Did you know that almost 50 species of dragonflies and damselflies can be found at the Preserve? Join Ranger Eric for a guided walk along the river and lake trails to explore the fascinating world of dragonflies and damselflies. We’ll also see other aquatic wildlife such as turtles, frogs, and fish along the way! To register, please call the Preserve Visitor Center at 928-684-2772.

Important Notes:

• Sign-up is required for all programs unless otherwise noted, and capacity for each program is limited to 10 people.  Please call the Visitor Center at 928-684-2772 to register for programs.  If you find you cannot attend a program you have registered for, please call the Preserve Visitor Center ASAP so we may contact those on the waiting list.

• NEW: To improve fairness for all interested in the limited spaces for our programs, each party/household may not sign up for more than 1 of the same type of program per month (i.e. you can sign up for a bird and a night walk, but not 2 bird walks or 2 night walks per month), and each party/household will only be allowed up to 5 spaces per program.

• Programs are all ages, but might not be suitable for toddlers or young children. Most guided programs involve at least 0.5-1 mile of walking on mostly flat, but sometimes uneven ground.

• Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, masks are currently required indoors, but not outside on trails as long as physical distancing of at least 6 feet is practiced.

Join Vulture City for an evening of ghosts and legends, a walking tour where official paranormal equipment is used to make contact with the spirits of Vulture City! A little humor, some scary stories, a few legends, and plenty of ghosts to uncover in over a dozen haunted buildings. For tickets and availability, visit vultureminetours.com.

Note: This is a walking tour, not an official ghost hunt.

Vulture City Paracon provides the opportunity for the public to listen, chat, and investigate with notable figures in the paranormal investigation community.

Notable speakers include Patti Negri, John Zaffis, Kristen Lumen & Patrick Doyle, Scott Gruenwald, Jay & Marie Yates, and many more.

For tickets and more information, visit vulturecityparacon.com. | Contact: vcparacon@gmail.com

There will be 7 dates set for bands to participate. The highest voted band from each show will have a final battle on Saturday, December 4, 2021, where only one band will be voted to win the $10,000 grand prize!!

Dates:

• Session 1: October 8, 7pm to 10pm
• Session 2: October 15, 7pm to 10pm
• Session 3: October 22, 7pm to 10pm
• Session 4: October 29, 7pm to 10pm
• Session 5: November 5, 7pm to 10pm
• Session 6: November 12, 7pm to 10pm
• Session 7: November 19, 7pm to 10pm
• Battle of the Bands Final Showdown: December 4, 4:00pm to 10:00pm (time may change)

Top 5 voted bands throughout the Battle of the Country Bands series will be offered an opportunity to perform in our annual Party in the Desert Country Music Fest along with top names in the country music world. Last year’s music festival included names such as Lainey Wilson, Keith Anderson, David Lee Murphy, Doug Stone, Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry, Lee Greenwood, and Aaron Tippin.

For a chance to participate, submit entries online at FlyingERanch.com/events.

Times may change for the December 4th Final Showdown to coincide with the annual Cowboy Christmas event.

There will be 7 dates set for bands to participate. The highest voted band from each show will have a final battle on Saturday, December 4, 2021, where only one band will be voted to win the $10,000 grand prize!!

Dates:

• Session 1: October 8, 7pm to 10pm
• Session 2: October 15, 7pm to 10pm
• Session 3: October 22, 7pm to 10pm
• Session 4: October 29, 7pm to 10pm
• Session 5: November 5, 7pm to 10pm
• Session 6: November 12, 7pm to 10pm
• Session 7: November 19, 7pm to 10pm
• Battle of the Bands Final Showdown: December 4, 4:00pm to 10:00pm (time may change)

Top 5 voted bands throughout the Battle of the Country Bands series will be offered an opportunity to perform in our annual Party in the Desert Country Music Fest along with top names in the country music world. Last year’s music festival included names such as Lainey Wilson, Keith Anderson, David Lee Murphy, Doug Stone, Eddie Montgomery of Montgomery Gentry, Lee Greenwood, and Aaron Tippin.

For a chance to participate, submit entries online at FlyingERanch.com/events.

Times may change for the December 4th Final Showdown to coincide with the annual Cowboy Christmas event.

Join the cowboy along with 96.3 Real Country at the authentic Flying E Ranch in Wickenburg, Arizona. Come experience a taste of the true west as we round up stray cattle. If you’ve ever dreamed of being a cowboy or cowgirl or just looking for something special to add to your bucket list, “your horse is waiting“.

Times may vary dependent on weather.

Buy tickets online at flyingeranch.com.

Join us in Wickenburg for the 1st Annual Oktoberfest on October 16! Sample beers from Arizona's best breweries and enjoy tasty treats from German savory food trucks. This event will feature local breweries, spirits, and cideries! Live music from local bands will keep the atmosphere rockin' and lawn games will be available.

Purchase tickets online here.

This event is presented by the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild and the Town of Wickenburg.