Press Release Thursday – July 3, 2008 7-9:30pm (Fireworks at 9PM)
Phoenix International Raceway • Avondale, AZ
The largest Fireworks display and gathering in the SouthwestValley takes place in Avondale, at Phoenix International Raceway! Come tour the international raceway, watch entertainment from the concourse and view awesome classic and show cars, and of course get a prime seat to watch the Fireworks! Thank you Sponsors: Phoenix International Raceway, PCL Construction Inc., CAVAN, Village Inn, The Game Truck, MEGA Radio, La Campesina Radio, La Buena Onda Radio, Telemundo TV 39, New Times
Got a classic or awesome show car that you want to show off at the Race Track? No fee for display, deadline extended till 5pm July 19.SHOW CAR CLUB APPLICATION
**Attention Potential Vendors, there will be NO OUTSIDE Food Concessions allowed for this event. All other vendors apply by June 16 for vendor space consideration.
August - September
Avondale World Fest Events
Friday – Sunday - Sept 19-21
No need for your passport, or a boarding pass, as the World is coming to Avondale! World Fest is a celebration of culture, the arts and food from around the world. Visitors will see, hear, smell, taste, touch and actively participate in this hands-on, multicultural festival. This years festivities will include a Saturday Night Market Place and Cultural Bazaar, the third annual 5K World Fest Unity Run to benefit Youth Programs in the community, Wine Tasting and worldly Art displays in City Hall as well as a full weekend of carnival fun at Festival Fields Park with a celebration of the Hispanic Holiday ‘Fiestas Patrias’!
2008 World Fest
Night Time Market Place & Cultural Bazaar
Saturday - Sept 20; 4pm – 11pm
Civic Center Amphitheater • Avondale, AZ 85323
World Fest Celebrates Hispanic Culture and History with SWHCA Fiestas Patrias!
Fri – Sun Sept 19-21: (Carnival Hours 11am – 11pm)
Festival Fields Park • Avondale, AZ 85323
This event component hosted at Festival Fields includes Carnival, Stage Entertainment, Beer Garden, Vendors serving Mexican inspired cuisine, Art Displays, Cultural and Pop Entertainment, SWHCA Queen Coronation. New to the event includes U.S. Amateur Boxing Tournament "Desert Inferno" and Sports Legends night at the boxing tournament. Additionally, the finals of the 2nd "Estrellas Latinas" (Local Vocal Artist of the Year 09) For Sponsorship or vendor opportunities please call (623) 205-9487 or visit web: www.southwesthispanic.org
World Fest 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Run
Saturday- Sept 20: 7am – 9am
Phoenix International Raceway • Avondale, AZ 85323
Celebrate ‘Race Equality’ and join hundreds of local runners of all ages and paces to run a 5K (or fun run/walk one mile) at the International Raceway. Agua Fria HS Foundation Literacy Program and the Avondale Youth Advisory Commission (AYAC) benefits from proceeds of this run. A collaborative Partnership with AFHS Foundation, AYAC, PIR, Arizona Running Events Company. For Sponsorship opportunities please contact the Agua Fria High School District Foundation Office: 623-932-7106 email:
Avondale Entertainment Series
Friday – Sept 12, 2008; 7-9pm
Civic Center Amphitheater 11465 W. Civic Center Drive • Avondale, AZ 85323
Movie, Play or Concert TBD. Bring a chair or blanket to sit upon at our outdoor amphitheater. Pack a picnic dinner (no glass containers or alcohol), or purchase a meal from one of our featured vendors of the evening. No Admission fee, cost for food and drink.
October
Avondale Entertainment Series
Friday – Oct 10, 2008; 7-9pm
Civic Center Amphitheater 11465 W. Civic Center Drive • Avondale, AZ 85323
Movie, Play or Concert TBD. Bring a chair or blanket to sit upon at our outdoor amphitheater. Pack a picnic dinner (no glass containers or alcohol), or purchase a meal from one of our featured vendors of the evening. No Admission fee, cost for food and drink.
Avondale’s Billy Moore Heritage Days
Friday – Sunday, Oct 24 – 26, 2008
Festival Fields Park 101 E. Lower Buckeye • Avondale, AZ 85323
This annual event has been part of the Southwest Valley for over 50 years, and boasts the longest running parade in the state, as we celebrate the heritage of Avondale with a Parade, Carnival and lots of entertainment. This years event is said to be the biggest, with the 2nd inaugural adult softball tournament, Lil’ Mr and Lil’ Miss Avondale Contest, Stage Entertainment, Beer Garden, Plenty of Food, Wild Rides, visits by rough riding cowboys (including Billy Moore) and much more! Cost for food, drink, rides and activities.
Contest and Parade Applications will be posted July.
November
Veteran’s Day Ceremony
Tuesday, Nov 11, 2008 10am-11am
Civic Center Amphitheater 11465 W. Civic Center Drive • Avondale, AZ 85323
Anticipated Attendance: 250-500 residents
Veterans, their families and those wishing to pay tribute to them are invited to participate in this annual service at the amphitheater, presided by our local Veteran groups and City Officials.
Avondale Entertainment Series
Friday – Nov 14, 2008; 7-9pm
Civic Center Amphitheater 11465 W. Civic Center Drive • Avondale, AZ 85323
Movie, Play or Concert TBD. Bring a chair or blanket to sit upon at our outdoor amphitheater. Pack a picnic dinner (no glass containers or alcohol), or purchase a meal from one of our featured vendors of the evening. No Admission fee, cost for food and drink.
December
Avondale Celebrates the Holidays
Friday - December 12, 2008 6-9pm
Civic Center Amphitheater 11465 W. Civic Center Drive • Avondale, AZ 85323
Anticipated Attendance: 2500-3500 residents
The Mayor and Santa invite you and your family to make a visit to Avondale City Hall to celebrate the arrival of the Winter Holiday Season! Crafts, food and entertainment will be at the Amphitheater for all to enjoy! There will be games, visits to Santa, Children’s activities, and more! Also come inside City Hall to see this year’s winner of the Ginger Bread House Decorating competition. No Admission fee, cost for food and drink as well as rides and some activities.
Submit an application to the recreation office or call 623-333-2400 for details or email.
Attention Entertainment Promoters, Performers and Bands!
Interested in performing at upcoming Avondale events?
Submit a promo packet to Avondale Events office for consideration. Please include a demo CD, song list and/or bio, and price list. Please know we do get many entertainment proposals. Submitting a proposal does not guarantee that we will be contacting you for your services. Submit attn to:Avondale Events - Recreation Services 11465 W. Civic Center Drive Suite 100; Avondale, AZ 85323
Recreation Services Office - Avondale City Hall 11465 W. Civic Center Dr. #100; Avondale, AZ 85323 (Crossroads: SE of Van Buren and Avondale Blvd) Phone: 623-333-2400 Fax: 623-333-0240 **New Office Hours Mon-Thurs 7am – 6pm last updated: June 2008
