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All Porsche Car Show
Sunday, March 1st, 2026, 9am to 2pm at Carefree Easy Street
The All Porsche Grand Display will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with an awards ceremony at 1:30 p.m. at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. Enjoy breakfast and lunch at nearby restaurants as you take in the sights. Mark your calendar for a day of Porsche excellence in Carefree. Learn more by clicking the button below.
All Porsche Grand Display
Join us on Sunday, March 1, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Easy Street for a day dedicated to iconic Porsches, passionate enthusiasts, and stunning automotive artistry. Stroll through a spectacular display of exceptional Porsche models, each judged in the French style, focusing on preparation, presentation, and overall visual impact (POP).
Join us on Sunday, March 1, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Easy Street for a day dedicated to iconic Porsches, passionate enthusiasts, and stunning automotive artistry. Stroll through a spectacular display of exceptional Porsche models, each judged in the French style, focusing on preparation, presentation, and overall visual impact (POP).
The All Porsche Grand Display will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with an awards ceremony at 1:30 p.m. at the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion. Enjoy breakfast and lunch at nearby restaurants as you take in the sights. Mark your calendar for a day of Porsche excellence in Carefree. Learn more by clicking the button below.
The Frontier Town Arts & Crafts Show
Sunday, March 1st, 2026, 10am at Frontier Town
This weekend I’ll be at The Frontier Town Arts & Crafts Show at Frontier Town in Cave Creek, Arizona. All of the information is in my beautiful poster below Bring all of your out-of-town friends up to Cave Creek for some western sun and fun.
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Sunday, March 1st, 2026, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Line Dancing Tuesday and Sunday Nights from 7PM to 8PM.
Free Line Dance Lessons
Live Music in Cave Creek All Day
Sunday, March 1st, 2026, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Quiet Monday, but always Live Music at Janey’s
Monday, March 2nd, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Janey’s
It’s a lazy Mondays in Cave Creek! But there is alway live music every Monday at Janey’s.
Check out website for details. https://cavecreekazmusic.com/calendar/
Foothills Speaker Series (DFLT). Your Community Parks
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, All Day Event at Holland Community Center, 34250 N 60th St, Scottsdale, AZ 85266
Desert Foothills Land Trust. Speaker Series
1st Tuesday of the month
February 3, 2026 - Sonoran Pollinators and You
Discover our diverse native pollinator species, and learn simple ways you can support them at home, with Natalie Case of Scottsdale Community College.
Registration coming soon!
March 3, 2026 - Deep History of Arizona
Take a journey through nearly 2 billion years of Arizona's geological history, revealing how ancient forces created the landscapes we treasure today, with Dr. Steve Semken of Arizona State University.
Registration coming soon!
April 7, 2026 - Science of Wildfire
Join us for an illuminating evening unpacking the science behind wildfire management in our unique Sonoran Desert ecosystem, with Tiffany Davila of the Arizona Department of Forestry and Fire
Hiking - Winfield Group
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, 8:30am at Various
In order to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and better light of early mornings, this hiking season we plan to start a little earlier than past years, with hikers asked to meet each Tuesday at the Winfield Clubhouse at 7:45am for an 8am departure.
To simplify communications, I will no longer be sending out a detailed hike description with options for longer or shorter hikes for each outing. Instead, you will be provided just a short description of the planned hike and driving directions to the trailhead. Except for special outings, we will try to keep all hikes to a maximum of 6 miles. Hikers are welcome to plan longer or shorter versions of group hike, but they will need to coordinate carpooling and other matters among themselves.
List of November Hikes:
11/4 - Dragonfly, Boca Grande & Spur Cross Trail Loop (Spur Cross Conservation Area) - The hike is about 4.0 miles in length and entails modest elevation changes. We start and end at the parking lot across from Spur Cross Stables, which is in the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and next to the entrance to Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Our hike begins on the Dragonfly Trail and then follows the Boca Grande Trail (a recent new name) to the Spur Cross Trail, which we follow back to Spur Cross Road and our trailhead parking lot. The trailhead is about a 15-20 minute drive from Winfield. Drive north for 2 miles on Tom Darlington, turn left on Cave Creek Road for a mile and then right onto Spur Cross Road, which you follow north to the trailhead.
11/11 - Loop Around Granite Mountain (McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - The hike covers about 5.8 miles and involves only small elevation changes as we circumnavigate Granite Mountain. Beginning and ending at the Granite Mountain Trailhead on 136th Street, our hike follows the Bootlegger, Saddlehorn, Granite Mountain Loop and (again) Bootlegger trails. The trailhead is about a 30 minute drive from Winfield. Drive south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, which changes name to Rio Verde Road after passing Alma School Road. Turn left on 136th Street and drive 3 miles until reaching the trailhead parking lot on your left.
11/18 - Marcus Landslide Trail(McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike may be described as a 4.0 mile lollipop with modest elevation gains on the return. We head out and back 1.5 miles on the Marcus Landslide Trail to a scenic one mile loop at the farthest point from our Tom's Thumb Trailhead. The drive from Winfield is about 25-30 minutes. Head south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, right on North 118th Street, then left on Ranch Road and finally right again onto 128th Street, which you follow to its end at the Tom's Thumb Trailhead.
11/25 - Apache Wash Loop (Phoenix Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike is a 4.9 mile loop with moderate elevation increases required to reach our high point at Ridgeback Overlook. From the Apache Wash Trailhead on East Sonoran Desert Drive, We begin on Sidewinder Trail for about 2.5 miles before returning to our trailhead via Ridgeback and. Ocotillo Trails, with a 0.25 mile diversion to Ridgeback Overlook on the way back. The drive from Winfield is about 25 minutes. Head south on N. Scottsdale Road, turn right on Lone Mountain, then left on Cave Creek Road and finally right on E. Sonoran Desert Drive, which you follow until reaching the trailhead on your right.
For any questions call:
Phil Bates 415-794-2671
Grant Ireland 847-308-3513
Marshall Sussman 201-988-5867
Brad Adams 847-471-2292
Reminders:
Hike with a buddy
Wear sunscreen & sunglasses
Bring plenty of water
Consider using trekking poles
Weekly Hiking with Winfield Hiking Group. Meet at Winfield Clubhouse. 8.15am.
Different hike each week. Typically 4 to 5 miles in length. Some hikes up to 6 miles.
Rancho contacts/carpool: FORD.
Our Autumn hiking season has arrived!! Hopefully most of you will return to the Sonoran Desert in November and will be able to join some of the hikes planned for the four Tuesdays during next month.
In order to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and better light of early mornings, this hiking season we plan to start a little earlier than past years, with hikers asked to meet each Tuesday at the Winfield Clubhouse at 7:45am for an 8am departure.
To simplify communications, I will no longer be sending out a detailed hike description with options for longer or shorter hikes for each outing. Instead, you will be provided just a short description of the planned hike and driving directions to the trailhead. Except for special outings, we will try to keep all hikes to a maximum of 6 miles. Hikers are welcome to plan longer or shorter versions of group hike, but they will need to coordinate carpooling and other matters among themselves.
List of November Hikes:
11/4 - Dragonfly, Boca Grande & Spur Cross Trail Loop (Spur Cross Conservation Area) - The hike is about 4.0 miles in length and entails modest elevation changes. We start and end at the parking lot across from Spur Cross Stables, which is in the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and next to the entrance to Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Our hike begins on the Dragonfly Trail and then follows the Boca Grande Trail (a recent new name) to the Spur Cross Trail, which we follow back to Spur Cross Road and our trailhead parking lot. The trailhead is about a 15-20 minute drive from Winfield. Drive north for 2 miles on Tom Darlington, turn left on Cave Creek Road for a mile and then right onto Spur Cross Road, which you follow north to the trailhead.
11/11 - Loop Around Granite Mountain (McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - The hike covers about 5.8 miles and involves only small elevation changes as we circumnavigate Granite Mountain. Beginning and ending at the Granite Mountain Trailhead on 136th Street, our hike follows the Bootlegger, Saddlehorn, Granite Mountain Loop and (again) Bootlegger trails. The trailhead is about a 30 minute drive from Winfield. Drive south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, which changes name to Rio Verde Road after passing Alma School Road. Turn left on 136th Street and drive 3 miles until reaching the trailhead parking lot on your left.
11/18 - Marcus Landslide Trail(McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike may be described as a 4.0 mile lollipop with modest elevation gains on the return. We head out and back 1.5 miles on the Marcus Landslide Trail to a scenic one mile loop at the farthest point from our Tom's Thumb Trailhead. The drive from Winfield is about 25-30 minutes. Head south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, right on North 118th Street, then left on Ranch Road and finally right again onto 128th Street, which you follow to its end at the Tom's Thumb Trailhead.
11/25 - Apache Wash Loop (Phoenix Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike is a 4.9 mile loop with moderate elevation increases required to reach our high point at Ridgeback Overlook. From the Apache Wash Trailhead on East Sonoran Desert Drive, We begin on Sidewinder Trail for about 2.5 miles before returning to our trailhead via Ridgeback and. Ocotillo Trails, with a 0.25 mile diversion to Ridgeback Overlook on the way back. The drive from Winfield is about 25 minutes. Head south on N. Scottsdale Road, turn right on Lone Mountain, then left on Cave Creek Road and finally right on E. Sonoran Desert Drive, which you follow until reaching the trailhead on your right.
For any questions call:
Phil Bates 415-794-2671
Grant Ireland 847-308-3513
Marshall Sussman 201-988-5867
Brad Adams 847-471-2292
Reminders:
Hike with a buddy
Wear sunscreen & sunglasses
Bring plenty of water
Consider using trekking poles
Cave Creek Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, 5pm at Town Hall
Regular Council Meetings are held on the first and third Monday of the month unless they fall on a Holiday or are canceled.
In case of a holiday, the Regular Council Meeting is conducted the following Tuesday. The public is encouraged to participate in person at Town Hall, or remotely via Zoom. Regular Council Meetings are also recorded and available by video on the website under Council Videos.
Agendas can be found by clicking the pdf icon in the upper right-hand corner of the Town calendar, or in the Town's Document Center.
To participate or speak during a Council Meeting please complete a comment card and submit them to the Town Clerk. In-person this can be done immediately before the meeting. If you plan to participate remotely through Zoom, please submit an electronic comment card no later than 2pm the day of the meeting here: https://www.cavecreekAZ.gov/comment
Cave Creek Town Hall:
37622 N Cave Creek Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
To participate remotely:
Zoom Link : https://zoom.us/s/97966005071
(Please allow for time to create a Zoom user account and download the App if you've never used it before). Listeners are muted, unless you complete a comment card before 2pm the day of the meeting, in which case you will be called on and unmuted during Call to the Public or the respective Agenda item.
