18 Arizona events to check out this weekend (Feb. 27-March 1)

Here are some fun events happening in Arizona this weekend, including music festivals and barbecue competitions.

February 26, 2026

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I’m so excited for this weekend! I’m heading down to Tucson for a bachelorette party, and I always have a good time in the Old Pueblo.

It’ll be a quick trip so I won’t see much, but I’m heading back in a few weeks for the Tucson Festival of Books. A few new bars have opened since I last visited (see today’s “3 Arizona Stories You May ❤️” section!) and I’m looking forward to trying some new spots.

If you’re looking for plans this weekend, here are a bunch of events going on, plus a map!

La Fiesta de los Vaqueros – Tucson Rodeo, Thursday-Sunday
Emo Picnic in Scottsdale, Friday
Road to 250: Arizona Traveling Museum in Phoenix on Friday and Mesa on Saturday
Extra Innings Festival in Tempe, Friday-Saturday
Lost Dutchman Days Rodeo in Apache Junction, Friday-Sunday
Arizona Cocktail Weekend in various locations, Friday-Monday
Harlem Globetrotters 100 Year Tour in Phoenix, Saturday
CAN I KICK IT? in Phoenix, Saturday
Tucson Peace Fair & Music Festival, Saturday
Kilt Lifter BBQ Competition in Tempe, Saturday
BBQ & Brew Festival in Yuma, Saturday
Haymaker Fest in Chandler, Saturday
Melrose on 7th Avenue Street Fair in Phoenix, Saturday
Arizona Renaissance Festival in Gold Canyon, Saturday-Sunday (weekends through March 29)
AZ Festival of Nations in Chandler, Saturday-Sunday
Oro Valley Fine Art & Wine Festival, Saturday-Sunday
USASA Grand Canyon Series slopestyle competition in Flagstaff, Saturday-Sunday
Tucson’s Loud and Proud Queer Festival, Sunday

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