PHOENIX – While some major events have taken place regardless of the ongoing pandemic – Spring Training, Phoenix Open, Barrett-Jackson, and NBA Finals – it has been over a year for many that smaller neighborhood events that resemble music and meals, More than a year has passed and beverage festivals have started. Coming in the fall, when event organizers usually get the most out of Arizona’s cooler climate, there are a number of festivals, occasions, and traveling exhibitions for you to try. LATE SUMMER EVENTS AND FESTIVALS 26.08. – 11/28 | Immersive Van Gogh Experience – This huge immersive touring artwork approaches Old Town Scottsdale. It combines large projections and films of Van Gogh’s famous works of art along with “Starry Night” and “Sunflowers” with music and sound results. Further information August 27th – September 5th | Jurassic Quest Drive-Thru – A tour drive-thru attraction featuring 70+ animatronic dinosaurs that roar and move, along with a 15-meter-long megalodon and a 25-meter-long Spinosaurus. This can be arranged at the Gila River Arena. More information. September 4th | CreekWest Summer Fest – On the first Saturday of the month, local businesses in Frontier Town, an old western town in Cave Creek, host video games and promotions, treats and specials for children. There is no entry fee, but meals and video games can have their own prices. More information. 8 September – 10 October | Hamilton – Lin Manuel Miranda’s Broadway hit, which tells the story of Founding Father Andrew Hamilton, is returning to ASU Gammage for a month. More information. 12-19 September | Garlic Week at Queen Creek Olive Mill – Details were not disclosed, but Garlic Week is scheduled for September 12-19, 2021. The Queen Creek Olive Mill is home to 7,000 olive wood and 16 varieties of olives. They can take a tour to see how olive oil is made, buy some of their infused oils, and have lunch or dinner at their restaurant. 17.-29. September | Trunk at Trunk Vintage Market – Buy classic and handcrafted items from 130+ retailers. More information. Sentence. 25 | Rockin ‘Taco Street Fest – Nosh on tacos, sip beer, wine and margaritas and listen to music at this annual competition in downtown Chandler. After the event was not held over the internet in 2020 due to the pandemic, the celebrations will take place again in 2021. Additional Information. Oct 1 – Nov 1 | Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party – Throughout October, Schnepf Farms is holding its annual fall competition with a pumpkin patch, 10 acre corn maze, pig races, fun activities and rides, and a spooky exercise experience. This year the farm can have a brand new high ropes course. There can even be campfires and chilli dinners. More information. Oct 1 – Nov 1 | Vertuccio Farm Autumn Festival – The Mesa Farm celebrates autumn with a month-long competition with a pumpkin barn, barrel exercises, petting zoo, mini golf, leisure time and various activities. More information. Oct 8-10 | Four Peaks Tempe Oktoberfest – After the cancellation in 2020, the Tempe Oktoberfest 2021 will take place again for its forty-ninth Bavarian competition in Tempe Beach Park. The three day event may include residence music, Four Peaks beer on the tap along with Pumpkin Porter and Oktoberfest, a mini carnival with honest meals and rides, and various rides. More information. Oct 9 | Peoria Country Fest – Country singers David Nail, Bayou Bandits and Ivan Harshman will headline the Peoria Country Fest, a lakefront music competition, in Pleasant Harbor on Lake Pleasant. There may even be food trucks, a beer garden, and bull driving. More information. Oct 9-10 | Sedona Arts Festival – For the 30th time in 2021, more than 100 artists from all over the country will showcase their work. There can even be music, meals, a beer and vineyard, and raffles. More information. 14.-17. Oct. | Country Thunder Arizona – Dustin Lynch, Old Dominion, Luke Combes and Eric Church will lead the four-day desert music competition in Florence, Arizona. Old Dominion changed Morgan Wallen. In addition, Meghan Patrick, Hardy, Mitchell Tenpenny, Chris Janson, Ashley McBryde, Parmalee, among others, will perform. More information. 23-24 Oct. | Arizona Taco Festival – After the 2020 event was canceled due to the pandemic, the two-day taco competition returns to Salt River Fields at Talking Stick with more than 50 chefs and restaurants serving $ 3 worth of tacos, along with vegans Tacos and tequila tastings, Lucha Libre, a pageant of Chihuahua splendor and various activities. More information. 