EVENTS
TO LOVE
The best communities celebrate one another. Explore Arizona’s upcoming events while sharing the milestones, accomplishments, anniversaries and inspiring stories that make every town and city feel a little more like home.
January
Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale Collector Car Auction
Scottsdale
Jan. 23-31, 2027
Arizona car-culture landmark at WestWorld; one of the great collector-car weeks in the country.
Tucson Gem, Mineral & Fossil Showcase
Tucson
Jan. 27-Feb. 14, 2027
A global buying, collecting, design and discovery event across Tucson.
Celebration of Fine Art
Scottsdale
Jan. 16-Mar. 28, 2027
A long-running working-artist show and art destination during Scottsdale high season.
February
Arizona Indian Festival
Feb. 6-19, 2027
The Arizona Indian Festival celebrates Arizona’s Tribal Nations through culture, art, food and traditions.
WM Phoenix Open
Scottsdale
Feb. 8-14, 2027
The People’s Open at TPC Scottsdale; one of Arizona’s biggest annual sports events.
Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show
Scottsdale
Feb. 11-21, 2027
Since 1955, a signature Arabian horse show and shopping expo at WestWorld.
Wickenburg Gold Rush Days & Senior Pro Rodeo
Wickenburg
Feb. 11-14, 2027
Classic Arizona western heritage: rodeo, parade, gold-panning, carnival and town celebration.
Tucson Rodeo / La Fiesta de los Vaqueros
Tucson
Feb. 20-28, 2027; parade Feb. 25, 2027
One of the top rodeos in the U.S., with a historic non-motorized parade.
Arizona Renaissance Festival
Gold Canyon / Apache Junction area
Feb. 6-Apr. 4, 2027
A joyful, theatrical, family-friendly festival village in the desert.
Tubac Festival of the Arts
Tubac
Feb. 10-14, 2027
A major fine-art festival in Arizona’s original art colony.
Fountain Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts - Spring
Fountain Hills
Feb. 26-28, 2027
A major juried art and craft fair around Avenue of the Fountains.
March
Tucson Festival of Books
Tucson
Mar. 13-14, 2027
A nationally known free book festival on the University of Arizona campus.
Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival
Chandler / Rawhide
2027 TBA
A playful, family-friendly Arizona tradition with concerts, carnival, vendors and ostrich-themed fun.
Tempe Festival of the Arts - Spring
Tempe
Mar. 12-14, 2027
A large juried street arts festival in downtown Tempe.
April
Verde Valley Birding & Nature Festival
Cottonwood
Apr. 22-25, 2027
Birding, field trips and nature programming during spring migration in the Verde watershed.
Willcox Wine Country Spring Festival
Willcox
2027 TBA
A weekend for Arizona wine tasting in one of the state’s major wine regions.
The Kingsmen Andy Devine PRCA Rodeo
Kingman
2027 TBA
Kingman’s professional rodeo tradition honoring Andy Devine and western heritage.
May
Historic Route 66 Fun Run
Seligman, Kingman, Topock / Golden Shores
2027 TBA
Hundreds of classic cars travel Arizona’s historic Route 66 communities.
Verde Valley Wine Festival
Cottonwood
2027 TBA
A refined regional wine, food and music event in the Verde Valley.
Jerome Historic Home & Building Tour
Jerome
2027 dates TBA
A rare look inside historic buildings in one of Arizona’s most atmospheric towns.
June
Prescott Bluegrass Festival
Prescott
2027 TBA
Free outdoor music around the historic courthouse plaza.
Flagstaff Folk Festival
Flagstaff
2027 TBA
A beloved folk-music gathering in the pines.
Heritage Festival of Arts & Culture
Flagstaff
2027 TBA
Museum of Northern Arizona celebration of Native art, culture and community.
Prescott Frontier Days / World’s Oldest Rodeo
Prescott
2027 TBA
Prescott’s famous rodeo week and Fourth of July season celebration.
July
Prescott Frontier Days Rodeo Parade
Prescott
2027 TBA; historically last week of June–July 4
World’s Oldest Rodeo parade through downtown, celebrating western heritage with 100+ entries, plus the Frontier Days Arts & Crafts Show on Courthouse Plaza.
Payson 4th of July Celebration
Payson
2027 TBA; historically July 4
Arizona’s hometown Independence Day bash at Green Valley Park — fireworks, live music, food trucks, and three play zones including a water slide zone.
