24 Arizona events to check out this weekend (Sept. 18-20)

Here are some of the biggest events in Arizona this weekend, from county fairs and rodeos to Oktoberfest celebrations.

Jessica Swarner

September 16, 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 at!

Navajo County Fair and Rodeo in Holbrook, Wednesday-Saturday
Greenlee County Fair in Duncan, Thursday-Sunday
Mohave County Fair in Kingman, Thursday-Sunday
Thunder Valley Rally in Cottonwood, Friday-Saturday
Junk in the Trunk Vintage Market in Scottsdale, Friday-Sunday
Santa Cruz County Fair in Sonoita, Friday-Sunday
Pickin’ in the Pines Bluegrass Festival in Flagstaff, Friday-Sunday
Gem & Mineral Show in Payson, Friday-Sunday
Southwest Flow Festival in Flagstaff, Friday-Sunday
Fall Arizona Restaurant Week, Friday through Sept. 27
Legends vs. Young Guns Rodeo in Chandler, Saturday
Oktoberfest at Pinnacle Brewing in Scottsdale, Saturday
Okto’BEER’Fest in Flagstaff, Saturday
Lantern Festival in Benson, Saturday
Equifest in Prescott, Saturday
Hope Fest in Prescott, Saturday
100th Anniversary San Gennaro Festival in Flagstaff, Saturday
Sonoran Sashay Dragonfly Festival in Tucson, Saturday
Prescott Indian Art Market, Saturday-Sunday
Fall Flower Festival in Dewey, Saturday-Sunday
Garlic Festival in Queen Creek, Saturday-Sunday
Oktoberfest at Casa Marana in Marana, Saturday-Sunday
520 Card Show in Tucson, Saturday-Sunday
Intruders Picnic in Goodyear, Sunday

MORE: 11 fantastic 2026 Oktoberfest celebrations happening across Arizona

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