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Line Dancing Tuesday and Sunday Nights from 7PM to 8PM.
Free Line Dance Lessons
The Painter's Palette - Open Paint
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026, 9am to 12pm at Desert Foothills Library
Check the website for details. https://desertfoothills.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming
Picasso, van Gogh, Michelangelo and YOU! No matter what medium you prefer to create with, all are welcome to join The Painters Palette! Open to all, this gathering is the time to let your creative juices flow. Bring your paints, pastels, watercolors, easels, and brushes, and join this colorful palette of other artists in our wonderful community! We provide the space, you create the art. Open to any and all mediums and skill levels.
No instructor, self-guided
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Class is free but a donation to the Desert Foothills Library is appreciated. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Wednesday, March 4th, 2026, 7:30pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/bull-riding
Weekly Schedule - Gates Open at 6PM
Wednesday: 7:30PM & 9PM Ride Times
Friday: 8:00PM: 9:30PM & 10:45PM Ride Times Mutton Bustin' on Friday Nights ONLY - 8:00PM
Tickets are purchased at the gate night of.
Tickets are $10.00 Cash per person
Library Presentation
Thursday, March 5th, 2026, 1:30pm to 3:30pm at Foothills Library
A CONVERSATION WITH AUTHOR WILL DEAN
Thursday, March 5, 2026 1:30-3:30 PM
Will Dean will be in conversation with The Poisoned Pen's Barbara Peters, he will take questions, and sign copies of his newest novel Adrift.
Will grew up in the East Midlands of the United Kingdom. After studying law at the London School of Economics and working in London, he settled in rural Sweden where he built a wooden house in a vast forest, and it's from this base that he compulsively reads and writes. His debut novel, Dark Pines, was named a Telegraph book of the year. He is also the author of The Last One, First Born, The Last Thing to Burn, and The Chamber.
Trivia Night at Local Jonny’s
Thursday, March 5th, 2026, 5:45pm at Local Jonny’s
Trivia at Local Jonny's!
Come play, it's fun (and humbling...). First question at 6pm, FREE to play, winning team takes home a $25 gift card. Get there early!!!
Tap Takeover: Janey’s
Thursday, March 5th, 2026, 7pm at Janey’s
Check out details at. https://cavecreekazmusic.com/tap-takeover-nights-in-cave-creek/
Janey’s is proud to support our local breweries with weekly tap takeovers. On Thursday nights, come on out and enjoy our version of a daily double: new beers and new music under the stars! (With heat lamps on those cold nights. )
2 Step Dance Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Thursday, March 5th, 2026, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Line Dance Lessons:
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays | 7–8 pm
Two Step Dance Lessons:
Thursdays | 7–8 pm
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Free dance lessons, western style at the Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse!
Whether you're new to the dance floor or just ready to let loose, scoot on over for some classic country steps and good fun.
Line Dance Lessons:
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays | 7–8 pm
Two Step Dance Lessons:
Thursdays | 7–8 pm
Ready to groove? Visit their website to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KkuZHe
Carefree Farmers Market
Friday, March 6th, 2026, 9am to 1pm at Carefree, Easy Street
Meet local vendors at our Carefree Town Center and explore a variety of fresh produce, delectable baked goods, handcrafted products, and much more.
Fridays
Oct.-May 9am - 1pm
June-Sept. 8am - 11am
Meet local vendors at our Carefree Town Center and explore a variety of fresh produce, delectable baked goods, handcrafted products, and much more.
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Friday, March 6th, 2026, 7:30pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/bull-riding
Weekly Schedule - Gates Open at 6PM
Wednesday: 7:30PM & 9PM Ride Times
Friday: 8:00PM: 9:30PM & 10:45PM Ride Times Mutton Bustin' on Friday Nights ONLY - 8:00PM
Tickets are purchased at the gate night of.
Tickets are $10.00 Cash per person
Live Music in Cave Creek All Day
Friday, March 6th, 2026, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Desert Awareness Park Tour
Saturday, March 7th, 2026, 10am to 11:30am at Desert Awareness Park ((Behind Brunch/Cowboy Pizza)
Tours run November thru April. 1st Saturday of the month.
Desert Awareness Park, in the heart of Cave Creek. Good place to take visitors to understand the local desert life. https://hollandcenter.org/desert-awareness-park/
Free Drive-In Movies at Earls
Saturday, March 7th, 2026, 6:30pm at Earl’s. Cave Creek Road
Free drive-in movies each Saturday at 6.30pm
Check website for which movie is playing. https://bigearlsgreasyeats.com/drive-in-movies/ A fun, one-of-a-kind movie-going experience! When you come to a Big Earl’s Drive-In Movie you’ll watch more than just a great movie. You will get the full Drive-In Experience – a unique and historic slice of Americana. Carside Service with Full Dinner Menu!
Live Music in Cave Creek All Day
Saturday, March 7th, 2026, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Sunday, March 8th, 2026, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Line Dancing Tuesday and Sunday Nights from 7PM to 8PM.
Free Line Dance Lessons
Live Music in Cave Creek All Day
Sunday, March 8th, 2026, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
The Amazing Artist Series
Monday, March 9th, 2026, 1pm at The Holland Center
Confirm schedule as events can change https://hollandcenter.org/events/list/
The Amazing Artist Series is the 2nd Monday of the month at 1pm. Reserve your seat today, only $10. All proceeds benefit the Sonoran Arts League and Holland Community Center art programs.
Here are all the AMAZING ARTISTS this season:
October 14, 2024 ~ Kathy Q. Parks November 11, 2024 ~ Jules Gallatig December 9, 2024 ~ Michael McKee January 13, 2025 ~ Linda Storey-London February 10, 2025 ~ Judy Bruce March 10, 2025 ~ Roxanne Eklund April 14, 2025 ~ Mike & Pat Markham May 12, 2025 ~ Gordon Paul Mischke
Confirm schedule as events can change https://hollandcenter.org/events/list/
Quiet Monday, but always Live Music at Janey’s
Monday, March 9th, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Janey’s
It’s a lazy Mondays in Cave Creek! But there is alway live music every Monday at Janey’s.
Check out website for details. https://cavecreekazmusic.com/calendar/
Hiking - Winfield Group
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026, 8:30am at Various
In order to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and better light of early mornings, this hiking season we plan to start a little earlier than past years, with hikers asked to meet each Tuesday at the Winfield Clubhouse at 7:45am for an 8am departure.
To simplify communications, I will no longer be sending out a detailed hike description with options for longer or shorter hikes for each outing. Instead, you will be provided just a short description of the planned hike and driving directions to the trailhead. Except for special outings, we will try to keep all hikes to a maximum of 6 miles. Hikers are welcome to plan longer or shorter versions of group hike, but they will need to coordinate carpooling and other matters among themselves.
List of November Hikes:
11/4 - Dragonfly, Boca Grande & Spur Cross Trail Loop (Spur Cross Conservation Area) - The hike is about 4.0 miles in length and entails modest elevation changes. We start and end at the parking lot across from Spur Cross Stables, which is in the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and next to the entrance to Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Our hike begins on the Dragonfly Trail and then follows the Boca Grande Trail (a recent new name) to the Spur Cross Trail, which we follow back to Spur Cross Road and our trailhead parking lot. The trailhead is about a 15-20 minute drive from Winfield. Drive north for 2 miles on Tom Darlington, turn left on Cave Creek Road for a mile and then right onto Spur Cross Road, which you follow north to the trailhead.
11/11 - Loop Around Granite Mountain (McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - The hike covers about 5.8 miles and involves only small elevation changes as we circumnavigate Granite Mountain. Beginning and ending at the Granite Mountain Trailhead on 136th Street, our hike follows the Bootlegger, Saddlehorn, Granite Mountain Loop and (again) Bootlegger trails. The trailhead is about a 30 minute drive from Winfield. Drive south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, which changes name to Rio Verde Road after passing Alma School Road. Turn left on 136th Street and drive 3 miles until reaching the trailhead parking lot on your left.
11/18 - Marcus Landslide Trail(McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike may be described as a 4.0 mile lollipop with modest elevation gains on the return. We head out and back 1.5 miles on the Marcus Landslide Trail to a scenic one mile loop at the farthest point from our Tom's Thumb Trailhead. The drive from Winfield is about 25-30 minutes. Head south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, right on North 118th Street, then left on Ranch Road and finally right again onto 128th Street, which you follow to its end at the Tom's Thumb Trailhead.
11/25 - Apache Wash Loop (Phoenix Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike is a 4.9 mile loop with moderate elevation increases required to reach our high point at Ridgeback Overlook. From the Apache Wash Trailhead on East Sonoran Desert Drive, We begin on Sidewinder Trail for about 2.5 miles before returning to our trailhead via Ridgeback and. Ocotillo Trails, with a 0.25 mile diversion to Ridgeback Overlook on the way back. The drive from Winfield is about 25 minutes. Head south on N. Scottsdale Road, turn right on Lone Mountain, then left on Cave Creek Road and finally right on E. Sonoran Desert Drive, which you follow until reaching the trailhead on your right.
For any questions call:
Phil Bates 415-794-2671
Grant Ireland 847-308-3513
Marshall Sussman 201-988-5867
Brad Adams 847-471-2292
Reminders:
Hike with a buddy
Wear sunscreen & sunglasses
Bring plenty of water
Consider using trekking poles
Weekly Hiking with Winfield Hiking Group. Meet at Winfield Clubhouse. 8.15am.
Different hike each week. Typically 4 to 5 miles in length. Some hikes up to 6 miles.
Rancho contacts/carpool: FORD.
Our Autumn hiking season has arrived!! Hopefully most of you will return to the Sonoran Desert in November and will be able to join some of the hikes planned for the four Tuesdays during next month.
In order to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and better light of early mornings, this hiking season we plan to start a little earlier than past years, with hikers asked to meet each Tuesday at the Winfield Clubhouse at 7:45am for an 8am departure.
To simplify communications, I will no longer be sending out a detailed hike description with options for longer or shorter hikes for each outing. Instead, you will be provided just a short description of the planned hike and driving directions to the trailhead. Except for special outings, we will try to keep all hikes to a maximum of 6 miles. Hikers are welcome to plan longer or shorter versions of group hike, but they will need to coordinate carpooling and other matters among themselves.
