19 Arizona events to check out this Labor Day weekend

Check out the Sweet Corn Festival in Taylor, Arizona, this weekend. (Marek Studzinski/Unsplash)

By Jessica Swarner

August 28, 2025

Looking to get out of the house this Labor Day weekend? From rodeos to music festivals, here are some events going on across Arizona.

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Who’s ready for a long weekend? If you feel like going out, there’s a good number of events going on around the state.

Some highlights include the Arizona Black Rodeo, an ASU vs. NAU football game, and a festival celebrating sweet corn. Enjoy!

Central Arizona

Arizona Black Rodeo in Scottsdale, Friday-Saturday
North American Taiko Conference in Phoenix, Friday-Monday
Phoenix Mercury, Saturday
ASU vs. NAU football in Tempe, Saturday
Oldies 2 Souldies in Glendale, Saturday
Viva La Quebradita in Phoenix, Saturday
Phoenix Rising FC, Saturday

Eastern Arizona

Sweet Corn Festival in Taylor, Saturday

Northern Arizona

Coconino County Fair in Flagstaff, Friday-Monday
Prescott Labor Day Arts & Crafts Show, Saturday-Sunday
Flagstaff Art in the Park, Saturday-Monday

Southern Arizona

Tucson Fall Gem Shows, through Sunday
Tucson Comic Con, Friday-Sunday
Spring Love Music Festival in Tucson, Saturday
Showdown in Tombstone, Saturday-Sunday
Club Congress Weekend in Tucson, Saturday-Monday
Sonoita Labor Day Rodeo, Saturday-Monday
Labor Day Luau in Tucson, Sunday
Salsa, Tequila, & Taco Challenge in Tucson, 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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