Page 80—2012-2013 Fountain Hills Community Guide
Chamber Events The Fountain Hills Chamber of Commerce sponsors a number of special events every year. Other organizations and the Town of Fountain Hills also sponsor events, rounding out the availability of activities for residents and visitors. The following are Chamber of Commerce-sponsored events:
Chamber Meetings The Chamber has two monthly breakfast meetings and one dinner meeting per q u a r t e r. T h e e v e n t s f e a t u re s p e a k e r s with timely information. Meetings are held on Thursdays Members and guests gather at different venues Chamber meetings throughout the community. Announcements with details are made prior to each meeting.
Fountain Hills Great Fair
Thanksgiving Day Parade La Parada de Los Cerros, the largest Thanksgiving Day parade west of the Mississippi features entries ranging from marching bands to performing children. Held annually at 9 a.m. Thanksgiving Day.
Ribbon Cuttings New Chamber members have found a great way to introduce themselves to the community with ribbon cuttings. Events are scheduled at various times during each month, with most of the events taking place Monday through Friday at 5 p.m.
Business Expo The local Chamber has held an annual expo to highlight businesses in the community. Townspeople attend to learn about businesses and restaurants. The next showcase is set for Oct. 25, 2012.
Mixers
Thanksgiving Day Parade
Members have an opportunity to network, enjoy business hosts and interact for two hours on the fourth Thursday of the month. Businesses sign up to host the afternoon events.
Fountain Hills Great Fair Another signature event, art again is the highlight at this annual event on the Avenue, held the last weekend in February. Large crowds, a wide variety of art, entertainment and food attract visitors from all over the Southwest.
Stroll in the Glow The annual Business Expo
Fountain Festival of Arts and Crafts
A signature event sponsored by the Chamber, this festival draws some 100,000+ visitors to the community to see artists from around the country and internationally. Some 500 artists are in the community over the three day event held the second weekend each November on the Avenue of the Fountains.
Fountain Hills launches the holidays with this event. Merchants along the Av e n u e o f the Fountains help with the holiday spirit Stroll in the Glow