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Sunday, January 13,
2013
The Food of Arizona: Many
Cultures, Many Flavors
The foods of Arizona speak to the many
cultures, native and newcomer, that make up
our state. Join Gregory McNamee, the author
of Moveable Feasts: The History, Science,
and Lore of Food, in exploring these many
traditions.
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Pinal County
Historical Museum, 715 S. Main St.
Information: Pinal County
Historical Museum, (520)868-4382
Saturday, January 19, 2013
Florence Woman’s Club Fashion Show
Fashion show and luncheon benefiting the
Florence Woman’s Club.
Location:
Florence Woman’s Club, 231 N. Willow St.
Information:
(520) 868-8197
Saturday,
February 9, 2013
28th Annual Tour of Historic Florence
Explore the history of one of Arizona’s
oldest towns. The self-guided tour
highlights the history and architecture of
Florence dating back to Territorial days.
Time:
9:00 am – 4:00 pm
Location:
The tour begins at McFarland State Park, 24
W. Ruggles Street. Free transportation
provided to all sites.
Cost:
$12.00 Adults ($10.00 advance), Children 18
and under are free. Group rates are
available.
Information:
Florence Main Street Program (520) 868-4496,
florencemainstreet.com
Sunday, February 10,
2013
30th Florence Prison Run
Time:
Party begins at 11 am
Location:
Charles Whitlow Rodeo Grounds - 4 miles
south of Florence
Cost:
$20 per person (21 or older only)
Information:
602-570-0993;
www.florenceprisonrun.com
Sunday, February
24, 2013
Pauline Weaver and the Mountain Men
of the West
Clad in buckskins and displaying his
extensive collection of items of the fur
trade era, Todd Weber shares the life and
times of Pauline Weaver, one of Arizona's
first white settlers.
Time: 2:00 p.m.
Location: Pinal County
Historical Museum, 715 S. Main St.
Information: Pinal County
Historical Museum, (520)868-4382
March 2013
Reel Kids Fishing Derby & Family Cookout
Enjoy a day of fishing, games, music and
good food!
Time:
6pm - 8pm
Location:
Heritage Park, 600 N. Main Street in
downtown Florence
Cost:
Free
Information: Florence Parks and
Recreation, (520)868-7589,
www.florenceaz.gov
Sunday, March 10,
2013
Good Luck, Bad Luck, and the Apache
Ambush of Millar and Tappan
Doug Hamilton presents a slide presentation
from his article in Wild West Magazine about
a battle in 1866 between the U.S. Army and
the Apache at a site 25 miles east of
Florence.
Time:
2:00 p.m.
Location: Pinal County
Historical Museum, 715 S. Main St.
Information: Pinal County
Historical Museum, (520)868-4382
Thursday – Sunday, April 11 - 14, 2013
Country Thunder USA
Previous headliners have included Keith
Urban, Kid Rock, and Miranda Lambert and
Willie Nelson.
Location:
Canyon Moon Ranch, 20585 E. Price Road
Information & Tickets:
(520) 868-9711,
www.countrythunder.com
Thursday, July 4, 2013
Florence Freedom Fest
Family Day events, Horseshoe Tournament,
Florence “Fiery Salsa” challenge, Red,
White and Blue Family Parade, Pool
activities, Entertainment, Vendors and
Fireworks Show
Time:
All day
Location:
Heritage Park, 600 N. Main Street
Information:
Florence Parks and Recreation, (520)
868-7589,
www.florenceaz.gov
Thursday, October 31, 2013
Halloween Carnival
Dress up in your favorite costume and join
the fun! Game booths, crafts, food vendors,
costume and pumpkin carving contests are
just a few of the activities that will be
occurring on this spooky night.
Time:
6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Location:
Florence Little League Field, 8th Street.
Information:
Florence Parks and Recreation, (520)
868-7589,
www.florenceaz.gov
November 16 - December 29, 2013
Journey Stories Exhibition
A compelling
Smithsonian exhibition that shows how our
evolving mobility changed a young nation and
how transportation made us grow. The
accounts of travelers themselves express the
hopes and promises of fresh starts, the grim
realities of forced migrations and difficult
journeys, and the thrills of personal
travel. Brought to you by the
Smithsonian Institution, Arizona Humanities
Council, and the Florence Main Street
Program.
Time: 11:00 am - 4:00 pm;
Monday through Saturday
Location: McFarland State
Historic Park, 24 W. Ruggles Street
Information: McFarland State
Historic Park, (520) 868-5216
Saturday & Sunday, November 30 – December 1,
2013
81st Annual Florence Junior Parada
The Florence Junior Parada is the oldest
sanctioned youth rodeo in the United
States. The weekend’s activities include
the annual Saturday morning parade along
Main Street followed by the rodeo on
Saturday and Sunday afternoons.
Time:
Parade: 10:00 am; Rodeo 1:00 pm
Location:
Charles Whitlow Rodeo Grounds located 3
miles south of Florence on Hwy 79
Cost:
$5.00 per carload
Information:
Florence Parks and Recreation, (520)
868-7589,
www.florenceaz.gov
Friday, December 6, 2013
Christmas on Main Street & Holiday Light
Parade
The festivities begin with the Holiday Light
Parade of illuminated floats. Food, fun and
games add to the festive music and
entertainment on Main Street.
Time:
5:00 pm to 8:00 pm; Holiday Light Parade
begins at 6:00 pm
Location:
N. Main Street, Historic Downtown Florence
Information:
Florence Parks and Recreation, (520)
868-7589,
www.florenceaz.gov
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