List of November Hikes:
11/4 - Dragonfly, Boca Grande & Spur Cross Trail Loop (Spur Cross Conservation Area) - The hike is about 4.0 miles in length and entails modest elevation changes. We start and end at the parking lot across from Spur Cross Stables, which is in the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and next to the entrance to Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Our hike begins on the Dragonfly Trail and then follows the Boca Grande Trail (a recent new name) to the Spur Cross Trail, which we follow back to Spur Cross Road and our trailhead parking lot. The trailhead is about a 15-20 minute drive from Winfield. Drive north for 2 miles on Tom Darlington, turn left on Cave Creek Road for a mile and then right onto Spur Cross Road, which you follow north to the trailhead.
11/11 - Loop Around Granite Mountain (McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - The hike covers about 5.8 miles and involves only small elevation changes as we circumnavigate Granite Mountain. Beginning and ending at the Granite Mountain Trailhead on 136th Street, our hike follows the Bootlegger, Saddlehorn, Granite Mountain Loop and (again) Bootlegger trails. The trailhead is about a 30 minute drive from Winfield. Drive south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, which changes name to Rio Verde Road after passing Alma School Road. Turn left on 136th Street and drive 3 miles until reaching the trailhead parking lot on your left.
11/18 - Marcus Landslide Trail(McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike may be described as a 4.0 mile lollipop with modest elevation gains on the return. We head out and back 1.5 miles on the Marcus Landslide Trail to a scenic one mile loop at the farthest point from our Tom's Thumb Trailhead. The drive from Winfield is about 25-30 minutes. Head south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, right on North 118th Street, then left on Ranch Road and finally right again onto 128th Street, which you follow to its end at the Tom's Thumb Trailhead.
11/25 - Apache Wash Loop (Phoenix Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike is a 4.9 mile loop with moderate elevation increases required to reach our high point at Ridgeback Overlook. From the Apache Wash Trailhead on East Sonoran Desert Drive, We begin on Sidewinder Trail for about 2.5 miles before returning to our trailhead via Ridgeback and. Ocotillo Trails, with a 0.25 mile diversion to Ridgeback Overlook on the way back. The drive from Winfield is about 25 minutes. Head south on N. Scottsdale Road, turn right on Lone Mountain, then left on Cave Creek Road and finally right on E. Sonoran Desert Drive, which you follow until reaching the trailhead on your right.
For any questions call:
Phil Bates 415-794-2671
Grant Ireland 847-308-3513
Marshall Sussman 201-988-5867
Brad Adams 847-471-2292
Reminders:
Hike with a buddy
Wear sunscreen & sunglasses
Bring plenty of water
Consider using trekking poles
Art, Coffee and Conversation with a local Artist. Holland Center
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026, 10am to 11:30am at Holland Center
A monthly series at Holland Center. Check website for details. https://hollandcenter.org/events/month/
Rancho Ladies Book Club
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026, 5:30pm
Monthly Book Club. the group meets 1st Tuesday of the month, unless conflict with a holiday. Contact Person: Katrina
Rancho Guys Happy Hour.
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026, 5:30pm to 7:30pm
Happy Hour for the book-club guys. The spouse of the Ladies Book Club host selects the happy hour location. Contact Person: John C
Foothills Speakers Series
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026, 6pm to 8pm at The Holland Center
Foothills Speaker Series. 2nd Tuesday of each month. https://www.dflt.org/calendar
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Tuesday, March 10th, 2026, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Line Dancing Tuesday and Sunday Nights from 7PM to 8PM.
Free Line Dance Lessons
The Painter's Palette - Open Paint
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026, 9am to 12pm at Desert Foothills Library
Check the website for details. https://desertfoothills.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming
Picasso, van Gogh, Michelangelo and YOU! No matter what medium you prefer to create with, all are welcome to join The Painters Palette! Open to all, this gathering is the time to let your creative juices flow. Bring your paints, pastels, watercolors, easels, and brushes, and join this colorful palette of other artists in our wonderful community! We provide the space, you create the art. Open to any and all mediums and skill levels.
No instructor, self-guided
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Class is free but a donation to the Desert Foothills Library is appreciated. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026, 7:30pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/bull-riding
Weekly Schedule - Gates Open at 6PM
Wednesday: 7:30PM & 9PM Ride Times
Friday: 8:00PM: 9:30PM & 10:45PM Ride Times Mutton Bustin' on Friday Nights ONLY - 8:00PM
Tickets are purchased at the gate night of.
Tickets are $10.00 Cash per person
Jewel of the Creek GuildedHike
Thursday, March 12th, 2026, 9am to 11:30am at Jewel Of The Creek (Spur Cross)
Join us to explore the stunning Jewel of the Creek Preserve! This trail leads through diverse Sonoran Desert habitats - from cholla fields to the riverbed of Cave Creek with towering cottonwoods.
Length: 2.5 miles, some elevation gain, and uneven surfaces.
Come prepared with water, closed-toe shoes, and sun protection. No restrooms available.
Parking: If parking lot is full, park at the Spur Cross lot 0.25 miles up the road.
Registration required, click the link above to register. See you on the trail!
Come prepared with water, closed-toe shoes, and sun protection. No restrooms available.
Parking: If parking lot is full, park at the Spur Cross lot 0.25 miles up the road.
Registration required, click the link above to register. See you on the trail!
Trivia Night at Local Jonny’s
Thursday, March 12th, 2026, 5:45pm at Local Jonny’s
Trivia at Local Jonny's!
Come play, it's fun (and humbling...). First question at 6pm, FREE to play, winning team takes home a $25 gift card. Get there early!!!
Tap Takeover: Janey’s
Thursday, March 12th, 2026, 7pm at Janey’s
Check out details at. https://cavecreekazmusic.com/tap-takeover-nights-in-cave-creek/
Janey’s is proud to support our local breweries with weekly tap takeovers. On Thursday nights, come on out and enjoy our version of a daily double: new beers and new music under the stars! (With heat lamps on those cold nights. )
2 Step Dance Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Thursday, March 12th, 2026, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Line Dance Lessons:
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays | 7–8 pm
Two Step Dance Lessons:
Thursdays | 7–8 pm
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Free dance lessons, western style at the Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse!
Whether you're new to the dance floor or just ready to let loose, scoot on over for some classic country steps and good fun.
Line Dance Lessons:
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays | 7–8 pm
Two Step Dance Lessons:
Thursdays | 7–8 pm
Ready to groove? Visit their website to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KkuZHe
Library: Monthly Book Sale @ Chapter2Books
Friday, March 13th, 2026, 9am to 5pm at Desert Foothills Library
Monthly event at Library
Check the website for details
Carefree Farmers Market
Friday, March 13th, 2026, 9am to 1pm at Carefree, Easy Street
Meet local vendors at our Carefree Town Center and explore a variety of fresh produce, delectable baked goods, handcrafted products, and much more.
Fridays
Oct.-May 9am - 1pm
June-Sept. 8am - 11am
Meet local vendors at our Carefree Town Center and explore a variety of fresh produce, delectable baked goods, handcrafted products, and much more.
Music at Post 34 American Legion
Friday, March 13th, 2026, 4pm to 8pm at American Legion
HEY this is gonna be fun! Rick and Bob are gonna make a guest appearance with W Alan Hall and Jason Hall at the one and only POST 34 American Legion Hall at 6272 E. Cave Creek tomorrow- FRIDAY NIGHT from 4-8 for thier famous Friday fish fry! these guys are great and we're gonna have a great time so come on down and LET'S DO THIS!
P.S. THE RAMBLERZ will be back at the POST 34 Tuesday March 17th St. Paddy's Day from 2-6 for a great time and some SHENANIGANS!
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Friday, March 13th, 2026, 7:30pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/bull-riding
Weekly Schedule - Gates Open at 6PM
Wednesday: 7:30PM & 9PM Ride Times
Friday: 8:00PM: 9:30PM & 10:45PM Ride Times Mutton Bustin' on Friday Nights ONLY - 8:00PM
Tickets are purchased at the gate night of.
Tickets are $10.00 Cash per person
Live Music in Cave Creek All Day
Friday, March 13th, 2026, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
AZ Gold Mining Experience
Saturday, March 14th, 2026, 10am to 11:30am at Cave Creek Museum
BUY YOUR TICKET! This event normally sells out fast. https://cavecreekmuseum.org/events/list/
Due to the popularity of The AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™, tickets must be pre-purchased. No Membership Discounts. Culture Passes will not be accepted for this event
BUY YOUR TICKET! This event normally sells out fast. https://cavecreekmuseum.org/events/list/
Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in; the ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10:00 am.
The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated on 2nd Saturdays. The highlight is Arizona’s only fully operational ten-stamp ore crushing mill. The ten 1,000-lb stamps slam down in synchronized motion to pound the ore removed from the mine into a fine gravel. The stamp mill was brought from its former location at the Golden Reef Mine on Continental Mountain to where it sits today. This is the only operational mining stamp mill in Arizona today that sits only 5 miles from its original site on the mountain.
The program begins with a lively recounting of Cave Creek Mining District’s heyday, followed by a visit to the arrastre, a primitive apparatus that pulverized ore with the power of beast or man. Hold onto your hats when the old mine blows its top! Then onto the Golden Reef Stamp Mill and Tramway, where our highly trained and dedicated “Dream Team” fires up the engines of the stamp mill and once again the mountainsides echo with the crashing beat of the mechanical crusher. Watch as the tramway carries ore to be pulverized!
Then onto the Blacksmith Shop for a demonstration of skill that was highly valued in a time where parts and tools had to be fabricated on site. Next be sure to try your luck at our Gold-panning station, where docents will show you how to pan for ore and minerals just like the old prospectors did. Maybe you’ll strike gold!
Remember, your admission ($15 for guests 13 yrs and up, children 12 yrs and under are free**) is also good for a leisurely tour of the Museum’s Historical and Archaeology collections and be sure to visit our other Outdoor Exhibits: the collection of many other articles from Cave Creek’s mining and agricultural past, the Historic First Church, and our TB Cabin, which is on the National Register of Historic Places as the onlyknown existing tubercular cabin from that era.
Get ready to travel back in Time! Note: this program is approximately 1 hr and 15 minutes long and largely takes place in the Outside Exhibit Area. It is not ADA compliant. Footing is uneven and slightly hilly in places. Please dress appropriately for the weather and wear sunscreen!
**Due to the popularity of The AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™, tickets must be pre-purchased. No Membership Discounts. Culture Passes will not be accepted for this event.
