Town of Camp Verde’s “Corn Fest” on July 18
Camp Verde AZ (June 26, 2015) – As part of the Town of Camp Verde’s “Corn Fest” celebration on Saturday, July 18, 2015, watch a baseball game with players dressed in historic uniforms, or come and be part of the team. Game time begins at Noon.
Experience life through the eyes of a frontier soldier at Fort Verde State Historic Park. The Fort was a base for General Crook’s U.S. Army scouts and soldiers in the 1870’s and 1880’s. From 1865 – 1891 Camp Lincoln, Camp Verde and Fort Verde were home to officers, doctors, families, enlisted men, and scouts. The park is the best-preserved example of an Indian Wars period fort in Arizona. Several of the original buildings still stand and living history programs are scheduled periodically, giving visitors a glimpse into Arizona’s history.
For more information call (928) 567-3275, or visit AZStateParks.com/parks/FOVE. The park entrance fee is $5 per person for those aged 14 and up, and $2 for children aged 6 to 13. Children aged six and younger are free. Fort Verde State Historic Park is located in downtown Camp Verde, Arizona. From Phoenix: I-17 to Exit 287; turn right onto Hwy 260 (east). Turn left on Finnie Flat Rd; left on Hollamon St. for one block, park entry is on the right side of the street.
Arizona State Parks offers 50% off regular day-use entrance for active and retired military, Reserve and National Guard with proper identification. There is no charge for 100% disabled veterans who are residents of Arizona, with proper identification. For information about the disabled veteran program visit AZStateParks.com.
For information about all 28 Arizona State Parks, the Trails and Off-Highway Vehicle Programs and State Historic Preservation Office call (602) 542-4174 (outside of the Phoenix metro area call toll-free (800) 285-3703). Campsite reservations can be made online at AZStateParks.com or by calling the Reservation Call Center at (520) 586-2283. Open 7 days a week, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. MST. Follow AZStateParks on Twitter and Facebook.