In celebration of Prescott Public Library’s fifty-year anniversary at our Goodwin Street location and over a century of total service to the community, we will be hosting a large, after-hours event at Prescott Public Library on Friday, May 30 from 5-8 pm. People of all ages are invited to come enjoy live music, youth activities, and a resource fair. Bring your Library Passport and redeem your stamps for tickets you can put toward a number of fun prize drawings for a range of ages!
Activities & Performers
- Prescott Mayor Phil Goode speech at 5:30 pm
- Live music from local groups and musicians throughout event
- Anne Pursel – Harpist
- Footlight Theatre Company – Choral Groups
- Lake Francis Case – Indie Folk
- The Launchpad – Teen Bands
- METV – Acoustic Rock
- Michael & Tess Barnes – Folk Duet
- Prescott Ukulele Guild – Ukulele Group
- Song of the Pines – Women’s A Capella Group
- Suzanne Fisher – Dulce Trio with 2 Flutes and a Clarinet
- Zach Dominguez – Keyboard
- Lawn games
- Prescott Regulators and their Shady Ladies will be in attendance as old west ambassadors of Prescott
- Sky City Productions: providing DJ services and music throughout the event
- Friends of the Prescott Public Library Book Sale
- Bring your Library Passport to enter prize drawings
- YOUTH ACTIVITIES AND PERFORMERS
- Touch-A-Truck event including: fire engine, police vehicles, ambulance, dump and bucket trucks, sewer inspection truck and more!
- YOUTH ACTIVITIES ON THE BACK LAWN AVAILABLE 5-7 PM
- Face Painting by Teen Advisory Group (TAG) members
- Kids Crafts hosted by Prescott Art Docents
- Russ “Squeaky” Sutton — Balloon Artist
- Unlimited Bubbles — Bubble Artist
- Read with Dogs from Alliance of Therapy Dogs
- Abundant Photo Booth and custom library selfie stations
- Other activities and performers TBA
Food Vendors
- Ohana Shave Ice
- Oogies Dogs
- Guac N Roll
- Safari Samosas
Resource Fair
- Friends of the Prescott Public Library
- American Association of University Women (AAUW)
- American Youth Soccer Organization (AYSO) Region 172
- AZ Attorney General’s Office
- Beyondthelabel
- Canine Companions for Independence
- Granite Mountain Interagency Hotshot Crew Learning and Tribute Center
- High Noon Toastmasters of Prescott
- Highlands Center for Natural History
- Imagination Library of the Prescott Area
- MATFORCE
- Miss Kitty’s Cat House Cat Rescue
- North Star Youth Partnership
- Phippen Museum
- Police
- PPL Community Services Specialist
- Prescott Astronomy Club
- Prescott Chamber of Commerce
- Prescott Community Cupboard Food Bank
- Prescott Meals on Wheels
- Prescott Valley Library Adult Literacy Group
- SCORE
- Sharlot Hall Museum
- Sister City Association of Prescott
- The Launch Pad Teen Center
- Yavapai College
- Yavapai County Community Health Services – Health Education
- Yavapai County Community Health Services – HIV Prevention, Vaccine Info
- Yavapai Exploration and Science of Prescott
- Yavapai Food Neighbors Project
- Yavapai Trails Association
Event FAQ
Is there a cost to attend? Fest in the West is a non-ticketed event that is free and open to the public.
Where should I park? Library parking lots will be inaccessible on Friday, May 30. Additionally, portions of Marina and Goodwin St will be blocked off to traffic. Street parking is available on nearby roads, but visitors are encouraged to use the downtown parking garage at 135 S Granite St, Prescott, AZ 86303. Shuttle service from the parking garage may be available during the event. TBD.
Will there be food? Yes! A number of food tents will be available on site at an additional cost.
Can I bring my own food and drink? Bottled water and other non-alcoholic beverages are allowed at Fest in the West. All beverages must be in containers with lids. Outside food is not permitted.
Can I bring my dog/pet? Only service dogs trained to perform tasks for individuals with disabilities are permitted. Emotional Support Animals and other pets are not allowed.
Can I use my Library Passport stamps to enter the prize drawings if I am not able to make it to Fest in the West? Yes! Two prizes (one for adults and one for youth) will be available for early prize drawing entries from Sunday, May 25 through Thursday, May 29. All other prize drawings can be entered anytime on Friday, May 30, including during regular library hours and at Fest in the West. Please note: stamps redeemed for the early prize drawing tickets cannot be used again for the May 30 prize drawings.
Event Sponsors and Donors
This event is possible thanks to funding from Friends of the Prescott Public Library.
Drawing Prizes Graciously Provided By:
Bill’s Pizza
Cupcakes by Leann
Desert Lace Studio Jerome, AZ
Earth & Herbs Arizona Yoga and Healing Arts Studio
Farm Provisions
Fox and Bear
Gurley St. Grill
Heritage Park Zoo
Lavender Moon Psychic
Mango Bliss Dessert Bar
Pralines of Prescott
Rick’s Pickleball Lessons
Sharlot Hall Museum
Theodore’s Fine Foods
Other Donors TBA
Special Thanks To:
Debbie Gimlin
Teen Advisory Group (TAG)
Prescott Art Docents
Prescott Public Library Volunteers
Russ Miller