Monthly Book Sale @ Chapter2Books
Saturday, March 14th, 2026, 10am to 5pm at Desert Foothills Library
Monthly event at Library
Check the website for details
https://desertfoothills.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming
Check the website for details
https://desertfoothills.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming
Free Drive-In Movies at Earls
Saturday, March 14th, 2026, 6:30pm at Earl’s. Cave Creek Road
Free drive-in movies each Saturday at 6.30pm
Check website for which movie is playing. https://bigearlsgreasyeats.com/drive-in-movies/ A fun, one-of-a-kind movie-going experience! When you come to a Big Earl’s Drive-In Movie you’ll watch more than just a great movie. You will get the full Drive-In Experience – a unique and historic slice of Americana. Carside Service with Full Dinner Menu!
Live Music in Cave Creek All Day
Saturday, March 14th, 2026, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Sunday, March 15th, 2026, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Line Dancing Tuesday and Sunday Nights from 7PM to 8PM.
Free Line Dance Lessons
Live Music in Cave Creek All Day
Sunday, March 15th, 2026, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Quiet Monday, but always Live Music at Janey’s
Monday, March 16th, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Janey’s
It’s a lazy Mondays in Cave Creek! But there is alway live music every Monday at Janey’s.
Check out website for details. https://cavecreekazmusic.com/calendar/
Hiking - Winfield Group
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, 8:30am at Various
In order to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and better light of early mornings, this hiking season we plan to start a little earlier than past years, with hikers asked to meet each Tuesday at the Winfield Clubhouse at 7:45am for an 8am departure.
To simplify communications, I will no longer be sending out a detailed hike description with options for longer or shorter hikes for each outing. Instead, you will be provided just a short description of the planned hike and driving directions to the trailhead. Except for special outings, we will try to keep all hikes to a maximum of 6 miles. Hikers are welcome to plan longer or shorter versions of group hike, but they will need to coordinate carpooling and other matters among themselves.
List of November Hikes:
11/4 - Dragonfly, Boca Grande & Spur Cross Trail Loop (Spur Cross Conservation Area) - The hike is about 4.0 miles in length and entails modest elevation changes. We start and end at the parking lot across from Spur Cross Stables, which is in the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and next to the entrance to Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Our hike begins on the Dragonfly Trail and then follows the Boca Grande Trail (a recent new name) to the Spur Cross Trail, which we follow back to Spur Cross Road and our trailhead parking lot. The trailhead is about a 15-20 minute drive from Winfield. Drive north for 2 miles on Tom Darlington, turn left on Cave Creek Road for a mile and then right onto Spur Cross Road, which you follow north to the trailhead.
11/11 - Loop Around Granite Mountain (McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - The hike covers about 5.8 miles and involves only small elevation changes as we circumnavigate Granite Mountain. Beginning and ending at the Granite Mountain Trailhead on 136th Street, our hike follows the Bootlegger, Saddlehorn, Granite Mountain Loop and (again) Bootlegger trails. The trailhead is about a 30 minute drive from Winfield. Drive south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, which changes name to Rio Verde Road after passing Alma School Road. Turn left on 136th Street and drive 3 miles until reaching the trailhead parking lot on your left.
11/18 - Marcus Landslide Trail(McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike may be described as a 4.0 mile lollipop with modest elevation gains on the return. We head out and back 1.5 miles on the Marcus Landslide Trail to a scenic one mile loop at the farthest point from our Tom's Thumb Trailhead. The drive from Winfield is about 25-30 minutes. Head south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, right on North 118th Street, then left on Ranch Road and finally right again onto 128th Street, which you follow to its end at the Tom's Thumb Trailhead.
11/25 - Apache Wash Loop (Phoenix Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike is a 4.9 mile loop with moderate elevation increases required to reach our high point at Ridgeback Overlook. From the Apache Wash Trailhead on East Sonoran Desert Drive, We begin on Sidewinder Trail for about 2.5 miles before returning to our trailhead via Ridgeback and. Ocotillo Trails, with a 0.25 mile diversion to Ridgeback Overlook on the way back. The drive from Winfield is about 25 minutes. Head south on N. Scottsdale Road, turn right on Lone Mountain, then left on Cave Creek Road and finally right on E. Sonoran Desert Drive, which you follow until reaching the trailhead on your right.
For any questions call:
Phil Bates 415-794-2671
Grant Ireland 847-308-3513
Marshall Sussman 201-988-5867
Brad Adams 847-471-2292
Reminders:
Hike with a buddy
Wear sunscreen & sunglasses
Bring plenty of water
Consider using trekking poles
Weekly Hiking with Winfield Hiking Group. Meet at Winfield Clubhouse. 8.15am.
Different hike each week. Typically 4 to 5 miles in length. Some hikes up to 6 miles.
Rancho contacts/carpool: FORD.
Our Autumn hiking season has arrived!! Hopefully most of you will return to the Sonoran Desert in November and will be able to join some of the hikes planned for the four Tuesdays during next month.
In order to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and better light of early mornings, this hiking season we plan to start a little earlier than past years, with hikers asked to meet each Tuesday at the Winfield Clubhouse at 7:45am for an 8am departure.
To simplify communications, I will no longer be sending out a detailed hike description with options for longer or shorter hikes for each outing. Instead, you will be provided just a short description of the planned hike and driving directions to the trailhead. Except for special outings, we will try to keep all hikes to a maximum of 6 miles. Hikers are welcome to plan longer or shorter versions of group hike, but they will need to coordinate carpooling and other matters among themselves.
List of November Hikes:
11/4 - Dragonfly, Boca Grande & Spur Cross Trail Loop (Spur Cross Conservation Area) - The hike is about 4.0 miles in length and entails modest elevation changes. We start and end at the parking lot across from Spur Cross Stables, which is in the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and next to the entrance to Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Our hike begins on the Dragonfly Trail and then follows the Boca Grande Trail (a recent new name) to the Spur Cross Trail, which we follow back to Spur Cross Road and our trailhead parking lot. The trailhead is about a 15-20 minute drive from Winfield. Drive north for 2 miles on Tom Darlington, turn left on Cave Creek Road for a mile and then right onto Spur Cross Road, which you follow north to the trailhead.
11/11 - Loop Around Granite Mountain (McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - The hike covers about 5.8 miles and involves only small elevation changes as we circumnavigate Granite Mountain. Beginning and ending at the Granite Mountain Trailhead on 136th Street, our hike follows the Bootlegger, Saddlehorn, Granite Mountain Loop and (again) Bootlegger trails. The trailhead is about a 30 minute drive from Winfield. Drive south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, which changes name to Rio Verde Road after passing Alma School Road. Turn left on 136th Street and drive 3 miles until reaching the trailhead parking lot on your left.
11/18 - Marcus Landslide Trail(McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike may be described as a 4.0 mile lollipop with modest elevation gains on the return. We head out and back 1.5 miles on the Marcus Landslide Trail to a scenic one mile loop at the farthest point from our Tom's Thumb Trailhead. The drive from Winfield is about 25-30 minutes. Head south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, right on North 118th Street, then left on Ranch Road and finally right again onto 128th Street, which you follow to its end at the Tom's Thumb Trailhead.
11/25 - Apache Wash Loop (Phoenix Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike is a 4.9 mile loop with moderate elevation increases required to reach our high point at Ridgeback Overlook. From the Apache Wash Trailhead on East Sonoran Desert Drive, We begin on Sidewinder Trail for about 2.5 miles before returning to our trailhead via Ridgeback and. Ocotillo Trails, with a 0.25 mile diversion to Ridgeback Overlook on the way back. The drive from Winfield is about 25 minutes. Head south on N. Scottsdale Road, turn right on Lone Mountain, then left on Cave Creek Road and finally right on E. Sonoran Desert Drive, which you follow until reaching the trailhead on your right.
For any questions call:
Phil Bates 415-794-2671
Grant Ireland 847-308-3513
Marshall Sussman 201-988-5867
Brad Adams 847-471-2292
Reminders:
Hike with a buddy
Wear sunscreen & sunglasses
Bring plenty of water
Consider using trekking poles
St Patrick’s Day
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, 10am to 11pm at Cave Creek
Fun events thru Cave Creek. Mountain View Pub, Harold’s, Janey’s etc.
Rick and the Ramblerz at Post 34 American Legion
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, 2pm to 6pm at American Legion
Rick and Bob playing St Patrick’s Day event
Jim Sherbert Lecture Series
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, 4pm to 5:30pm at Holland Center
Monthly presentation. See Event schedule for topic. https://hollandcenter.org/events/list/
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Line Dancing Tuesday and Sunday Nights from 7PM to 8PM.
Free Line Dance Lessons
The Painter's Palette - Open Paint
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026, 9am to 12pm at Desert Foothills Library
Check the website for details. https://desertfoothills.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming
Picasso, van Gogh, Michelangelo and YOU! No matter what medium you prefer to create with, all are welcome to join The Painters Palette! Open to all, this gathering is the time to let your creative juices flow. Bring your paints, pastels, watercolors, easels, and brushes, and join this colorful palette of other artists in our wonderful community! We provide the space, you create the art. Open to any and all mediums and skill levels.
No instructor, self-guided
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Class is free but a donation to the Desert Foothills Library is appreciated. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Wednesday, March 18th, 2026, 7:30pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/bull-riding
Weekly Schedule - Gates Open at 6PM
Wednesday: 7:30PM & 9PM Ride Times
Friday: 8:00PM: 9:30PM & 10:45PM Ride Times Mutton Bustin' on Friday Nights ONLY - 8:00PM
Tickets are purchased at the gate night of.
Tickets are $10.00 Cash per person
Carefree Arts Night
Thursday, March 19th, 2026, 4pm to 7pm at Carefree - Sundial/Easy Street
Join us for the Carefree Art Night on every third Thursday from 4 - 7 p.m.! Stroll the quaint Town of Carefree as you take in the sights of the Desert Gardens and visit local art galleries for special artist engagements and live entertainment. Local musicians provide the perfect ambiance for a 'Carefree' evening under the stars! Art Galleries: Sue Bickerdyke – Bashas Center Bella Fine Goods – Bashas Center Sonoran Arts League – Carefree Plaza Easy St - Thunderbird Artists – Los Portales Steve Stento – Courtyard Easy St Victoria Monize – Courtyard Zuva Gallery – Courtyard Medicinal Art Gallery – Courtyard Stoyonov - East St Wild Holly – Easy St Adelante – Spanish Village Grace Renee – Spanish Village Compass & Crow Gallery Michele – Michele Hutchins
Check out the website for details: https://www.facebook.com/events/385260137185097/385260147185096/?active_tab=about
Trivia Night at Local Jonny’s
Thursday, March 19th, 2026, 5:45pm at Local Jonny’s
Trivia at Local Jonny's!
Come play, it's fun (and humbling...). First question at 6pm, FREE to play, winning team takes home a $25 gift card. Get there early!!!
