Event Calendar

2010-2011 FIESTA BOWL CALENDAR OF EVENTS

*all times MST - dates and times are subject to change*

 

Ellie & Michael Ziegler Fiesta Bowl Museum

Monday - Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

7135 E. Camelback Rd. #190

Scottsdale, AZ

Open year round, except holidays


Celebrate Arizona's history in the growth of college football at the Ellie & Michael Ziegler Fiesta Bowl Center and Museum. Located in the Scottsdale Waterfront, the museum highlights the Fiesta Bowl's 40-year tradition in the Valley of the Sun and features exhibits on the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, Insight Bowl, history of college football and the Fiesta Bowl's community based Festival of College Football events. Patrons will also marvel at the rare collegiate artifacts featured in the museum, including all 120 Football Bowl Subdivision football helmets, a Heisman trophy, authentic game jerseys and more. 

The museum is free and open to the public between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, and is located at 7135 E. Camelback Rd., Ste. 190 in Scottsdale. For more information, please call (480) 350-0900 or visit the Fiesta Bowl website at www.fiestabowl.org.

 

NAU Fiesta Bowl Volleyball Tournament

Times vary

Rolle Activity Center, NAU

Flagstaff, AZ

Friday, September 3, 2010 - Saturday, September 4, 2010


Each September, Northern Arizona University hosts this women's volleyball classic attracting three premier teams from across the country. The two-day event is held in Flagstaff and features a players' hospitality suite hosted by the Fiesta Bowl.

 

26th Annual Fiesta Bowl Million Dollar Hole-in-One presented by Fox Sports Arizona

9:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m. daily, 9:00 a.m. - Noon on November 14

Arizona Biltmore Golf Club

Phoenix, AZ

Thursday, November 4, 2010 - Sunday, November 14, 2010

The Fiesta Bowl Million Dollar Hole-in-One presented by Fox Sports Arizona continues to be one of the nation's top amateur hole-in-one tournaments. For just $1 a shot, more than 1,000 golfers of varying skill levels aim for a hole-in-one on a 125-yard hole. The top finishers each day receive fabulous prizes, including PING irons and golf bags, and certificates for complimentary foursomes at the Valley's best golf courses and some of Arizona's finest restaurants. The top three daily finishers, including anyone who nails a hole-in-one, advance to the finals for a shot at the $1 million hole. A portion of the proceeds benefits The 100 Club, supporting families of police officers and firefighters when tragedy strikes.

 

Kalil Bottling/Frontier Asset Protection Fiesta Bowl Fall Golf Invitational

8:30 a.m. shotgun start

Omni Tucson National Resort & Spa

Tucson, AZ

Friday, November 19, 2010

Two-man best ball play.  The cost is $200 per person and benefits Fiesta Bowl charities including Boys & Girls Clubs of Tucson. Please call (520) 327-BOWL for more information.

 

Quick Mart Stores Fiesta Bowl Middle School Spot Shot

Time TBD

McKale Center, University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

Date TBD

This ‘spot shot' basketball competition is open to all Southern Arizona middle school students who form two-person teams and compete for a spot in the finals.  Entry is free. Winners receive computers for their school and other great prizes.  Please call (520) 327-BOWL for more information.

 

24th Annual Runner's Den Fiesta Bowl Half Marathon/5K

6:00 a.m.

Scottsdale Civic Center Amphitheatre

Scottsdale, AZ

Sunday, December 5, 2010

In the 24th year of this event, 1,500 people will participate in a half marathon run/walk or a 5K run/walk through downtown Scottsdale. For more information please contact the Runner's Den at (602) 277-4333.

 

Honeywell Fiesta Bowl Aerospace Challenge featuring Microsoft Mission Control Preliminaries

8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

TBD

Phoenix, AZ

Monday, December 6, 2010 & Tuesday, December 7, 2010

The Honeywell Fiesta Bowl Aerospace Challenge featuring Microsoft Mission Control has quickly become one of Arizona's premier academic contests for youth. Designed to enhance knowledge of space technology for fifth through eighth grade students, the Aerospace Challenge requires participants to develop plans for an International Lunar Base complete with a physical scale model. By working in groups, participants are encouraged to develop critical problem-solving, communication, team-building and decision-making skills while expanding their knowledge in subject areas such as math, science, social studies, language and fine arts.

