Signature Events

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  • The Fiesta Bowl is committed to fostering a culture of community involvement and giving. Through elite bowl games and related events, we serve as welcoming hosts, create lifelong memories, promote Arizona and enable meaningful contributions to society. 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 »
  • Come and celebrate the 10th anniversary of Native Trails, a series of free outdoor festivals that celebrate the Native American cultures of the Southwest through song and dance. Read more »
  • Welcome to Scottsdale and the Valley of the Sun! Scottsdale offers everything you need to make race weekend a mini-vacation, from our stunning Sonoran Desert setting and pampering resort spas to award-winning restaurants and so much more! 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 »
  • 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


  • Scottsdale’s ArtWalk

    Thru December 31, 2014

    “America’s Original ArtWalk” The 30-year tradition of Scottsdale ArtWalk takes place every Thursday evening from 7pm-9pm in along Main Street and Marshall Way in Downtown Scottsdale. The galleries open their doors to…

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  • Topia

    Thru June 01, 2013

    Topia, an original ballet created by Artistic Director Ib Andersen, fuses nature and dance. Again this year, the ballet will be performed in an outdoor desert venue on an 80-foot panoramic stage….

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  • Spring Restaurant Week

    Thru May 27, 2013

    This statewide affair gives foodies the chance to explore culinary delights from hidden taco shops and steakhouses to high-end, award-winning white tablecloth eateries. Arizona Restaurant Week celebrates the best the state has…

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  • Love, Loss and What I Wore

    June 04 — June 15, 2013

    Proving that a great show is always in fashion, Love, Loss, and What I Wore, with its starry rotating cast and compulsively entertaining subject matter, has become an international hit. This intimate…

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  • Independence Day Music Festival

    July 03, 2013

    Come out and celebrate the Fourth at Salt River Fields! Music Festival featuring country music superstar Brantley Gilbert and the largest firework show in the valley!

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  • Summer Spectacular ArtWalk

    July 11, 2013

    One of the Valley’s most surprising events always draws hundreds to the “coolness” of the Scottsdale Arts District. The 24th annual Summer Spectacular ArtWalk is sure to provide another great midsummer’s entertainment…

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  • Scottsdale Polo Championships: Horses and Horsepower Event

    November 01 — November 02, 2013

    The Scottsdale Polo Championships is returning to WestWorld. An awesome experience for those who have never experienced a polo match or anxious to get out on the field to stomp the divots….

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  • Buffalo Wild Wings Bowl

    December 28, 2013

    The Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau welcomes Buffalo Wild Wings Fans to Scottsdale and the Valley of the Sun! While you’re in town, we invite you to come to Scottsdale and treat…

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  • 43nd Annual Tostitos Fiesta Bowl

    Date To Be Determined

    Congratulations Oregon Ducks and Kansas State for playing in the 42nd Annual Fiesta Bowl! We look forward to welcoming teams and fans back in early 2014. Please check back regularly for updates….

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  • Barrett-Jackson Collector Car Auction

    Date To Be Determined

    For over 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….

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  • Russo & Steele Collector Automobile Auction

    Date To Be Determined

    Check out this boutique-style auction featuring American muscle cars, European sports cars, hot rods and customs. Russo and Steele in Scottsdale is an auction event enthusiasts from around the globe eagerly anticipate…

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  • Native Trails

    Date To Be Determined

    Presented by the Fort McDowell Yavapai Nation Come and celebrate the 11th anniversary of Native Trails, a series of free outdoor festivals that celebrate the Native American cultures of the Southwest through…

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  • P.F. Chang’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon and 1/2 Marathon

    Date To Be Determined

    Welcome to Scottsdale and the Valley of the Sun! Scottsdale offers everything you need to make race weekend a mini-vacation, from our stunning Sonoran Desert setting and pampering resort spas to award-winning…

    More information »
  • Waste Management Phoenix Open

    Date To Be Determined

    Annually sporting the largest crowds on the PGA TOUR, the Waste Management Phoenix Open has gained legendary status on TOUR for being unlike any other golf tournament. Yes, the TOUR stop is…

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  • Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show

    Date To Be Determined

    If you are a horse lover, this is a must-attend-event! Since 1955, the annual Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show has set the pace in the Arabian horse world. It has grown from 50…

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