Tap Takeover: Janey’s
Thursday, March 19th, 2026, 7pm at Janey’s
Check out details at. https://cavecreekazmusic.com/tap-takeover-nights-in-cave-creek/
Janey’s is proud to support our local breweries with weekly tap takeovers. On Thursday nights, come on out and enjoy our version of a daily double: new beers and new music under the stars! (With heat lamps on those cold nights. )
2 Step Dance Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Thursday, March 19th, 2026, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Line Dance Lessons:
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays | 7–8 pm
Two Step Dance Lessons:
Thursdays | 7–8 pm
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Free dance lessons, western style at the Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse!
Whether you're new to the dance floor or just ready to let loose, scoot on over for some classic country steps and good fun.
Line Dance Lessons:
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays | 7–8 pm
Two Step Dance Lessons:
Thursdays | 7–8 pm
Ready to groove? Visit their website to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KkuZHe
Fighter Flyovers from Luke Airbase
Friday, March 20th, 2026, TBD at The Sky
Fighter flyovers from the Airshow at Luke. Including the Thunderbirds.
Carefree Farmers Market
Friday, March 20th, 2026, 9am to 1pm at Carefree, Easy Street
Meet local vendors at our Carefree Town Center and explore a variety of fresh produce, delectable baked goods, handcrafted products, and much more.
Fridays
Oct.-May 9am - 1pm
June-Sept. 8am - 11am
Meet local vendors at our Carefree Town Center and explore a variety of fresh produce, delectable baked goods, handcrafted products, and much more.
Stagecoach Village Arts and Wine Festival
Friday, March 20th, 2026, 10am to 5pm at Stagecoach Village
16th Annual Stagecoach Village Fine Art & Wine Festival ~ Cave Creek, AZ. – Stagecoach Village is a popular destination for Arts & Entertainment. Located in the heart of the affluent communities surrounding Carefree and Cave Creek, just minutes from North Scottsdale. Featuring over 100 jury selected Fine Artists exhibiting wide variety of media and subject matter, Wine Tasting and Craft Beer, Gourmet Eateries, and live musical Entertainment. A Free Event with Easy Parking.
Happy Hour at Fine Arts Gallery
Friday, March 20th, 2026, 5pm to 7pm at The Fine Arts Gallery
Arts Happy Hour
3rd Friday of the Month.
WHERE: The Finer Arts Gallery, 6137 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
WHERE: The Finer Arts Gallery, 6137 E. Cave Creek Road, Cave Creek
WHEN: 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, Oct. 17
COST: Free admission
INFO: thefinerartsgallery.com
Rick and Ramblerz at Mountain View Pub
Friday, March 20th, 2026, 5pm to 9pm at MVP
Rick and Bob playing MVP 5-9pm
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Friday, March 20th, 2026, 7:30pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/bull-riding
Weekly Schedule - Gates Open at 6PM
Wednesday: 7:30PM & 9PM Ride Times
Friday: 8:00PM: 9:30PM & 10:45PM Ride Times Mutton Bustin' on Friday Nights ONLY - 8:00PM
Tickets are purchased at the gate night of.
Tickets are $10.00 Cash per person
Live Music in Cave Creek All Day
Friday, March 20th, 2026, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Fighter Flyovers from Luke Airbase
Saturday, March 21st, 2026, TBD at The Sky
Fighter flyovers from the Airshow at Luke. Including the Thunderbirds.
Spring Brush Drop Off
Saturday, March 21st, 2026, 8am to 12pm at 4304 E Carefree Hwy, Cave Creek, AZ 85331, United States
Rise and shine this weekend! Tackle those pesky weeds and dead branches around your house, and build a safety barrier to keep wildfires at bay. Next Saturday (March 21), saddle up for the Cave Creek Rodeo Days Parade—enjoy the festivities, then wrangle your brush and drop it off at the Water Ranch!
(There will be another drop-off day April 18)
Rodeo Days Parade
Saturday, March 21st, 2026, 9am to 10:30am at Downtown Cave Creek
Date: March 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek, AZ
Let’s celebrate our Western Heritage and the spirit of Cave Creek at the 2026 Rodeo Days Parade!
Theme: Remembering Our Western Heritage through
Trails, Trades, and Traditions
As our Nation honors its 250th birthday, this theme honors the western trails traveled, the trades that sustained communities, and the traditions passed from generation to generation that helped shape America.
Theme: Remembering Our Western Heritage through
Trails, Trades, and Traditions
As our Nation honors its 250th birthday, this theme honors the western trails traveled, the trades that sustained communities, and the traditions passed from generation to generation that helped shape America.
Date: March 21, 2026
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Cave Creek Road in Cave Creek, AZ
Come and immerse yourself in the essence of Cave Creek, as we launch rodeo week with the Cave Creek Rodeo Days Parade!
This lively procession along Cave Creek Road features horseback riders, floats, unique automobiles, rodeo royalty, bands, and more, infusing the town with a spirited Western atmosphere.
Parade Highlights: VIP Judges Booth: Positioned between the Buffalo Chip and Harold’s Corral, our VIP judges will include local dignitaries and celebrities, adding prestige to the event and offering a prime vantage point for evaluating the parade entries.
Announcing Locations: Enjoy the parade at designated spots along the route: Local Johnny’s, Big Earl’s, Kiwanis Marketplace, Buffalo Chip, and Harold’s Corral.
Parade Information: The Cave Creek Rodeo Days Parade celebrates our town’s Western Heritage through community support. Embracing a family-oriented entertainment focus, the parade exclusively revolves around our American Western Heritage theme.
Stagecoach Village Arts and Wine Festival
Saturday, March 21st, 2026, 10am to 5pm at Stagecoach Village
16th Annual Stagecoach Village Fine Art & Wine Festival ~ Cave Creek, AZ. – Stagecoach Village is a popular destination for Arts & Entertainment. Located in the heart of the affluent communities surrounding Carefree and Cave Creek, just minutes from North Scottsdale. Featuring over 100 jury selected Fine Artists exhibiting wide variety of media and subject matter, Wine Tasting and Craft Beer, Gourmet Eateries, and live musical Entertainment. A Free Event with Easy Parking.
The 66 Kid: CC Museum Presentation
Saturday, March 21st, 2026, 2pm to 4pm at Cave Creek Museum
Weekly Presentation. See schedule for speaker. https://cavecreekmuseum.org/events/list/
Triple B, B3, Bob Boze Bell is a true triple threat of talent! Bob has lived in Cave Creek for 40 years and knows where most of the bodies are buried but is willing to tell the (tall) tales and legends about our amazing western history. He will have his paintings and published books of the stories and landscapes that continue to inspire him for display and sale.
**Advance tickets required. See link to purchase.**
**Advance tickets required. See link to purchase.**
Weekly Presentation. See schedule for speaker. https://cavecreekmuseum.org/events/list/
Free Drive-In Movies at Earls
Saturday, March 21st, 2026, 6:30pm at Earl’s. Cave Creek Road
Free drive-in movies each Saturday at 6.30pm
Check website for which movie is playing. https://bigearlsgreasyeats.com/drive-in-movies/ A fun, one-of-a-kind movie-going experience! When you come to a Big Earl’s Drive-In Movie you’ll watch more than just a great movie. You will get the full Drive-In Experience – a unique and historic slice of Americana. Carside Service with Full Dinner Menu!
Live Music in Cave Creek All Day
Saturday, March 21st, 2026, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Stagecoach Village Arts and Wine Festival
Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, 10am to 5pm at Stagecoach Village
16th Annual Stagecoach Village Fine Art & Wine Festival ~ Cave Creek, AZ. – Stagecoach Village is a popular destination for Arts & Entertainment. Located in the heart of the affluent communities surrounding Carefree and Cave Creek, just minutes from North Scottsdale. Featuring over 100 jury selected Fine Artists exhibiting wide variety of media and subject matter, Wine Tasting and Craft Beer, Gourmet Eateries, and live musical Entertainment. A Free Event with Easy Parking.
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Line Dancing Tuesday and Sunday Nights from 7PM to 8PM.
Free Line Dance Lessons
Live Music in Cave Creek All Day
Sunday, March 22nd, 2026, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Quiet Monday, but always Live Music at Janey’s
Monday, March 23rd, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Janey’s
It’s a lazy Mondays in Cave Creek! But there is alway live music every Monday at Janey’s.
Check out website for details. https://cavecreekazmusic.com/calendar/
Hiking - Winfield Group
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026, 8:30am at Various
In order to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and better light of early mornings, this hiking season we plan to start a little earlier than past years, with hikers asked to meet each Tuesday at the Winfield Clubhouse at 7:45am for an 8am departure.
To simplify communications, I will no longer be sending out a detailed hike description with options for longer or shorter hikes for each outing. Instead, you will be provided just a short description of the planned hike and driving directions to the trailhead. Except for special outings, we will try to keep all hikes to a maximum of 6 miles. Hikers are welcome to plan longer or shorter versions of group hike, but they will need to coordinate carpooling and other matters among themselves.
List of November Hikes:
11/4 - Dragonfly, Boca Grande & Spur Cross Trail Loop (Spur Cross Conservation Area) - The hike is about 4.0 miles in length and entails modest elevation changes. We start and end at the parking lot across from Spur Cross Stables, which is in the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and next to the entrance to Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Our hike begins on the Dragonfly Trail and then follows the Boca Grande Trail (a recent new name) to the Spur Cross Trail, which we follow back to Spur Cross Road and our trailhead parking lot. The trailhead is about a 15-20 minute drive from Winfield. Drive north for 2 miles on Tom Darlington, turn left on Cave Creek Road for a mile and then right onto Spur Cross Road, which you follow north to the trailhead.
11/11 - Loop Around Granite Mountain (McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - The hike covers about 5.8 miles and involves only small elevation changes as we circumnavigate Granite Mountain. Beginning and ending at the Granite Mountain Trailhead on 136th Street, our hike follows the Bootlegger, Saddlehorn, Granite Mountain Loop and (again) Bootlegger trails. The trailhead is about a 30 minute drive from Winfield. Drive south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, which changes name to Rio Verde Road after passing Alma School Road. Turn left on 136th Street and drive 3 miles until reaching the trailhead parking lot on your left.
11/18 - Marcus Landslide Trail(McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike may be described as a 4.0 mile lollipop with modest elevation gains on the return. We head out and back 1.5 miles on the Marcus Landslide Trail to a scenic one mile loop at the farthest point from our Tom's Thumb Trailhead. The drive from Winfield is about 25-30 minutes. Head south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, right on North 118th Street, then left on Ranch Road and finally right again onto 128th Street, which you follow to its end at the Tom's Thumb Trailhead.
