'Tis the season for wine, chocolate, shopping, & family fun! |
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We're on the cusp of December and that means so many things: shopping, chocolate, events, family fun, and lots of festive feels. We invite you to Visit Cottonwood and explore the newest American Viticultural Area (AVA) in the country right here: Verde Valley AVA!
You don't have to be an expert in the wine industry to enjoy the area, and hey, if wine isn't for you, there's plenty of other amazing things to take advantage of. Bring the friends and family this December, and Visit Cottonwood: You are welcome here!
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Verde Valley & the AVA
The Verde Valley Wine Consortium, on behalf of the local grape growers and winemakers, prepared the petition to establish the approximately 200 square-mile Verde Valley AVA in Yavapai County, Arizona. The entire geological feature known as the ‘‘Verde Valley’’ encompasses approximately 714 square miles, most of which is National Forest land. Read more here.
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28th Annual Old Town Chocolate Walk: Saturday, December 4, 3:00pm-7:00pm
Enjoy a fun-filled day in Historic Old Town Cottonwood to celebrate the 28th Annual Chocolate Walk! Old Town merchants, shops, tasting rooms and restaurants will be participating in this delicious “stroll” event, whereby lucky ticket holders taste handcrafted chocolates up and down historic Main Street in the Old Town district. Visit the site for info.
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Christmas Parade: Saturday, December 4, 11:00am
The parade begins at 11:00 AM. Starting from the parking lot at the Verde Valley Fairgrounds, it will travel east on Cherry Street, turn left on Main Street and continue north all the way into Old Town Cottonwood.
Bundle up, bring your chairs, and experience a true hometown Christmas Parade. There are floats, fancy cars including one covered with toys, mountain men in authentic dress, dogs, horses, pigs, lambs, dancers, old tractors, the Mingus Union High School Drumline, fire trucks, and much, much more!
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Make plans to visit around events and more! |
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Cottonwood is known for events and these are a must to be added to your list. |
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Magical Christmas Journey: Verde Canyon Railroad
The Magical Christmas Journey™ at Verde Canyon Railroad travels to the North Pole and begins on Friday, December 4th at the Verde Canyon Railroad depot in Clarkdale. Click here for tickets and details.
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Winter Solstice Concert
This year’s solstice concert will feature arrangements of classic Christmas songs, including: Carol of the Bells, O Come O Come Emanuel, Joy to the World, What Child Is This, and Silent Night. Click here for more info.
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New Year's Eve at the Blazin' M |
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Explore more family fun options, events, and so much more on our website. Visit now!
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Visit Cottonwood is brought to you by the Tourism and Economic Development department with the City of Cottonwood. |
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