March 10: Car, Truck and Bike Show hosted by Clarkdale-Jerome Lions Club.9 a.m. to 2 p.m., registration starts at 8 a.m.50-50 Drawing, Raffle prizes, food, beverage.All proceeds to the Clarkdale Pool Fund.Town Hall parking lot, 39 North Ninth Street, Clarkdale, AZ.For more information, please call Dave Andrews, 928-634-8207.
July 4: Old Fashioned Fourth of July, Town Park, Clarkdale, AZ.Begin with a flag rising at 7 a.m. then enjoy a pancake breakfast, games, exhibits and entertainment.At 9 a.m. cheer on the Children’s Parade then take a free ride on a real fire engine.
Clarkdale Special Events 2012:
Winter - Santa Claus Express every Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday in December until Christmas - Centennial Celebration Saturday and Sunday, February 11-14 - Chocolate Lovers’ Train Tuesday through Sunday, February 14-19
Spring - Lucky Leprechaun Express on Saint Patrick’s Day March 17 - Easter Bunny Express on Easter Sunday, April 8 - Rhythm on the Rails music festival, April 14 - Cinco de Mayo celebration May 5 - Margarita May - Margarita tasting on the patio and a Mexican buffet every Saturday and Sunday in May - Throw Mama ON the Train Mother’s Day, May 13
Summer - Starlight Tour every other Saturday beginning in June and running through early September - Grape Train Escape wine-tasting train every other Saturday beginning in June and running through early September - Tequila Sunset Limited tequila-tasting every other Saturday beginning in June and running through early September - Throw Papa ON the Train on Father’s Day - Firecracker Express July 4
Autumn - Grandparents Day, Sunday September 9 - Ales on Rails beer tasting every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October - Haunted Halloween Express October 31 - Wild West Wine and Food Fest Saturday, November 10