11/25 - Apache Wash Loop (Phoenix Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike is a 4.9 mile loop with moderate elevation increases required to reach our high point at Ridgeback Overlook. From the Apache Wash Trailhead on East Sonoran Desert Drive, We begin on Sidewinder Trail for about 2.5 miles before returning to our trailhead via Ridgeback and. Ocotillo Trails, with a 0.25 mile diversion to Ridgeback Overlook on the way back. The drive from Winfield is about 25 minutes. Head south on N. Scottsdale Road, turn right on Lone Mountain, then left on Cave Creek Road and finally right on E. Sonoran Desert Drive, which you follow until reaching the trailhead on your right.
For any questions call:
Phil Bates 415-794-2671
Grant Ireland 847-308-3513
Marshall Sussman 201-988-5867
Brad Adams 847-471-2292
Reminders:
Hike with a buddy
Wear sunscreen & sunglasses
Bring plenty of water
Consider using trekking poles
Weekly Hiking with Winfield Hiking Group. Meet at Winfield Clubhouse. 8.15am.
Different hike each week. Typically 4 to 5 miles in length. Some hikes up to 6 miles.
Rancho contacts/carpool: FORD.
Our Autumn hiking season has arrived!! Hopefully most of you will return to the Sonoran Desert in November and will be able to join some of the hikes planned for the four Tuesdays during next month.
In order to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and better light of early mornings, this hiking season we plan to start a little earlier than past years, with hikers asked to meet each Tuesday at the Winfield Clubhouse at 7:45am for an 8am departure.
To simplify communications, I will no longer be sending out a detailed hike description with options for longer or shorter hikes for each outing. Instead, you will be provided just a short description of the planned hike and driving directions to the trailhead. Except for special outings, we will try to keep all hikes to a maximum of 6 miles. Hikers are welcome to plan longer or shorter versions of group hike, but they will need to coordinate carpooling and other matters among themselves.
List of November Hikes:
11/4 - Dragonfly, Boca Grande & Spur Cross Trail Loop (Spur Cross Conservation Area) - The hike is about 4.0 miles in length and entails modest elevation changes. We start and end at the parking lot across from Spur Cross Stables, which is in the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and next to the entrance to Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Our hike begins on the Dragonfly Trail and then follows the Boca Grande Trail (a recent new name) to the Spur Cross Trail, which we follow back to Spur Cross Road and our trailhead parking lot. The trailhead is about a 15-20 minute drive from Winfield. Drive north for 2 miles on Tom Darlington, turn left on Cave Creek Road for a mile and then right onto Spur Cross Road, which you follow north to the trailhead.
11/11 - Loop Around Granite Mountain (McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - The hike covers about 5.8 miles and involves only small elevation changes as we circumnavigate Granite Mountain. Beginning and ending at the Granite Mountain Trailhead on 136th Street, our hike follows the Bootlegger, Saddlehorn, Granite Mountain Loop and (again) Bootlegger trails. The trailhead is about a 30 minute drive from Winfield. Drive south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, which changes name to Rio Verde Road after passing Alma School Road. Turn left on 136th Street and drive 3 miles until reaching the trailhead parking lot on your left.
11/18 - Marcus Landslide Trail(McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike may be described as a 4.0 mile lollipop with modest elevation gains on the return. We head out and back 1.5 miles on the Marcus Landslide Trail to a scenic one mile loop at the farthest point from our Tom's Thumb Trailhead. The drive from Winfield is about 25-30 minutes. Head south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, right on North 118th Street, then left on Ranch Road and finally right again onto 128th Street, which you follow to its end at the Tom's Thumb Trailhead.
11/25 - Apache Wash Loop (Phoenix Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike is a 4.9 mile loop with moderate elevation increases required to reach our high point at Ridgeback Overlook. From the Apache Wash Trailhead on East Sonoran Desert Drive, We begin on Sidewinder Trail for about 2.5 miles before returning to our trailhead via Ridgeback and. Ocotillo Trails, with a 0.25 mile diversion to Ridgeback Overlook on the way back. The drive from Winfield is about 25 minutes. Head south on N. Scottsdale Road, turn right on Lone Mountain, then left on Cave Creek Road and finally right on E. Sonoran Desert Drive, which you follow until reaching the trailhead on your right.
For any questions call:
Phil Bates 415-794-2671
Grant Ireland 847-308-3513
Marshall Sussman 201-988-5867
Brad Adams 847-471-2292
Reminders:
Hike with a buddy
Wear sunscreen & sunglasses
Bring plenty of water
Consider using trekking poles
Cave Creek Council Meeting
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026, 5pm at Town Hall
Regular Council Meetings are held on the first and third Monday of the month unless they fall on a Holiday or are canceled.
In case of a holiday, the Regular Council Meeting is conducted the following Tuesday. The public is encouraged to participate in person at Town Hall, or remotely via Zoom. Regular Council Meetings are also recorded and available by video on the website under Council Videos.
Agendas can be found by clicking the pdf icon in the upper right-hand corner of the Town calendar, or in the Town's Document Center.
To participate or speak during a Council Meeting please complete a comment card and submit them to the Town Clerk. In-person this can be done immediately before the meeting. If you plan to participate remotely through Zoom, please submit an electronic comment card no later than 2pm the day of the meeting here: https://www.cavecreekAZ.gov/comment
Cave Creek Town Hall:
37622 N Cave Creek Rd.
Cave Creek, AZ 85331
To participate remotely:
Zoom Link : https://zoom.us/s/97966005071
(Please allow for time to create a Zoom user account and download the App if you've never used it before). Listeners are muted, unless you complete a comment card before 2pm the day of the meeting, in which case you will be called on and unmuted during Call to the Public or the respective Agenda item.
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Tuesday, March 24th, 2026, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Line Dancing Tuesday and Sunday Nights from 7PM to 8PM.
Free Line Dance Lessons
The Painter's Palette - Open Paint
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, 9am to 12pm at Desert Foothills Library
Check the website for details. https://desertfoothills.librarycalendar.com/events/upcoming
Picasso, van Gogh, Michelangelo and YOU! No matter what medium you prefer to create with, all are welcome to join The Painters Palette! Open to all, this gathering is the time to let your creative juices flow. Bring your paints, pastels, watercolors, easels, and brushes, and join this colorful palette of other artists in our wonderful community! We provide the space, you create the art. Open to any and all mediums and skill levels.
No instructor, self-guided
No registration | Questions, please call 480-488-2286
Class is free but a donation to the Desert Foothills Library is appreciated. Disclaimer(s) Accessibility The library makes every effort to ensure our programs can be enjoyed by all. If you have any concerns about accessibility or need to request specific accommodations, please contact the library.
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, 7:30pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/bull-riding
Weekly Schedule - Gates Open at 6PM
Wednesday: 7:30PM & 9PM Ride Times
Friday: 8:00PM: 9:30PM & 10:45PM Ride Times Mutton Bustin' on Friday Nights ONLY - 8:00PM
Tickets are purchased at the gate night of.
Tickets are $10.00 Cash per person
Rodeo Days
Thursday, March 26th, 2026, TBD at Memorial Stadium
A Celebration of Western Heritage
For over 45 years the sport of Rodeo has been alive and kicking in the Sonoran Desert. The Cave Creek Rodeo consists of a Parade, Mutton Bustin’, Rodeo Dances, a Cornhole Tournament, All Bulls, All Nightand three action packed days of PRCA Rodeo performances and more to round out a weeklong celebration of an Arizona town’s Western Heritage.
For over 45 years the sport of Rodeo has been alive and kicking in the Sonoran Desert. The Cave Creek Rodeo consists of a Parade, Mutton Bustin’, Rodeo Dances, a Cornhole Tournament, All Bulls, All Nightand three action packed days of PRCA Rodeo performances and more to round out a weeklong celebration of an Arizona town’s Western Heritage.
We use the proceeds of the rodeo to support charitable organizationsthroughout the Sonoran Desert and assisting the Town of Cave Creek with continued maintenance and enhancement of the Cave Creek Memorial Arena. We rely heavily on the hard work of our volunteers, the generous support of our sponsors, the talents of our participants and the patronage of our rodeo fans from throughout the country.
Thursday, March 26, 2026
5:00PM – Gates open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
5:00PM – Gates open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
5:00PM-10:00PM – Vendors open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
7:30PM – All Bulls, All Night!
PURCHASE THURSDAY TICKETS
Friday, March 27, 2026
Tough Enough To Wear Pink!
PURCHASE THURSDAY TICKETS
Friday, March 27, 2026
Tough Enough To Wear Pink!
8:00AM – Slack Team Ropers, Steer Wrestling, Tie Down, Breakaway Ropers
5:00PM – Gates open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
5:00PM-10:00PM – Vendors open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
7:30PM – First PRCA Rodeo Performance
PURCHASE FRIDAY TICKETS
Saturday, March 28, 2026
8:00AM – Slack Barrel Racing
PURCHASE FRIDAY TICKETS
Saturday, March 28, 2026
8:00AM – Slack Barrel Racing
5:00PM – Gates open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
5:00PM-10:00PM – Vendors open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
7:30PM – Second PRCA Rodeo Performance
PURCHASE SATURDAY TICKETS
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Patriotic Day!
PURCHASE SATURDAY TICKETS
Sunday, March 29, 2026
Patriotic Day!
12:00PM – Gates open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
12:00PM-4:00PM – Vendors open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
2:00PM – Mutton Bustin’ Finals
2:00PM – Third and Final PRCA Rodeo Performance
Trivia Night at Local Jonny’s
Thursday, March 26th, 2026, 5:45pm at Local Jonny’s
Trivia at Local Jonny's!
Come play, it's fun (and humbling...). First question at 6pm, FREE to play, winning team takes home a $25 gift card. Get there early!!!
Tap Takeover: Janey’s
Thursday, March 26th, 2026, 7pm at Janey’s
Check out details at. https://cavecreekazmusic.com/tap-takeover-nights-in-cave-creek/
Janey’s is proud to support our local breweries with weekly tap takeovers. On Thursday nights, come on out and enjoy our version of a daily double: new beers and new music under the stars! (With heat lamps on those cold nights. )
2 Step Dance Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Thursday, March 26th, 2026, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Line Dance Lessons:
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays | 7–8 pm
Two Step Dance Lessons:
Thursdays | 7–8 pm
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Free dance lessons, western style at the Buffalo Chip Saloon & Steakhouse!
Whether you're new to the dance floor or just ready to let loose, scoot on over for some classic country steps and good fun.
