By Sheri Heiney, President & CEO, Chino Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
The Town of Chino Valley is excited to host the beloved Territorial Days Celebration from Aug. 29 through Sept. 1. This three-day community event celebrates the town’s proud legacy as the site of Arizona’s first territorial capital, founded in 1864 at Del Rio Springs.
This year’s theme, Turning through Time: From Wagon Wheels to Windmills, is a tribute to Chino Valley’s growth and the enduring values that make it a special place to live, work and visit.
The celebration begins Friday, Aug. 29, with a family-friendly Movie in the Park at 7:45 p.m. in Memory Park, featuring Disney’s Home on the Range under the stars.
Saturday, Aug. 30, features a full day of hometown festivities:
6 a.m. — Lions Pancake Breakfast at the Chino Valley Senior Center
7 a.m. — 10K, 5K,and 2-mile walk/run at Memory Park
8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. — Vendor booths in Memory Park
9 a.m. — The 35th annual Territorial Days Parade
10 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Carnival games, family fun, music and entertainment in the park
3 to 7 p.m. — Annual FFA Corn Dinner at Del Rio Elementary School
Sunday, Aug. 31, offers more excitement:
9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — Third annual Car Show at the Chino Valley Aquatics Center
3 to 9 p.m. — Free swim at the Aquatics Center
8 p.m. — Grand Fireworks Finale at Old Home Manor, with gates opening at 6:30 p.m., plus food trucks and music
The celebration wraps up on Monday, Sept.1, with a community Intro to Pickleball event at Community Center Park. This annual tradition wouldn’t be possible without the Town of Chino Valley and the support of partners like the Morning Lions Club, Lioness Club, Women’s Community Network, Arizona Rangers and our many volunteers.
For more information, contact Chino Valley Community Services at 928.636.9780 or recreation@chinoaz.net. Or connect with the Chino Valley Area Chamber of Commerce
at 199 N. AZ-89, Chino Valley, call 928.636.2493 or visit www.chinovalley.org.
