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You can tell temperatures are getting cooler as the weekend events list gets longer and longer.
This weekend I’m headed to Game 4 of the WNBA Finals to cheer on the Phoenix Mercury. I’m also headed to an Oktoberfest event, but I’m a little unsure how that will go—there’s a lot of rain in the forecast over the next few days due to Hurricane Priscilla. Hopefully not enough to rain on our parade!
If you’re out and about this weekend, be aware of potential flooding. Here are some tips for driving in a downpour.
Here’s what’s going on this weekend:
Central Arizona
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Arizona State Fair in Phoenix, through Oct. 26
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Ridge Rider Days in Glendale, Friday–Sunday
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FoodieLand in Avondale, Friday–Sunday
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Four Peaks Brewing Oktoberfest in Tempe, Friday–Sunday
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Phoenix Greek Festival in Scottsdale, Friday–Sunday
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Casa Grande Oktoberfest in Casa Grande, Saturday
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8 Second Saturday Rodeo in Chandler, Saturday
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El Clásico de México in Glendale, Saturday
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Surprise Fiesta Grande in Surprise, Saturday
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La Fiesta de Glendale in Glendale, Saturday
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San Tan Fall Festival in San Tan Valley, Saturday
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Empty Bowls Market in Cave Creek, Saturday
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Sound Bites Music & Food Festival in Gilbert, Saturday
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Greenwood Brewing’s Oktoberfest Block Party in Phoenix, Saturday
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Cannon Beach Grand Opening Block Party in Mesa, Saturday
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Celebrate Mesa in Mesa, Saturday
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Indígena: A Latin American Indigenous Celebration in Tempe, Sunday
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Indigenous Peoples’ Day Phx Fest in Phoenix, Sunday–Monday
Northern Arizona
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Fort Verde Days in Camp Verde, Saturday–Sunday
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Sedona Arts Festival in Sedona, Saturday–Sunday
Southern Arizona
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Patagonia Fall Festival in Patagonia, Saturday–Sunday
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Anime Wonder in Tucson, Saturday–Sunday
Eastern Arizona
- Graham County Fair in Safford, through Sunday
Western / Northwestern Arizona
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Kingman Route 66 Fest in Kingman, Friday–Saturday
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