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

May Events

LepreCon 37

will be held May 6-8, 2011 at the Tempe Mission Palms Hotel in Tempe, AZ.

Annual Arizona Science Fiction and Fantasy Convention with an Emphasis on Science Fiction and Fantasy Art

Artist Guest of Honor

John Picacio

plus... a minicon featuring "Shadow Unit"

can't get enough sci fi, authors, gaming, larping, filking????
then we got you covered because
coming in September...CopperCon 31

a science fiction convention, scheduled for September 2-5, 2011, at the Hilton Garden Inn,
11460 West Hilton Way, Avondale, Arizona. Membership is $35 thru April 30, 2011. Youths 7-12 are half
price and children 6 and under are free. Author Guest of Honor: Carrie Vaughn. Local Author: Janni Lee
Simner.

Highland Games

Enjoy a wee touch of Scotland in Arizona!! Come to
47th Annual
Scottish Highland Games

February 26 & 27, 2011

Steele Indian School Park
300 E. Indian School Road • Phoenix, AZ 85012
(Just east of Central Ave.)
Dogs are welcome ~ leash required!
Entertainment abounds in Phoenix!!

You can watch Scottish Country Dancers, Highland Dance competition and Vintage British Cars.

On stage, enjoy Alex Beaton, Tramor, Traveler, Brother and others.

Over on the Northwest side you will find our World Class Athletics and the Pipe Bands competition.

Scattered about are the many Vendors, of both food and merchandise.

Something for everyone! Please enjoy your adventure

MythosCon 2011

Come join us for all things Cthulhu (H.P. Lovecraft)
MythosCon
January 6 - 9, 2011 Phoenix, Arizona (USA)
Your view into the worlds of H.P. Lovecraft

4th Annual Faerie Festival

November 20th and 21st – The Phoenix Faerie Festival (4) this is also a two day mini-event, but the experience is anything but mini! Can you imagine your little ones’ face seeing Faeries, mermaids, magic folk, Pirates, and animals! There will be plenty of music, shopping, activities for young ones, and even a Faerie Tale or two. This is a delightful and safe experience for the entire family. You will meet many nice people, making a wonderful childhood memory. Be sure and wear your wings! Please check out the faerie link to see more!

Come buy October Art at Octoberfest!!!!

5th Annual Old World

Phoenix Oktoberfest

Saturday October 9th – 10 am to 9 pm
Margaret T. Hance Park 200 East Moreland
(Above the deck tunnel)

Admission: $5 (FREE for children under 12)

This year, the Phoenix Old World Oktoberfest is partnering with Grace Lutheran Church to support their local community outreach programs.

Put on your Lederhosen or Dirndls and join us for this great Bavarian Festival… a traditional German “Volksfest” in the heart of Phoenix… a giant “Bier Garten” with buxom beer maidens serving Bavarian brews; Bavarian bands playing lively tunes and leading sing-alongs of old time drinking songs; mouth watering sausages and strudel; Bavarian dancing and lots of good old-fashioned fun at this authentic old-world family event! Our “Festhallen” is for the young and the “young at heart”, whether you hail from Germany or central Phoenix. Sample traditional German foods and drinks, enjoy the music, and shop from a variety of authentic German products. Bring the family - there are lots of fun kid’s activities for their enjoyment.

Random Con and Copper Con!!!

Random Con

Get out your dice and get ready for Random Con.

This year's Convention will be held
At the Windemere Hotel and Conference Center
Friday July 9th to Sunday July 11th, 2010
RandomCon 2010 Is OPEN to REGISTRATION

October Art will be one of many vendors pandering to your costume, gaming, and historical needs with our many one-of-a-kind treasures.

This is a family friendly event... bring the entire family!!!

Copper Con

Don't forget to mark your calender in September for the Copper Con!!!

This convention is for all you Sci Fi fans out there.

It will also be held at the beautiful Windmere Hotel. Along with many interesting vendors, there will be gaming, writing and film making workshops, and a Rock Band tournament.

LepreCon 2010

GET YOUR GAME ON!!!

LepreCon 36 will be held May 14-16, 2010 at the Phoenix Marriott Mesa in Mesa, Arizona.

LepreCon 36 will feature an art show and art auction, a charity auction, expanded gaming, hospitality suite, dealers room, modern dance, and much more. Make sure you check out their website for a complete list of all the great games they will be playing.

You can contact LepreCon 36 via email at lep36 (at) leprecon.org, by phone at (480) 945-6890 or via mail at LepreCon 36, PO Box 26665, Tempe, AZ 85285

Adult membership: $40 thru 4/30/10, and $45 at the door.

Child Memberships (7-12) : $20 thru 4/30/10, and $22.50 at the door.

Children 6 and under are free with paid adult memberships

Pay online using Paypal

March and April

Short Notice- St. Patti's Day Saturday March 13th

Margaret T Hance Park in Phoenix

N. Central Ave and W. Culver St., next to the Irish Cultural Center.

Parade starts at 10am sharp, with the faire following immediately after in the park, until 5pm

As always, great food, beer, dancing.... get in touch with your Irish heritage or be Irish for the day!!!!


Polish Festival - April 17th and 18th

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

January

Hello Everyone!!! and Happy New Year!!!
I really must apologize for not posting since November. It has been a whirlwind. We took a couple of weeks off for the Holidays. I didn't get to posting our December's- Mesa Antique Show. I promise to be more vigilant in posting upcoming events.
On short notice... this weekend, January 15-17, is Darkcon.
Darkcon will be held at the Grace Inn in Ahwatukee

February brings us the Highland Games, 27th- 28th. Fun for the entire family and a great way to teach your children about Scottish history (not to mention good food too.. I'm all about the food!!)

Indian School Corridor Block Party

Saturday, November 8, we are privileged to be part of the Indian School Corridor Block Party. This family friendly event has blocks of live music, shops, entertainment and family fun. Did I mention over 100 Classic cars will be there??? and don't forget there's a beer garden. Come and join us for fun, food, shopping and see why this historic part of Phoenix is so important to our community.