While Phoenix heats up, Arizona’s cooler elevations host 12 premier spring festivals spanning yoga immersions and literary giants, mountain biking spectacles and wine country celebrations — here’s your curated roadmap to the state’s best cultural escapes.
Premium spirits, world-class cigars and a Hawaiian-themed VIP dinner headline the expanded second edition of Carefree’s signature festival, now benefiting Foothills Food Bank.
WestWorld transforms into an open-air gallery of custom motorcycles, world-class stunt shows, and four nights of powerhouse concerts April 8–12.
With 16 countries, royal collectors and Ferrari-studded floors, Scottsdale Art Week returns this March as the Southwest’s answer to Art Basel.
Anthem’s premier spring festival returns March 14–15 with carnival rides, live entertainment, and a thriving Business Expo that transforms the park into the town square the community was designed to become.
More than 150 authors converge on Scottsdale Civic Center for a free, family friendly celebration of stories, literacy and the vibrant local literary community.
From salvaged firetrucks to choreographed flames, Walter Productions transforms Arizona Canal into a theatrical stage where art, community, and pyrotechnic spectacle converge in perfect harmony.
Cave Creek’s beloved culinary festival returns Oct. 22–23 with more than 30 local restaurants showcasing their finest offerings in the enchanting outdoor setting of Stagecoach Village.
Arizona’s premier pop culture convention transforms downtown Phoenix into a vibrant celebration of fandom where hobbits, superheroes and local artists share the spotlight.
Carefree’s newest luxury event pairs premium cigars with fine spirits for an unprecedented weekend of sophisticated indulgence.