Signature Events

Native Trails

January 8 - April 4, 2015

Barrett-Jackson Auto Auction

January 10 - 18, 2015

Waste Management Open

January 26 - February 1, 2015

Super Bowl XLIX

February 1, 2015

Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show

February 12 - 22, 2015

Spring Training

March 2015

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Come and celebrate Native Trails, a series of free outdoor festivals that celebrate the Native American cultures of the Southwest through song and dance. Read more »
For nearly four decades, the Barrett-Jackson Auction Company has been recognized throughout the world for offering only the finest selection of quality collector vehicles, outstanding professional service, and an unrivaled sales success. Read more »
Annually sporting the largest crowds on the PGA TOUR, the Waste Management Phoenix Open (formerly the FBR Open) has gained legendary status on TOUR for being unlike any other golf tournament. Read more »
Glendale may be hosting the main event, but Scottsdale is the place to stay and play during the week of football frenzy. Read more »
Since 1955, the annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show has set the pace in the Arabian horse world. It has grown from 50 horses to more than 2,000 horses, bringing top owners, trainers and breeders from around the world competing for a chance to win. Read more »
Welcome MLB Spring Training fans! Scottsdale is home to the San Francisco Giants, Colorado Rockies, and Arizona Diamondbacks. Read more »

Events

Scottsdale's annual calendar of events is chock-full of collector car auctions, professional sports, equestrian competitions, arts festivals and live-music performances. Check out Scottsdale’s signature events above and the coming attractions below, or use the handy search option at left to see all the exciting things that will be happening during your travel dates.

Featured Events

Native Trails
Thru April 04, 2015
Presented by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation For over a decade, Native Trails has taken audiences on a cultural journey to the First Nations of Arizona and North America through traditional native…
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Arizona Fine Art Expo
Thru March 29, 2015
The Fine Art Expo unites an impressive gathering of 100 nationally celebrated and award-winning artists that passionately produce art in studios. They can be seen painting in all mediums, sketching in pen…
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25th Annual Celebration of Fine Art
Thru March 29, 2015
Art & Antiques magazine called Celebration of Fine Art “one of the West’s premier art events.” Join us this year for our 25th Anniversary! During this annual event, juried artists come from…
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The Big Game – 5th Ave. Street Festival
Thru February 01, 2015
Celebrating Scottsdale’s rich and vibrant culture, 5th Avenue (located in historic downtown Scottsdale) is hosting a street festival, welcoming football fans to the area. Join us throughout the week for live music, face painters,…
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Arizona Sun Circuit Quarter Horse Show
Thru February 01, 2015
Come watch 1,500 of the country’s best quarter horses compete for $200,000 in prizes at the annual Arizona Sun Circuit Quarter Horse Show. Horses and riders come from around the world ride…
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Waste Management Phoenix Open
Thru February 01, 2015
Annually sporting the largest crowds on the PGA TOUR, the Waste Management Phoenix Open has gained legendary status for being unlike any other golf tournament. Not only is it one of the…
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Super Bowl XLIX & Fan Fest Scottsdale
Thru February 02, 2015
Glendale may be hosting the main event, but Scottsdale is the place to stay and play during the week of football frenzy. Download the Big Game Guide which features all of the…
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Fan Fest Scottsdale
Thru February 01, 2015
The Ultimate Pre-Game Experience!There’s only one place to be in the days leading up to the Big Game – downtown Scottsdale!Join Chris Berman, Cris Carter, Scott Van Pelt, Mike Ditka, Hannah Storm…
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Arizona Musicfest 2015
Thru March 05, 2015
Featuring top artists of Classical, Chamber, Jazz, Rock and Roll, Country, Bluegrass and Pop, the 2015 Festival will offer fourteen extraordinary concerts at venues in Scottsdale and Phoenix. Highlights of this exceptional…
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Jim Gaffigan & The White Bread Tour
Thru January 31, 2015
Jim Gaffigan and The White Bread Tour is returning to Talking Stick Resort. Gaffigan has proven himself a major talent beloved to a wide range of audiences, achieving accolades and awards for…
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The Big Game Festival of the Arts
Thru February 01, 2015
Artisan Markets welcomes all football fans! We invite you to join our growing family at the annual Festival of the Arts – a four-day festival showcasing an array of local artisans who work in a…
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25th Annual World Championship Hoop Dance Contest
February 07 — February 08, 2015
This event showcases a unique sport. Prepare for stunning performances of the men and women who are vying to call themselves World Champion Hoop Dancer. The event combines artistry, sheer athleticism and…
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Street Eats Food Truck Festival
February 07 — February 08, 2015
Calling all foodies! The Street Eats Food Truck Festival showcases at Salt River Fields again this year! Come and experience rows of delicious food trucks, celebrity chefs, live music and more!Once inside the…
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Scottsdale’s ArtWalk
Ongoing
“America’s Original ArtWalk”The 40-year tradition of Scottsdale ArtWalk takes place every Thursday evening from 7 p.m. – 9 p.m. in galleries along Main Street and Marshall Way in downtown Scottsdale. Once a…
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Food Truck Caravan
Ongoing
Join us every Saturday night for street food, live music and community fun!Find up to 15 of the valley’s finest gourmet food trucks serving delicious foods from around the world in one…
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