Sep 21, 2022 | What’s Happening
Why is Oktoberfest not held in October? It’s a frequent question with an interesting answer. The first Oktoberfest was a celebration of the marriage of the Bavarian King Ludwig I in Munich, Germany, in 1810. The “volksfest” has become the world’s most celebrated folk...
Aug 15, 2022 | History & Culture, Local Personalities, Recreation & Play, Sonoran Desert Living, What’s Happening
The second quarterly issue of Desert Vibe magazine is finally here, and it’s full of must-see information about local events, listings, and market information! Here are some of the things you’ll see in the summer Vibe: Info about the Back To School Bash, Oktoberfest,...
Aug 12, 2022 | Recreation & Play, What’s Happening
Can you hear the polka music playing? For several years now, Fountain Hills has been home to an annual Oktoberfest for the whole town to participate in some classic Bavarian festivities. Oktoberfest has been a tradition in South Germany for over 200 years, beginning...
Aug 8, 2022 | Recreation & Play, Sonoran Desert Living, What’s Happening
Ballet Under the Stars is back! On September 8th, 2022, Ballet Arizona is commencing its 2022-23 ballet season. The season kicks off with “Ballet Under the Stars,” a free, public event at the amphitheater of the Fountain Park here in Fountain Hills! The performers of...
Aug 2, 2022 | History & Culture, What’s Happening
Arizona has a lot of mountains, some that are high in the forest and others that tower over the low deserts. The views on top of many of these mountains are so good, you’ll have to see them all. Here are five mountains in Arizona that have particularly standout views:...
Jul 25, 2022 | Non-Profit Groups, What’s Happening
School’s back for the fall! Fountain Hills Unified School District (FHUSD) is bringing the kids back to school starting Tuesday, August 9th for the 2022-23 school year. This year will be the first year featuring the return of Dr. Cain Jagodzinski! After serving as...
