2010 Special Events
January 9th & 10th - Litchfield Park Native American Art Festival "The Gathering"
The 2010 Native American Festival will highlight over 200 of the finest southwest Native American artists including traditional and contemporary Native American jewelry, pottery, basketry, weaving, katsinas, painting, and beadwork. Festival entertainment includes popular cultural dances, flute performances and story telling. Main stage headliners include Arvel Bird, the 2007 Native American Music Awards Artist of the Year and Tony Redhouse, Navajo Grammy Nominated Recording Artist.
2010 "The Gathering" Participating Artists
January 16th - Kiwanis Litchfield Park Winter Trout Fishing Derby (small fee)
This event is located at Tierra Verde Lake Park from 7a.m.–3p.m.; registration opens at 6a.m. The event includes great fishing with over 1,000 lbs. of trout stocked in the lake. Food, prizes and giveaways.
January 24th - Arts in the Park Concert Series
Front lawn of the Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa, 3 - 5p.m. "Cold Shott and the Hurricane Horns" playing hot Arizona R & B, blues, funk, jazz, classic, and contemporary. Free!
February 14th- Arts in the Park Concert Series
Front lawn of the Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa, 3 - 5p.m. "The Bullseye Band", a country show band! Free!
March 6th - Kiwanis Litchfield Park 10k, 5k, & 1 Mile Fun Run & Celebration of Life Walk (registration fee required)
Check in 6:30a.m. Participants receive a goody bag, t-shirt and a raffle ticket for prize drawings. Food, drinks and an award ceremony.
2010 Registration Form
March 13th & 14th - Litchfield Park Spring Art & Culinary Festival
Llibrary Lawn & Town Center. Held Saturday & Sunday from 10a.m.–5p.m. Over 200 art booths, wine garden with wine and beer tastings. Culinary and wine demonstrations. Great food, live music and much more! Free parking & admission.
March 21st- Arts in the Park Concert Series
Front lawn of the Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa, 4-6p.m. Enjoy "The Rave" playing top 40 hits, 1950 to present tunes. A favorite of Arts in the Park! Free!
April 17th - Sprint in the Park Triathlon
The 2010 triathlon includes a 300 yard swim, 8.4 mile bike and 2 mile run. The course is a flat, palm tree lined, street course in Litchfield Park, Arizona. Age groups include under 25; 25-35; 36-45; and 46 and over. All entrants receive high quality t-shirts, fruit, bagels, muffins, and snacks. Water and Gatorade will be provided on race day; medals will be given to the top three finishes in each age group for males and females. An award ceremony and raffle will be held at the end of the race.
April 24th - Arts in the Park Concert Series
Front lawn of the Wigwam Golf Resort & Spa, 7-9p.m. A variety of talent. This could be the the West Valley's next music star! Free event.
July 4 - 4th of July Celebration
Details to be determined.
Contact Information
City of Litchfield Park
Director Community & Recreation Services
Special Events Coordinator
Ph: 623-935-9040
Fx: 623-935-7188
