Pickin' in the Pines welcomes people of all ages to the three-day, family-friendly festival in Flagstaff. Festival planners have scheudled a number of events over the course of the weekend that are specially designed for young people. Featured events include Todd's Musical Petting Zoo, performances by Chuck Cheesman’s “Dancing with No Shoes On”, arts and crafts, bubbles, dancing, snacks and -- well, who could ask for anything more? Okay, then Bookmans will also be there decorating tote bags with children of all ages. And still more? Children aged 16 and under are admitted free with their grownups! (Sorry, kiddos, you do have to bring your adult.)

Tickets are on sale through Thursday, Sept. 16 at Arizona Music Pro and the Wine Loft in downtown Flagstaff, by mail (PO Box 23701, Flagstaff, AZ 86002), at PickininthePines.org (via Paypal), and through pmamp.com and Rainbow’s End (also in downtown Flagstaff.) After the 16th, tickets will be available at the gate.

Bookmans is a proud sponsor of Pickin' in the Pines.

Special thanks to Kate Watters for the use of her photo from Pickin' in the Pines 2009.