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Food Festivals & Local Food & Beverage Events
(see also: 2023 - 2021 - 2019 - 2018 - 2017 - 2015)
August 30-September 2, 2024
75th Coconino County Fair
Fort Tuthill County Park, Arizona
August 31-September 8, 2024
Apple Harvest Celebration
Willcox, Arizona
September 6-8, 2024
Northern Gila County Fair
Payson Event Center, Arizona
The Annual County fair is truly a “home-grown” fair featuring everything from farm animals to blue ribbon pies. This year there will be live entertainment, educational booths, food, and fun for children of all ages. Horse show & livestock, small animals, agriculture, floriculture, handicrafts, lapidary, fine arts, photography, and other exhibits will be on display. September 7, 2024 GCCGA Annual Steak Fry and Meeting
Workman's Creek, Arizona
Gila County Cattle Growers Association. September 14, 2024 13th Annual Rockin' Taco Street Fest
Chandler, Arizona
A food, music and cultural celebration, Rockin' Taco Street Fest will feature creative tacos including fish, shrimp, chicken, carnitas, carne asada, veggie and more from two dozen local restaurants. Wash it all down with fresh fruit fresca, Mexican cerveza, tequila tasting, margaritas and more. Plus, save room for elote, churros and palettas! Other event highlights include live entertainment, wrestling, taco eating competitions, a salsa competition, low rider car show, margarita hut with flair bartending, mariachi bands, ballet folklorico dancing, niños play zone and a piñata party.
Sept 14-15 & 21-22, 2024 - Taste of Fall Experience - Willcox, Arizona
Move over pumpkin spice, apple is taking over this weekend! Join us for two weekends in September for an all-new experience at our Taste of Fall Event! You won’t want to miss fall treats exclusive to these weekends! Apple cider slushie floats, cider donut sundaes, salted caramel topped apple pie by the slice, apple cinnamon pancake breakfast and grilled apple burger lunches. When you are done eating take a walk through the orchards and pick your own apples. It will be a tasty event you don’t want to miss. September 20-29, 2024 Arizona Restaurant Week: Fall
Statewide, Arizona
More than 200 restaurants offer specialty prix-fixe dinners. This statewide affair offers foodies a wealth of dining opportunities and the chance to get outside their own neighborhood and try something new. From sizzling Southwestern and soothing comfort foods to five-star dining and international fare – it’s all on the table during Arizona Restaurant Week. September 20-October 27, 2024 Arizona State Fair - Phoenix, Arizona
140 years ago, in the territorial days before statehood, Arizonans first began coming together to show their best livestock, share their agricultural accomplishments, and have fun. Today's fair includes concerts, livestock shows & displays, rodeos, midway, and hundreds of wonderful exhibits. Attendance: 1.3 million. September 27-28, 2024 Downtown Chandler Oktoberfest
Chandler, Arizona
Chandler Park in the heart of the original town square with Pedal Haus Brewery and SanTan Brewing Company! Featuring local beer by SanTan Brewing Co. and Pedal Haus Brewery, canned cocktails by SanTan Spirits, German fare, games, live music and a family fun zone! September 28, 2024 92nd Annual Yavapai Cattle Growers Annual Calf Sale & BBQ - Peeples Valley, Arizona
Maughan Ranch. Calf judging workshop, quarterhorse sale, western art, crafts and jewelry, sport shooting trailer, wildlife display and more. September 28-29, 2024 Annual Sedona WineFest - Sedona, Arizona
At the Historic Posse Grounds Park, this two-day wine festival celebrates the wine growing industry of Arizona and will feature great wines from the Verde Valley, Prescott & the Southern Arizona Regions, enjoy Sedona cuisine, live music, vendors, an exclusive Premium wine area. September 28-29, 2024 My-Oh-My Apple Pie Weekend
Willcox, Arizona
A celebration of all things Apple Pie!
2023 ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 2023
Food Festivals & Local Food & Beverage Events
waiting for new datesSeptember 30 - October 1, 2023 Downtown Chandler Oktoberfest
Chandler, Arizona
Chandler Park in the heart of the original town square with Pedal Haus Brewery and SanTan Brewing Company! Featuring local beer by SanTan Brewing Co. and Pedal Haus Brewery, canned cocktails by SanTan Spirits, German fare, games, live music and a family fun zone!
