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Scottsdale Events and Scottsdale Festivals
(Scottsdale, Arizona - AZ, USA)



Scottsdale and its surrounding areas are home to numerous annual festivals and events, especially arts-related festivities due to its favorable climate boasting plenty of sunshine.

However, the Arizona sun can get particularly hot during Scottsdale's summer months, meaning that there is often not as much going on at this time of the year. Below are Scottsdale's most popular annual events, festivals and things to do.





Scottsdale National Public Holidays - Scottsdale, Arizona (AZ), USA

• 1st January - New Year's Day
• Third Monday in January - Martin Luther King Day
• 12th February - Lincoln's Birthday
• Third Monday in February - Washington's Birthday
• Last Monday in May - Memorial Day
• 4th July - Independence Day
• First Monday in September - Labor Day
• Second Monday in October - Columbus Day
• 11th November - Veterans Day
• 4th Thursday in November - Thanksgiving
• 25th December - Christmas Day

Scottsdale Calendar of Festivals and Events 2009 / 2010 - Scottsdale, Arizona (AZ), USA


Scottsdale Events and Festivals in January - Scottsdale, Arizona (AZ), USA

• Fiesta Bowl - New Year's Day, a huge parade and annual college football game held at the ASU Sun Devil Stadium
• Fit City - late January, held at various venues in downtown Scottsdale, such as the Kiva Center, the Main Street Plaza, the Stagebrush Theater, and the Brown and Main Street Farmer’s Market
• Carefree Fine Art and Wine Festival - late January, the streets are closed for traffic and filled with works by almost 200 local artists covering a wide range of styles, along with the state's largest wine tasting event featuring wines from around the world
• Barrett-Jackson Classic Car Auction and Exposition - late January, one of the world's most prestigious classic car auctions featuring loads of rare and spectacular cars

Scottsdale Events and Festivals in February - Scottsdale, Arizona (AZ), USA

• Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show - late February, the largest show of its kind in the world, showcasing over 2,000 Arabian and half-Arabian horses along with over 300 commercial exhibits and vendors
• Spring ArtFest of 5th Avenue - mid-February, showcasing local art along with live music, kids activities and fashion parades
• Fine Art and Chocolate Festival - early February, showcasing various works of art along with live entertainment and wine and chocolate tasting
• Fishing and Outdoor Expo - late February, a celebration of the great outdoors, with family oriented entertainment and various games / competitions to enjoy

Scottsdale Events and Festivals in March - Scottsdale, Arizona (AZ), USA

• Rodeo of Rodeos - mid March, held at the Veterans Memorial Coliseum, one of the largest rodeos of the year
• Scottsdale Arts Festival - mid-March, held at the Scottsdale Center for the Arts and showcasing the work of nationally-recognized artists, along with live entertainment on three stages, kids activities and food stalls

Scottsdale Events and Festivals in April - Scottsdale, Arizona (AZ), USA

• Scottsdale Culinary Festival - late April, featuring hundreds of wineries, famous chefs and loads of live entertainment

Scottsdale Events and Festivals in May - Scottsdale, Arizona (AZ), USA

• Scottsdale Symphony Orchestra - as the weather heats up, try cooling off and heading to one of the orchestra's acclaimed concerts

Scottsdale Events and Festivals in June - Scottsdale, Arizona (AZ), USA

• No significant festivals in Scottsdale during June

Scottsdale Events and Festivals in July - Scottsdale, Arizona (AZ), USA

• Independence Day - July 4th, celebrations throughout Scottsdale and loads of entertainment
• Mighty Mud Mania - running since 1976, this Scottsdale highlight attracts more than 7,000 children. Having first started as a promotional event for a cleaning product, the event now offers freshly-dug pits filled with mud where participants can writhe around for fun

Scottsdale Events and Festivals in August - Scottsdale, Arizona (AZ), USA

• No significant festivals in Scottsdale during August

Scottsdale Events and Festivals in September - Scottsdale, Arizona (AZ), USA

• National Public Lands Day Outdoor Recreation Fair - late September, activities include meeting wild animals, ranger-led hikes, workshops and children's activities
• Way Out West Oktoberfest - late September, held in Tempe, this is Oktoberfest with a Western twist, featuring country music, non-stop polka, German food and beer, and plenty of family entertainment

Scottsdale Events and Festivals in October - Scottsdale, Arizona (AZ), USA

• Arizona State Fair - late October, a huge event with all sorts of stalls, attractions, rides and more
• Fall Art Fest of 5th Avenue - late October, set in charming Old Scottsdale, this event showcases over 100 local contemporary artists and their work as well as food, live music and kids activities
• Annual Fall Festival - October 31st, a free event with entertainment, games, a haunted forest, fireworks and even a pumpkin decorating contest

Scottsdale Events and Festivals in November - Scottsdale, Arizona (AZ), USA

• Thieves Market - early November, a long-running event held in downtown Scottsdale and featuring sidewalk sales, local art displays, gourmet food and musicians
• ArtFest of Scottsdale - mid-November, one of the most popular art festivals in the state featuring hundreds of artists works as well as fashion, gourmet food and live music

Scottsdale Events and Festivals in December - Scottsdale, Arizona (AZ), USA

• Las Noches de las Luminarias - held at the Desert Botanical Gardens, with musical performances and volunteers lining the pathways with over 7,000 luminaries
• Fiesta Bowl ArtWalk - late December, showcasing local art in Scottsdale, along with plenty of food stalls

 
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