Route 66 centennial celebrations are in full swing in western Arizona this weekend. From throughout the world passionate fans of Route 66 and the great American road trip are rolling into Seligman, Kingman, Williams and Flagstaff. The 37th annual Route 66 Fun Run is the big show this weekend. But as this list from Joyce Wiley, Kingman Office of Tourism, and the Kingman Tours website calendar of events, shows, Kingman has more to offer.

April 30 – Community BBQ at Best Western Plus King’s Inn & Suites – Join us for an evening of delicious food, good company, and fun for all ages! Grilled favorites, refreshments, Games & activities, music and more! This is a fundraiser event for Arizona Youth Partnership. Thursday 5pm –7pm. Location: Best Western Plus King’s Inn & Suites, 2930 E Andy Devine Ave, Kingman. For more information call 928-753-6101.

 April 30 – Gnoss at Beale Street Theater – As Triple Scots Trad Music Awards nominees, Gross has built an invested following through their new take on traditional music and the warmth of their love shows. As they move forward, they have begun to explore acoustic roots while incorporating new, electronic elements. You don’t want to miss this wonderful experience full of traditional music with modern flair. Tickets are $15 – $35. Students are $15. Thursday 7pm – 9pm. Location: Beale Street Theater, 302 Beale St, Kingman. For more information or tickets visit https://bst.ludus.com/select.php.

May 1 – 3 – 37^th Annual Route 66 Fun Run – Mark your calendars! This year’s event, a Route 66 centennial celebration, is slated to be bigger and better than ever as we celebrate 100 years of Route 66! Historic Route 66 Fun Run participants from across the globe will meet in Seligman to travel a 140-mile stretch of Route 66 with events planned in nearly every community along the way. The procession will conclude in Topock/Golden Shores with an awesome award ceremony to cap off the weekend. Saturday is the big event in downtown Kingman, with over 800 classic cars on display on Route 66 & Beale St from 9am to 4pm. Please visit www.66funrun.com for full event schedule.

On Saturday, May 2, acclaimed photographer Efren Lopez will unveil his gallery at Mr. D’z Route 66 Diner Gift Shop in the historic Dunton Motors complex. At noon author, humorist and historian Jim Hinckley, creator of the Jim Hinckley’s America network, will be signing books and answering Route 66 travel questions.

May 1 – First Friday – First Friday on Beale Street is Off to the Races in May! Whether you’re looking to cut a rug, grab a beverage, or just enjoy the downtown scene, First Friday is the place to be. Several shops will be open late. Festivities are 5:30pm – 9pm. Located on Beale St & Andy Devine Ave in Historic Downtown Kingman. Beale Street Theater will have Improv Group: TBD. Tickets are $10, kids $5 at 8pm. Location: Beale Street Theater, 302 Beale St, Kingman. For more information visit https://kingmanchamber.com/first-fridays/.

May 1 – I am Hologram Live at The Cellar Door Wine Bar – I Am Hologram performs a solo acoustic set. Expect a mix of originals and covers shaped by folk, country, indie, and psychedelic textures. Friday 7pm – 10pm. Location: The Cellar Door Wine Bar, 414 E Beale St, Kingman. For more information call 928-753-3885 or visit https://cellardooraz.com/.

 May 1 – Mohave College Student Art Show & Sale – Mohave College Art Club is having an art show with works of art celebrating the 100^th birthday of Route 66. Friday 5:30pm – 8:30pm. Location: Mohave College, 309 E Beale St, Kingman. For more information visit mohave.edu/clubs.

 May 2 – Cars & Coffee Event – Peach Springs Cars & Coffee event! Participants receive free coffee and prizes with categories, food and beverage specials. Enjoy Hualapai vendors, Hualapai DJ, Singers, and Dancers. Walapai 100.9 – live event MC. Children’s Expo at Cultural Center 9am – 1pm. Saturday Registration begins at 7:30am, 8am – 10am. Location: Route 66 Park / Hualapai Lodge, 900 AZ-66, Peach Springs.

 May 2 – Chloride All Town Yard Sale – Come to Chloride in time for the bake sale at 9am in front of the Old Fire Station. There you can pick up a map with yard sale locations or at The Mineshaft Market, Town Hall… or just drive around town! Saturday 8am – 3pm. Location: Chloride, AZ. For more information call 626-483-4571 or visit www.visitchlorideaz.com.

 May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30 – Kingman’s Market in the Park – Join us for Kingman’s Market in the Park! You will find an array of products including baked goods, local produce, clothing, hand-made arts & crafts, and so much more! Saturday 8am – 12pm. Location: Lewis Kingman Park, 2201 E Andy Devine Ave, Kingman.

