I'm walkin' on Main Street, whoa, I'm walkin' on Main Street, whoa, and don't it feel good? OK,…read morethat's enough of my Katrina & The Waves flashback! This is the 10th year for this festival and boy, what a fun time! This is the fourth time I've come from the very first one which was small, to the last one five years ago! This was the first one my fiancé went to and we had a blast! From art, to a car show, to music and wine, it was a great time! So many unique and antique collectibles at the car show! Some great bands, including the Mingus Union high school band which really got the crowd riled up! Lots of cool vendors and also some great nonprofits like Pets Return Home, LocalFirstAZ and Friends of the Verde River had booths at the event. The wine tasting was $15 which included a commemorative glass and six tastings, but the rest of the event is free! All of the great restaurants and stores were also open on Main Street! That was a treat for me as many times, when I am in town for business, it's on a Monday or Tuesday and many are not open. The event takes place from 11 AM to 5 PM and if you want to find a parking, plan to come early or expect to hoof it a bit! Typically the festival happens on a Saturday in early November. I know we're looking forward to next year!

Tatum was amazing and so kind. Showed us the way around and how to throw axes. She's the sweetest…read more The food was filling and tasty 10/10. So fun !

What a great find! My sister, husband and I went and were pleasantly surprised. From axe throwing…read moreto the train ride with petting zoo, great food and a fabulous stage show, this was a night we will remember. So glad we found it. Don't hesitate - it's a great place for all ages

Yes yes and yes. What an enjoyable experience. We watched 3 blues bands and they were excellent…read more The evening was so enjoyable listening to the blues. The final band was quite the treat and we got to watch Chuck Hall make his Telecaster sing the blues. Amazingly talented blues player/singer and a great entertainer. Very enjoyable evening.

From the owner: We provide the finest in live entertainment in Northern Arizona. We have a complete schedule of…read moreconcerts, and music. Check our web page for events and schedule.

This farmers market is a nice size. Great location. In Windmill Park. Grassy hipster vibe…read more Friendly vendors. Excellent selection of produce, microgreens, one of a kind in season items, baked goods, honey, nuts, meat's, moringa, food, hot or cold beverages etc.. This area has no service. It is a dead zone so bring CASH!! If not there is a gas station with an ATM not far from the market. Always B.Y.O.B (bring your own bag) Open Thursday's 2-dusk.

Size appropriate for the community of Cornville, this small farmers market sure has a variety of…read morestuff from fresh produce, baked goods, elixirs, lotions and soaps, prepared foods and entertainment! Always a nice selection of beautiful produce from My Girlfriends Garden which also has a small selection of Lillie Mae's products. We've gotten some delicious baked goods from here and love Red Rock Tamales. They are just stuffed with goodness! We also had some awesome guacamole from there for the first time! Typically there's some musical entertainment going on and Windmill Park is gorgeous! I always try to plan my business in the Verde Valley for Thursday so I can hit up this Farmers Market from 2 PM to dusk.

We came on a rainy Saturday night with no reservation. It was surprisingly busy inside, we asked…read morefor the wait and the hostess said about 45 min. We decided not to stay so we left. We ended coming back about 10 min later because there wasn't too many food options around the area. The same hostess asked if a table was ok and we said yes so we ended up getting seated immediately. We were a little confused We ordered a few things, Garden salad - the portion was big but the vinaigrette dressing didn't taste like anything. I wish we got a different salad since it just tasted like plain wet salad (4/10) Pesto Pizza - very good pesto flavor and I really enjoyed their pizza dough. I wish we added some type of meat ontop because it felt like it was missing something. I'd probably get it again and ask to do that (6.5/10) or a (8/10) when I added the chicken Chicken piccata - this dish was good, chicken was a little dry. It came with polenta that was very flavorful. I was using this chicken to eat with the pizza and salad. (7/10)

Merkin Vineyards and Tasting Room is hands down one of the best wine and dining experiences I've…read moreexperienced in Arizona! From the moment you arrive, everything feels thoughtfully curated. Starting with the charming tram/trolley that takes you up to the restaurant, offering a fun and scenic alternative to climbing stairs. We started with a wine flight, and I have to say--the white wine options were outstanding! Crisp, refreshing, and beautifully balanced. Each one had its own character, and the staff, super knowledgeable and happy to walk us through the flavors and pairings. If you're a white wine lover, this spot is a must. The food was equally memorable. Hubs ordered the muffuletta sandwich which included layers of flavor with high-quality ingredients on a lofty rosemary focaccia bread- delish! I ordered the house salad & added organic chicken. This salad was fresh, hearty, and full of vibrant farm-to-table goodness. You can absolutely taste the difference. We enjoyed sitting outside with beautiful Arizona weather on the patio. This spot is perfect for sipping wine and soaking in the views. Merkin also offers canned wines to-go and a fun selection of merch, which makes it easy to take a little piece of Merkin home with you. Whether you're a wine connoisseur or just looking for a relaxing day with great food and drink, Merkin Vineyards is a gem. Personally, I can't wait to return!

