Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

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…

Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

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…

The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Jan 30 – Feb 1, 2026

Coolidge Cotton Days

Coolidge

Parade, arts & crafts, food, car show, carnival, fun run, volleyball & horseshoe tournaments, cotton…

Go where you feel alive.

Pay attention to the places that pull you in without explanation.

Jan 30 – Feb 1, 2026

Annual Taste of Greece – Greek Festival

Peoria

Cuisine prepared by Greek chefs, Greek music & folk dancers, & Greek coffee, pastries &…

Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Feb 7 – Feb 8, 2026

Glendale Chocolate Experience

Glendale

The Chocolate Experience is a wonderful selection of chocolatiers and confectioners, artistic performances, wine and…

Not every place needs a reason.

Sometimes it's enough just to be there.

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…

Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

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…

Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

Mar 5 – Mar 8, 2026

Annual Pioneer Days

Kearny

Come help us celebrate 50 years of Golden Memories at our 2010 Pioneer Days event…

Start early. Stay late.

The edges of the day tend to hold the best experiences.

Mar 6 – Mar 8, 2026

Pioneer Days

Buckeye

Parade, entertainment, food, arts & crafts.

Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Mar 13 – Mar 22, 2026

Ostrich Festival

Chandler

NEW LOCATION 2026. RAWHIDE - The Annual Ostrich Festival has ostrich races, carnival, arts &…

Leave room for the unexpected.

The best parts of a trip rarely show up on an itinerary.

Mar 14 – Mar 15, 2026

Arizona Aloha Festival

Tempe

The Arizona Aloha Festival is a FREE event! It offers entertainment, vendors of island lifestyle…

Find your way.

There's no single right route, just the one that fits you.

Mar 21 – Mar 22, 2026

Art is Alive

Surprise

Meet West Valley Artists and see their work as you stroll through the grassy, lakeside…

Worth the stop.

Some places don't need much time, just the right moment.

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.…

Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

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…

Go a little further.

The next turn is often where things start to get interesting.

Apr 10 – Apr 10, 2026

Viva Buckeye

Buckeye

Join the Town of Buckeye Community Services Department in celebrating Viva Buckeye! The event will…

A place to slow down.

Not every stop needs to be busy to be worth your time.

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,…

Take the detour.

The extra miles are often where the story begins.

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…

Follow what feels interesting.

Curiosity is usually a better guide than a strict plan.

Jun 13 – Jun 14, 2026

Juneteenth

Chandler

Miss Juneteenth Celebration, entertainment, food, family fun. Friday, 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm, Sat, 5:00…

Let the road decide.

Plans are useful, but flexibility is where the real discoveries happen.

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.