2021 ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 2021
Food Festivals & Local Food & Beverage Events
waiting for new datesSeptember 9, 2021 - Food Tank Summit - Scottsdale, Arizona
In 2021 Food Tank Summits & Live Events - 50 State Tour Starting September 9, 2021. DETAILS COMING SOON. Bringing together some of the world’s most impactful food system leaders. Each event features incredible speakers in interactive panels moderated by top food journalists, plus networking and delicious food. All summits will be live-streamed.
2019 ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 2019
Food Festivals & Local Food & Beverage Events
waiting for new datesSeptember 8, 2019 - Annual Wine in the Woods - Flagstaff, Arizona
EVENT CANCELLED. With our apologies, The Arboretum will not be hosting the Wine in the Woods – AZ Style event this year. The Arboretum is currently transitioning in our operations, which involves streamlining staffing and reviewing our programs and events with the sole purpose of strengthening The Arboretum’s future sustainability and longevity, while adhering to our mission of increasing the understanding, appreciation, and conservation of plants and plant communities native to the Colorado Plateau. September 13-15, 2019 - AEA National Convention - Tempe, Arizona
American Emu Association. Emu farmers from across the United States and around the world will attend the 3 day American Emu Association (AEA) National Convention AEA members along with other emu growers, will meet for 3 days of education and demonstrations with a chance to meet new people and visit with old friends. September 14, 2019 - Bacon, Blues & Brews - Tucson, Arizona
Bacon. The Blues. Brews. Three of the worlds greatest joys mashed together for an afternoon of awesome! Join Tucson Originals Restaurants Tucson’s oldest association of local independent restaurants at Brother John’s Beer Bourbon & BBQ for the annual Bacon, Blues & Brews event. Guests will be treated to unlimited small bites of bacon-themed dishes from a growing list of participating restaurants. There will also be live music and six beer tastings from local craft breweries. Tickets are $25 online and $30 at the door. September 21, 2019
Cooks and Chords
Scottsdate, Arizona
Cooks & Chords is a night of culinary and sensory delights, sure to tempt senses. This year’s event will be at Mayo Clinic’s beautiful reception area nestled among the foothills of scenic Scottsdale. Stations of chef-prepared dishes paired with delicious wines and beers and wonderfully-appointed acoustic music will tantalize as you browse our raffle and silent auction.
2018 ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 2018
Food Festivals & Local Food & Beverage Events
waiting for new datesSeptember 11, 2018
Chef Series: Big Bites for Our Littles
Prescitt, Arizona
Chef Kevin Binkley, of Binkley’s in Phoenix, is bringing his culinary mastery to Prescott to benefit the children of Yavapai Big Brothers Big Sisters, a Prescott nonprofit whose mission is to provide children facing adversity with strong and enduring one-to-one mentoring relationships to positively change their lives. This first event in the YBBBS Chef Series: Big Bites For Our Littles will feature Chef Binkley’s signature multiple-courses, crafted from locally-grown ingredients, in an intimate gathering at The Ranch House in Talking Rock. This exclusive evening at Talking Rock offers only 60 seats, and those are going quickly. To take part in this truly unique evening, while helping YBBBS defend the amazing potential in every child, visit azbigs.org for tickets or call (928) 778-5135. Tickets: $325 each. September 21-22, 2018 - Annual SalsaFest - Safford, Arizona
Events include the Salsa Challenge for both amateurs and professionals, jalapeno eating competition, salsa slurp competition, hot air balloons, chihuahua races and costume contest, and kids korner.
2017 ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 2017
Food Festivals & Local Food & Beverage Events
waiting for new datesSeptember 2, 2017 - 13th Annual Phoenix Cooks - Scottsdale, Arizona
For one day, the Valley’s best chefs convene to share a variety of vibrant ingredients combined into the tastiest dishes that intrigue the palate, enhance your culinary experience and benefit Banner Children’s.
2015 ARIZONA - SEPTEMBER 2015
Food Festivals & Local Food & Beverage Events
waiting for new datesSeptember 12, 2015 - Scottsdale Spice Culinary Event
Scottsdale, Arizona
The Scottsdale spice culinary event is on hold until further notice. | 