This year was much better organized. Parking was clearly marked at the park and there were…read moreshuttles taking you from your car to the opening gate. I really liked being able to try some Tuscan wine and a few of the local wines like ClearCreek I had not tried. Free water from a water vendor. It was a lovely afternoon. It is clear they heard the complaints like below and fixed it. Fashionable afternoon!

I am reviewing the 2022 Verde Valley Wine Festival in Cottonwood. We will never attend this…read morefestival again. We've been to countless beer/wine/music festivals and this was the worst organized one ever. First of all there was absolutely NO place to park for miles around. We ended up going to our hotel and had to wait 30 min for a taxi that costs $20 each way for a 5 min ride. Once there, we got in a line that wrapped around the block (by this time it was already 12:45pm and it started at noon.) The place was so jam packed you could barely move. This was not a large venue, why did you allow so many people?? The lines for both wine & beer were a good 10-15 min wait. Never did see any so called free food samples. Only food for sale at high prices. There were very few tables/chairs and no place to sit and listen to music. It was such a chaotic zoo. Also needed water stations. It was extremely hot and the sun was relentless. We stayed about 2.5 hrs and the 4 of us all agreed to find a restaurant to cool off at and get some water. It was not enjoyable at all, just stressful. Never again and definitely not worth the $140 for 4 tickets and an extra $40 for cab fare.

This is OPEN! Just went to visit Arcosanti with a friend that came to town and what a cool…read moreexperience. You have to schedule a tour, self guided are not allowed. The tour guide Joseph was so kind and full of energy. The video you watch when you get there is a very heart felt explanation of the passion to continue this community. They own 800 acres and the property is built on 20 acres, it was built between 1971-1975 for the main spaces that are shared. 45 people live there but could range to 80. They show how the products and structure are made. I had no clue about silk casts and loved the hands on understanding and history. They have concerts, events, gatherings. Etc at the amphitheater. Check out the website. The cafe is closed. You can stay as a hotel guest overnight. They offer apprenticeship also.

I'm not sure why the Yelp page states Arcosanti is closed. We were just there and is open and…read moreoperating. Clearly what the original architect had in mind many years ago never came to fruition as it really hasn't changed in years. Is appears to be a small artist community but we didn't see anything going on at the moment so couldn't tell if it id still active or they make everything south in Scottsdale at Cosanti. There is a gift shop where you can watch a brief video on the history and learn about their wind chime creations. Personally I've received many of the wind chimes over the last 20 years for housewarmings or Christmas gifts. Each is unique. The greeter in the gift shop was friendly and stated there is a tour available as well. We didn't have time for the tour but purchased a couple of small gifts. He suggested visiting the Scottsdale location as well which is called Cosanti. I had no idea it was located in Scott's well. Will check it out.

Wow! If you are anywhere NEAR this area you have to take a ride on this train! Our family drove…read morefrom Tempe to Clarkdale which took about 1.5 hours. It was such a relaxing train ride. 2 hours up and back through the canyon for a total of 4 hours. We saw lots of gorgeous rock formations. Craig was a very knowledge and personable guide as we rode through this canyon. Craig pointed out so many natural formations. He showed us a bear den, mountain lion den. We looked out for river otters but didn't see any. We also saw a beautifully made bald eagle's nest and we did see a bald eagle flying by our train on our way back to the train depot! Craig gave us the history of this railroad which was so interesting. We were able to go outside our train car to the open air seating to have a more "closer to nature" experience. Shine was our bartender! As soon as you walk in the train car you will see a really really nice bar. Shine was super accommodating, friendly and so helpful! Of course it was a really hot day and he said he'd take care of us if we needed any extra water. The car was super comfortable and cool with A/C. As soon as we walked on and sat in our assigned seats, we had a small bottle of champagne and a delicious charcuterie tray for each of us. There is a bathroom in each car. Go early to see the little town before your ride. This is a great trip for Seniors, families, really all ages. It's recommended to go two hours before your train departs but we arrived an hour before and had plenty of time. There is a gift shop and outdoor seating while you're waiting for departure.

We had a nice trip and a good time, BUT we didn't get the seating we paid for and we damn sure…read moredidn't like the seating we got. We paid for living room seating, but we got "dining room type seating" The train car seating is pre assigned and if you are a party of two, as in you and your spouse/friend, you will be seated on the dining room type seating. Those with parties greater than two, you get the living room seating. The company needs some clarity on this matter when selling tickets. There was a big comfort difference between the two types of seating and we weren't told about it in advance. Also, I will point out that none of the living room type seating is located next to the on board toilet, but some of the dining room seats are right next to it. I can tell you there is nothing like a line of six standing next to you while waiting for the WC as you're trying to look at the canyon wall as you eat your lunch.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED…read more It is a delightful place, friendly to strangers and very picturesque. Transports you to the Wild West in all it's glory. The drive through Sedona and the mountains to this Town is an experience I will never forget for the rest of my life. Majestic. Grand. Magnificent. My God the beauty of this Region is mind-blowing. You'll need nerves of steel driving down the mountains. COME HERE! You can thank me later!

We enjoyed visiting downtown Cottonwood's art galleries, and antique shops and eating at the Merkin…read moreVineyard.