State-wide events slected by Arizona Highways for the month of June, 2013. http://www.arizonahighways.com/travel/events.asp Events in the central part of the state for the month of June, 2013. http://www.arizonahighways.com/travel/events/central_events.asp Enjoy family concerts, master classes, recitals, a community drum circle and more music-related events. www.chaparralmusicfest.org A baker and his wife set out to remove a curse placed on them by a beguiling witch in this enchanted tale of growth and self-discovery at Arizona Broadway Theatre. www.azbroadway.org www.dbg.org. Enjoy desert beauty and a variety of sounds of the Valley’s premier musicians at Desert Botanical Garden. Reservations recommended. There’s muddy fun for the whole family at Chaparral Park. The main mud obstacle course is for teenagers and adults; there are separate courses for ages 6 and under and ages 7 to 12. www.scottsdaleaz.gov/MightyMudMania Pine Community Center displays more than 100 quilts at the ramada. The exhibit also includes wearable quilted work, quilts from around the state, a quilt raffle, a boutique of items made by quilters, and a demonstration of the old-fashioned treadle sewing machine. www.strawberrypatchers.com Los Abrigados Resort and Spa celebrates all things bluegrass at this annual festival. Food and snacks will be available. www.SedonaBluegrassFestival.org The best in performing and cultural arts, including Native American hoop-dancing, modern dance, physical theater, circus arts, martial arts and more. Also includes entertainment for kids. www.tsunamionthesquare.org Downtown Strawberry presents music, crafts and food in this celebration of strawberries. www.strawberryfestivalaz.com Stop by Courthouse Plaza and listen to four top bands and attend jam sessions and workshops, then visit the unique retail shops along the square. Free. www.prescottbluegrassfestival.com Downtown Mesa presents entertainment, classic cars, motorcycles, art, music, patriotic displays, educational games and more. Fireworks on Saturday. Free. www.azcelebrationoffreedom.org The 143rd edition of the “Greatest Show on Earth” includes feats of strength, agility and courage featuring circus performers from around the globe. www.usairwayscenter.com Events in the southern part of the state for the month of June, 2013. http://www.arizonahighways.com/travel/events/southern_events.asp Join docents from the San Pedro House on a 2-mile interpretive walk over easy terrain. Free. www.sanpedroriver.org/fsprhome.shtml Tucson Botanical Gardens hosts this quirky annual sale devoted to oddball plants and strange pottery from booths set up throughout the gardens. www.tucsonbotanical.org Oro Valley Marketplace features the Greg Spivey Band, one of the most sought-after groups in Tucson. Free. www.saaca.org/Oro_Valley_Concerts.html Loews Ventana Canyon Mountain Course hosts a fundraiser that benefits the Children's Museum Tucson. www.childrensmuseumtucson.org Participate in an actual ghost-hunting experience, which includes a training session, use of equipment, investigations of haunted locations around town, access to the private blog and a potential evidence DVD. www.OldBisbeeGhostTour.com Events in the northern part of the state for the month of June, 2013. http://www.arizonahighways.com/travel/events/northern_events.asp The Museum of Northern Arizona presents an exhibit that seeks to create an understanding of these predators and their long history with humans. www.musnaz.org See a variety of authentic dances and participate in native traditions at historic Courthouse Square. Free. www.gotourHolbrook.com Sponsored by the National Park Service and the Tucson Amateur Astronomy Association, amateur astronomers from across the country will be volunteering their expertise with numerous telescopes set up to view the stars from the South Rim. www.tucsonastronomy.org/gcsp.html Chili cooks from all over the Southwest converge on Thorpe Park to attempt to qualify for the world championships in red chili, chili verde and salsa. Includes public tasting, crafters, vendors and a car display. www.chilicookoff.com Stop by the Williams Rodeo Grounds and watch real working cowboys. Rodeo performances start daily at 1 p.m., with dances Friday and Saturday. www.azcowpunchers.com Brewers from around the Southwest provide samples; admission includes a sampling mug, 24 sampling tickets and live entertainment. Designated-driver tickets are available. www.azbeer.com The Museum of Northern Arizona presents an annual event with 300 vintage and contemporary Navajo weavings in a variety of styles. Many local weavers will attend to present their works, while specialists and experts will talk with consignors about their items. Free. www.culturalpartners.org/auction.htm www.flagfolkfest.org. Flagstaff Friends of Traditional Music presents more than 150 musicians as they perform on four different stages at the Coconino Center for the Arts. Listen to live acoustic music by fiddlers, folk singers, string bands. Also includes jam sessions, songwriting workshops and more. The Arboretum at Flagstaff presents a special wildflower walk that will focus on the native species in bloom at this time of year. www.thearb.org Events in the eastern part of the state for the month of June, 2013. http://www.arizonahighways.com/travel/events/eastern_events.asp Deuce of Clubs and Festival Marketplace merchants stay open late with shopping specials, artists, craftspeople, food vendors and live entertainment. Boyce Thompson Arboretum teaches participants how to identify common lizard species on this family-friendly walk. www.arboretum.ag.arizona.edu Drop by Charlie Clark’s Orchard for the Arizona Wine Growers’ first summer wine festival. www.arizonawine.org Celebrate Greer’s history with an arts-and-crafts show, parade, talent show, horseshoe tournament, barn dance and pancake breakfast. www.greerarizona.com Pinetop-Lakeside-Blue Ridge High School hosts more than 60 of the Southwest's finest Native American juried artists. Also includes demonstrations and performances. www.pinetoplakesidechamber.com Woodland Lake Park celebrates dads with a fishing contest, prizes, trophies and hot dogs. www.ci.pinetop-lakeside.az.us Village Arena hosts cowboys and cowgirls from Arizona and surrounding states to compete in various rodeo events. www.deuceswildrodeo.us Events in the western part of the state for the month of June, 2013. http://www.arizonahighways.com/travel/events/western_events.asp Starting at Patria Flat, float 5 miles down the Parker Strip for prizes and awards. Hosted by Blue Water Resort and Casino Beach. www.parkertourism.com Chill out in the historic downtown area with a block party featuring classic cars, food, games and prizes. www.kingmantourism.org Stop by Locomotive Park for the Kingman Wild West Society’s western re-enactments and shootouts throughout the day, live music between performances, vendors, food, and art displays. www.kingmantourism.org Hualapai Mountain Resort hosts a chili-tasting and awards prizes to the best chili cooks. An opportunity to share your cooking talents, listen to music and have fun. www.gokingman.com Grab your swimsuits, rafts, tubes and boats, and take a dunk in the Colorado River for this family-friendly event. www.territorialriverregatta.com