2012 Sizzlin Summer Bash at Tlaquepaque in Sedona | Arizona 4th of July Celebrations

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If you were at the Sizzlin’ Summer Bash Independence Day celebration last year you know how much fun it was. If you missed it, be sure to make it this year. Here’s what you need to know about the upcoming 4th of July festivities…

2012 Lineup coming soon, but here is what it looked like for 2011:

Kick off: First Friday, July 1, 5 to 8 pm
Come for First Friday in the Galleries andget in the swing with the award-winning Geritol Hipsters. This fun-loving, patriotic, six-piece Dixieland will take you back and lift you up!. Patio de Las Campanas, 5:00 to 7:00 pm.

Sizzlin’ Summer Bash, Saturday July 2nd, 10 am to 5 pm

“We have a fantastic entertainment line up with lots of really great music and non-stop activities for kids. They can win prizes for egg races, and of course, the big crowd pleaser… the pie eating contest for all ages. I encourage everyone to sign up online again this year for the pie-eating contest and start to train! It’s just a $5 entry fee and proceeds support Toys for Tots, ” says Wendy Lippman, partner and general manager of Tlaquepaque.

Prizes will be awarded to the pie-eating contest winners in each age group category. To sign up go to www.tlaq.com, click on calendar, then click on Sizzlin Summer Bash and download the pdf application. Or call the office at 928-282-4838.

Family Activities at Calle Independencia(Tlaquepaque’s main cobblestone street):

11:00 to 4:00 pm: Star Spangled Kids Crafts:face painting, free balloon animals, Magical Michael Steele, juggler, yo-yo champion and magician extraordinaire.

12:00 to 3:00 pm: Kids: meet your local heroes from the Sedona Fire Department. Climb on board and try on some gear.

2:00 pm: Egg Races for Kids.Not so easy! Try your hand, win a prize. All age groups are welcome.

3:00 pm: The Pie Eating Contest, sponsored by Shamrock Foods. Outrageous fun for kids and adults! Bring your video cameras. Prizes galore.Be sure to register ahead of time at www.tlaq.com or call (928) 282-4838. Participants need to sign a wavier.

Sizzlin’ Musical Entertainment Line-Up

10:30 and 11:30 am: Red Rock Appella is a dynamic Sweet Adeline chorus performing old time barbershop harmonies. Patio del Norte and Calle Independencia

11:00 to 1:00 pm:Steve Adelson and the Chapman Stick. Join this extraordinary musician as he ladles his musical genius onto a 12-string finger feast known as the Chapman Stick. Adelson is a recognized master of this amazing technique. Patio de las Campanas

12:00 to 3:00 pm: Cat Black Band. Sultry singer Cat Black sings in a style similar to Bonnie Raitt and belts out blues, jazz, rock and country. Patio del Norte.

2:00 to 5:00 pm: ’56. Flash back to classic rock and roll and get your groove on with the band, ’56! This is American Roots music at its best. Off the charts stage antics and full-on acrobatics. To see it, is to believe it! Patiode Las Campanas.

All-American BBQ.Oak Creek Brewery will once again be selling their over-the-top, delicious sliders, ribs and mini brats. Skip breakfast!

Be sure to browse the 40 plus shops and galleries while enjoying the festivities at Tlaquepaque. Known as the art and soul of Sedona for close to 40 years is located at 336 State Route 179 in Sedona, Arizona, and is open daily at 10:00 am.

Watch our video of Tlaquepaque and get a sneak peak at this incredible arts & crafts village. Learn more - 928-282-4838