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 Promoting Heritage Tourism, the Environment, and the Economic Vitality of the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area
Each year more than 250,000 people visit Yuma to experience the sights, sounds, tastes, and heritage of this very unique and historic place. Explore the Heritage Festivals Web site and find out more about what we do and the many exciting activities going on at the Yuma Crossing.
Yuma's Historic Main Street is home to many of the activities within the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area
Vendors, Artists, Crafters & Sponsors - please click here.
Complete Events Calendar available here.
Heritage Festivals sponsors five 3-day major festivals as well as other 1-day events within the Yuma Crossing National Heritage Area each Winter Season. These Festivals feature activities for all ages and attract thousands of visitors into Yuma's historic Downtown and the Heritage Area.
APS/YUMA Crossing National Heritage Area 6th Annual Electric Lite Parade &
Tree Lighting
December 12, 2008 - 6:30pm
December 12th to 23rd, 2008
| Dec 12 - |
Lite Parade - Take orders for Tamales |
| Dec 13 - |
Art & Music on Main - Take orders for Tamales |
| Dec 13 - |
Yuma Orchestra - Spirit of Christmas (in theatre) |
| Dec 14 - |
Cody Beason - Piano Performance |
| Dec 15 - |
Monday - Hang student art work |
| Dec 16 - |
Humane Society - Micro chip pets & Pet identity pictures. Award Wreath blind bids to winners |
| Dec 16 - |
Performing Artist Series "The Alley Cats" Christmas program |
| Dec 17 - |
Christmas Art Camp |
| Dec 18 - |
Christmas Art Camp |
| Dec 19 - |
Christmas Art Camp |
| Dec 20 - |
Traditional Mexican Pastorella Play - Centro Cristiano Trinidad |
| Dec 21 - |
Snow on Main Street |
| Dec 22 - |
Monday - Judge art work award prizes |
| Dec 23 - |
Tamale pick-up at Art Center and give out eggnog |
January 9th, 10th & 11th, 2009
All three blocks of Main Street are filled with crafters, specialty foods, and strolling entertainment along with activities for the kids. For more information call 928-782-5712.
January 23rd, 24th, 25th, 2009
01/23...10am to 4pm
1/24...10am to 5pm
1/25...10am to 3pm
www.yumalettucedays.com
'The State's only festival featuring the "Winter Lettuce Capitol of the World". Produce, educational and Arizona grown displays. Come check us out ! You will be amazed at the commodities Yuma Arizona offers. Admission is free to the public. There will also be the Art & Craft Festival with entertainment on many different stages during the event.
Bring the kids and participate in the games and get a look at all the farm equipment on display. Come see the Southwest's Longest Salad Bar and Free AG Tours! For more information call 928-782-5712.
February 13th, 14th, & 15th, 2009
For more information call 928-782-5712.
February 14th, 2009
For more information call 928-782-5712.
March 13th, 14th & 15th, 2009
03/13/2009 - 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
03/14/2009 - 10:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.
03/15/2009 - 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
This is the last of our 5 Heritage Festival 3 day events. There will be continuous entertainment on all 3 days. Great shopping and fun for the kids. WATCH THIS SPACE FOR MORE NEWS!!!!!!
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