Line Dance Lessons:
Tuesdays, Saturdays and Sundays | 7–8 pm
Two Step Dance Lessons:
Thursdays | 7–8 pm
Ready to groove? Visit their website to learn more: https://bit.ly/3KkuZHe
Carefree Farmers Market
Friday, March 27th, 2026, 9am to 1pm at Moved: Carefree Town Hall Parking Lot
Meet local vendors at our Carefree Town Center and explore a variety of fresh produce, delectable baked goods, handcrafted products, and much more.
Fridays
Oct.-May 9am - 1pm
June-Sept. 8am - 11am
Meet local vendors at our Carefree Town Center and explore a variety of fresh produce, delectable baked goods, handcrafted products, and much more.
Carefree Fine Arts and Wine Festival
Friday, March 27th, 2026, 10am to 5pm at Easy Street Carefree
Arts show in Carefree
Thunderbird Artists - Spring Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival
Friday, March 27 - Sunday, March 29 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Carefree Town Center
The 31st Annual Spring Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival returns March 27–29, transforming downtown Carefree into a vibrant open-air gallery.
Hosted by Thunderbird Artists and established in 1994, this signature Town of Carefree event showcases an extraordinary juried collection of fine art across every medium and style. Make sure to check out featured artists Jason & Danielle Napier! Guests can stroll Easy Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, meet talented artists in person, and discover one-of-a-kind pieces while enjoying the beauty of Carefree in the spring.
The weekend experience is perfectly paired with wine tastings, fine spirits, microbrews, gourmet fare, and live music. Admission is $5 (cash only at the gate, with online discounts available), and specialty packages — including the popular Couples’ Day Out — offer tastings and souvenir wine glasses for an elevated festival experience. Don’t miss this grand finale of the season — a true celebration of art, flavor, and community.
Rodeo Days
Friday, March 27th, 2026, 7:30pm at Memorial Stadium
A Celebration of Western Heritage For over 45 years the sport of Rodeo has been alive and kicking in the Sonoran Desert. The Cave Creek Rodeo consists of a Parade, Mutton Bustin’, Rodeo Dances, a Cornhole Tournament, All Bulls, All Nightand three action packed days of PRCA Rodeo performances and more to round out a weeklong celebration of an Arizona town’s Western Heritage.
We use the proceeds of the rodeo to support charitable organizationsthroughout the Sonoran Desert and assisting the Town of Cave Creek with continued maintenance and enhancement of the Cave Creek Memorial Arena. We rely heavily on the hard work of our volunteers, the generous support of our sponsors, the talents of our participants and the patronage of our rodeo fans from throughout the country.
Thursday, March 26, 2026 5:00PM – Gates open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
5:00PM-10:00PM – Vendors open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
7:30PM – All Bulls, All Night! PURCHASE THURSDAY TICKETS Friday, March 27, 2026 Tough Enough To Wear Pink!
8:00AM – Slack Team Ropers, Steer Wrestling, Tie Down, Breakaway Ropers
5:00PM – Gates open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
5:00PM-10:00PM – Vendors open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
7:30PM – First PRCA Rodeo Performance PURCHASE FRIDAY TICKETS Saturday, March 28, 2026 8:00AM – Slack Barrel Racing
5:00PM – Gates open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
5:00PM-10:00PM – Vendors open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
7:30PM – Second PRCA Rodeo Performance PURCHASE SATURDAY TICKETS Sunday, March 29, 2026 Patriotic Day!
12:00PM – Gates open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
12:00PM-4:00PM – Vendors open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
2:00PM – Mutton Bustin’ Finals
2:00PM – Third and Final PRCA Rodeo Performance
Buffalo Chips Bull Riding
Friday, March 27th, 2026, 7:30pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/bull-riding
Weekly Schedule - Gates Open at 6PM
Wednesday: 7:30PM & 9PM Ride Times
Friday: 8:00PM: 9:30PM & 10:45PM Ride Times Mutton Bustin' on Friday Nights ONLY - 8:00PM
Tickets are purchased at the gate night of.
Tickets are $10.00 Cash per person
Live Music in Cave Creek All Day
Friday, March 27th, 2026, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
AZ Gold Mining Experience
Saturday, March 28th, 2026, 10am to 11:30am at Cave Creek Museum
BUY YOUR TICKET! This event normally sells out fast. https://cavecreekmuseum.org/events/list/
Due to the popularity of The AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™, tickets must be pre-purchased. No Membership Discounts. Culture Passes will not be accepted for this event
BUY YOUR TICKET! This event normally sells out fast. https://cavecreekmuseum.org/events/list/
Museum opens at 9:00 am for event check-in; the ARIZONA GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ begins at 10:00 am. The Cave Creek Museum’s AZ GOLD MINING EXPERIENCE™ is unique with its display of the complete hard rock ore extraction process, with the mine shaft, tramway, ore carts, crushing and extraction, that are always on display, but operated on 2nd Saturdays. The highlight is Arizona’s only fully operational ten-stamp ore crushing mill. The ten 1,000-lb stamps slam down in synchronized motion to pound the ore removed from the mine into a fine gravel. The stamp mill was brought from its former location at the Golden Reef Mine on Continental Mountain to where it sits today. This is the only operational mining stamp mill in Arizona today that sits only 5 miles from its original site on the mountain. The program begins with a lively recounting of Cave Creek Mining District’s heyday, followed by a visit to the arrastre, a primitive apparatus that pulverized ore with the power of beast or man. Hold onto your hats when the old mine blows its top! Then onto the Golden Reef Stamp Mill and Tramway, where our highly trained and dedicated “Dream Team” fires up the engines of the stamp mill and once again the mountainsides echo with the crashing beat of the mechanical crusher. Watch as the tramway carries ore to be pulverized! Then onto the Blacksmith Shop for a demonstration of skill that was highly valued in a time where parts and tools had to be fabricated on site. Next be sure to try your luck at our Gold-panning station, where docents will show you how to pan for ore and minerals just like the old prospectors did. Maybe you’ll strike gold! Remember, your admission ($15 for guests 13 yrs and up, children 12 yrs and under are free**) is also good for a leisurely tour of the Museum’s Historical and Archaeology collections and be sure to visit our other Outdoor Exhibits: the collection of many other articles from Cave Creek’s mining and agricultural past, the Historic First Church, and our TB Cabin, which is on the National Register of Historic Places as the onlyknown existing tubercular cabin from that era.
Carefree Fine Arts and Wine Festival
Saturday, March 28th, 2026, 10am to 5pm at Easy Street Carefree
Arts show in Carefree
Thunderbird Artists - Spring Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival
Friday, March 27 - Sunday, March 29 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Carefree Town Center
The 31st Annual Spring Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival returns March 27–29, transforming downtown Carefree into a vibrant open-air gallery.
Hosted by Thunderbird Artists and established in 1994, this signature Town of Carefree event showcases an extraordinary juried collection of fine art across every medium and style. Make sure to check out featured artists Jason & Danielle Napier! Guests can stroll Easy Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, meet talented artists in person, and discover one-of-a-kind pieces while enjoying the beauty of Carefree in the spring.
The weekend experience is perfectly paired with wine tastings, fine spirits, microbrews, gourmet fare, and live music. Admission is $5 (cash only at the gate, with online discounts available), and specialty packages — including the popular Couples’ Day Out — offer tastings and souvenir wine glasses for an elevated festival experience. Don’t miss this grand finale of the season — a true celebration of art, flavor, and community.
Food Bank Farmers Market
Saturday, March 28th, 2026, 10am to 1pm at Food Bank, Carefree Hyw
Food Bank Farmer’s Market @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm Shop artisan breads, spreads, sweets, and fresh local produce right here on Carefree Highway. You won’t leave empty-handed or hungry!
With holiday visitors all winter, bring them out to soak up our gorgeous shorts weather, shop the freshest local produce, and enjoy a market day that’s pure Arizona. A portion of all sales will benefit the Foothills Food Bank.
Meet us at the Farmer’s Market the fourth Saturday of every month from 10am – 1pm.
Foothills Food Bank & Resource Center Parking Lot 4250 E. Carefree Highway Cave Creek, AZ
Free Drive-In Movies at Earls
Saturday, March 28th, 2026, 6:30pm at Earl’s. Cave Creek Road
Free drive-in movies each Saturday at 6.30pm
Check website for which movie is playing. https://bigearlsgreasyeats.com/drive-in-movies/ A fun, one-of-a-kind movie-going experience! When you come to a Big Earl’s Drive-In Movie you’ll watch more than just a great movie. You will get the full Drive-In Experience – a unique and historic slice of Americana. Carside Service with Full Dinner Menu!
Rodeo Days
Saturday, March 28th, 2026, 7:30pm at Memorial Stadium
A Celebration of Western Heritage For over 45 years the sport of Rodeo has been alive and kicking in the Sonoran Desert. The Cave Creek Rodeo consists of a Parade, Mutton Bustin’, Rodeo Dances, a Cornhole Tournament, All Bulls, All Nightand three action packed days of PRCA Rodeo performances and more to round out a weeklong celebration of an Arizona town’s Western Heritage.
We use the proceeds of the rodeo to support charitable organizationsthroughout the Sonoran Desert and assisting the Town of Cave Creek with continued maintenance and enhancement of the Cave Creek Memorial Arena. We rely heavily on the hard work of our volunteers, the generous support of our sponsors, the talents of our participants and the patronage of our rodeo fans from throughout the country.
Thursday, March 26, 2026 5:00PM – Gates open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
5:00PM-10:00PM – Vendors open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
7:30PM – All Bulls, All Night! PURCHASE THURSDAY TICKETS Friday, March 27, 2026 Tough Enough To Wear Pink!
8:00AM – Slack Team Ropers, Steer Wrestling, Tie Down, Breakaway Ropers
5:00PM – Gates open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
5:00PM-10:00PM – Vendors open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
7:30PM – First PRCA Rodeo Performance PURCHASE FRIDAY TICKETS Saturday, March 28, 2026 8:00AM – Slack Barrel Racing
5:00PM – Gates open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
5:00PM-10:00PM – Vendors open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
7:30PM – Second PRCA Rodeo Performance PURCHASE SATURDAY TICKETS Sunday, March 29, 2026 Patriotic Day!
12:00PM – Gates open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
12:00PM-4:00PM – Vendors open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
2:00PM – Mutton Bustin’ Finals
2:00PM – Third and Final PRCA Rodeo Performance
Live Music in Cave Creek All Day
Saturday, March 28th, 2026, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Carefree Fine Arts and Wine Festival
Sunday, March 29th, 2026, 10am to 5pm at Easy Street Carefree
Arts show in Carefree
Thunderbird Artists - Spring Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival
Friday, March 27 - Sunday, March 29 | 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Carefree Town Center
The 31st Annual Spring Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival returns March 27–29, transforming downtown Carefree into a vibrant open-air gallery.
