Finding the Info You Need on the Website

What is Scheduled at the Festival?

To find the events that are offered, click on "EVENTS" on the left side of this page then click on "SCHEDULES". Once there, you can click on "Thursday", "Friday", "Saturday" or "Sunday", depending on which day you are interested in. You can also move from day to day by clicking at the top or bottom of each day's schedule, again clicking on the day you wish to explore. When you find a trip that you are interested in on a schedule, click on the name in the "Activity" column and you will be presented with more details about the event.

 

Who Will Be Leading the Activities?

Information on who will be leading field trips, workshops and seminars can be accessed by clicking on the name in the "Guide" column of the schedule, or the name listed on the detailed description of the activity. You can also access this info by clicking on "GUIDES" on the left side of this page. Not all guides have provided us with more information but we have made available the information (and photos) when we have it.

 

What Else is Happening at the Festival?

There is more happening at the Festival than you might expect. If you click on "Events" on the left side of this page you will see an index that can take you to other planned activities of the Festival, such as the "Keynote Address and Dessert Reception","Family Nature Fair", "Kids Programs", the "Welcome Reception" and another link that will take you to the "Guides" info.

Are You Interested in the Kids Programs?

On the left side of this page, click on "Kid's Programs". There you will find links to information on the "Family Nature Fair" and the annual "Poster & Essay Contest" that area school children participate in.

 

How Do I Register For an Activity?

On this page, there are two places where you can begin the registration process. Once you have made your selections of activities you wish to sign up for, click on "Register Online" on the left side of this page or on the upper right hand side of this page, where it says "Register online here!". Follow the prompts to complete the process of registration.

If you prefer to register by mail, click here and follow the prompts.

 

Want to Know More about the Verde Valley?

On the left side of this page, click on "Verde Valley Information" and you will be presented with a screen that gives you options to find out about the Valley, camping and local accommodations, maps and directions to help you find the Festival, and a list of many organizations that can provide you with more information of where to go and what to see here in the beautiful Verde Valley.

 

Where Can I Stay While I'm at the Festival?

On the left side of this page, click on "Verde Valley Information" and then click on "Accommodations/Hotels" and/or "Camping" and you will find information regarding lodging and camping.

 

How Do I Find the Festival?

On the left side of this page, click on "Verde Valley Information" and then click on "Maps/Directions to the Festival". There you will find driving directions and maps of Cottonwood to help you find your way to the Festival.

 

What are the Festival's Procedures on Cancellations & Refunds?

On the left side of this page, click on "General Information" and then click on "Field Trip Cancellation Policy" and/or "Refund Policy".

 

Do You Have a Question that is not Addressed Here?

On the left side of this page, click on "Contact Info" to communicate with someone who will answer your question, by email or by phone.

 

Who are the Participants at the Daily Exhibits and Trade Show?

Many organizations/firms are represented in the "Big Tent", and you can access the list by clicking on "Vendors/Exhibitors" on the left side of this page, then click on "Participating Vendors/Exhibitors".

 

How Can I Become a Vendor/Exhibitor at the Festival?

Access the application information by clicking on "Vendors/Exhibitors" on the left side of this page, then click on "Registrations Info for Vendors/Exhibitors".

 

Who Supports the Festival?

On the left side of this page, click on "Supporters". You will be presented with options to review a list of Sponsors and Supporters, a list of Committee members who volunteer much of their time to make the Festival happen, and information on the Featured Artist who donated his/her work to the festival for the annual Festival poster. If you click on "Links" on this page, there is a list of the organizations/firms who contribute to the Festival in one form or another, to insure its success.