Museum Events

  • Annual Pioneer Day

    Held annually on the second weekend in May, Pioneer Day is Ash Fork’s premier heritage event. Enjoy a lively parade, chili cook-off, pie auction, local vendors, kids’ activities, and a strong sense of community pride.

    A vintage red truck with a Route 66 license plate, decorated with American flags, parked on the side of the road during the Pioneer Day parade in Ash Fork, Arizona. In the background, a horse-drawn wagon with a person riding it.

  • Sharing Our History: Museum Talks

    Select Saturdays throughout the year, we host guest speakers and local historians who share stories, artifacts, and insights from Ash Fork’s past, often with a site visit planned after the talk. Watch our calendar for upcoming dates.

    A vintage train traveling through a mountainous landscape with a tunnel entrance in the background, related to the Johnson Canyon Tunnel and railroad engineering.

  • Holiday Open House

    Taking place on the second Saturday in December, this festive gathering includes refreshments, holiday decorations, and warm community cheer. A perfect way to celebrate the season with friends and neighbors.

    Holiday scene with gingerbread cookies decorated with white icing, surrounded by gold and glittery star and ball ornaments, cinnamon sticks, hazelnuts, star anise, pine branches, and a gingerbread heart ornament.

Ash Fork Route 66 Museum Events Calendar
Stay up to date with everything happening at the Ash Fork Route 66 Museum! From local celebrations and special exhibits to volunteer days and historic talks, our calendar is your go-to guide for upcoming events. Whether you're a local or just passing through on Route 66, we invite you to join us and be part of the story. Check back often—we’re always adding new ways to explore Ash Fork’s rich heritage!