Show Low FreedomFest (serving Pinetop-Lakeside)
Show Low / Pinetop-Lakeside
2027 TBA; historically July 4
White Mountains’ biggest Independence Day lineup — morning parade down the Deuce of Clubs, a Splash Zone at Frontier Park, then FreedomFest at Show Low High School with bands, food trucks, a Kid Zone, and the largest fireworks display in the White Mountains.
Fire on the Water 4th of July Festival
Lake Havasu City
2027 TBA; historically July 4
Lakefront festival at Rotary Community Park with a car and boat show, cornhole tournament, beer garden, and a fireworks finale over Thompson Bay — best watched from London Bridge, the beach, or a boat anchored in the bay.
Yuma 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular
Yuma
2027 TBA; historically July 4
Free family event at Desert Sun Stadium with food and beverage vendors, a kids zone, and a fireworks display honoring Independence Day.
Sedona Hummingbird Festival
Sedona
July 24-26, 2026; 2027 TBA
Hummingbird lectures, garden tours, field trips, marketplace and red-rock beauty.
August
Sonoita Vineyards HarvestFest
Sonoita / Elgin
Aug. 1, 2026; 2027 TBA
Wine country harvest celebration with grape stomping, tastings, music and food.
Apple Annie’s Apple Harvest Celebration
Willcox
Aug. 29-Sept. 13, 2026; 2027 TBA
Apple picking, orchard breakfasts and classic family harvest season.
Hopi Arts & Cultural Festival
Flagstaff
Aug. 29-30, 2026; 2027 TBA
Hopi arts, culture, education and community gathering.
September
Navajo Nation Fair
Window Rock
Sept. 8-13, 2026; 2027 TBA
The largest American Indian fair in North America; rodeo, arts, culture and community.
Andy Devine Days Parade & Celebration
Kingman
Last Saturday in September; 2026 date expected Sept. 26 (official 2026 page TBA)
Downtown Kingman parade tradition honoring actor and hometown legend Andy Devine.
Flagstaff Festival of Science
Flagstaff
Sept. 25-Oct. 4, 2026; 2027 TBA
Free science festival rooted in northern Arizona discovery and education.
Fall Colors / LEAF-ometer
Flagstaff, San Francisco Peaks, Oak Creek Canyon
Annual autumn leaf season; 2026 updates posted in season
A seasonal Arizona must-do: golden aspens, cool mountain air and fall drives.
October
Arizona State Fair
Phoenix
Oct. 1-Nov. 1, 2026; 2027 TBA
Rides, concerts, fair food, agriculture, exhibits and classic state-fair energy.
Sedona Arts Festival
Sedona
Oct. 10-11, 2026; 2027 TBA
Juried fine-art festival against Sedona’s red-rock backdrop.
Sedona Plein Air Festival
Sedona
Oct. 16-24, 2026; 2027 TBA
Master artists painting outdoors during Sedona’s best-weather season.
Willcox Wine Festival - Fall
Willcox
Oct. 17-18, 2026; 2027 TBA
Fall wine-country weekend in southern Arizona.
Bisbee 1000 Great Stair Climb
Bisbee
Oct. 17, 2026; 2027 TBA
A quirky, athletic tour through Bisbee’s famous hillside stairways.
I Heart Route 66 Fest
Kingman
Oct. 16-17, 2026; 2027 TBA
Route 66 Centennial music, cars, vendors, art and family celebration.
November
Bentley Scottsdale Polo Championships: The Polo Party
Scottsdale
Nov. 7, 2026; 2027 TBA
Luxury polo, fashion, cars and Scottsdale fall social energy.
Fountain Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts - Fall
Fountain Hills
Nov. 13-15, 2026; 2027 TBA
One of the Southwest’s major outdoor art and craft festivals.
The Polar Express Train Ride
Williams / Grand Canyon Railway
2026 holiday season: Nov. 20-21, Nov. 27-28, Dec. 4-5, Dec. 11-12, Dec. 18-24, Dec. 26-30
A magical holiday train from Williams - perfect for families and Arizona winter travel.
December
Tempe Festival of the Arts - Fall
Tempe
Dec. 4-6, 2026; Dec. 3-5, 2027
A major downtown arts festival with artists, food, entertainment and free admission.
Prescott Christmas City Events
Prescott
Annual December season; 2026 schedule TBA
Courthouse lights, parade, Acker Night and small-town Christmas magic.
Community Calendars Worth Loving
Read All About It
You're Invited to Share the Love
Become a
Community Champion
By sponsoring your town, city, or the State of Arizona, you help more people discover and support the small businesses, arts, culture, parks, gardens, museums, and local treasures that make Arizona extraordinary.
Together, we’re helping communities thrive—locally and online.
Community Champions power local businesses & communities.
