Payson AZ Community Events for July and August 2016

Summer is in full swing in the Rim Country. It is a great time of the year not only to live in the Payson area but to visit from the Valley of the Sun as well. Payson has many events going on now until September. Whether you like music, shopping, football or rodeo there is something for everyone.

Payson Farmers Market – Every Saturday from now until September 10^th, the Payson Farmers Market is held in the parking lot of the Sawmill Theater Complex. There are many vendors selling produce, milk, and goat cheese. Stop by and enjoy a glass of ice tea or lemonade while you shop.

Concert in the Park Series – On Saturday July 23^rd enjoy the John Scott Band and on July 30^th Breaking Point will perform at Green Valley Park. Music starts at 7pm. Come early to grab your spot on the lawn as vendors start selling at 6pm.

ASU Football at Camp Tontozona – ASU football will be practicing out at Camp Tontozona from Tuesday August 2^nd thru Saturday August 6^th.

ASU Sun Devil Football Pep Rally – On Friday August 5^th from 5pm until 9pm, the Sun Devils will be having a Pep Rally at Green Valley Park. The True to Life Band will be performing from 7pm until 9pm. Put on your maroon and gold and come on out to show your support.

World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo – Thursday August 18^th thru Saturday August 20^th Payson will hold their 132^nd Pro-Rodeo. The rodeo is held at the Payson event center on the Beeline Hwy across from the Matazal Casino. The rodeo parade will be held on Saturday, August 20^th from 9am until 11am down historic Main Street in Payson.

These are just some of the local events taking place in the Rim Country this summer. For a full calendar of events, visit www.paysonrimcountry.com Interesting in moving to the Payson area? Call Rory today!

Payson AZ Real Estate – How to Protect Your Home from Freezing Temperatures

Here in Arizona it doesn’t happen on a regular bases but we do need to know how to protect our Payson AZ real estate and homes from the freezing temperatures. Whether it’s your pipes, plants or pets you need to take precautions to protect them from the cold.

Pipes: The most important item to protect is the pipes and plumbing in your home. On the outside of your house, disconnect and drain all garden hoses. Then cover hose bibs with insulated foam covers or blankets. It is also a good idea to cover exposed pipe with foam pipe insulation. These items can be purchased at your local hardware store. It is also a good idea to open cabinet doors to keep them warm during the overnight hours when temperatures outside drop.

Plants: Here in the Rim Country, most people have brought in most plants for the winter or have mulched perennials. It is still a good idea to cover other plants that are still outside so they survive the hard frost. Even a sheet or blanket will do the trick.

Pets: Our pets are like family so remember if it’s cold to you outside, then they are also cold. Animals here in Arizona don’t put on a “winter coat” as much as in other parts of the country. So, bring them inside and give them a nice warm blanket to lay on. If there water is outside, remember it will freeze and your pets will not have any water to drink.

Pets and plants are important to protect from the elements but frozen pipes can really cause the most damage to your home. So, remember the 3 “p’s” when the temperatures get freezing.

If you have any questions about the Payson AZ Real Estate market, call Rory at 928-595-0136