As autumn tiptoes in, gently swaying the boughs of trees and scattering their now golden leaves like lost dreams (a dreamy spectacle amidst desert landscapes), we venture into the heart of Arizona. The Grand Canyon State, with moments akin to Yeats poetry, tempts wanderers seeking immersion in its diverse, dry yet magical charm.
Like Dickinsons ruminations on crisp mornings and soft nights whispering secrets between friends who revel by candlelight; so we begin our perambulation through Arizonas fall events capturing her essence unusual, lively, bold, independent a land burgeoning with inspiration and creativity at every turn.
In Tucson, a city known for culture beyond measure that would rival ancient poets tales (but keeps herself rooted firmer still), our first adventure beckons: the All Souls Procession Weekend (100 S Avenida del Convento Suite 200 Tucson AZ 85745). A ritualistic celebration of life transcending boundaries both imposed and imagined; an opportunity to traverse reality together while emblazoned as skeletal creatures traversing this mortal coil. This parade allows one not only homage but also connection with those lost souls that remain forever etched upon eternitys scroll.
To fields littered goldleafed confetti let us saunter forth towards harvest time where bounty abounds! In Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party (24810 S Rittenhouse Rd Queen Creek AZ 85142) from October till nightfall touches November skies. Therein lies delights far beyond jackolantern grins or glowing orbs cradling witches brews; gather warm embrace round bonfires whilst supping chili spiced just right for cool evenings promising comradery galore!
Quirky Apple Annies Fall Pumpkins Celebration (6405 W Williams Road Willcox AZ 85643) offers not only bushels of autumns sweetest gems (apples!) but also pumpkins aplenty beguiled by charm and cheek, perched patiently on haystack thrones awaiting discerning eyes to pluck them from obscurity. Tractor rides deliver spectators to the apotheosis of pumpkin picking; surely a sight that would bemuse even Yeats himself.
As shadows lengthen and whisper secrets in our ears like winds playing amongst chimes, we mustnt forget those hallowed days etched upon Octobers calendar marking yet another memory: Halloween! Flagstaffs Haunted Train Ride (300 N Broadway Flagstaff AZ 86001), an event teeming with frights both within carriages and beyond their confines before sun slips away entirely be brave as night descends upon this desert land...or perhaps find solace nearby at Phoenix FearCon Film Festival & Convention (1826 W McDowell Rd Phoenix AZ 85007). Here where ghouls gather for cinematic terrors served up alongside panels dissecting darkness itself!
With fall unfolding like an ancient parchment guiding us through diverse endeavors, any wandering soul might find themselves detained by muses unseen along Arizonas many paths. Yet continue they must!
Websites:
1. https://allsoulsprocession.org/
2. http://www.schnepffarms.com/pumpkinchiliparty
3. https://appleannies.com/attractions/appleanniesfallpumpkinscelebration/
4. https://www.flagstaffhauntedhouses.com/halloween/flagstaffhistorictouraz.html
5. http://phoenixfearcon.com/
Twitter handles:
All Souls Procession Weekend: @TucsonAllSouls
Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party: @Schnepf_Farms
Apple Annies Fall Pumpkins Celebration: @AppleAnnies
Flagstaffs Haunted Train Ride: @FlagHauntedTours
Phoenix FearCon Film Festival & Convention:@PhoenixFearCon
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But Keeps Herself Rooted Firmer
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100 S Avenida Del Convento
Tucson, AZ 85745
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24810 S Rittenhouse Rd
Queen Creek, AZ 85142
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6405 W Williams Road
Willcox, AZ 85643
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300 N Broadway
Flagstaff, AZ 86001
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1826 W Mcdowell Rd
Phoenix, AZ 85007
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