Spring Is the Season for Value on Two of America’s Favorite Pastimes

Josh Kenzer — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 14:35:08 +0000

This spring, visitors can combine their love for baseball and golf in the heart of the Sonoran Desert.

Play where the pros play at TPC Scottsdale, home to the PGA Tour’s FBR Open. The Pros Play Package starts at $651 and runs thru April 20. It includes one night accommodation at Fairmont Scottsdale, a round of golf and the Forecaddie Experience. The Fairmont Scottsdale’s spring training special includes a pair of tickets to a San Francisco Giants game and custom Giants merchandise in addition to exclusive access to the Giants Barbeque at the Ballpark event where they can meet Giants players in a casual atmosphere. The event occurs on select dates in February and March. For more information, visit www.fairmont.com/scottsdale.

At The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa, guests can take advantage of the property’s Unlimited Golf for Two special starting at $259 a night, which grants them access to a round of golf on each one of Kierland Golf Club’s three championship courses. Like the Fairmont Scottsdale, Westin Kierland is an official sponsor of the 2009 Cactus League season so booking your spring training stay with the property gives you all of the Giants merchandise, tickets and access to the Giants Barbeque at the Ballpark event. For more information, visit www.kierlandresort.com.

The Inn at Eagle Mountain’s OB Sports Double Value Golf Package is available thru April 12 and starts at only $190. The deal includes two night accommodations at the boutique hotel and two rounds of golf at the Eagle Mountain Golf Club. Baseball fanatics looking to stay at the Inn at Eagle Mountain during spring training can book online and save 15 percent off midweek rates. For more information, visit www.innateaglemountain.com.

To book a spring training stay at Fairmont Scottsdale or The Westin Kierland, visit www.ScottsdaleCVB.com/baseball.

Ready for Scottsdale Event Season? Good, cause it’s here!

Kelly Tope — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 23:09:53 +0000

This is absolutely one of my favorite times of the year to be in Scottsdale. Not only is the weather great (we get to wear short sleeve shirts while the rest of the country is bundled up and still freezing), but there is something to do just about every weekend from here until April. You can hardly go anywhere in Scottsdale without running into an event, all of which are worth experiencing. Here are some of my favorites coming up through the end of January (and be sure to check out Valentine’s Day in Scottsdale for events taking place in February):

Barrett-Jackson:This auto auction features more than 1,000 of the world’s finest collector and special-interest automobiles and is attended by 250,000 collectors and enthusiasts.
Dates: January 11-18
Location: WestWorld of Scottsdale (101 Freeway and Frank Lloyd Wright)
Admission: $10-$120

Sunday A’Fair: This free Sunday afternoon festival takes place outdoors and features concerts, a diverse selection of arts and crafts, and hands-on activities for children.
Dates: January 11 – April 12, most Sundays
Location: Scottsdale Civic Center Mall
Admission: Free

Russo & Steele: Be sure to check out this boutique-style auction featuring American muscle cars, European sports cars, hot rods and customs.
Dates: January 14-18, 2009
Location: Scottsdale Road and Mayo Boulevard
Admission: $20 general admission

Arizona Fine Art Expo: Juried artists are showcased in a working studio environment, giving attendees unprecedented access to some of the world’s most gifted designers, painters, sketch artists and sculptors.
Dates: January 15 – March 29, 2009
Location: Jomax and Scottsdale Roads
Admission: $8

Native Trails: A celebration of Native American Culture through song, dance, art, music and food.
Dates: January 15 – April 11, 2009 (most Thursdays and Saturdays)
Location: Scottsdale Civic Center Mall
Admission: Free

Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival: Experience jury-selected artists displaying fine art that includes bronzes, paintings, pottery, photography, scratchboard, wood, clay, metal and glass sculptures, batiks and more.
Dates: January 15-16, 2009
Location: Downtown Carefree, Ho Hum and Easy Streets
Admission: $3

Celebration of Fine Art: Attending this event is like attending more than 100 artists’ studios in one day! You can meet the artists and watch them while working.
Dates: January 16 – March 29, 2009
Location: Scottsdale Rd. and Mayo Boulevard
Admission: $8

Rockin’ ArtWalk: Runners, family and friends are invited to spend the afternoon in the thriving Downtown Scottsdale Arts & Shopping District. Here, you can enjoy an enticing array of galleries, dining and nightlife.
Dates: January 17, 2009
Location: Scottsdale Arts District, Main St. and Marshall Way
Admission: Free

P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon & 1/2 Marathon: This marathon tours through three of Arizona’s most vibrant cities (Phoenix, Tempe, and Scottsdale). With perfect winter running weather and live music every mile, this is an event not to miss!
Dates: January 18, 2009
Location: Phoenix/Tempe/Scottsdale
Admission: Free for spectators, $100-$125 for runners

Arizona Sun Circuit Quarter Horse Show: Come to watch 1,500 of the country’s best quarter horses compete for $20,000 in prizes. Horses and riders from around the world ride in five rights over eight days.
Dates: January 22-31, 2009
Location: WestWorld of Scottsdale (101 and Frank Lloyd Wright)
Admission: Free

FBR Open: As the largest event on the PGA TOUR, the FBR Open has gained legendary status for being unlike any other golf tournament. In addition the golf festival during the day, be sure to check out the Bird’s Nest Music Fest at each night.
Dates: January 26 – February 1, 2009
Location: TPC Scottsdale (Greenway Parkway and Frank Lloyd Wright)
Admission: $25 and up

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Spring Is the Season for Value on Two of America’s Favorite Pastimes

Ready for Scottsdale Event Season? Good, cause it’s here!