 

38th Annual Fiesta Bowl Senior Open Tennis Tournament

8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Scottsdale Athletic Club & Resort

Scottsdale, AZ

Wednesday, December 8 - Sunday, December 12, 2010

Under the direction of Bob and Alice Hing, the Fiesta Bowl Senior Tennis Open Tournament has become one of the premier senior tennis events, attracting more than 600 entries from 34 states, three Canadian provinces and the United Kingdom. Based on the tremendous growth of the tournament since 1971, the United States Tennis Association has designated the tournament, qualifying participants for National and International rankings.  Contact: Bob Hing at (480) 951-0882

 

29th Annual Fiesta Bowl Twirl-Pom-Cheer & Flag Championships

9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Sunnyslope High School

Phoenix, AZ 

Saturday, December 11 - Sunday, December 12, 2010 (tentative)

Arizona Twirling Athletes present tryouts for its Fiesta Bowl Parade Unit, which includes solo and group competitions for grade school, junior high and high school athletes in Twirling, Pom, Cheer, Dance and Flag. Contact Becky Hewitt at (602) 997-0522 or online at http://www.arizonatwirlingathletes.com for more information.

 

Fiesta Bowl Youth Football Clinic presented by NCAA Football

9:00 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.

Glendale Youth Sports Complex

Glendale, AZ

Saturday, December 18, 2010

As one of the Valley's most exhilarating experiences in youth football, the Fiesta Bowl Youth Football Clinic presented by NCAA Football promotes more than just the fundamentals of the game. Boys and girls, ages 9 - 14, are invited to participate in this free, non-contact clinic led by trained athletes and experienced coaches. Young competitors walk away with the perseverance, discipline and determination necessary to achieve their maximum potential both on and off the field. 

 

Fiesta Bowl Basketball Classic Pre-Game Party at the Pavilion

Two hours before tip off

McKale Center, University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

Date TBD

This pre-game party features entertainment, games, raffle prizes, food and beverages. For tickets or more information, please call (520) 327-BOWL. 

 

Desert Diamond Casino Fiesta Bowl Basketball Classic

TBD

McKale Center, University of Arizona

Tucson, AZ

Date TBD

In its 26th year, the Fiesta Bowl and the University of Arizona present a showcase game featuring a match-up between the Arizona Wildcats and another top team in college basketball.  For tickets or more information, please call (520) 327-BOWL. 

 

22nd Annual Insight Bowl

8:00 p.m.

Sun Devil Stadium

Tempe, AZ

Tuesday, December 28, 2010

This bowl game is an electrifying experience in college football that you won't want to miss! The Insight Bowl is bigger and better this year with the third pick from the Big 12 Conference and third or fourth pick from the Big Ten Conference, after BCS selections. These two conferences face-off with hard-hitting on-field action and rambunctious fans in attendance to support their teams. Annually held at Sun Devil Stadium in Tempe, the Insight Bowl will be televised on ESPN.

 

36th Annual Fellowship of Christian Athlete Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Breakfast

7:30 a.m. - 9:15 a.m.

Location TBD

Date TBD

FCA seeks to provide a devotional setting to encourage the teams participating in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl as well as the local community. The event includes breakfast, inspirational messages from players, coaches and sponsors, as well as a keynote speaker. Admission is $30 per person. Contact FCA for more information at (602) 264-8575.

 

14th Annual Fiesta Bowl Scottsdale Art Walk

Noon - 4:00 p.m.

Downtown Scottsdale Arts District

Scottsdale, AZ  85251

Date: TBD

The Scottsdale Gallery Association presents a series of free artists receptions, food samplings, music and demonstrations in more than 100 galleries in Downtown Scottsdale.

 

33rd Annual Fiesta Bowl Band Championship

6:30 p.m.

University of Phoenix Stadium

Glendale, AZ

Thursday, December 30, 2010

As a long-standing Fiesta Bowl tradition, the Fiesta Bowl Band Championship has distinguished itself as one of the most prestigious high school marching band competitions in the country. Featuring the nation's most highly decorated bands, the Band Championship welcomes participants to present their best 10-minute field presentations in front of a panel of judges who critique them on musical performance, visual performance, auxiliary techniques, percussion, drum majors and general overall effect.  The top bands from the preliminary competition are invited to compete for the coveted Grand Master's Trophy in the event finals.

 

Honeywell Fiesta Bowl Aerospace Challenge featuring Microsoft Mission Control Finals

9:00 a.m. - Noon

Challenger Space Center

Peoria, AZ

Friday, December 31, 2010

The Honeywell Fiesta Bowl Aerospace Challenge featuring Microsoft Mission Control has quickly become one of Arizona's premier academic contests for youth. Designed to enhance knowledge of space technology for fifth through eighth grade students, the Aerospace Challenge requires participants to develop plans for an International Lunar Base complete with a physical scale model. By working in groups, participants are encouraged to develop critical problem-solving, communication, team-building and decision-making skills while expanding their knowledge in subject areas such as math, science, social studies, language and fine arts.

 

40th Annual Fort McDowell Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation

11:00 a.m.

