PHOENIX – Check out all the fairs, music festivals and dance celebrations happening in the Phoenix metro area September 23-25:
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Fairs and festivals
The Arizona State Fair opens
The Arizona State Fair returns this weekend with rides, carnival games, circus, live music and all kinds of fun for the whole family. FOX 10’s Renee Nelson reports.
Arizona State Fair – Phoenix
The Arizona State Fair returns this weekend with rides, carnival games, circus, live music and all kinds of fun for the whole family.
Free Action & Adventure Festival – Scottsdale
“Meet your favorite action heroes, fly on a zipline, enjoy bounce houses and slides, face painting, live entertainment, action-packed performances, raffles for prizes and giveaways, and local vendors to shop from!”
We are Peoria 2022
“Somos Peoria is a multicultural festival celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. This city-sponsored signature event takes place in Old Town Peoria on Washington Street, southwest of Grand Avenue. Enjoy live music and entertainment from El Chicano, Latin Breed and Mariachi Divas.”
Food and drink
The Valley Mavericks fundraiser in Goodyear to benefit the 100 Club
FOX 10’s Renee Nelson reports.
The Roundup Food Truck Festival
The West Valley Mavericks Foundation will hold its annual Food Truck Gathering event, featuring fireworks, a DJ and free entertainment for kids. The event benefits the 100 Club.
11th Annual Rockin’ Taco Street Festival – Chandler
“A food, music and cultural celebration, Rockin’ Taco Street Fest will feature creative tacos from 20 local restaurants and food trucks. Wash it all down with Fresh Fruit Fresca, Beer, Craft Margaritas, Micheladas and more!”
Fountain Hills hosts the Oktoberfest celebration
FOX 10’s Danielle Miller previews the Sept. 24-25 Oktoberfest in Fountain Hills.
Oktoberfest in the Fountain – Fountain Hills
“Fountain Hills’ OKTOBERFEST AT THE FOUNTAIN is truly a family-friendly, authentic Bavarian-style celebration… We haven’t overlooked any of the authentic details, including the long blue-and-white papered tables where attendees can chat with neighbors and meet new friends. Sing along to old German songs and dance a jig on our dance floor while enjoying the music of a live German band.”
music
Freestyle Festival – Tempe
“Stevie B., Lisa Lisa, Taylor Dayne, Expose, special guest Berlin and many more major artists take the stage on Saturday, September 24, 2022 at Tempe Beach Park in Tempe, Arizona.
The Freestyle Festival transforms Tempe Beach Park into an all-day 80s flashback dance party with a stacked lineup of superstars, craft food and drink, art installations and more!”
Hearts on Fire Music Festival – Avondale
“Join us for the first annual Hearts On Fire Music Festival featuring All American Rejects, Boys Like Girls, Mayday Parade, Set It Off, Cray and Young Misery at the Marquee Theatre.”
Other activities
Desperado LGBTQ+ Arts and Film Festival – Phoenix
“The Desperado LGBTQ Film Festival is an event organized by the Desperado Film Club, which is a student organization at Paradise Valley Community College. Desperado’s mission is to showcase quality films related to the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community. Our goal is create an event. This is educational, enlightening, entertaining and enjoyable. In addition to the film screening, local artists and photographers are featured in the art gallery.”
Sneaker With Phoenix 2022
“The best sneaker show on Earth is back in Phoenix and Sneaker Con is coming! Make sure you’re in the building in all your heat and be ready to buy, sell and trade all things sneaker/clothing of street and much more.!”
Superstition Village Tiki Marketplace – Queen Creek
“Polynesian Tiki Crafts and Crafts Viewers, Live Music by Moonlight Magic, Hula Dancers from Kūliaikapono Hula Studio, Live Tiki Carving, Food and Drink, Limited Edition Event Tiki Mug Produced by Oakwash and More . FREE entry, first 100 attendees receive a limited . edition art print.”
Beach volleyball AVP Pro Tour
The Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix has hosted many sporting events, but this is a first: a professional beach volleyball tournament. The top six men’s and women’s teams from the 2022 season compete in a single-elimination tournament.
Arizona Dance Festival
Dance companies from all over the Valley will show their choreographies and dance moves this weekend.
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