With its five stages of continuous entertainment, the Festival of the West is quickly becoming one of Arizona’s biggest Country and Western events. Held annually in Chandler, this extravaganza features the best in Country music as well as a Celebrity Stage, where visitors can learn about life in the Old West, the art of yodeling, the evolution of the Cowboy and the origins of Cowboy Poetry.

Rover also needs a place in the sun. Mesa's dog parks have areas set aside to let your dog off the leash and just run, meeting other dog owners and their pets. If you prefer to jog with your pet, dogs on the leash are welcome to all of Mesa's canal trails.