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September 20 - 26, 2008
ARIZONA RESTAURANT WEEK 2008
Some of the Valley's best Scottsdale restaurants will offer a three-course menu of signature dishes at the value price of $29 per person or $58 per couple, excluding drinks, tax and tip.

Arizona Restaurant Week makes its debut this year Sept. 20 - 26, 2008. This annual event will offer you the chance to partake in Arizona’s finest fare for seven days at a special price. Some of the Valley's best restaurants will participate in the event, showcasing some of Arizona’s most celebrated chefs. Each will offer a three-course menu of signature dishes at the value price of $29 per person or $58 per couple, excluding drinks, tax and tip.

Arizona Restaurant Week official website

April 25 - 26, 2008
McDOWELL Mountain Music Festival 
Celebrating its 5-year anniversary at WestWorld in Scottsdale, AZ

April 8 - 13, 2008
SCOTTSDALE CULINARY FESTIVAL 
As the longest running festival of its kind in the United States, the Scottsdale Culinary Festival draws more than 40,000 visitors looking to enjoy fabulous food, fun and festivities (not to mention idyllic weather!)

This year's festival will feature a host of events from cooking demonstrations by some the nation's top chefs to a one of a kind James Beard out of the house dinner. No matter what kind of culinary experience you crave, the Scottsdale Culinary Festival has something for everyone! - official website

February 15 -24, 2008 - WestWorld
SCOTTSDALE ARABIAN HORSE SHOW 
The 53rd Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show will be launched with THE KICKOFF PARTY '08, featuring HEART and EMERSON DRIVE IN CONCERT, February 14th, 2008, at WestWorld of Scottsdale.

Since 1955 the Annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show has set the pace in the Arabian horse world. It has grown from 50 horses to nearly 2400 horses bringing top owners, trainers and breeders from around the world competing for a chance at winning. A win at Scottsdale WestWorld can mean big money in the breeding barns. - official website

THE GREATEST SHOW ON GRASS
FBR PHOENIX OPEN PGA GOLF TOURNAMENT
TPC Scottsdale - January 28th - February 3rd, 2008

BARRETT-JACKSON Collector Car Events
January 14th - 20th, 2008

Barrett-Jackson Official Website
 

37th Annual Barrett-Jackson
Collector Car Auction Event
  
Westworld
16601 N Pima Rd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260

RUSSO and STEELE Collector Automobile Auctions
January 16th - 20th, 2008

Russo and Steele Official Website 
 

8th Annual Russo and Steele
Collector Automobile Auctions
  
Scottsdale Road at Mayo Blvd
(Just South of the 101 - Scottsdale Rd exit)

P. F. CHANG'S
ROCK N' ROLL MARATHON & 1/2 MARATHON
Sunday, January 13th, 2008 - Start Times begin at 7:30 AM

Rock the Valley of the Sun!
Staged in the Valley of the Sun, the P.F. Chang's® Rock 'n' Roll Arizona Marathon & 1/2 Marathon tours through three of Arizona's most vibrant cities. With perfect winter running weather and live music every mile.
Celebrating its fifth anniversary, the  P.F. Chang's® Rock 'n' Roll Arizona is an event not to be missed!
 
Official Rock N' Roll Arizona Website

New Year's Eve - Monday, December 31st, 2007
SCOTTSDALE'S ULTIMATE BLOCK PARTY
This year as the sun goes down the glittering Craftsman Court entertainment district will be transformed into the Ultimate Block Party street scene.

Now a Scottsdale tradition, the block party has brought over 10,000 people
from all over each year to ring in the New Year in style.
Details and Ticket Purchase - www.ScottsdalesUltimateBlockParty.com
Entrance on 5th Ave. between Scottsdale Road and Marshall Way - map