During July, Pinetop, AZ hotels are bustling centers of activity because everyone's in town for Snowflake's Pioneer Days Celebration
. The festival takes place over a weekend each summer and is a chance for locals and visitors alike to step back in time to relive America's good old pioneer days.
Pioneer Days honors Snowflake's heritage and roots in pioneer times and always features a patriotic program. The celebration features all kinds of activities meant to follow in the footsteps of the region's ancestors. A large quilt show, rodeo events and tours of historic homes are just a small sample of what the festival has to offer. In addition, there's a 10K fun run and more than 200 people ran this year. The arts and crafts festival is always a big draw and features live music, a rock-climbing wall and much more.
The Pioneer Days celebration also includes other activities such as softball and golf tournaments, a big barbecue, youth dances and various plays and performances.
The Pioneer Day parade is the highlight of the event and highly anticipated all year long. The parade features dozens and dozens of beautiful floats, horse riders and a variety of musical groups. It culminates in a breathtaking fireworks display.
After a day spent taking in all that Pioneer Days has to offer, you will be happy you booked a comfortable room at one of a beautiful Pinetop Arizona hotel. You will need some time to rest and recover from all the festival food and fun with your family!