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Calendar of Events
2009 / 2010


This list is our personal choice of festivals, local experiences and a guaranteed fun day!

2009
Date Event Website & Description
Thursday Evenings
Begins Sept 24
7pm - 9pm
Scottsdale ArtWalk www.scottsdalegalleries.com
30 year tradition, open house at all galleries in Old Town’s Art District, casual atmosphere, entertainment.
November 6 - 8 Carefree 16th Annual Art & Wine Festival www.thunderbirdartists.com
Over 160 artists display on the streets Of downtown Carefree. More than 5,000 original masterpieces of fine art! Pottery, photography, handcrafted jewelry are sold. Food, wine and lots of fun!
November 13 – 15
10am to 5pm
Fountain Fall Festival of Arts & Crafts www.fountainhillschamber.com
3 day event featuring 500 artists from around the country. Food booths and musical entertainment.
November 21 – 22 16th annual ArtFest of Scottsdale www.888artfest.com
Scottsdale Civic Center Mall 220 artists, gourmet foods, continuous live music & award winning kids area.
December 4 -6
10 am - Dusk
Tempe 41st Festival of the Arts
 
www.tempefestivalofthearts.com
Ranks among top 20 art festivals in the nation. 3-day weekend, 400 artist booths, live entertainment by well-known local musicians, many other activities for guests.
December 31
6:00pm - 1:00am
Insight Fiesta Bowl Block Party
www.fiestabowl.com
As Arizona’s biggest and most exciting New Year’s Eve bash, the Insight Fiesta Bowl Block Party is a jam-packed evening of fun and entertainment for the entire family.  More than 100,000 party-goers annually celebrate in Tempe’s Beach Park and Mill Avenue District amidst three spectacular fireworks displays.  With rockin’ bands, beer gardens and a host of entertainers, this is one fantastic celebration you won’t want to miss!  
2010
Date Event Website & Description
January  - April
Sundays
Sunday A'Fair, 2010 www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
A popular favorite among residents and visitors, Sunday A'Fair is a free afternoon arts festival that takes place
on the beautiful grounds of the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, adjacent to the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts. The event features concerts and performances by the Valley's top entertainers, a diverse selection of arts and crafts available for sale, hands-on activities for children and families. Seating is available on the lawn, and portable chairs and picnic baskets are welcome. Food and refreshments are also available for purchase.
January 4
6:00pm
39th Annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl http://www.fiestabowl.org/index.php/tostitos/
As a member of the Bowl Championship Series, the Tostitos Fiesta Bowl has the opportunity to host the champion of the Big 12 Conference as well as an at-large BCS team.  The 39th Annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl will be played at University of Phoenix Stadium and telecast on Fox.
January 17 P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Arizona Marathon & ½ Marathon www.rnraz.com
Tours through three of AZ’s most Traveled cities, Phoenix, Scottsdale & Phoenix. Live music every mile!
January 15 - 17 Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival www.thunderbirdartists.com
Over 160 artists display on the streets Of downtown Carefree. More than 5,000 original masterpieces of fine art! Pottery, photography, handcrafted jewelry are sold. Food, wine and lots of fun!
February 22-28 FBR Golf Open www.fbropen.com
Located at the TPC Scottsdale.  Annually sporting the largest crowds on the PGA TOUR, the FBR Open has gained legendary status on TOUR for being unlike any other golf tournament. 
March 5-7 Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival www.thunderbirdartists.com
Over 160 artists display on the streets Of downtown Carefree. More than 5,000 original masterpieces of fine art! Pottery, photography, handcrafted jewelry are sold. Food, wine and lots of fun!
March 12 - 14 40th Annual
Scottsdale Arts Festival
www.scottsdaleperformingarts.org
Enjoy continuous live entertainment from three stages while strolling the gorgeous grounds of Scottsdale Center for the Arts browsing the art of over 185 nationally acclaimed artists.
March 19 - 20 Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Affaire www.thunderbirdartists.com
A world-class gathering of more than 150 artists displaying over 4,000 original art pieces. Enjoy wine tasting throughout your walk!
March 26 - 28
10 am - Dusk
Tempe Spring Festival of the Arts
 
www.tempefestivalofthearts.com
Ranks among top 20 art festivals in the nation. 3-day weekend, 400 artist booths, live entertainment by well-known local musicians, many other activities for guests.
April 24 - 25 McDowell Mountain Musical Festival @ Westworld www.mmmf.net
Includes continuous music by 13 bands ranging from rhythm & blues, bluegrass & Jazz for all ages. Food, VIP area and kid’s activities provided. Proceeds are donated to Phoenix Day Child & Family learning Center & AZ Quest for Kids.
     

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