Love Wine? Here are 16 Must-Attend Art & Wine Festivals Happening in Arizona

As the weather cools down in the Arizona desert, event season is fast approaching. And local art and wine lovers will have several reasons to rejoice as 16 festivals will be taking place across the state.

The articulately curated line up of festivals are all hosted by Arizona Wine Events, Arizona’s leading producer/promoter of Arizona focused wine festivals, Vermillion Promotions, an award-winning special event production and management group that has been inspiring people of all ages to explore, discover, and indulge in the arts for over 30 years, and Willcox Wine Country, a consortium of Arizona Farm Wineries located in the state’s largest wine growing region.

Each of the festivals will have different award-winning local wineries in attendance, nationally renowned artists from across the U.S., live entertainment and local eateries. The full lineup includes:

 

Oct. 18-20, 2024: Willcox Wine Festival

Located in the state’s premier wine growing region of Willcox, Arizona, this bi-annual, three-day festival features a winemakers’ dinner on Friday evening, followed by two days of wine tasting, local artistry, craft vendors, live music, food trucks, and a beer garden sponsored by the Willcox Chamber of Commerce. TICKETS HERE

 

Oct. 26-27, 2024: Kierland Fine Arts & Wine Festival

Taking place from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sat., Oct. 26 and Sun., Oct. 27 at Kierland Commons, this annual event features a fusion of curated fine art and award-winning Arizona wines all set against the backdrop of Kierland’s renowned upscale ambiance. TICKETS HERE

 

Nov. 15-17: Cave Creek Art & Wine Festival

This one-of-a-kind, three-day fine art and wine festival set against the picturesque landscape of Cave Creek begins with a day of art only on Fri., Nov. 15, followed by a two-day art festival and wine garden featuring some of Arizona’s best wineries, along with over 50 fine arts, local artisans, food trucks, and non-stop live entertainment. TICKETS HERE

 

Nov. 22-24, 2024: Wigwam Holiday Festival of the Arts

From 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Fri., Nov. 22 to Sun., Nov. 24, the historic Wigwam Resort in the heart of Litchfield Park becomes an enchanting winter wonderland complete with art, entertainment, and festive cheer. Discover a diverse array of handcrafted artworks and unique creations from dozens of talented artists, along with a treasure trove of holiday gifts, wine, and cocktails, all set against the picturesque grounds with dazzling Christmas trees among the historic Wigwam Resort.

 

Dec. 14-15, 2024: Phoenix Festival of the Arts

Now in its 12^th year, the Phoenix Festival of the Arts returns to Hance Park in Downtown Phoenix to celebrate all things local with over 150 art vendors, local eateries, Arizona wineries, local breweries, and live music from a variety of Arizona bands. This is in addition to art demonstrations, dance ensembles, spoken word poets, choral groups, and activities for the whole family. TICKETS HERE

 

Jan. 10-12, 2025: Cave Creek Art & Wine Festival

This one-of-a-kind, three-day fine art and wine festival set against the picturesque landscape of Cave Creek begins with a day of art only on Fri., Jan. 10, followed by a two-day art festival and wine garden featuring some of Arizona’s best wineries along with over 50 fine arts, local artisans, food trucks and non-stop live entertainment. TICKETS HERE

 

Jan. 25-26, 2025: The Arizona Wine Festival

Featuring 20 Arizona wineries, 50 artists from across the nation, local craft and artisan vendors, food trucks, and live entertainment, this free festival located in the heart of Downtown Phoenix at the historic Heritage Square offers something for everyone. TICKETS HERE

 

Feb. 1-2, 2025: Kierland Fine Arts & Wine Festival

Taking place from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Sat., Feb. 1 and Sun., Feb. 2 at Kierland Commons, this annual event offers a fusion of curated fine art and award-winning Arizona wine all set against the backdrop of Kierland’s renowned upscale ambiance. TICKETS HERE

 

Feb. 5-9, 2025: 66^th Annual Tubac Festival of the Arts

Southern Arizona’s longest running art festival returns for its 66^th year to feature more than 200 fine artists and craftsmen, local eateries, live entertainment, and a two-day wine festival on Saturday and Sunday that features wineries from across the state. TICKETS HERE

 

March 7-9, 2025: Cave Creek Art & Wine Festival

This one-of-a-kind, three-day fine art and wine festival set against the picturesque landscape of Cave Creek begins with a day of art only on Fri., March 7, followed by a two-day art festival and wine garden featuring some of Arizona’s best wineries along, with over 50 fine arts, local artisans, food trucks, and non-stop live entertainment. TICKETS HERE

 

March 29-30, 2025: San Tan Art & Wine Festival

Located at the open-air lifestyle center of SanTan Village in Gilbert, this two-day festival showcases over 100 juried artists and craftsmen—specializing in everything from paintings and sculptures to ceramics and mixed media—along with wine tastings from more than 12 of the state’s top wineries and live music throughout each day. TICKETS HERE

 

May 10-11, 2025: Prescott Art & Wine Festival

Located in the courthouse plaza in Downtown Prescott, Arizona, this two-day festival features over 100 vendors, including outstanding fine art vendors from across the United States, a variety of all-ages activities including artist demonstrations, kids art activities, local craft artisans, a wine garden featuring 10 of the state’s top wineries, and live music throughout the weekend. TICKETS HERE

 

May 16-18, 2025: Willcox Wine Festival

Located in the state’s premier wine-growing region of Willcox, this bi-annual, three-day festival features a winemakers’ dinner on Friday evening, followed by two days of wine tasting, local artistry, craft vendors, live music, food trucks, and a beer garden sponsored by the Willcox Chamber of Commerce. TICKETS HERE

 

This is all in addition to three festivals, with details to be announced soon, that will take place in March and April of 2025.

“The wine industry has grown so much in the past decade, however many of them don’t have nearby tasting rooms and rely on festivals to get in front of local wine lovers,” said Mike Pigford, owner of Arizona Wine Events. “We’re excited to raise awareness for the industry and partner with Vermilion Promotions to bring nationally recognized artists to Arizona.”

Entry to each festival is FREE and early bird tickets for wine tasting (ranging from $20 – $35/person) goes on sale at www.willcoxwinecountry.org or www.vermillionpromotions.com. Tickets will also be available day-of, ranging from $30-$45/person. Every wine tasting ticket will include a commemorative wine glass and 10 tasting tickets. Additional tasting tickets will be available for $10, which includes 5 tickets, and each winery will also be pouring by the glass.

A portion of proceeds from each festival will also benefit Horses Help and Tender Little Hearts.