Get your kicks on, and off, Route 66 in Kingman, Arizona. Immortalized in the song about getting your kicks on Route 66, Kingman is a great place to bid adios to summer, and hello to fall. There are lots of festivals and events scheduled in coming weeks. And a day spent discovering the historic heart of the city with the narrated, self guided Kingman Tour can be easily fill an afternoon.

When it comes to events and festivals, Katie Barthlow of the Kingman Office of Tourism says, “I am very excited to share with you all that the I Love 66 Fest is right around the corner!!! I sincerely hope to see all of you there! Please bring all your family and friends, …” Bartlow also provided this list of other events taking place in Kingman.

September 26 – Cow Plop Chamber Mixer – Food trucks, bounce houses, and cow plop fundraiser for the community with local group The Kingsmen. Event starts at 4pm and located at 3320 Stockton Hill Rd. Call 928.753.6253 for more information. 

September 27 & 28 – GCPRA Rodeo – Two days of Pro-Rodeo action for the whole family to enjoy! Come and enjoy the upcoming GCPRA Rodeo located at the Mohave County Fairgrounds. The Kingsmen again will keep the ticket prices low –

Adults (17yrs – 64yrs) $15.00

Veterans (You will need to state your status at the gate for discounts) $12.00

7yrs to 16yrs $10.00

Children (6yrs and younger) free

I.D. may be required.

The “Kingsmen” are a group of local businessmen dedicated to the preservation of our area’s ranching and rodeo western heritage.

For more information contact: kingsmenrodeo@yahoo.com

Or visit the Andy Devine Days Rodeo website at: https://kingsmenrodeo.org

September 28 – Valle Vista Arts & Crafts Show – The Valle Vista Golf Club hosts its semi-annual arts & crafts show. Featuring everything from fine arts to beautiful homemade crafts. The Clubhouse & bar will be serving delicious homemade food – family owned & operated! Come enjoy the beautiful scenery, one-of-a-kind treasures, and delicious food! Located at 9686 N Concho Dr. 9am to 2pm.

September 28 – 54th Annual Andy Devine Parade – It’s that time of year where the Kingman community comes together to celebrate the Annual Andy Devine Parade. Participating in this annual event will make you feel like a part of the legend that has become Andy Devine Days. Each year, entries in this parade celebrate Kingman’s western heritage and its roots in mining, the railroad, Route 66, ranching, and rodeos. Parade starts at 10am. Enjoy all that Kingman has to offer as we remember the past and look toward the future. Applications are at the Parks & Recreation Office located at 3333 Harrison St., or by calling 928.757.7919. Applications are also available at www.cityofkingman.gov; click on Parks & Recreation and look under the Forms and Information section to obtain an entry form. Everyone is welcome to participate and it’s FREE! Participants are strongly encouraged to design and build float entries around the current year’s theme, “The Heart of Route 66.” Participation plaques are available for purchase to all parade entries for a $30 charge and must be paid at the time of application. Deadline to enter this year’s parade is September 15th!

September 28 & 29 – Pioneer Country Gun & Knife Show – Gun & Knife, Coins & Collectibles Show at College Park Community Center, 1990 Jagerson Ave & Van Nuys Saturday, 9am – 5pm. Sunday, 9am – 2pm.

PUBLIC INVITED! ADMISSION $7. 2-Day Pass $12.

Kids 16 & under FREE with ADULT paid admission.

For more information call Lon at 928.692.0937 or 928.279.4775

Food available provided by Olympus Diner.

PioneerCountryEvents@gmail.com

www.PioneerCountryEvents.com

September 28, October 5 – Kingman’s Market in the Park Join us for Kingman’s Market in the Park! Located at Lewis Kingman Park, 2201 E Andy Devine Ave. Here you’ll find an array of products including baked goods, local produce, clothing, hand-made arts & crafts, and so much more! 8am to 12pm. 

October 4 – First Friday – October’s First Friday is sure to be a special one! With two major events happening concurrently in downtown Kingman, you will have plenty of fun to choose from! Oktoberfest, Kingman Comic Con, live music, specials, roller skating, games, food trucks, vendors, and so much fun for the whole family! October’s First Friday theme is Fall Fest. Several shops will be open late. Located on Beale St & Andy Devine in historic Downtown Kingman.

 October 4 & 5 – Brews & Brats Oktoberfest – The 16th Annual Brews and Brats Oktoberfest, presented by the Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club, will take place at Metcalfe Park. Kingman’s original and longest running Oktoberfest, the Brews and Brats Oktoberfest will feature craft beer from Black Bridge Brewery, grilled bratwurst and sauerkraut, German pretzels, and other offerings. There will be live entertainment throughout the weekend, dancing, vendors, and fun! Admission is always free, and proceeds from this event go to the Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club’s Foundation, a 501c-3 non-profit foundation which supports service projects in our community and internationally. For more information, contact Rt66rotaryforms@gmail.com. At Metcalfe Park (315 W. Beale St.) in Downtown Kingman. Friday at 2:00pm until 10:00pm and Saturday 10:00am until 10:00pm. Admission is free.!