Central Phoenix, AZ

Friday, December 31, 2010

The Fort McDowell Fiesta Bowl Parade presented by Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation remains a time-honored Valley tradition and features a dazzling array of colorful floats, magnificent helium balloons, harmonious marching bands and spirited specialty and equestrian units. Valley residents and visitors alike annually line the two-mile parade route in central Phoenix to witness this spectacular celebration, making the Parade a holiday custom known and loved by locals as well as fans traveling to celebrate the Festival of College Football. 

 

Fiesta Bowl Block Party

5:00 p.m. - 12:30 a.m.

Mill Avenue District

Tempe, AZ

Friday, December 31, 2010

As Arizona's biggest and most exciting New Year's Eve bash, the Fiesta Bowl Block Party is a jam-packed evening of fun and entertainment for the entire family. With rockin' bands, beer gardens and a host of entertainers, this is one fantastic celebration you won't want to miss! 

 

Fiesta Bowl Invitational presented by Ellie & Michael Ziegler

7:00 p.m. - Midnight

The Phoenician

Scottsdale, AZ

Friday, December 31, 2010

The Fiesta Bowl Invitational is an elegant evening of live entertainment and dinner at the five-star Phoenician Resort. Distinguished guests traveling with the teams participating in the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl, as well as some of the Valley's top business leaders, philanthropists and Fiesta Bowl Board of Directors will attend this prestigious event to ring in the New Year. Guests also enjoy a special silent auction featuring outstanding items, including travel and entertainment packages, sports memorabilia and fine jewelry.  Proceeds from the silent auction benefit Fiesta Bowl charities such as The 100 Club, established to assist the surviving families of fallen police officers and firefighters.    

 

Tostitos Fiesta Bowl Brings You College Football's Biggest Party

12:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Glendale Youth Sports Complex

Glendale, AZ

Saturday, January 1, 2011

Annually attracting tens of thousands of fans, College Football's Biggest Party is an action-packed celebration full of the ultimate tailgate experience. Crazed sports fanatics gear-up for the big game while enjoying pep rallies, performances by the university marching bands and cheerleaders, jumbotrons, interactive games and food and beverage booths. Ticket price includes a plated meal.

 

Fiesta Bowl Stadium Club

2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Glendale Youth Sports Complex

Glendale, AZ

Saturday, January 1, 2011

On game day, VIP guests are invited to enjoy the college football festivities from an exclusive area within College Football's Biggest Party. This upgraded tailgate features big screen televisions and musical entertainment as well as a wonderful pre-game meal. Stadium Club creates a game-day atmosphere with team spirited décor and a flair for which the Fiesta Bowl is known.

 

40th Annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl

6:30 p.m.

University of Phoenix Stadium

Glendale, AZ

Saturday, January 1, 2011

As a member of the Bowl Championship Series, the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl has the opportunity to host the champion of the Big 12 Conference as well as an at-large BCS team. The 40th Annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl will be played at University of Phoenix Stadium and telecast on ESPN.

 

College Football's Biggest Party

12:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Glendale Youth Sports Complex

Glendale, AZ

Monday, January 10, 2011

Annually attracting tens of thousands of fans, College Football's Biggest Party is an action-packed celebration full of the ultimate tailgate experience. Crazed sports fanatics gear-up for the big game while enjoying live music from a national act, pep rallies, performances by the university marching bands and cheerleaders, jumbotrons, interactive games, and food and beverage booths. Ticket price includes a plated meal.

 

Stadium Club

2:30 - 5:30 p.m.

Glendale Youth Sports Complex

Glendale, AZ

Monday, January 10, 2011

On game day, VIP guests are invited to enjoy the college football festivities from an exclusive area within College Football's Biggest Party. This upgraded tailgate features big screen televisions and musical entertainment as well as a wonderful pre-game meal. Stadium Club creates a game-day atmosphere with team spirited décor and a flair for which the Fiesta Bowl is known.

 

 

BCS National Championship Game

6:30 p.m.

University of Phoenix Stadium

Glendale, AZ

Monday, January 10, 2011

The Fiesta Bowl is proud to host its seventh national championship game on January 10, 2011. The No. 1 team in the country will face-off against the No. 2 team at University of Phoenix Stadium vying for the national title.

 

37th Annual Fiesta Bowl Gymnastics Meet

3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Rawhide Western Pavilion

Chandler, AZ  85226

Dates: February 4-6, 2011

Desert Lights Gym and Foothills Gym Association puts on a women's gymnastics competition for all levels of competitors in a fun western-themed Arizona environment, attracting some of the country's top gymnasts. Contact Lisa Spini at (480) 940-4041 for more information.