Is there anything better than the crisp fall air? Fall is one of those magical seasons when the weather cooperates just enough and everything just seems better. One of the best things about living in Arizona is all of the festivals! There always seems to be something to celebrate and when fall rolls around AZ takes that very seriously. These are just a sampling of the great fall festivals in Arizona every year. You can check out the ones that are near you or perhaps it would be fun to take a road trip to visit one you’ve never experienced!

Fall Festivals in Arizona:

September:

September is when the fall fun really gets going! There are so many great festivals to choose from and, for the most part, they’re spread out over the entire month. I won’t tell anyone if you eat a whole pile of junk food at all of them!

17th

• Constitution Fair: Gilbert, AZ: September 17, 2016
• My-Oh-My Apple Pie Weekend & Country Craft Fair: Willcox, AZ: September 17-18, 2016
• Fall Pumpkin Celebration: Willcox, AZ September 17-18 & 24-25, 2016

23rd

• Campbell Regatta: Lake Havasu City, AZ: September 23-25, 2016

24th

Margarita Mojito Festival

• Cornucopia Fall Festival: Flagstaff, AZ: September 24, 2016
• Arizona Summer Ends Margarita Mojito Festival: Chandler, AZ: September 24, 2016
• Phoenix Sriracha Festival: Phoenix, AZ: September 24, 2016
• Cider Sip’n Celebration: Willcox, AZ: September 24-25, 2016

October:

What says “fall” better than October?! October Fall Festivals in Arizona are full of pumpkins, beer tastings, and great food. Take the kids for a stroll around the pumpkin patch so they can pick out their perfect pumpkin. Don’t forget to make a plan; you don’t want to be lost in the corn maze forever!

1st

Marana Pumpkin Patch and Farm Festival

• Annual Flagstaff Oktoberfest: Flagstaff, AZ: October, 1, 2016
• Great Tucson Beer Festival: Tucson, AZ: October 1, 2016
• Earth Harmony Festival: Tumacácori, AZ: October 1-2, 2016
• Marana Pumpkin Patch & Farm Festival: Marana, AZ: October 1-30, 2016 (
• Schnepf Farms Pumpkin & Chili Party: Queen Creek, AZ: October 1-30, 2016 (Thursdays-Sundays)
• Cider Sip’n Celebration: Wilcox, AZ: October 1-2, 2016
• Fall Pumpkin Celebration: Willcox, AZ Oct 1-30, 2016 (Saturday & Sundays)

7th

• Patagonia Fall Festival: Patagonia, AZ: October 7-9, 2016
• Tucson meet Yourself: Tucson, AZ: October 7-9, 2016
• Arizona State Fair: Phoenix, AZ: October 7-30, 2016

8th

• Sedona Arts Festival: Sedona, AZ: October 8-9, 2016
• Buckelew Pumpkin Festival: Tucson, AZ: October 8-30, 2016 (Saturdays and Sundays)

21st

Helldorado Days Tombstone

• The Great Pumpkin Festival: Phoenix, AZ: October 21-23, 2016
• Helldorado Days: Tombstone, AZ: October 21-23, 2016

22nd

• Safford Harvest Festival: Safford, AZ: October 22, 2016
• Anthem Autumnfest: Anthem, AZ: October 22-23, 2016

November

Don’t overlook November!  There are still some fun options available for late fall activities. We all know that those long, hot summers drag on into forever which means November is still a great time to be out there celebrating all the fun fall activities!

5th

• All Souls Procession: Tucson, AZ: November 5-6, 2016

19th

• Encato Park Fall Festival: Phoenix, AZ: November 19-20, 2016