October 4 – 6 – 2^nd Annual Kingman Comic Con – King-Con: Kingman Comic Con is back October 4-6 in Downtown Kingman, Arizona! Only this time we’re kicking off the Halloween Season with Three Nights at King-Con, that sure to add a little geeky family friendly fun to your October calendar! In addition to the superheroes, anime, and video game staples of a comic con that we all love, we’re adding a fun, seasonal vibe that includes our own “Five Night at Freddy’s” themed homage as well as elements from classic big screen scares and more! Huge guests from the Friday the 13th part 5 film – who’ve worked on so many other projects as well – will be joining us along with some professional artists who’ve work on some of your favorite projects! We’ve teamed up with First Friday to kick off day one of the event in a huge way! The popular cosplay contest is back with cash and trophy prizes, your new favorite geeky vendors will be on hand, along with our photo scavenger hunt and the activity list is only getting bigger as we approach the event (so stay tuned to our social media for updates!) General admission tickets start at $9.99. (Kids under 10 are free with a paid adult.) VIP tickets include event lanyards and an exclusive t-shirt for $29.99. Premium celebrity photo and autograph passes coming soon. As always, for more information contact us directly via phone/email or in person at Big Mike’s Toy Reunion, 330 E Beale St. Kingman, Arizona 86401 (Corner of 4th/Beale in Downtown Kingman).

October 5 – Sasquatch Hunt – The BIG foot hunt (max. 5 miles/5 hours). Participants will be given a Sasquatch Field Guide and an event swag bag. The event will begin with an educational briefing from a local Sasquatch and Outdoor Survival Specialist. The hunt will take place in the lower elevations of Hualapai Mountain Park from Rec Area #1 up to the Main Trailhead and everywhere in between. We have experienced multiple sightings in two different locations and believe there are now two creatures inching ever closer to civilization. The first 3 participants to find each Sasquatch will receive a special award. All registered participants shall receive an event shirt and a unique participation medal. Event starts at 8am. Call 928.753.8611 for more information.

October 5 & 6 – 20^th Annual Alpaca Farm Days – Alpacas of the Southwest is hosting its 20th Annual Alpaca Farm Days! Come meet and greet our 28 alpacas. Feed them, pet them, take pictures. Several local Artisans on site with unique handmade items for purchase. Mohave County Rock & Gem Club will have a large booth with lots of cool gemstones. Special event on Saturday as the High Desert Astronomy Club of Kingman will have solar telescopes on hand. Visit the Ranch Store to experience luxury alpaca products, Kiddos can visit the Arts & Craft Cabin to create an art project to take home. All supplies provided. Face Painting booth. No dogs permitted. Alpacas of the Southwest Farm is located off the Blake Ranch Road exit on Interstae-40 heading east. Take the Blake Ranch Road exit and follow the signs. As always, Farm Days is free to the public. For more information, call 928.225.1450 or 702.338.7806. www.southwestalpacatours.com

October 6 – Apple Harvest Market – Presented by Pitchfork Market Events. Over 60 vendors! Apples, baked goods, coffee, cheese curds, honey, candy, tea, eggs, nuts, dry rubs, sauces, soups, pet treats, wood work, silversmithing, knives, jewelry, collectables, books, health & wellness, bath/body, toys, produce, jam/jellies, fiber art, quilts, metaphysical, Mary Kay, dolls, apparel, soaps, lotions, mosaics, and more! Located at the Mohave County Fairgrounds. 9am to 3pm. Live band and food trucks.

October 9 – Comedian Michael Palascak – Michael Palascak is a comedian who grew up in Indiana and now lives in LA. He performed on both The Late Late Show with James Corden and The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in the same year. He has over 1 million views on YouTube. In addition, his resume includes A Little Late with Lilly Singh, The Tonight Show, Letterman, Craig Ferguson, Conan, has a Comedy Central Half Hour special, and was a Top 5 Finalist on Last Comic Standing. Michael’s likability allows him to relate to his audiences in a real way which sets up the huge laughs he gets from his sharp, personal material. Enjoy Michael Palascak’s live comedy show in Kingman, AZ on Wednesday, October 9. Doors open at 6pm. Open bar and concessions will be available. Located at Beale Celebrations. https://bst.ludus.com/index.php

October 11 & 12 – I Love 66 Fest – The I  66 Fest is a key celebration of the upcoming Route 66 Centennial. It’s hosted in beautiful Lewis Kingman Park and highlights the history and culture surrounding America’s Main Street. This Route 66 event offers a long list of things to do on Route 66. The Festival features 5 live bands, beer garden serving local craft beers, food and craft vendors, a classic car show, vintage trailer show, pin up contest, roller skating, Route 66 displays, live art demonstrations, fun activity zones, Kingman’s FIRST and ONLY zipline, a fun photobooth, children’s activities – it goes on and on! The 66 Fest is free for spectators and free public parking is in the adjacent lot at the corner of Andy Devine Ave (Route 66) and Fairgrounds Ave. You can view the entire event schedule at https://www.66fest.com/. Friday, 2pm – 9pm. Saturday, 10am – 9pm. 

October 11 & 12 – 2^nd Annual Psychic Fair – You are invited to our second annual psychic fair October 11th and 12th from 10am to 8pm. Enjoy vendors, psychics, readers, mediums, rune readings, massage therapists, arts, crafts, oddities, performances and SO much more! Located at the Sacred Soap Shoppe, 212 N 1^st St.

October 12 – Inaugural Turquoise Kingman & Queens Golf Tournament Fundraiser – Located at Cerbat Cliffs Golf Course. Pick your own 4-man team. 36 teams max. Participants cost $150. Golf registration starts at 7am. 9am Shotgun start. Putting competition after tournament. Registration includes 18 holes & cart, lunch, dinner at Elks Lodge, Skins – buy ins, Mulligans (1/person). Dinner, awards, and raffles at Elks Lodge following tournament.