Scottsdale Events

Annual Events

Address: 7380 E 2nd St, Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, Scottsdale, AZ 85251 Category: Fair / Festival - Food / Drink Dates: April 14 - April 19, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Foodies, take note: This Scottsdale favorite has been tantalizing palates for over a quarter of a century. It draws close to 100,000 visitors who are eager not only to taste the creations of Arizona's best chefs but to sip excellent vintages too. Events like Carnivale de Cuisine, Le Tour Culinaire, and Best of the...

Address: WestWorld of Scottsdale • 16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Category: Fair / Festival - Music Dates: April 24 - April 25, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This festival's lineup is always a pleasant surprise and belies the low-key atmosphere and relatively small crowds. Many music fans set up camp on the polo field for the two-day extravaganza of tunes. Blues, Southern rock, jazz, reggae, and zydeco make for a pleasing sonic amalgam. Past headliners have included Los...

Address: 5401 N Hayden Rd, Chaparral Park, Scottsdale, AZ 85250 Category: Fair / Festival - Other Dates: July 17, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

A Scottsdale tradition for over 30 years, this sloppy summertime spree provides 120 tons of mud for under-18s to wallow in. A mud obstacle course, complete with tunnels, a cargo net, and plenty of puddles, offers a mucky challenge that kids love. A power hose at the course's end undoes most of the damage, but the town...

Address: Downtown Carefree • Easy St & N Hum Rd, Carefree, AZ Category: Fair / Festival - Food / Drink Dates: November 6 - November 8, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Beautiful Carefree doesn't have to try hard to attract visitors, but this festival draws collectors and art-lovers from all over the country. Over 180 artists and craftspeople display upwards of 5,000 pieces that run the gamut of art media; painting, photography, sculpture, and textiles are just a smattering of what...

Address: Saguaro Blvd and Ave of the Fountains, Downtown, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268 Category: Fair / Festival - Arts / Crafts Dates: November 13 - November 15, 2009 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Famous for its 560-foot-high fountain, the small community of Fountain Hills also hosts this annual festival that brings approximately 150,000 visitors to town. Artists' booths line the pleasant Avenue of Fountains and offer an amazing variety of pieces for sale, including paintings, sculpture, and an assortment of...

Address: Scottsdale Pavilions • 26540 N Scottsdale Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85255 Category: Fair / Festival - Art Dates: January 14 - March 28, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

The name says it all! Each year in mid-January through March, Thunderbird Artists presents the Arizona Fine Art EXPO. Watch the artisits at work and then meet them while fine arts, entertainment, crafts, and wine tastings attract crowds. Sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and other media are for sale, and area cafés sell...

Address: 16601 N Pima Rd, Westworld Of Scottsdale, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Category: Fair / Festival - Transportation Dates: January 17 - January 24, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Held each year in mid-January, the Barrett-Jackson is one of the world's largest and most prestigious classic car auctions. For more than 30 years, collectors, athletes, and celebrities have attended this event in search of hot rods, muscle cars, and other rare vehicles. But you don't have to bid to appreciate the...

Address: WestWorld of Scottsdale • 16601 N Pima Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85260 Category: Convention / Conference - Other Dates: February 11 - February 21, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

This annual competition celebrating the Arabian breed brings owners and enthusiasts from around the world. Two thousand horses vie for prize money and breeding fame. Other attractions at the ten-day event include barn parties and displays of artwork and jewelry. The final weekend draws the most spectators, so get...

Address: Tournament Players Club of Scottsdale • 17020 N Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ Category: Sports Event - Golf Dates: February 22 - February 28, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Scottsdale's mild weather attracts a multitude of golfers, all dreaming of playing in the FBR Open some day. This stop on the PGA tour (one of its top attractions) brings out the best golf has to offer, including past winners Mark Calcavecchia, Vijay Singh, and Phil Mickelson. The event is played at the Tournament...

Address: Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts • 7380 E. 2nd Street, Scottsdale, AZ Dates: March 12 - March 14, 2010 User rating:      (Rate It!)    |    Add to a Suitcase

Established in 1971, this juried show has been recognized as one of the best in the region. It attracts more than 185 artists who exhibit their works to the public. Live bands perform, artisans demonstrate their crafts, and activities for children are provided. Area restaurants sell food to fair-goers, and there's...