage vendors (or you can bring a picnic). Fun kids activities help make this a real family event. |
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Tumbleweed Tree Lighting and Parade |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
December 2009
3 S Arizona Ave Dr. A.J. Chandler Park, Chandler 85244 |
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Description:
Chandler is the only city in the US with a Christmas tree made out of tumbleweeds. The tradition started in 1957, and the yearly process is more involved than you might think (displays at the tree-lighting ceremony detail its construction). The fun starts with games, food and music; the parade comes next, and the event culminates with the dramatic Tumbleweed Tree Lighting. Santa is in residence here for a few days too, so stop by and have your picture taken! |
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Annual Classic Car & Hot Rod Show |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
February 2010
S Arizona Ave Downtown Chandler, Chandler 85225 |
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Description:
A fundraiser for the East Valley’s domestic abuse shelter, this event’s main focus may be cars but it includes a whole lot more. In addition to both vintage and modern cars, hot rods and racing cars, festival-goers can enjoy live music (several stages’ worth!), an arts and crafts fair, and plenty of food and beverage vendors offering a full range of thirst quenchers and hunger busters. |
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Chandler Ostrich Festival |
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(Events - Best of the City) |
March 2010
2250 S McQueen Rd Tumbleweed Park, Chandler 85249 • 480-782-2727 |
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Description:
The climate in this part of the US is ideal for ostrich ranching, and Chandler embraced the vocation almost from its earliest days – this lively festival celebrates that history, attracting about 300,000 people each year. Highlights include a parade, exciting ostrich races, a petting zoo, carnival midway and dog agility trials. On Ostrich Alley, you can purchase ostrich leather goods, feather dusters, oil and meat, and the arts and crafts fair features wonderful work from regional artists. Continuous entertainment on two stages ranges from local school bands and karate demonstrations to national acts like The Village People, Little River Band and Joan Jett and the Blackhearts. |
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