15 Arizona events to check out this weekend (Aug. 21-23)

Here are some of the biggest events in Arizona this weekend, from art festivals to a rodeo and a horror convention.

Jessica Swarner

August 19, 2026

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

Sake Fest Phoenix, Friday-Saturday
World’s Oldest Continuous Rodeo in Payson, Friday-Saturday
Village Gravel Weekend in Bellemont, Friday-Sunday
Willow Bend Community Celebration in Flagstaff, Saturday
KHA Onam Ponnonam in Phoenix, Saturday
Historic Empire Ranch 150th Anniversary Celebration in Sonoita, Saturday
Hualapai Songwriter Showcase in Kingman, Saturday
Surfapalooza in Tucson, Saturday
Annual Polynesian Luau in Tucson, Saturday
Arizona Cardinals Sports & Entertainment Career Expo in Glendale, Saturday
AZ Black Women’s Business Expo in Tempe, Saturday
Flagstaff Open Studios, Saturday-Sunday
La Paloma Indoor Art Festival in Tucson, Saturday-Sunday
Enlightenment Expo & Psychic Healing Fair in Glendale, Saturday-Sunday
Gathering Of The Ghouls in Mesa, Saturday-Sunday

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