 May 2 – Adventure is Just a Step Away! – Continue your journey into the great outdoors with Part 2 of our popular hiking series! Perfect for all levels, each hike offers a guided experience through Kingman’s unique desert and mountain landscapes. We will be utilizing several trails within the White Cliffs Trail System with connecting trails. Hike route and details are available at the Parks & Recreation Office and will be included on your receipt at time of registration. Fee includes hike, water, snack, lunch and shuttle back to starting point. $10 per person, $35 family of 4. Fee includes guided hike, goodie bag, water, snacks, lunch and shuttle service back to the starting point! For more information call Parks & Recreation 928-757-7919.

 May 2 – Fun Run Watch Party at Hive Five Meadery – Join us for live music all day! Headed South 12pm – 4pm and Dusty Dames & The Park Rangers 6pm – 9pm. Food and drink specials. All ages welcome – free admission. Location: Hive Five Meadery, 731 E Andy Devine Ave, Kingman. For more information call 928-450-8999.

May 2 – Rockabilly Rave-up at The Sportsman’s Club – Join us for a Rockabilly Rave-up at the 2026 Fun Run with Bo Peep and The Backbeat and DJ Tank! Music starts at high noon (aka: 12pm). Location: The Sportsman’s Club, 317 E Andy Devine Ave (Route 66), Kingman. For more information call 928-753-1667.

 May 2 – Stick Pony Derby – The Stick Pony Derby transforms Beale Celebrations into a race-day experience inspired by classic derby tradition where bold hats, tailored sport coats, and lively wagering set the tone for an unforgettable night. The net proceeds go to the Economic Development fund for future investment in the Kingman business area. Tickets are $50 for members and $60 for nonmembers, and get you tokens and dinner! Spirits available for purchase. The Gates open at 6pm in Historic Downtown Kingman located inside the Beale Celebrations Event Center. 201 N. 4^th St, Kingman. For more information call 928-753-6253 or for tickets visit https://www.chamberorganizer.com/Calendar/moreinfo.php?org_id=KING&eventid=557936.

 May 2 – Yasuhiko Shigemura at Beale Street Theater – Experience a soulful, story driven performance full of folk rock, acoustic rock, and West Coast Sound. Yasuhiko Shigemura is a legendary musician, songwriter, and producer. Tickets are $10 – $20. Saturday starts at 6pm. Location: Beale Street Theater, 302 Beale St, Kingman. For more information or tickets visit https://bst.ludus.com/select.php.

 May 2 – The Hotel Beale Experience: A Historic Photo Stroll & Neon Sign Relighting – The historic Hotel Beale neon sign is going to be relit for the first time in 40+ years! Enjoy the sign relighting ceremony, live music by the Rivals, a beer garden, and lots of dancing and fun into the night! Saturday at 7:30pm.Location: Hotel Beale, 331 E Andy Devine Ave, Kingman.

May 2 & 3 – Gem & Mineral Show – Join us for a weekend of fun, family, and shopping! Educational displays & exhibits! Gemstones, minerals, fossils, rocks, jewelry, woodwork, clothing, and more! Also featuring kids’ activities, raffles, hourly door prize drawings, food vendors! Saturday, 9am – 5pm, Sunday, 9am – 4pm. Located at Mohave County Fairgrounds, 2600 Fairgrounds Blvd. Free admission! Donations are appreciated. For more information about the show visit www.gemstoners.org/.

May 7 – 9 & 14 – 16 – The Importance of Being Earnest at Beale Street Theater – Oscar Wilde’s classic is a delight from the first cucumber sandwich on as Jack’s double life catches up with him. The problems are resolved in an extremely charming and quite unexpected way as Jack and Algernon discover the importance of being earnest while answering to the name of Ernest. Saturday starts at 6pm. Location: Beale Street Theater, 302 Beale St, Kingman. For more information or tickets visit https://www.bealestreettheater.com/.

 May 8 – Back to the 90’s at Castle Rock – Get ready for all your favorite hits that’ll have you singing at the top of your lungs and dancing like it’s 1995. Live music by The Substitutes. Friday 6pm – 9pm. Location: Castle Rock 3743 US Hwy 93, Golden Valley. For more information call 928-565-9944.

 May 9 – Mega Flea Market Extravaganza – Hunt for treasures & score amazing deals! Browse booths packed with: unique & vintage finds, trendy clothing & accessories, home decor & collectibles, handmade & one-of-a-kind items, and hidden gems at unbeatable prices Cash is recommended for easy shopping. Saturday 9am – 2pm. Location: The Salvation Army, 543A E Andy Devine Ave, Kingman. For more information call 928-718-2600 or visit https://kingman.salvationarmy.org/kingman_service_center/.

 May 9 – Spring Art Show & Sale at Mohave College – Shop unique artwork crafted by Mohave College Art Club. Saturday 10am – 3pm. Location: Mohave College, 309 E Beale St, Kingman. For more information visit mohave.edu/clubs.

