Once called the ‘Biggest Little Town of Arizona’ Cottonwood and the surrounding area has a lot to offer bikers visiting the area.  It is especially nice on winter rides due to the mild weather during the
day. The city of Cottonwood is in the ‘heart’ of the Verde valley.  The Verde River runs through the valley from northwest to south east and is joined by flows from Sycamore Canyon, Oak Creek, Beaver Creek and West Clear Creek.  Cottonwood became a haven for those seeking to be free from the prejudice and regulation of nearby company towns.   The Old Town Main Street was created in 1908.  Read more about the history of the area by clicking on the Covered Wagon link located below right.  Today there are several antique shops cafes bars hotels and other interesting shops on the main street of Old Town Cottonwood.  Stop in at Kactus Kate’s for a frosty glass of Sedona’s Oak Creek Ale on tap, shoot a game of pool, and tell Kate Central Arizona Bikers sez ‘Hey!’.  Check out the links on the menu bar to the right.  Cottonwood has some great places to stop and have a bite if you are just puttin’ thru town.    One of my favorite stops is Sally’s BBQ. on 89A next to the Rockin B Saloon. Sally also has a place in Sedona.  Great pork BBQ! There are a lot of rides out of Cottonwood for you to fill your day.  One of my favorites on the way to Sedona is to take the Cornville Road thru Page Springs. You will pass a few Verde Valley wineries on this road. The names of these wineries are Page Springs Cellars, Oak Creek Vineyards, and the other is called Echo Canyon.  All three are open with wine tasting rooms. Check out their websites. Of course there are some better rides out of Cottonwood like over the Mingus Mountains thru the old mining town of Jerome and on to Prescott.  This is a fantastic ride with lots of twisties.  Check out the Jerome page and the Prescott page for further information.  One of my favorite rides is thru Oak Creek Canyon just north of Sedona on highway 89A.  Here is an Oak Creek Canyon Map. The canyon road is lined with trees, the creek itself, while the road passes several places to stop a grab a bite or rest stops and camping areas.  It is a favorite place for locals during the summer months.  You can also find several independent lodges and motels with  some Bed and Breakfast as well.  I will soon have a ride page attached to this  page so check back.  For now just take a look a good map.  The area is just loaded with places to go and things to do.  Have a great ride in and around the beautiful Verde Valley.  See ya on the ROAD!  Ride Safe!

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Aug 30, Sa, Moonlight Madness Street Festival, Uptown Sedona, 928-204-2390

Sep 7, Su, Grandpartents Day through Verde Canyon Railroad

Sep 12/13/14, Fr/Sa/Su, Raw Spirit Festival, Vegan

Sep 13, Sa, Fieste Del Tlaquepaque, Sedona, 928-282-4838

Sep 13, Sa, Jerome Formal Party @ Spook Hall ($100 a couple) 928-634-1066

Sep 24/25/26, Th/Fr/Sa, Sedona Jazz on the Rocks Benefit Festival, 928-282-1985, www.sedonajazz.com <http://www.sedonajazz.com>

Sep 27, Sa, 20th Annual Verde River Days, @ Dead Horse Ranch, Cottonwood, AZ www.pr.state.az.us <http://www.pr.state.az.us>

Sep 27, Sa, Montezuma Castle 10k Run, 928-567-0535

Oct 3/4/5, Fr/Sa/Su, 4th Annual Smoke Out Chopper Fest/Rally @ Fairgrounds, Cottonwood, AZ  (Horse Magazine)

Oct 4, Sa, 4th Annual Old Times Settlers Day, Clemenceau, Cottonwood, AZ

Oct 4/5, Sa/Su, 16th Annual Sedona Arts Festival, 928-282-9456

Oct 5, Su, Pops Music Festival, Tlaquepaque Village, Sedona 928-282-4838

Oct 5, Su, Sedona Community & Pioneer Picnic, Sedona Heritage Museum, 928-282-7038

Oct 10/11, Fr/Sa, 51st Annual Fort Verde Days & Antique Car Show & Bull Bash, www.cvaz.org <http://www.cvaz.org>

Oct 11, Sa, Rhythm & Ribs Festival, Cottonwood, AZ

Oct 17/18, Fr/Sa, Spook Weekend, Jerome

Oct 24/25, Fr/Sa, Plein Air Festival, Sedona, 928-282-3809

Oct 31, Fr, Halloween Dance, Cottonwood Fall Carnival & trick or treat Main Street, 928-629-3200

Nov 20-Jan 3, Sedona Red Rock Fantasy of Lights, 928-282-1777 www.redrockfantasy.com <http://www.redrockfantasy.com>

Dec 5, Sa, Sedona Uptown Holiday Tree Lighting w/Santa in Orchards Plaza with Music, 928-282-3113

Dec 6, Sa, Christmas Bazaar, Camp Verde Parks & Rec, 928-567-0535

Dec 6, Sa, Chocolate Lover's Walk Old Town Cottonwood, 928-634-7593

Dec 6, Sa, 53d Christmas Parade, Cottonwood AZ

Dec 13, Sa, ONE DAY ONLY Festival of Lights in Tlaquepaque Village Sedona (music/entertainment, free)

Dec 13, Sa, ONE DAY ONLY Uptown Christmas in the Park, Sedona (free cider & cookies) 928-282-7038

Dec 19/20/21, Fr/Sa/Su, Pilgrimage to Bethleham Concert & Market @ Cottonwood Civi Center, 928-634-8251

Dec 19, Fr, Mount Hope Circle of Firends Holiday Concert, Camp Verde, 928-567-0535

Dec 20, Sa, Annual Parade of Lights & Display @ Gazebo, Camp Verde, 928-567-0535

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