Twenty years ago, Local First launched the Certified Local Fall Festival with just 27 local businesses gathered in the Duck and Decanter parking lot. Today, it brings together thousands of Arizonans and hundreds of locally owned businesses for one unforgettable day celebrating everything that makes Arizona home. Whether you’re searching...

Arizona Construction Career Days A message from the organizers: Our event is the largest construction event that reaches out to High School students throughout the State of Arizona to give students a hands-on construction experience.  Schools have traveled from all over Arizona,as far as 300 miles to attend this great...

Boyce Thompson Arboretums Fall Plant Sale is the perfect time to pick up new trees, shrubs, perennials, and more for your garden or landscape. The plant sale features an array of plants from around the world, including native plants and plants native to the southwestern states and northern Mexico. These...

Bring the magic of the desert into your garden or green space. Explore the Desert Botanical Garden’s expansive collection of 30,000 desert-adapted plants at the Fall Plant Sale. Expert advice and a picturesque outdoor shopping experience await. Give your landscape a dreamy makeover this fall. WHEN: October 22 | Members...

More than 70 K9 teams from around the country return to face-off in fierce competition with a series of real-world challenges. POLICE K9 TRIALS Desert Dog Police K9 Trials & Public Safety Expo hosts the largest Police K9 competition in the country! Staggering competition happens as k9 teams from across...

RIDGE RIDER DAYS! PBR Teams is back in Glendale. Don’t miss your chance to witness head-to-head action, a night of wild rides and heart-stopping action 8 seconds at a time. Support your home PBR Team, the Arizona Ridge Riders, as they battle seven other PBR teams for the Ridge Rider...

WHAT We hunt for the best vintage curators, artisans, and small brands, bringing together a collection of one-of- a-kind finds with history and character. We gather—whether it’s the gathering a collection of meaningful pieces, or gathering together as a community to celebrate craftsmanship and creativity. And finally, we style, helping shoppers weave...

WHAT Pickin’ in the Pines is an award-winning bluegrass & acoustic music festival first held in 2006. The festival honors the interests of the diverse membership of FFOTM, featuring the best traditional and contemporary bluegrass music, complemented by other styles of acoustic music and dance. WHEN September 18th-20th WHERE 250 Garrison...