May 9 – VFW Post 10386 Open House & Chili Cook Off – Come cook your favorite chili for a prize and enter to win a raffle prize! Bike show and car show. Saturday starts at 10am. Booths set up at 9am. Pre-registration deadline May 2, $20. On-site $25. Location: VFW Post 10386, 3036 John L Ave, Kingman. For more information contact Debbie Wasik at 903-787-6762.

 May 9 – Mother’s Day Weekend Car Show – Celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with us at a fun and family friendly car show hosted by KARS at KNAZ. Come enjoy a great lineup of custom and classic cars, oldies music, raffles, 50/50 drawings, and participant’s choice trophies. Saturday 11am – 2pm. Location: Kingman Nazarene Church, 4715 Stockton Hill Rd, Kingman. For more information call Greg at 724-992-4302.

 May 9 – Deuo Shot at Hive Five Meadery – Join us for a night of Las Vegas Blues featuring Deuo Shot! Four sets of the Blues. Saturday 6pm – 10pm. All ages welcome – free admission. Location: Hive Five Meadery, 731 E Andy Devine Ave, Kingman. For more information call 928-450-8999.

 May 9 & 10 – Kingman Festival of the Arts – The 2026 Kingman Festival of the Arts, Honoring Mother’s Day in Metcalfe Park in Downtown Kingman Arizona. Artists, Craft persons, Food, Drink, and Entertainment will fill the park both days. This is a well-loved annual event in Kingman as families enjoy wandering among the various booths and celebrate Mother’s Day Weekend. Admission is always free! Proceeds from vendor booths go to the Kingman Route 66 Rotary Club Foundation, to fund our many worthwhile community and international service projects. Saturday 9am – 5pm and Sunday 9am – 4pm. Location: Metcalfe Park, 315 W Beale St, Kingman. For further information contact Tina Greenwood at 801.979.7123 or email her at rt66rotaryforms@gmail.com.

May 12 – Jason Lyle Black at Beale Street Theater – This dynamic performance showcases Black’s incredible versatility as he seamlessly moves between musical styles, transforming familiar melodies into dazzling piano arrangements that keep audiences cheering from beginning to end. The show has been presented internationally with ensembles ranging from an intimate 3-piece trio to a 7-piece orchestra and even full symphony collaborations as a featured guest artist. Tuesday starts at 7pm. Location: Beale Street Theater, 302 Beale St, Kingman. For more information or tickets visit https://www.bealestreettheater.com/.

May 14 – Coffee with the Mayor & City Manager – The City of Kingman invites people to connect, learn, and share ideas during Coffee with the Mayor and City Manager. Held every second Thursday of the month from 8:30 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., this informal gathering will offer the community the opportunity to enjoy coffee while engaging in open conversation with Mayor Ken Watkins and City Manager Tim Walsh. Location: Council Chambers, 310 N. 4^th St, Kingman.

May 16 – Kingman Grand Prix – ATV, UTV, and dirt bike races by Arizona Offroad Promotions. Bring your chair, EZ-up and watch exciting racing all day! Saturday 7am – 4pm. Per Day $15 per adult, $5 Youth 6yrs-12yrs, 5yrs under Free. Location: Desert West Speedway Park and Event Center, 6840 N Avenida Verde Rd, New Kingman – Butler. For more information visit desertwestspeedway.com or https://azopracing.com/.

 May 16 – Golden Valley Hometown Festival Celebrating America’s 250th & Armed Forces Day – Come celebrate a day of fun honoring our veterans & children. This will be a powerful day of community, celebration, and giving back. The park will be packed with vendors and tons of amazing things for the kids, community and Veterans.  Free food, games, raffle prizes, and patriotism! Saturday starts at 10am. Location: VFW Post 2555 – Veterans Park, 3499 Verde Rd, Golden Valley.

 May 16 – 9^th Annual Car and Cycle Show – Come join us for our 9th annual charity car show raising $ for KAAP. Food, RC demos and drag races. Craft show so come show off your skills as well as cars. Ends at 2pm so plenty of time to make it to Chillin On Beale St. Dash plaques for the first 100 cars. Free to the public. $25 fee for participation. Saturday 10am – 2pm. Location: Journey Church, 3782 N Bank St, Kingman.

 May 16 – Chillin’ on Beale – Bring your car down for a fun time. The theme will be a tribute to the Military. Cruise on down to Beale Street at Locomotive Park for classic cars and down-home Kingman atmosphere! Held the 3rd Saturday monthly from April through November, each month has a different theme. Events are 3pm to 6pm each month except for July and August, which are 5pm to 8pm. Free and open to the public – vehicle spots open. Contact June Painter at 818-606-0411 for more information.