22 fun Arizona events to check out this weekend (Oct. 9-11)

Here are some of the biggest events in Arizona this weekend, from the FORM Arcosanti Festival to the Phoenix Pride Parade.

Jessica Swarner

October 7, 2026

People march along Third Street celebrating the Phoenix Pride Parade on Oct. 20, 2024, in downtown Phoenix. (Joe Rondone/The Republic via Reuters Connect)

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Here’s what Arizona events are going on this weekend—plus a map so you can see where everything is at!

Arizona events this weekend

PBR Teams: Ridge Rider Days in Glendale, Thursday-Saturday
Graham County Fair in Safford, Thursday-Sunday
Arizona State Fair in Phoenix, Thursday-Sunday (through Nov. 1)
Tucson Film Festival, Thursday-Sunday
Scottsdale Fashion Week, Thursday-Sunday
Sound Bites Music & Food Festival in Gilbert, Friday
Prescott Antique Show & Vintage Market, Friday-Saturday
Fort Verde Days in Camp Verde, Friday-Sunday
Four Peaks Brewing Oktoberfest in Tempe, Friday-Sunday
Arizona Wine Country Artists Village in Cottonwood, Friday-Sunday
FORM Arcosanti Festival, Friday-Sunday
Greer Gazers & Fall Fun, Friday-Monday
Surprise Fiesta Grande, Saturday
Pan African Food Festival in Phoenix, Saturday
Beeline Cruise In Car Show in Payson, Saturday
Front Porch Festival in Glendale, Saturday
Smoke ‘N The Desert Cigar & Music Festival in Chandler, Saturday
Snowflake Harvest Fest, Saturday
Red Rockin Blues Fest in Sedona, Saturday
Native American Connections Parade in Phoenix, Saturday
Sedona Arts Festival, Saturday-Sunday
Benson Butterfield Rodeo, Saturday-Sunday
Phoenix Pride Festival & Parade, Saturday-Sunday
Patagonia Fall Festival, Saturday-Sunday
Cars in the Park in Sierra Vista, Sunday
Indígena: A Latin American Indigenous Celebration in Tempe, Sunday

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