Things to do in the Phoenix metro area this weekend: Sept. 23-25
Arizona State Fair: DPS officials talk about their efforts to keep fairgoers safe
The Arizona State Fair is back in Phoenix as of Sept. 23. Besides the food and games, however, security is also an issue, for this and other events. FOX 10's Irene Snyder spoke with DPS officials on how they work to keep the fair safe.
PHOENIX - Check out all the fairs, music festivals and dance celebrations happening across the Phoenix metropolitan area for Sept. 23-25:
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Fairs and festivals
Arizona State Fair - Phoenix
The Arizona State Fair comes back this weekend, offering rides, carnival games, a circus, live music and all kinds of fun for the whole family.
- Date: Sept. 23 - Oct. 30; Thursdays - Sundays
- Time: 12 p.m. - 11 p.m.
- Address: Arizona State Fairgrounds - 1826 W McDowell Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85007
- Cost: Ages 8 and older are $15, 7 and under are free
- https://azstatefair.com
Free Action & Adventure Festival - Scottsdale
"Meet your favorite action heroes, fly on a zipline, enjoy bounce houses and slides, face painting, live entertainment, action-packed performances, raffle prizes and giveaways, and local vendors for shopping!"
- Date: Sept. 24
- Time: 10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
- Address: Arizona Boardwalk - 9500 East Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale, AZ 85256
- Cost: Free
- https://www.azboardwalk.com/event/free-action-adventure-festival
Somos Peoria 2022
"Somos Peoria is a multicultural festival celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month. This city-sponsored signature event takes place in Old Town Peoria on Washington Street, just southwest of Grand Avenue. Enjoy live music and entertainment from El Chicano, Latin Breed, and Mariachi Divas."
- Date: Sept. 24
- Time: 4 p.m. - 10:30 p.m.
- Address: Old Town Peoria - 83rd Avenue and Grand
- Cost: $5 - $40
- https://peoriaaz.gov/somospeoria
Food and drink
The Roundup food truck festival
The West Valley Mavericks Foundation will hold their annual food truck roundup event, complete with fireworks, a DJ and free kids entertainment. The event benefits the 100 Club.
- Date: Sept. 24
- Time: 4 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Address: Goodyear Ballpark, 1933 S Ballpark Way, Goodyear, AZ 85338
- https://www.westvalleymavericksfoundation.org/the-roundup
11th Annual Rockin' Taco Street Festival - Chandler
"A food, music and cultural celebration, Rockin’ Taco Street Fest will feature creative tacos from 20 local restaurants and food trucks. Wash it all down with Fresh Fruit Fresca, Cerveza, Handcrafted Margaritas, Micheladas and more!"
- Date: Sept. 24
- Time: 12 p.m. - 9 p.m.
- Address: Dr. A.J. Chandler Park - 3 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225
- https://downtownchandler.org/do/rockin-taco-street-festival
Oktoberfest at the Fountain - Fountain Hills
"The Fountain Hills OKTOBERFEST AT THE FOUNTAIN is truly a family-friendly, authentic Bavarian-style celebration…We haven’t overlooked any of the authentic details, including long tables papered in blue and white where attendees can chat with neighbors and meet new friends. Sing along with old-time German songs and dance a jig on our dance floor while enjoying the music of a live German band."
- Date: Sept. 23-24
- Time: 5 p.m. - 10 p.m.
- Address: Fountain Park - 12925 N Saguaro Blvd, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
- Cost: $10, free for kids under 12
- https://www.fountainhillschamber.com/oktoberfest
Music
Freestyle Festival - Tempe
"Stevie B., Lisa Lisa, Taylor Dayne, Expose, special guest Berlin & many more major artists take the stage on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Tempe Beach Park in Tempe, Arizona.
Freestyle Festival transforms Tempe Beach Park into an all-day 80's flashback dance party featuring a stacked, superstar lineup, craft food & beverages, art installations and much more!"
- Date: Sept. 24
- Time: 2 p.m.
- Address: Tempe Beach Park - 80 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ, 85281
- Cost: $59 - $199
- https://www.freestylefestival.com
Hearts on Fire Music Festival - Avondale
"Join us for the first annual Hearts On Fire Music Festival ft All American Rejects, Boys Like Girls, Mayday Parade, Set It Off, Cray, & Young Misery at Marquee Theatre."
- Date: Sept. 23
- Time: 6:30 p.m.
- Address: Marquee Theatre - 730 N Mill Ave, Tempe, AZ 85281
- Cost: $55 - $65
- https://www.heartsonfireaz.com
Other activities
Desperado LGBTQ+ Film & Arts Festival - Phoenix
"The Desperado LGBTQ+ Film Festival is an event hosted by the Desperado Film Club which is a Paradise Valley Community College student organization. Desperado’s mission is to showcase quality films that are related to the experiences of the LGBTQ+ community. Our goal is to create an event that is educational, enlightening, entertaining, and enjoyable. In addition to the screening of films, local artists and photographers are showcased in the art gallery."
- Date: Sept. 23-25
- Address: Paradise Valley Community College Center for the Performing Arts - 18401 North 32nd Street, Phoenix, Arizona 85032
- Cost: $55
- https://www.desperadofilmfestival.com
Sneaker Con Phoenix 2022
"The Greatest Sneaker Show on Earth is coming back to Phoenix & Sneaker Con is coming in hot!! Be sure to be in the building with all your heat & be ready to buy, sell & trade all things sneakers/ streetwear & so much more!"
- Date: Sept. 24
- Time: 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
- Address: Phoenix Convention Center North Building - 100 N 3rd Street Ac, Phoenix, AZ 85004
- Cost: $19.08
- https://sneakercon.com/event/sneaker-con-phoenix-september-24-2022
Superstition Village Tiki Marketplace - Queen Creek
"Polynesian Tiki Arts & Crafts Vendors, Live Music by Moonlight Magic, Hula Dancers from Kūliaikapono Hula Studio, Live Tiki Carving, Food & Drink, Limited Edition Event Tiki Mug produced by Oakwash, and more. FREE admission, first 100 attendees get a limited edition art print."
- Date: Sept. 24
- Time: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
- Address: The Big Tin Cotton Gin - 1572 W Ocotillo Rd, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
- https://www.facebook.com/events/the-big-tin-cotton-gin-and-event-center/superstition-village-tiki-marketplace/519831939850088
AVP Pro Beach Volleyball Tour
The Footprint Center in downtown Phoenix has hosted many sporting events, but this is a first: a pro sand beach volleyball tournament. The top six men's and women's teams from the 2022 season are competing in a single elimination tournament.
- Date: Sept. 23 - 24
- Time: 6 p.m. - 10 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. Sunday
- Address: Footprint Center, 201 E. Jefferson St., Phoenix, AZ 85004
- Admission: $25
- https://avp.com/event/2022-phoenix-championships
Arizona Dance Festival
Dance companies from around the Valley will show off their choreography and dance moves this weekend.
- Date: Sept. 23 - 24
- Time: 7:30 p.m.
- Address: Tempe Center for the Arts, 700 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, AZ 85281
- https://www.desertdancetheatre.org
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