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Outdoor Festivals

With seven months of great weather it should come as no surprise that we have some wonderful outdoor festivals for you and your family to enjoy. Many of them are even free! Here are some of the most popular outdoor festivals -- some last for one day, and some are scheduled for the entire weekend!

American Heritage Festival

Get the schedule, ticket info and find out what will happen at the American Heritage Festival in Queen Creek, Arizona. Photos, too.

Arizona Aloha Festival

Get all the details and see photos of the annual Arizona Aloha Festival. The Arizona Aloha Festival takes place each spring in downtown Phoenix, Arizona.

Arizona Fall Frenzy

Get the details about the Arizona Fall Frenzy Music Festival. The Arizona Fall Frenzy Music Festival is held at Tempe Beach Park near downtown Tempe, Arizona. It feature nationally known recording artists and bands at an outdoor concert.

Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo

The Arizona Game and Fish Department Outdoor Expo is held each spring in the Phoenix area. Enjoy wildlife exhibits, learn to fish,learn archery and more in north Phoenix.

Arizona Indian Festival

Get the details about the Arizona Indian Festival. The Arizona Indian Festival is held each year in Phoenix, Arizona.

Arizona Jazz Festival

The Arizona Jazz Festival is held west of Phoenix in Litchfield Park, Arizona. This festival was formerly known as the Desert Ridge Jazz Festival.

Arizona Renaissance Festival

Arizona is transformed into a 16th Century European Country Faire when The Arizona Renaissance Festival opens to the public during the months of February and March.

Arizona State Fair

October is a busy month in Phoenix. As the weather releases its triple-digit hold on us, outdoor activities come alive again. One of the most awaited annual events of the year is the Arizona State Fair. Rides, exhibits, concerts, food, shows -- there's something for everyone.

Billy Moore Heritage Days

Get the details about Billy Moore Heritage Days in Avondale, Arizona. Avondale is just southwest of Phoenix, Arizona.

Bluegrass Festival and Fiddle Championship

Get the details about the Bluegrass Festival and Fiddle Championship held each year in Wickenburg, Arizona.

Cave Creek Balloon Festival

Get information about the Cave Creek Balloon Festival. The Cave Creek Balloon Festival is held in winter, just north of Phoenix, AZ.

Chandler Ostrich Festival

Ostriches, crafts, food, entertainment.

Festival at the Farm

Get the details about the Festival at the Farm in Phoenix. Festival at the Farm is an event featuring Arizona wines sponsored by the Arizona Wine Growers Association.

Fiesta Bowl Block Party

Every year we bid farewell to the old year and welcome in the new year with the Fiesta Bowl Block Party, one of the biggest block parties in the country.

Gilbert Global Village Festival

Get the details about the Gilbert Global Village Festival. the Global Village Festival in Gilbert, Arizona is an annual event held each spring.

Glendale Chocolate Affaire

Get all the details about the Glendale Chocolate Affaire, an annual event for chocolate lovers in Historic Downtown Glendale, AZ.

Litchfield Park Festival of the Arts

Find out about the Litchfield Park Festival of the Arts, one of the largest festivals in the West Valley of the Phoenix area.

Luke Days

Every other year Luke Air Force Base invites the public to a spectacular air show. Get the schedule, details and more.

Motorcycles on Main in Mesa

Whether you are a biker or just love motorcycles, Motorcycles on Main is a casual fun and free event in Mesa, Arizona where you can mingle with bikers, have a beer and shop.

National Festival of the West

The history and the spirit of the cowboy and the old west comes alive at the National Festival of the West in Phoenix, AZ. It is a celebration of all things Western, past and present.

Native American Arts Festival

Get information about the annual Native American Arts Festival held in Litchfield Park, Arizona. The Native American Arts Festival features award winning artists, entertainment, and more.

Peoria Pioneer Day Festival and Parade

Get the details about the Peoria Pioneer Day Festival and Parade. The Peoria Pioneer Day Festival and Parade is held each spring in Peoria, Arizona.

Pueblo Grande Museum Indian Market

The Pueblo Grande Museum Indian Market is an annual event in central Phoenix where Native American artisans offer their products for sale.

Scottish Highland Games

Scottish music, Scottish dancing, bagpipe and athletic competitions, and lots of Scottish tartans from many Sottish clans. That's what you can expect each year when the Caledonian Society of Arizona puts on the annual Scottish Gathering and Highland Games.

Scottsdale Festival of Greece

Get the details about the Scottsdale Greek Festival. The Scottsdale Greek Festival takes place at the Scottsdale Civic Plaza Mall.

Tempe Festival of the Arts

Every year, twice per year, downtown Tempe, Arizona is transformed for the Tempe Festival of the Arts.

Wickenburg Gold Rush Days Celebration and Rodeo

Wickenburg is a real western town in Arizona about 60 miles northwest of Phoenix. Every winter they hod their big annual event. It's called the Wickenburg Annual Gold Rush Days Celebration and Rodeo.

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