Hosted by Thunderbird Artists and established in 1994, this signature Town of Carefree event showcases an extraordinary juried collection of fine art across every medium and style. Make sure to check out featured artists Jason & Danielle Napier! Guests can stroll Easy Street from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, meet talented artists in person, and discover one-of-a-kind pieces while enjoying the beauty of Carefree in the spring.
The weekend experience is perfectly paired with wine tastings, fine spirits, microbrews, gourmet fare, and live music. Admission is $5 (cash only at the gate, with online discounts available), and specialty packages — including the popular Couples’ Day Out — offer tastings and souvenir wine glasses for an elevated festival experience. Don’t miss this grand finale of the season — a true celebration of art, flavor, and community.
Rodeo Days
Sunday, March 29th, 2026, 2pm at Memorial Stadium
A Celebration of Western Heritage For over 45 years the sport of Rodeo has been alive and kicking in the Sonoran Desert. The Cave Creek Rodeo consists of a Parade, Mutton Bustin’, Rodeo Dances, a Cornhole Tournament, All Bulls, All Nightand three action packed days of PRCA Rodeo performances and more to round out a weeklong celebration of an Arizona town’s Western Heritage.
We use the proceeds of the rodeo to support charitable organizationsthroughout the Sonoran Desert and assisting the Town of Cave Creek with continued maintenance and enhancement of the Cave Creek Memorial Arena. We rely heavily on the hard work of our volunteers, the generous support of our sponsors, the talents of our participants and the patronage of our rodeo fans from throughout the country.
Thursday, March 26, 2026 5:00PM – Gates open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
5:00PM-10:00PM – Vendors open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
7:30PM – All Bulls, All Night! PURCHASE THURSDAY TICKETS Friday, March 27, 2026 Tough Enough To Wear Pink!
8:00AM – Slack Team Ropers, Steer Wrestling, Tie Down, Breakaway Ropers
5:00PM – Gates open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
5:00PM-10:00PM – Vendors open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
7:30PM – First PRCA Rodeo Performance PURCHASE FRIDAY TICKETS Saturday, March 28, 2026 8:00AM – Slack Barrel Racing
5:00PM – Gates open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
5:00PM-10:00PM – Vendors open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
7:30PM – Second PRCA Rodeo Performance PURCHASE SATURDAY TICKETS Sunday, March 29, 2026 Patriotic Day!
12:00PM – Gates open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
12:00PM-4:00PM – Vendors open at the Cave Creek Memorial Arena
2:00PM – Mutton Bustin’ Finals
2:00PM – Third and Final PRCA Rodeo Performance
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Sunday, March 29th, 2026, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Line Dancing Tuesday and Sunday Nights from 7PM to 8PM.
Free Line Dance Lessons
Live Music in Cave Creek All Day
Sunday, March 29th, 2026, 11:59pm at Various Bars and Restaurants
See listing of bands and locations. Kevin Causey normally posts the lineup for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
https://m.facebook.com/groups/cavecreekmusic/
Quiet Monday, but always Live Music at Janey’s
Monday, March 30th, 2026, 7:30pm to 9:30pm at Janey’s
It’s a lazy Mondays in Cave Creek! But there is alway live music every Monday at Janey’s.
Check out website for details. https://cavecreekazmusic.com/calendar/
Hiking - Winfield Group
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026, 8:30am at Various
In order to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and better light of early mornings, this hiking season we plan to start a little earlier than past years, with hikers asked to meet each Tuesday at the Winfield Clubhouse at 7:45am for an 8am departure.
To simplify communications, I will no longer be sending out a detailed hike description with options for longer or shorter hikes for each outing. Instead, you will be provided just a short description of the planned hike and driving directions to the trailhead. Except for special outings, we will try to keep all hikes to a maximum of 6 miles. Hikers are welcome to plan longer or shorter versions of group hike, but they will need to coordinate carpooling and other matters among themselves.
List of November Hikes:
11/4 - Dragonfly, Boca Grande & Spur Cross Trail Loop (Spur Cross Conservation Area) - The hike is about 4.0 miles in length and entails modest elevation changes. We start and end at the parking lot across from Spur Cross Stables, which is in the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and next to the entrance to Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Our hike begins on the Dragonfly Trail and then follows the Boca Grande Trail (a recent new name) to the Spur Cross Trail, which we follow back to Spur Cross Road and our trailhead parking lot. The trailhead is about a 15-20 minute drive from Winfield. Drive north for 2 miles on Tom Darlington, turn left on Cave Creek Road for a mile and then right onto Spur Cross Road, which you follow north to the trailhead.
11/11 - Loop Around Granite Mountain (McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - The hike covers about 5.8 miles and involves only small elevation changes as we circumnavigate Granite Mountain. Beginning and ending at the Granite Mountain Trailhead on 136th Street, our hike follows the Bootlegger, Saddlehorn, Granite Mountain Loop and (again) Bootlegger trails. The trailhead is about a 30 minute drive from Winfield. Drive south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, which changes name to Rio Verde Road after passing Alma School Road. Turn left on 136th Street and drive 3 miles until reaching the trailhead parking lot on your left.
11/18 - Marcus Landslide Trail(McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike may be described as a 4.0 mile lollipop with modest elevation gains on the return. We head out and back 1.5 miles on the Marcus Landslide Trail to a scenic one mile loop at the farthest point from our Tom's Thumb Trailhead. The drive from Winfield is about 25-30 minutes. Head south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, right on North 118th Street, then left on Ranch Road and finally right again onto 128th Street, which you follow to its end at the Tom's Thumb Trailhead.
11/25 - Apache Wash Loop (Phoenix Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike is a 4.9 mile loop with moderate elevation increases required to reach our high point at Ridgeback Overlook. From the Apache Wash Trailhead on East Sonoran Desert Drive, We begin on Sidewinder Trail for about 2.5 miles before returning to our trailhead via Ridgeback and. Ocotillo Trails, with a 0.25 mile diversion to Ridgeback Overlook on the way back. The drive from Winfield is about 25 minutes. Head south on N. Scottsdale Road, turn right on Lone Mountain, then left on Cave Creek Road and finally right on E. Sonoran Desert Drive, which you follow until reaching the trailhead on your right.
For any questions call:
Phil Bates 415-794-2671
Grant Ireland 847-308-3513
Marshall Sussman 201-988-5867
Brad Adams 847-471-2292
Reminders:
Hike with a buddy
Wear sunscreen & sunglasses
Bring plenty of water
Consider using trekking poles
Weekly Hiking with Winfield Hiking Group. Meet at Winfield Clubhouse. 8.15am.
Different hike each week. Typically 4 to 5 miles in length. Some hikes up to 6 miles.
Rancho contacts/carpool: FORD.
Our Autumn hiking season has arrived!! Hopefully most of you will return to the Sonoran Desert in November and will be able to join some of the hikes planned for the four Tuesdays during next month.
In order to take advantage of the cooler temperatures and better light of early mornings, this hiking season we plan to start a little earlier than past years, with hikers asked to meet each Tuesday at the Winfield Clubhouse at 7:45am for an 8am departure.
To simplify communications, I will no longer be sending out a detailed hike description with options for longer or shorter hikes for each outing. Instead, you will be provided just a short description of the planned hike and driving directions to the trailhead. Except for special outings, we will try to keep all hikes to a maximum of 6 miles. Hikers are welcome to plan longer or shorter versions of group hike, but they will need to coordinate carpooling and other matters among themselves.
List of November Hikes:
11/4 - Dragonfly, Boca Grande & Spur Cross Trail Loop (Spur Cross Conservation Area) - The hike is about 4.0 miles in length and entails modest elevation changes. We start and end at the parking lot across from Spur Cross Stables, which is in the Jewel of the Creek Preserve and next to the entrance to Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area. Our hike begins on the Dragonfly Trail and then follows the Boca Grande Trail (a recent new name) to the Spur Cross Trail, which we follow back to Spur Cross Road and our trailhead parking lot. The trailhead is about a 15-20 minute drive from Winfield. Drive north for 2 miles on Tom Darlington, turn left on Cave Creek Road for a mile and then right onto Spur Cross Road, which you follow north to the trailhead.
11/11 - Loop Around Granite Mountain (McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - The hike covers about 5.8 miles and involves only small elevation changes as we circumnavigate Granite Mountain. Beginning and ending at the Granite Mountain Trailhead on 136th Street, our hike follows the Bootlegger, Saddlehorn, Granite Mountain Loop and (again) Bootlegger trails. The trailhead is about a 30 minute drive from Winfield. Drive south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, which changes name to Rio Verde Road after passing Alma School Road. Turn left on 136th Street and drive 3 miles until reaching the trailhead parking lot on your left.
11/18 - Marcus Landslide Trail(McDowell Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike may be described as a 4.0 mile lollipop with modest elevation gains on the return. We head out and back 1.5 miles on the Marcus Landslide Trail to a scenic one mile loop at the farthest point from our Tom's Thumb Trailhead. The drive from Winfield is about 25-30 minutes. Head south on Pima, turn left on Dynamite, right on North 118th Street, then left on Ranch Road and finally right again onto 128th Street, which you follow to its end at the Tom's Thumb Trailhead.
11/25 - Apache Wash Loop (Phoenix Sonoran Preserve) - Our hike is a 4.9 mile loop with moderate elevation increases required to reach our high point at Ridgeback Overlook. From the Apache Wash Trailhead on East Sonoran Desert Drive, We begin on Sidewinder Trail for about 2.5 miles before returning to our trailhead via Ridgeback and. Ocotillo Trails, with a 0.25 mile diversion to Ridgeback Overlook on the way back. The drive from Winfield is about 25 minutes. Head south on N. Scottsdale Road, turn right on Lone Mountain, then left on Cave Creek Road and finally right on E. Sonoran Desert Drive, which you follow until reaching the trailhead on your right.
For any questions call:
Phil Bates 415-794-2671
Grant Ireland 847-308-3513
Marshall Sussman 201-988-5867
Brad Adams 847-471-2292
Reminders:
Hike with a buddy
Wear sunscreen & sunglasses
Bring plenty of water
Consider using trekking poles
Line Dancing Lessons: Buffalo Chips
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026, 7pm at Buffalo Chips
Check out the website for details: https://buffalochipsaloon.com/music-%26-dance
Line Dancing Tuesday and Sunday Nights from 7PM to 8PM.
Free Line Dance Lessons