17 Arizona events to check out this weekend (Feb. 20-22)

Festival goers attend the Innings Festival at Tempe Beach Park on Sunday, Feb, 27 2022, in Tempe, Ariz. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP)

By Jessica Swarner

February 19, 2026

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Cities around Arizona will see cooler temperatures for half of the weekend before they rise back up again—meaning it’s a great time to get out and enjoy an event.

Here’s what’s going on this weekend, plus a map to help you see where everything is.

Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show, through Sunday
Quilt Fiesta in Tucson, Thursday-Saturday
Tucson Bicycle Classic, Thursday-Sunday
TetraSki Race in Flagstaff, Friday
Clarkdale Gem and Mineral Show and Sale, Friday-Sunday
Fountain Festival of Fine Arts & Crafts in Fountain Hills, Friday-Sunday
Innings Festival in Tempe, Friday-Sunday
Cupid’s Undie Run in Scottsdale, Saturday
Lunar New Year in Tucson, Saturday
Lunar New Year Celebration in Prescott Valley, Saturday
GORE-TEX Kahtoola Uphill in Flagstaff, Saturday
Navajo Rug & Jewelry Show in Scottsdale, Saturday-Sunday
Arizona Renaissance Festival in Gold Canyon, Saturday-Sunday (weekends through March 29)
Arizona Matsuri: A Festival of Japan in Phoenix, Saturday-Sunday
La Fiesta de los Vaqueros – Tucson Rodeo, Saturday-Sunday and Feb. 26-March 1
Southwest American Indian Collectors Expo in Tucson, Saturday-Feb. 24
Downtown Chandler Wedding Walk, Sunday

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Jessica Swarner

Jessica Swarner is The Copper Courier’s newsletter editor. She is an Arizona State University alumna and previously worked at KTAR News 92.3 FM in Phoenix.

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