We start today with good news for those who enjoy live music, as the Wild West Music Fest will return to Maricopa in 2024, Mayor Nancy Smith announced during her State of the City address. Despite reports showing that the festival did not generate much for the city, it proved to be a well-received event by the community, with attendance numbers between 15,000 and 17,000.

Meanwhile, the annual Renaissance Festival is in full swing! If you have never experienced the fun of Fairhaven, here is a quick beginner’s guide about what you need to know!

Plus, students at Florence High School have also joined in the local gardening trend, with 20 or so raising vegetables on campus this year. First-year agriculture students filled garden beds with soil and compost to start gardening this school year.