White Mountain Rodeo Events

Taylor Rodeo and Independence Day Celebration

Taylor Arizona's Independence Day and Night Rodeo

Details To Be Determined

4th Of July

Show Low FreedomFest and Fireworks!

Friday - July 4th 2026 - 9am - 10pm

Parade begins at 9 a.m. leaving Owens headed East on the Deuce of Clubs to White Mountain Rd. Spectators please stay along the Deuce of Clubs.

Wet Zone event begins following parade at Frontier Park.

Frontier Park
660 N. 9th Pl
Show Low, AZ 85901

FreedomFest celebration begins at 3 p.m. at Show Low High School Football Stadium.

Fireworks - 9:00 p.m. at Show Low High School

1201 N Cougar Ln
Show Low, AZ

Show Low Freedom Fest and Fireworks Details

Springerville Rib Throwdown

 The longest-running BBQ competition in Arizona!

Thursday - Saturday - September 3, 4, & 5th, 2026

Pitmasters from near and far showcase their culinary expertise. Arrive early to secure your share of these prized delights.

35 to 40 BBQ Pitmasters gather Labor Day weekend to compete for Grand Champion of the Springerville Rib Throughdown.

Event sponsored by "Better World Barbeque Charities" was created to raise money to help smaller charities in the southern Apache County area.

The three-day event includes food sampling and drinks, an opportunity to learn from the pitmasters, a great way to celebrate the weekend!

Event Location:

340 E. Mohave St. Springerville, AZ 85938

Event Schedule:

Sept 3rd - Thursday evening from 6:pm until sold out–Tri Tip, Shredded Chicken or Pulled Pork with choice of 2 sides for $15.

Sept 4th - Friday evening from 6:pm until sold out–Dessert and Appetizer sampling for $2 ticket per sample.

Sept 5th - Saturday at noon–Smoked BBQ Rib sampling for $2 ticket per sample

Taylor Sweet Corn Festival

Parade, Fun,
and Bushels of Sweet Corn!

Saturday - September 5th, 2026

Parade begins at 10 a.m. on Center Street and proceeds to the Rodeo Grounds. Arrive early to get a placve along the road to watch, and bring a chair!

Parade, Arts and Crafts Show, food vendors, entertainment, and lots of fresh, local sweet corn are all part of this festival celebrating the harvest of Taylor farmers’ primary crop — Sweet Corn. A fun run and cornhole tournament will also be held. A hay ride and historic home tour will be held Monday September 1st

Rodeo Grounds
202 Center Street
Taylor, AZ

12 Days Of Christmas
Snowflake Town Lighting

December 1st, 2026

The town of Snowflake kicks off the 12 Days Of Christmas with by "Lighting Up The Town"!

The town honors the season with the official "town lighting"... fun for the whole family.

The main street in Snowflake is literally "Main Street" and the festivities start there at 6:00 PM

The traditions of Christmas in this small town celebration are worth the trip.

Snowflake kicks off the holiday season with a traditional Town Lighting Ceremony, arrival of Santa, entertainment and free cocoa to be enjoyed by all.

12 Days Of Christmas Details

Pinetop-Lakeside Christmas Fair

And Mayors Tree Lighting

December 4th, 2026

5:30 - 8:00 PM

Lights - Music - Food

Kids Krafts - Hot Air Balloon Glow!

Location: Jack Barker Memorial Park

More info: PinetopLakesideAZ.gov

928-368-8696

Show Low Christmas Light Parade

Saturday - December 5th, 2026 - FREE

The Parade starts at Central and travels along the "Deuce" of Clubs Blvd then turns South onto White Mountains Rd. to complete the route.

The fun begins at 6 p.m. Saturday!

This event is a local favorite that is actually worth the trip to come up for the weekend from Phoenix or Tucson.  

New Years Eve - Show Low

Drop of the Deuce - Ring in the new year!

Wednesday - Dec. 31st  2026 - 11:00 PM

Show Low Public Library

Firepits - hot cocoa - Fireworks!