Following a successful 2025 event season that included Taco Fest, the Spooktacular Hot Air Balloon Festival, and the 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb, Salt River Fields at Talking Stick Resort is ready to welcome guests back with an exciting first half of 2026.
The season kicks off on January 31 with A Taste of AZ Food and Drink Festival, a culinary celebration highlighting the best of Arizona’s restaurants, breweries, and distilleries. Guests will have the opportunity to sample signature dishes and handcrafted drinks from top chefs, restaurants, breweries, and distilleries, while enjoying live music, interactive culinary experiences, and scenic views.
Craft beer enthusiasts can continue the fun on February 14 at the Arizona Strong Beer Festival, a chance to explore specialty and limited-release beers from some of the state’s most respected breweries, complete with food pairings and entertainment.
February 20 through March 24, Salt River Fields will host the annual Cactus League Spring Training, featuring the Arizona Diamondbacks and Colorado Rockies. Fans can catch preseason baseball up close, enjoy dozens of games, and participate in family-friendly activities.
Wine lovers will want to sip their way through the Uncorked Wine Festival on April 4, offering hundreds of wines, champagnes, and bubblies from around the globe, along with food trucks and live music. Rounding out the spring schedule is Skatin’ for Leighton on April 26, a family-focused event that combines skating, music, and activities with a charitable mission.
Fans can also look forward to a variety of other events, including baseball clinics, the General RV Show, the MLB Desert Invitational, Banana Ball, and charity fundraisers throughout the spring. For the latest information on all events at Salt River Fields at Talking Stick, visit saltriverfields.com.
