Christkindlmarkt - A Celebration of German Holiday Traditions

The Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures will present its seventh annual Christkindlmarkt -- a traditional German Christkindlmarkt in downtown Phoenix at the Heritage Square, 7th Street and Monroe Saturday, Dec. 5, 2015 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6, 2015 10 a.m. to 5p.m.




Browse through traditional handicrafts, including handmade soaps and candles, jewelry, ornaments and toys. Enjoy traditional Christmas food and beverage specialties from Germany, including Nuernberger bratwurst and wieners, sauerkraut, Gulasch soup, real German Laugenbrezeln (hot soft pretzels), apple strudel, "Lebcake" style gingerbread cookies (Lebkuchen), hot roasted chestnuts, roasted sugar almonds (gebrannte mandeln), German Christmas cookies, hot mulled wine (Gluehwein), hot apple cider, hot cocoa, coffee (available with a variety of schnapps), and German winter beer from Warsteiner.

Leprecon 2015

41st Annual SciFi/ Fantasy Convention

LepreCon Science Fiction Convention is Arizona’s Annual Sci-Fi & Fantasy Convention with an art emphasis. “Back Toward the Future” is the theme for this con in 2015.

  We look forward to seeing you in the Vendor Hall Thursday 25 June – Sunday 28 June. 

Join us at the Embassy Suites Phoenix North in Phoenix, Arizona, USA.

Check out the Guests of Honor

2015 Arizona Highland Games

Highland games March 21 and 22. Sure to be exciting, and we have perfect weather. Come out and see us. We have done so well, that we will be overflowing into a second booth.

Caledonian Society of Arizona website

Coppercon 2013

Copper Revolution

CopperCon is Arizona’s annual Science Fiction & Fantasy Convention, with an emphasis on literature, comics, media, and more. Join us for a weekend of fun as we feature demonstrations, workshops, panel discussions, and more.
Events and Activities include Dealers Room, Gaming, Hospitality Suite, Charity Auction, & MORE! CopperCon is sponsored by the Central Arizona Speculative Fiction Society, an IRS recognized 501(c)3 organization. Their purpose is to promote interest in science fiction, fantasy and science.

Please visit the CopperCon Facebook page for more information.

Copper Con will be held at Windemere Hotel

5750 East Main St.
Mesa, Arizona 85205

Ph: (480)985-3600

Toll Free: (800) 888-3561

Reservations by phone ONLY
Our rate is $59/night (wow!)
Single/Double/Triple/Quad

March Events

Come see us !!!
March 8- 10  Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention II

March 16th    30TH ANNUAL ST. PATRICK'S DAY PARADE & FAIRE, SATURDAY, MARCH 16TH

March 23rd and 24th  The 49th Annual Arizona Scottish Gathering & Highland Games

 

Wild Wild West SteamPunk Convention II

http://www.wildwildwestcon.com/d/

Come join the adventure March 8-10, 2013 as we journey into the age of steam at Old Tucson!

What is Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention II?


Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention II is America's first and only Steampunk convention and festival that takes place in a western-themed town. After an incredibly successful event in 2011, we're very excited to make this year's convention larger then ever before!



Our event is within Old Tucson, a famous movie studio and amusement park built in 1939. For this weekend only, Old Tucson is transforming into the world's only Western-style Steampunk Theme Park!

Concerts, street performers, special events, panels, workshops, rides, games, and much more are here for your enjoyment!

COPPERCON 32

CopperCon 32 will feature Program Events, Demos, Gaming,
LARPs, Hospitality Suite, Charity Auction, Vendor’s Room, and more.

Contact us:
CopperCon 32 PO Box 62613
Phoenix AZ 85082
info@coppercon.org

VUL-CON

Vul-Con 2012

Need a game fix. Come this weekend to the Phoenix Convention Center and play!

DarkCon

DarkCon 2012

THE DARKNESS APPROACHES

Cost: Payment required - $40.00 thru 12/31/11 at

www.DarkCon.org

$50.00 at the door (Day rates and children rates at DarkCon.org)

DarkCon is the premier Fantasy, Steampunk & Gaming Convention for the Southwest Region and is based in central Arizona.

Upcoming Holiday Events

Irish Autumn Festival
Save the Date Autumn Celebration on October 29, 2011 A great family day. The Autumn Celebration will be a celebration of all things Irish and Celtic. We will feature Pipers, Irish Step Dancers, Some of the best Irish Music in the Valley, Food, Drink, A Craft Sale and for the kids there will be numerous kids games with prizes. There will also be a costume contest. There will be food and a cash bar. This is a great way to celebrate Halloween with the entire family. Start time 10 am until 6 pm

NOVEMBER

American Legion Post 27- Come support the American Legion's fun family event November 5th
1018 S. Meridian Rd
Apache Junction, AZ 85120-4373
(480) 354-2571
There is a raffle!!! So come try your luck and feast on bbq from their kitchen. Lots of vendors.

POLISH OKTOBERFEST- November 12th & 13th
Free Admission, Pierogis, Beer Garden, wonderful Polish dancing, raffles, vendors.. everything you need for a good time!!

Polish Church of Our Lady of Czestochowa

2828 W. Country Gables Dr.

Phoenix, AZ 85053

FAIRIE FESTIVAL-5th Annual Event Nov 19th & 20th 2011

Saturday 10am-9pm Sunday 10am-4pm

Estrella Mountain Regional Park, Goodyear AZ

Tickets $10 ea Kids 5 & Under FREE

The most family friendly event in the valley!! Bring your little ones to see live mermaids, knights in armor, trolls, goblins, and of course.. fairies!! Feel free to express your storybook side by dressing in your finest fey finery.

DECEMBER

German Kristkindlemart- The Arizona Center for Germanic Cultures will present its third annual Christkindlmarkt in downtown Phoenix at the Heritage Square, 7th Street and Monroe Saturday, Dec. 3 from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Christmas vendors, Father Christmas, cheese, wines, lebkuchen, German/Austrian Dancing and music galore!!!

12ks of Christmas- Freestone District Park, Town of Gilbert
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 2011 at 10:00 am
Run in a sea of Santas

Chip-timed12k & 6k Run/Walk
1.2k Santa Sled Run/Walk
Prizes! Costume & Decorated Entries
Carolers at every “k”
Christmas Bazaar
Santa’s Pet Village