Not every place needs a reason.
Sometimes it's enough just to be there.
Jan 16 – Jan 18, 2026
Annual Wuertz Farm Gourd Festival
Casa Grande
Three day nationally acclaimed gourd festival featuring over 100 artists and vendors, Arizona Gourd Society…
The Valley of the Sun
Festivals in The Valley of the Sun
42 events found
Find your way.
There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.
Jan 17 – Jan 17, 2026
Chandler Multicultural Festival
Chandler
The Chandler Multicultural Festival is a part of the annual Celebration of Unity events held…
Jan 23 – Jan 25, 2026
Gold Rush Days
Wickenburg
Senior pro rodeo, gold panning, carnival, western dances, arts & crafts, BBQ, gem show, mucking…
Go where you feel alive.
Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.
Jan 30 – Feb 1, 2026
Coolidge Cotton Days
Coolidge
Parade, arts & crafts, food, car show, carnival, fun run, volleyball & horseshoe tournaments, cotton…
Find your way.
There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.
Jan 30 – Feb 1, 2026
Annual Taste of Greece – Greek Festival
Peoria
Cuisine prepared by Greek chefs, Greek music & folk dancers, & Greek coffee, pastries &…
Leave room for the unexpected.
The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.
Feb 7 – Feb 8, 2026
Glendale Chocolate Experience
Glendale
The Chocolate Experience is a wonderful selection of chocolatiers and confectioners, artistic performances, wine and…
Stop when something catches your eye.
Those moments tend to matter more than the planned ones.
Feb 21 – Feb 22, 2026
Tres Rios Nature Festival
Goodyear
Tres Rios Nature Festival is a two-day outdoor event that focuses on the rich diversity…
Stay curious.
A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.
Feb 23 – Mar 25, 2026
Spring Into QC
Queen Creek
Join us for the Family Fun Run, Salsa Challenge, egg hunts, entertainment, food and craft…
Leave room for the unexpected.
The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.
Mar 5 – Mar 8, 2026
Annual Pioneer Days
Kearny
Come help us celebrate 50 years of Golden Memories at our 2010 Pioneer Days event…
A place to slow down.
Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.
Mar 6 – Mar 8, 2026
Pioneer Days
Buckeye
Parade, entertainment, food, arts & crafts.
Take the detour.
The extra miles are often where the story begins.
Mar 13 – Mar 22, 2026
Ostrich Festival
Chandler
NEW LOCATION 2026. RAWHIDE - The Annual Ostrich Festival has ostrich races, carnival, arts &…
Keep moving.
Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.
Mar 14 – Mar 15, 2026
Arizona Aloha Festival
Tempe
The Arizona Aloha Festival is a FREE event! It offers entertainment, vendors of island lifestyle…
Stay curious.
A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.
Mar 21 – Mar 22, 2026
Art is Alive
Surprise
Meet West Valley Artists and see their work as you stroll through the grassy, lakeside…
Take the long way.
The best parts of the trip are usually the ones you didn't plan.
Mar 21 – Mar 21, 2026
Peoria Pioneer Days
Peoria
Pioneer Days is a celebration of Peoria's heritage which dates back to the late 1800's.…
Start early. Stay late.
The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.
Apr 4 – Apr 4, 2026
Peoria Spring Festival
Peoria
You're invited to celebrate Spring with a FREE event featuring... Music Food Dance performances Interactive…
Worth the stop.
Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.
Apr 10 – Apr 10, 2026
Viva Buckeye
Buckeye
Join the Town of Buckeye Community Services Department in celebrating Viva Buckeye! The event will…
Go a little further.
The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.
Apr 10 – Apr 10, 2026
Annual Sovereignty Day Celebration
Fort McDowell
Commemorative walk at 7 am, then luncheon & program.
Apr 10 – Apr 12, 2026
St. Katherine Greek Festival
Tempe
Located at Tempe Town Lake (Beach Park) the St. Katherine Greek Festival includes Greek dancing,…
Not every place needs a reason.
Sometimes it's enough just to be there.
May 10 – Apr 12, 2026
Way Out West Festival
Kearny
All you Western Music lovers plan on joining us for a fun-filled weekend! The Annual…
Make time for quiet places.
Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.
Jun 13 – Jun 14, 2026
Juneteenth
Chandler
Miss Juneteenth Celebration, entertainment, food, family fun. Friday, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Sat, 5:00…
Start early. Stay late.
The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.
Jul 2 – Jul 2, 2026
Annual Downtown Cooldown
Tempe
Featuring 50 tons of snow, kids activities, interactive games, entertainment, food, educational booths, arts &…
Jul 25 – Jul 25, 2026
National Day of the Cowboy
Apache Junction
The National Day of the Cowboy is a day set aside as a national day…
Aug 29 – Aug 29, 2026
Fiesta Septiembre
Wickenburg
On the first Saturday in September, Wickenburg celebrates its Hispanic heritage. Enjoy folklorico dancers, mariachi…
Stay a little longer.
Rushing through a place rarely does it justice.
Sep 11 – Sep 13, 2026
Oktoberfest
Apache Junction
Live entertainment, vendor booths, pillow mud fights, carnival. Daily, 10:00 AM - 06:00 PM.