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Camp Verde is known for its events. People come from all over to our events because, "well they are just fun and friendly and everyone has a great time." So if you are coming to Arizona come and visit Camp Verde and enjoy one of our events.

8th Annual Wine, Pecan & Antique Festival
February 8 – 10th, 2008

Showcasing only Arizona wineries, including local Verde Valley vineyards, Alcantara Vineyard, Jerome Winery, Page Springs Cellars, Oak Creek Vineyards & Javelina Leap Winery. These wineries are present for wine tasting and sales. Pecan products from local growers will also be available for sale. Demonstrations by Yavapai County Master Gardeners will take place. Along with the wine tasting will be 30 booths of antiques & collectibles from vendors throughout the Southwest. Also featured at the festival will be continual live music from a variety of local jazz bands, pecan pies, pecan bake-off, pecan nut judging, pecan tree sales, free hayrides & tours of Summer Place Pecan Farm., Blacksmith demonstrations, spinning demonstrations and more!

The festival will be held at the Camp Verde Community Center, 395 S. Main St, Camp Verde, AZ, Friday 12p-5p, Saturday 9a-5p and Sunday 9a-5p.

For more information contact the Camp Verde Chamber of Commerce, 385 S Main St., Camp Verde, AZ 86322 or (928) 567-9294.

Crawdad Festival
June 6th & 7th , 2008

Steaming crawdads, alligator on the stick and live fast-tempo music and traditional blends are all part of the fun at this year’s Crawdad Festival.

Held in downtown Camp Verde in the geographic center of Arizona, this New Orleans-style Cajun affair takes place on Friday, June 6 and Saturday, June 7, 5-11 p.m., near the Town’s gazebo.

Enjoy hot crawdads served with red taters and sweet corn, savory alligator treats, burgers on the grill, and craft vendors. There will be great family amusement-type activities for the kids including a Clown Slide, Castle Bounce, Castle Maze, and Four-in-One, all for the price of a $5 wristband. There’s cotton candy, popcorn, and snow cones too. As for the grown-ups, they can enjoy adult beverages available in a beer garden.

52nd Annual Fort Verde Days
Oct 10 &12, 2008

This annual event is celebrating it's 51st year and growing bigger and better than ever. features over 60 vendors , two day Antique show featuring over 30 booths of antiques, an arts & craft show, live bands and dances both Friday and Saturday night, continuous entertainment, a food court, carnival, parade, free entry into Fort Verde State Park, live and silent auction and much, much more! Don't miss the Parade on Saturday at 10 am where you will the history of Camp Verde on display. And for both the adults and kids, we have our annual bull bash where you can see the rising star of tomorrow and the stars of today in rodeo. And for you history buffs, we have many cavalry demonstrations and characters to talk about the past at the Fort Verde. Camp Verde Community Center 395 S Main St.

Camp Verde Christmas Light Parade
December 20, 2008

Camp Verde celebrates Christmas with a spectacular light parade down Main Street. The parade usually starts around 6pm with around 80 entries. After the parade the many retail shops will be open. A beautiful sight to behold, this parade takes place at night on Main Street and features floats that are decorated with thousands of Christmas lights. A beautiful way to celebrate the season.