#### Ages Event is Appropriate For All **18th** **Annual Festival celebrating the Pecan and Wine Industries in the Verde Valley.** Pecan and wine tastings, vendors, music plus events, activities for all ages, and more! The [Verde River Runoff](../content/verde-river-runoff/svv3984a984f2e94abca)will once again host their very popular river event on Saturday, March 17th, during the Pecan & Wine Festival. The [Verde Valley Archaeology Fair](http://www.verdevalleyarchaeology.org/Fair)and Invitational American Indian Art Show will be March 17th and 18th. Visit their website for all the great events scheduled that you won’t want to miss! Free birding excursions to be held on Sunday, March 18th. You will see and hear plenty of birds and also learn much about the natural history of the Verde River, one of the premier birding venues in the southwest! The excursions will depart from Rezzonico Family Park at 8:30 a.m. and will last approximately 90 minutes. Rezzonico Family Park is located in the Town of Camp Verde at the southwest corner of Montezuma Castle Highway and the Verde River at Black Bridge. It is 2.85 miles from I-17 on Montezuma Castle Highway toward Camp Verde, and .55 miles on Montezuma Castle Highway from Main Street in Camp Verde. If you have binoculars, please bring them. Drinking water and walking or hiking shoes are also recommended. ***Pre-registration is required***. Please e-mail [whiskycobra1@gmail.com](mailto:whiskycobra1@gmail.com) or call 480-242-1996 to register or to request more information regarding these trips. Adobe Brick-Making workshop and Victorian Tea For more information call Sheila at 928-567-3275 A shuttle will be run from the parking lot in Bashas Shopping Center. Please park in the area directly in front of the vacant building. Early booking on hotel and attraction reservations are highly recommended. These events attract a large number of visitors and accommodations can be hard to find. We have linked some of our hotels and attractions for your convenience. Be sure to mention you are here for the event to receive your discount. **Room Discounts:** Cliff Castle Casino: Call 800-381-7568 or Book Now online Comfort Inn: Call 928-567-9000 or Book Now online Days Inn: Call 800-225-3297 or Book Now online Fort Verde Suites: Call 928-567-0275 or Book Now online Super 8: Call 800-454-3213 or Book Now online **Attraction Discounts:** Out of Africa: Call 928-852-4577 or visit the Website Verde Valley Kayak & Canoe: Call 1-928-468-3474 or visit the Website Arizona Off-road Tours: Call 928-451-1777 or visit the Website #### Pet Friendly Notes Service Pets Only Please

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