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Festival/Event
Due to Covid-19 many cities have canceled or changed the typical dates of many festivals. Please confirm the dates on each event’s website.
Festival/Event
Location City
When Is Event
Activities
Phone Number
Website
Cochise Cowboy Poetry & Music Gathering
Sierra Vista
early February
premier event featuring 3 days of poets and musicians
800/288-3861
Tucson Rodeo
Tucson
begins the Thursday before the last full weekend in February
worlds largest non motorized parade
rodeo
800/964-5662
Scottsdale Art Festival
Scottsdale
late March
3 day event ranked as one of top art shows in America
480/994-2787
Hopi Festival of Arts and Culture
Flagstaff
mid September
ranked as #1 U.S. event for cultural presentations
928/774-5213
Arizona State Fair
Phoenix
mid to late October
concerts
food vendors
exhibits
carnival rides
602/252-6771
Ostrich Festival
Chandler
late October
ranked as top 10 unique festival
ostrich,camel and water buffalo races
food & crafts
480/963-4571
Chandler Chuck Wagon Cookoff
Chandler
early November
authentic 1880’s chuck wagons use historic cooking methods to fix prize winning meals
historic reenactments & music
480/782-2751
Fountain Hills Festival of Fine Arts and Crafts
Fountain Hills
juried art fair
hot air balloon rally
live music
beer garden
mid November
480/837-1654
Boat Parade of Lights
Lake Havasu City
early December
waterfront procession of light displays
animated scenes & festive music
live entertainment
holiday dinners
800/242-8278