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UP NORTH
Cottonwood to host art fair in heart of Verde Valley wine region
10 tasting rooms in Old Town alone, plus 15 more within a 30-minute radius
(Photo provided by Arizona Wine Country Artists Village)
Beau Johnston’s “Mesa Arch Rising.”
(Photo provided by Arizona Wine Country Artists Village)
Debbie Conover’s “Elephant MAJESTIC.”
(Photo provided by Arizona Wine Country Artists Village)
Kathy Zimmerman’s “Tucson Barrio.”
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IF YOU GO
What: Arizona Wine Country Artists Village craft fair
When: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 2-3; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, May 4
Where: Old Town Cottonwood, just off Main Street at 187 E. Pima Street
More Information: artists-village.com
Special to Independent Newsmedia
Head north when the Arizona Wine Country Artists Village presents its next art and fine-craft fair in May.
Organized and promoted by Jerome-based artists John and Lauri Maeder and hosted by the city of Cottonwood, the fair will showcase the best state and regional artists, fine-crafters and their works. The event goes from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, May 2-3, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, May 4.
It all takes place at the Old Town Activity Park in the heart of Old Town Cottonwood, just off Main Street at 187 E. Pima Street, within walking distance of over a dozen restaurants, 10 wine-tasting rooms, galleries, lodging and more.
The free, family-friendly, pet-friendly event is a celebration of the local arts community and its connection to the region’s thriving wine culture.
The Arizona Wine Country Artists Village launched in 2024 with the mission of creating a community event featuring artistic products and services.
All participating artists undergo a rigorous selection process to ensure a showcase of high-quality, original work across various mediums.
As the first and only art fair held on the west side of the Verde Valley, the Arizona Wine Country Artists Village is slated to take place four times each year in Old Town Cottonwood.
Nestled within the federally recognized Verde Valley American Viticultural Area, Cottonwood has emerged as a world-class wine tourism destination. The 10 tasting rooms in the city’s Old Town include Maynard Keenan’s new multi-million-dollar production and tasting facility, located just a block away from the site of the art fair.
An additional 15 tasting rooms and wineries lie within a 30-minute radius.
