Things to Do in March

 

Arizona Fine Art Expo 
A 10 week event in north Scottsdale. See designers, painters, sketchers and sculptors at work. Demonstrations and workshops, fine wines and cuisine. 

http://arizonafineartexpo.com/?page_id=892

 

 

Arizona Renaissance Festival
Each year you can enjoy music, theater, comedy, food and drink, crafts, games and knights jousting at the Arizona Renaissance Festival. Apache Junction. 

http://royalfaires.com/arizona/

 

 

Arizona Senior Olympics
Competitions held at venues around the Valley. 

http://seniorgames.org/

 

 

Family Friday Sunset Series 
Visitors connect to the natural and cultural resources of the Preserve through the use of their senses, allowing kids of all ages to see, smell, touch, hear and even taste their surroundings. McDowell Sonoran Preserve, Scottsdale 

http://mcdowellsonoran.org/event/displayEvent/316

 

 

Fiesta Cluster Dog Show 
An All Breed Dog Show and Agility Trial. The Fiesta Cluster is comprised of two All Breed Clubs: Superstition Kennel Club and Scottsdale Dog Fanciers Association. WestWorld, Scottsdale. 

http://fiestacluster.com/

 

 

Carnaval do Brazil 
Authentic Brazilian bands, musicians, drummers, performers, dancers, costumes, and Brazilian food and drinks. Scottsdale. 

http://www.carnavalbrazilaz.com

 

 

Parada del Sol Rodeo
By the Scottsdale Jaycees. The Parada del Sol Rodeo is a PRCA sanctioned rodeo and consists of 5 sessions over a period of three days at WestWorld in Scottsdale.  http://www.paradadelsol.us/rodeo/

 

 

Paris in the Spring 
Experience the fine food, culture and shopping of Paris without making a trip half-way around the world. Free admission. Historic Downtown Glendale and Catlin Court http://www.arizonaguide.com/events-calendar/paris-in-the-spring-first-saturdays-and-open-air-market-03-03-2012

 

 

 

Ostrich Festival & Parade
The East Valley has gained national attention for it's ostrich races, carnival, arts and crafts, entertainment and food. Tumbleweed Park. 

http://www.ostrichfestival.com/

 

 

 

Melrose on 7th Street Fair 
Crafts, live music, car show, food, healthy living expo. Free. Central Phoenix. 

http://m7streetfair.com/

 

 

 

Wine, Women and Horses 
Learn to play the ponies, hat contest, horse races, prizes, raffle, luncheon. Turf Paradise, Phoenix.

http://www.turfparadise.com/images/upcoming/WineWomenHorsesInfoSheet.jpg

 

 

Roots N' Boots 
Family rodeo, PRCA Rodeo performances, carnival, entertainment, vendors, petting zoo, pony rides, rodeo dance. Queen Creek. www.rootsnboots.org

 

 

 

Chili Cookoff and Carnival 
Carnival, craft market, chili tastings, live bands, raffle. Ahwatukee (Phoenix). 

http://www.ahwatukeehoa.com/item_list.asp?subcat=177&subtitle=8th Annual Chili Cookoff & Carnival

 

 

 

Kiss Me Im Irish Run

 

This run consists of a 17k, 8k run/walk and 4k run/walk (find a four leaf clover and win a prize! Leashed pets are welcome. Entry fees go towards prostate cancer research.

http://www.irishrunaz.com/

 

 

 

Arizona Aloha Festival 
Music, dance, song, and rhythms of Hawaii and Polynesia. Also enjoy island foods and shop for crafts and products. Tempe Beach Park. 

http://www.azalohafest.org/index.html

 

 

 

Devoured Culinary Festival
Features food and wine tastings from local artisans, farms, restaurateurs, food producers and vintners. Phoenix Art Museum. 

http://www.devouredphoenix.com/

 

 

Fountain Hills Fine Art and Wine Affaire
Arts, crafts, entertainment, wine. Sponsored by Thunderbird Artists. Fountain Hills.  http://www.thunderbirdartists.com/fountain-hills/

 

 

 

Pinal County Fair 
Entertainment, shopping, food, exhibits, carnival rides, youth livestock shows. Pinal County Fairgrounds, Casa Grande. 

http://www.pinalfairgrounds.com/fair-home.htm

 

 

 

Arizona Dragon Boat Festival 
Dragon Boat Races at Tempe Town Lake. Craft booths and entertainment. 

http://www.azdba.com/

 

 

 

Great American BBQ & Beer Festival 
A family festival in the streets of downtown Chandler where you can listen to music, have fun and enjoy great food and beer. Downtown Chandler. 

http://www.chandlerbbq.com/

 

 

 

Thunder in the Desert Car Show
Parts Swap Meet, Family Fun, 50/50 Raffle, Door Prizes, Dj and more! Proceeds to benefit St Jude Childrens Research Hospital. Bring a can to Benefit Buckeye Food Bank! Buckeye

http://www.arizonascarshows.com/2013/thunderinthedesertcarshow2013.aspx

 

 

 

Fiesta Days Rodeo in Cave Creek 
Golf tournament, dance, parade, three-performance PRCA rodeo and related events. Entertainment for cowboys and cowgirls of all ages. 

http://cavecreekprorodeo.com/main/

 

 

Rock the Zoo 
Rock out to local bands while sampling beverages from more than local breweries, wineries and national distributors. Ages 21 and older only. Phoenix Zoo.  http://www.phoenixzoo.org/rockthezoo/

 

 

Maricopa Salsa Festival
Try more than 50 different salsas. You decide which are the tastiest salsas, bean dips and guacamole in the Western United States. Entertainment. Pacana Park, Maricopa. http://maricopa4fun.com/

 

 

 

Luke Days 
Air shows, food, games, and attractions at Luke Air Force Base in the West Valley. This is a bi-annual event. 

http://fightercountry.org/news/air-shows/2013-luke-afb-air-show-storm-on-the-horizon/75791