Saturday

Arizona Craft Beer Festival

Calling all beer lovers from near and far, this festival was made for you! The Arizona Craft Beer Festival is comprised of more than 25 breweries, with top-notch brews created specially from Arizona spirit connoisseurs. Attendees can also enjoy live entertainment, with a portion of the proceeds from the event even benefitting the Arizona Craft Brewers Guild. General admission tickets start at $35, and the event will be held at Westgate Entertainment District. For more information on this event, click here.

FRIED: French Fry and Music Festival

The festival of our dreams is actually very real, and it’s making its debut at Margaret T. Hance Park this weekend. We’re talking about the FRIED: French Fry and Music Festival, of course. FRIED lets the favorite side dish take center stage alongside dance-worthy live music performed by beloved indie bands. Admission tickets are $15. For more information on this event, click here.

Great Southwest Cajun Fest

You might not make it on a vacation to New Orleans this summer, but no need to worry because the Great Southwest Cajun Fest brings the spirit of the soulful city to life through food, music and a general celebration of classic, New Orleans culture. With live jazz music, handcrafted beer and unique Cajun creations for the foodie in all of us, this festival is a can’t-miss event. General admission tickets are $8. For more information on this event, click here.

Mudsling at Pueblo Grande Museum

This unique volunteer event puts cultural and history on full display, as those involved get the chance to mudsling. Mudslinging is a stabilization technique for earthen structures. It has been employed for decades to shore up and repair the ancient Hohokam platform mound at Pueblo Grande. The Mudslingers meet on the third Saturday of the month from 8 to 11 a.m. during the months of September to May. This volunteer event is free; for more information, click here.

Phoenix Rising vs. Seattle Sounders 2

At the Casino Arizona Field, the Phoenix Rising battle the Seattle Sounders 2 for a chance at a winning game at 7:30 p.m. Ticket prices vary. For more information on this sporting event, click here.

Thirsty Wheels Ride

PHX Fray’s Thirsty Wheels Ride gives all riders the chance to enjoy the great outdoors and get to know the city of Scottsdale by riding through the Indian Bend Wash Greenbelt, playing trivia and making great, new friends along the way. Admission tickets are $25. For more information on this event, click here.