27 Arizona events to check out this weekend (March 20-22)

Arizona has lots of events happening this weekend, including the Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival and the Arizona Aloha Festival.

Jessica Swarner

March 19, 2026

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I’m planning to lay low this weekend given the record-high temperatures.

On Saturday, I’ll try to drink in some coolness with a nighttime backyard hang at a friend’s house. And on Sunday, I’ll be attending a watch party for the start of the new “Bachelorette” season.

If you’re feeling like braving a festival this weekend (or traveling to a cooler spot where the temperatures won’t be so bad), here’s what’s going on this weekend. And here’s a map so you can get an idea of where everything’s at.

Cactus Reining Classic in Scottsdale, through Saturday
Cologuard Classic in Tucson, through Sunday
Pinal County Fair in Casa Grande, through Sunday
Roots N’ Boots Queen Creek, through Sunday
Scottsdale Art Week, Thursday-Sunday
Wild Wild West Steampunk Convention 14 in Tucson, Thursday-Sunday
Road to 250: Arizona Traveling Museum in Thatcher on Friday and Miami on Sunday
Chandler Chamber Ostrich Festival, Friday-Sunday
Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair in Tucson, Friday-Sunday
Lake Havasu Stampede in Lake Havasu City, Friday-Sunday
Monster Jam in Tucson, Friday-Sunday
FoodieLand in Phoenix, Friday-Sunday
Cochise Country Music Festival in Benson, Friday-Sunday
FMP NHRA Arizona Nationals in Chandler, Friday-Sunday
On Central Fashion & Art Weekend in Phoenix, Saturday
East Valley Women’s Day Out Expo in Mesa, Saturday
Tucson Japanese Festival, Saturday
MAD Fest in Nogales, Saturday
Goodyear Lakeside Music Festival, Saturday
Baila el Pueblo–A Desert Music Festival in Tucson, Saturday
We-Ko-Pa Celebrity Wine & Spirits Festival in Scottsdale, Saturday
Arizona Renaissance Festival in Gold Canyon, Saturday-Sunday (weekends through March 29)
Spirits of Mexico Festival in Phoenix, Saturday-Sunday
Pecan and Wine Festival in Camp Verde, Saturday-Sunday
Arizona Aloha Festival in Tempe, Saturday-Sunday
Luke Days Air Show in Glendale, Saturday-Sunday
Mask Alive Festival in Mesa, Sunday

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