The annual Jazz Festival at CityScape, Phoenix; credit Phoenix CVB
Phoenix Events
Events are held in Phoenix unless indicated otherwise.
January
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration
Celebration of the civil rights leader’s life; Phoenix
February
Music in the Garden Series
Enjoy music in the beautiful setting of the Desert Botanical Garden; http://www.dbg.org
April
Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival
Downtown Glendale; https://www.ci.glendale.az.us
June
Juneteenth
Annual celebration of African American culture; Phoenix; https://www.juneteenth.com
July
Fabulous Phoenix Fourth of July Celebration
Wesely Bolin Plaza, Copper Square; http://www.phoenixcvb.com
October
Arizona State Fair
Food, rides, games, headline entertainment, animals, and more; Phoenix; http://www.visitphoenix.com
The Great Pumpkin Festival
Children can enjoy face painting, the Amazing Bale Maze, balloon artistry, pumpkin decorating and carving demonstrations, and much more; Desert Botanical Garden; https://www.phoenixcvb.com
African Festival
The only African Festival in Arizona, the African Association of Arizona (AFASA) is pleased to present a day of African music, dance, art, culture, and food; Arizona State University’s West Campus; http://www.phoenixcvb.com
Life is Good Pumpkin Festival
Outdoor activities and fun for the entire family; Activities include pumpkin carving, scarecrow creations, fall festivities, games, music and more; Lakeside Amphitheatre; http://www.phoenixcvb.com
November
Native American Recognition Days
In celebration of Native American Recognition Days; Desert Botanical Garden; http://www.phoenixcvb.com
Annual Great Cajun Cook-off
Featuring up to twenty amateur cooks and restaurants competing for the title of “Best in the West” gumbo and jambalaya. Competitors will bring their gumbo and/or jambalaya to the event already prepared and ready to serve in “tastes”. Winners will be judged by popularity, and awards presented. Lath House Pavilion, Heritage Park; http://www.phoenixcvb.com
December
Festival of Lights
A cherished tradition that involves the lighting of six thousand luminarias in Tlaquepaque’s courtyards and walkways; Dozens of entertaining events, including performances by carolers, musicians, and dancers will be scheduled along with a living nativity with live animals; Tlaquepaque Arts and Crafts Village; Sedona; http://www.phoenixcvb.com
Christmas & Kwanzaa Exposition
Annual event featuring lessons on Kwanzaa, fashion show, martial arts, and gospel singing; Tempe; http://www.caaam.org
