As the weather cools down in the Arizona desert, event season is fast approaching. Local art and wine lovers will have several reasons to rejoice as 16 festivals will be taking place across the state.
The articulately curated line up of festivals are all hosted by Arizona Wine Events, Arizona’s leading producer/promoter of Arizona focused wine festivals, Vermillion Promotions, an award-winning special event production and management group that has been inspiring people of all ages to explore, discover, and indulge in the arts for over 30 years, and Willcox Wine Country, a consortium of Arizona farm wineries located in the state’s largest wine growing region.
Each of the festivals will have different award-winning local wineries in attendance, nationally renowned artists from across the U.S., live entertainment and local eateries. The full lineup includes:
October 18-20: Willcox Wine Festival
Located in the state’s premier wine growing region of Willcox, this bi-annual three-day festival features a winemakers’ dinner on Friday evening followed by two days of wine tasting, local artistry, craft vendors, live music, food trucks and a beer garden sponsored by the Willcox Chamber of Commerce. TICKETS HERE.
October 26-27: Kierland Fine Arts & Wine Festival
Taking place from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 26 and Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Kierland Commons shopping center in north Scottsdale, this annual event will offer guests a delightful fusion of curated fine art and award-winning Arizona wine all set against the backdrop of Kierland’s renowned upscale ambiance. TICKETS HERE.
November 15-17: Cave Creek Art & Wine Festival
This one-of-a-kind three-day fine art and wine festival set against the picturesque landscape of Cave Creek, begins with a day of art only on Friday, November 15, followed by a two-day art festival and wine garden featuring some of Arizona’s best wineries along with over 50 fine arts, local artisans, food trucks and non-stop live entertainment. TICKETS HERE.
November 22-24: Wigwam Holiday Festival of the Arts
From 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday, November 22 – Sunday, November 24, the historic Wigwam Resort in the heart of Litchfield Park will become an enchanting winter wonderland complete with art, entertainment, and festive cheer. Patrons will discover a diverse array of handcrafted artworks and unique creations from dozens of talented artists, along with a treasure trove of holiday gifts, wine and cocktails, all set against the picturesque grounds with dazzling Christmas trees among the historic Wigwam Resort.
December 14-15: Phoenix Festival of the Arts
Now in its 12th year, the Phoenix Festival of the Arts will return to Hance Park in downtown Phoenix to celebrate all things local with over 150 art vendors, local eateries, Arizona wineries, local breweries and live music from a variety of Arizona bands. This is in addition to art demonstrations, dance ensembles, spoken word poets, choral groups and activities for the whole family. TICKETS HERE.
January 10-12, 2025: Cave Creek Art & Wine Festival
This one-of-a-kind three-day fine art and wine festival set against the picturesque landscape of Cave Creek begins with a day of art only on Friday, January 10, followed by a two-day art festival and wine garden featuring some of Arizona’s best wineries along with over 50 fine arts, local artisans, food trucks and non-stop live entertainment. TICKETS HERE.
January 25-26, 2025: The Arizona Wine Festival
Featuring 20 Arizona wineries, 50 artists from across the nation, local craft and artisan vendors, food trucks and live entertainment, this free festival located in the heart of downtown Phoenix at the historic Heritage Square will have something for everyone. TICKETS HERE.
February 1-2, 2025: Kierland Fine Arts & Wine Festival
Taking place from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, February 1 and Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Kierland Commons shopping center in north Scottsdale, this annual event will offer guests a delightful fusion of curated fine art and award-winning Arizona wine all set against the backdrop of Kierland’s renowned upscale ambiance. TICKETS HERE.
Feb 5-9, 2025: 66th Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts
Southern Arizona’s longest running art festival return for its 66th year to feature more than 200 fine artists and craftsmen, local eateries, live entertainment and a two-day wine festival on Saturday and Sunday that will feature wineries from across the state. TICKETS HERE.
March 7-9, 2025: Cave Creek Art & Wine Festival
This one-of-a-kind three-day fine art and wine festival set against the picturesque landscape of Cave Creek begins with a day of art only on Friday, March 7, followed by a two-day art festival and wine garden featuring some of Arizona’s best wineries along with over 50 fine arts, local artisans, food trucks and non-stop live entertainment. TICKETS HERE.
March 29-30, 2025: San Tan Art & Wine Festival
Located at the open-air lifestyle center of SanTan Village in Gilbert, this two-day festival will showcase over 100 juried artists and craftsmen (specializing in everything from paintings and sculptures to ceramics and mixed media), along with wine tastings from 12+ of the state’s top wineries and live music throughout each day. TICKETS HERE.
May 10-11, 2025: Prescott Art & Wine Festival
Located in the courthouse plaza in downtown Prescott, this two-day festival will feature over 100 vendors, including outstanding fine art vendors from across the United States, a variety of all-ages activities including artist demonstrations, kids art activities, local craft artisans, a wine garden featuring 10 of the state’s top wineries and live music throughout the weekend. TICKETS HERE.
May 16-18, 2025: Willcox Wine Festival
Located in the state’s premier wine growing region of Willcox, this bi-annual three-day festival features a winemakers’ dinner on Friday evening followed by two days of wine tasting, local artistry, craft vendors, live music, food trucks and a beer garden sponsored by the Willcox Chamber of Commerce. TICKETS HERE.
This is all in addition to three festivals, with details to be announced soon, that will take place in March and April of 2025.
“The wine industry has grown so much in the past decade, however many of them don’t have nearby tasting rooms and rely on festivals to get in front of local wine lovers,” said Mike Pigford, owner of Arizona Wine Events. “We’re excited to raise awareness for the industry and partner with Vermilion Promotions to bring nationally recognized artists to Arizona.”
A portion of proceeds from each festival will also benefit Horses Help and Tender Little Hearts. For more information, visit willcoxwinecountry.org or vermillionpromotions.com.
