The 63rd Annual Coconino County Fair kicks is underway and runs until Monday, Sept. 3 at the County Fairgrounds at Fort Tuthill County Park, where organizers promise ample fun for the whole herd. Every year, approximately 45,000 County residents and visitors flock to the fairgrounds south of Flagstaff at Exit 337, off Interstate 17, on Labor Day weekend to enjoy carnival rides, live entertainment, hypnotists, magicians and livestock and non-livestock competitions. Visitors can also enjoy a … [Read more...] about Coconino County Fair Underway
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Paving Underway on I-40 East of Flagstaff
The Arizona Department of Transportation will complete the final phase of a project to repave seven miles of Interstate 40 east of Flagstaff between the Coconino National Forest boundary and Buffalo Range (milepost 218 to 225). This phase of the project will include repaving the roadway with smooth, quiet, rubberized asphalt. The work was started this morning and will continue through June 21. There will be alternating single lane closures in each direction and the speed limit will be reduced to … [Read more...] about Paving Underway on I-40 East of Flagstaff
Fire Restrictions Underway
The City of Flagstaff would like to remind our residents and visitors that the Coconino National Forest, Coconino County and the City all have campfire and smoking restrictions in place. The City of Flagstaff’s restrictions include a ban on all fire pits and other open flame devises (Chimayo) – even those with a spark arrestor are banned. The use of charcoal grills and other devises which have an on-off switch are still permitted. City restrictions also ban … [Read more...] about Fire Restrictions Underway
Bearizona’s Fall Festival Underway
Bearizona Wildlife Park is ushering in fall with their Howly Growly Owly Fall Festival, going on the entire month of October. Feel the crisp mountain air as you hop on their Howl-O-Ween Express Bus, which takes visitors through the animal enclosures, with a knowledgeable tour guide at 10am and 12pm daily. There are plenty of other family friendly activities to take part in during your visit including: Haunted Bear Cave: Visitors, if they dare are able to walk through … [Read more...] about Bearizona’s Fall Festival Underway