23-24 Oct. | Dia De Los Muertos Festival at the Mesa Arts Center – Celebrate “Day of the Dead” and Latin American artworks and traditions with this free opportunity at the Mesa Art Center. More information. 29.-30. October | Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival – Kids and households can try trick or treating from practically 20 tethered scorching balloons that can glow all night. There may even be balloon rides, recreational activities, a haunted trail, vendors serving numerous meals and drinks, and fireworks. More information. November 6th | Arizona Republic Food & Wine Experience – A premier food and drink competition that showcases “The Best Chefs, Wines, and Food in Our Communities.” In addition to beer and wine tastings, local chefs and restaurants can also offer bite-sized tastings for individuals. More information. 6-7 November | Phoenix Pride Parade and Festival – Phoenix Pride will celebrate its 40th anniversary in 2021 after the 2020 celebrations had to be postponed due to the pandemic. This year, the Grand Marshals embrace former board members and government officials. Neon Trees, Melanie Fiona, Jenn Cuneta, Maribel Guardia and Los Horoscopos de Durango will lead the main levels of the competition. More information. November 6th | Good Life Festival – After years of trilogy in the Encanterra neighborhood, the Good Life Festival hits Schnepf Farms in Queen Creek. The event has been postponed due to the pandemic in 2020 and is expected to return in 2021. Don Felder, who served as lead guitarist for the Eagles and started a solo career, will headline the event. You can even do the Guess Who with Nate Nathan and Mac Daddy-O’s. More information. 13-14 November | Phoenix Pizza Festival – A pizza competition in downtown Phoenix. About 20 chefs, restaurants, and vans can have $ 2 to $ 4 worth of pizza slices in addition to half and whole cakes. There may even be music, garden video games, drinks and distributors. More information. November 13 | AZ Barrels, Bottles & Brews – A neighborhood competition that highlights beers, wines, spirits, and grueling selters from Arizona breweries, wineries, and distilleries. More information. November 13 | Mesa Prototyping Festival – An opportunity that features short-term and interactive art installations near the Mesa Arts Center along with a life-size puzzle and shadow constructions. More information. UPCOMING CONCERTS & SHOWS Here’s a look at a number of upcoming concert events and exhibitions at the Ak-Chin Pavilion, Arizona Federal Theater and Gila River Arena. August 17th | Rise Against (Arizona Federal) August 27th | Dierks Bentley (Ak Chin Pavilion) August 29th | Megadeth and the Lamb of God (Arizona Federal) September 1 | Lindsey Stirling (Arizona Federal) September 4th | Pepe Aguilar (Gila River Arena) September 8th & 9th | Styx World Tour (Celebrity Theater) September 10th | Wynonna Judd (Celebrity Theater) September 11th | Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo (Arizona Federal) September 12th | Counting the crows September 13th | Korn & Staind (Ak Chin Pavilion) September 16 | Lady A (Ak Chin Pavilion) September 16 | Bronco (Celebrity Theater) September 17th | Pitbull (Ak Chin Pavilion) September 17th | KIDZ BOP Live 2021 Tour (Arizona Federal) September 19 | Modest Mouse (Arizona Federal) September 22nd – Lil Baby with Lil Durk (Ak-Chin Pavilion) September 24th | Luke Bryan (Ak Chin Pavilion) September 24th | Mike Epps (Gila River Arena) September 25th | John Legend (Arizona Federal) September 26th | KISS (Ak Chin Pavilion) September 30th | Jason Aldean (Ak Chin Pavilion) October 1st | Maroon 5 (Ak Chin Pavilion) Oct. 1 | Chaka Khan (Celebrity Theater) Oct. 5 | Brett Young (Arizona Federal) October 7th – | Midland, Arizona Federal October 8th | Brad Paisley (Ak Chin Pavilion) October 8 & 9 | Jim Gaffigan (Celebrity Theater) October 9th | Banda MS (Ak Chin Pavilion) October 10th | Osborne Brothers (Arizona Federal) October 13 | 311 (Ak Chin Pavilion) Oct. 15 | Outlaw Music Festival (Willie Nelson, Avett Brothers, Gov’t Mule, Lucinda Williams, IDA MAE) (Ak-Chin Pavilion) Oct. 17 | Dan + Shay (Arizona Federal) Oct. 17 | Gladys Knight (Celebrity Theater) October 25th | Death & Society (Ak Chin Pavilion) Oct. 26 | Jonas Brothers (Ak Chin Pavilion) October 30th | Chris Stapleton (Ak-Chin Pavilion) For more dates and exhibitions, visit the websites of the nearest venues: Ak-Chin PavilionArizona Federal TheatreASU GammageCB LiveCelebrity TheatreGila River ArenaState Farm StadiumStand Up LiveThe Van Buren
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