With its Southwestern charm and sophisticated sensibility, Scottsdale possesses a truly unique cultural environment. Food and wine, the arts, and sports all have important places within the city, and all are showcased through diverse Scottsdale events. Immerse yourself in local culture by attending a festival or fair, or discover the area's rich history with a special museum exhibit. No matter the time of year you visit, the Scottsdale calendar of events is always brimming with exciting things to see and do, such as:

Ongoing

Sunday A'Fair (through April 6, 2008)
Arizona Fine Art Expo (through March 23, 2008)
Celebration of Fine Art (through March 23, 2008)
Best of Scottsdale ArtWalks (through February 28, 2008)

February

Scottsdale Arabian Horse Show (February 15 - 24, 2008)
Fountain Hills Great Fair (February 22 - 24, 2008)
Parada del Sol Parade (February 23, 2008)
Ragnar Relay del Sol (February 29 - March 1, 2008)
55th Annual Parada del Sol Rodeo (February 29 - March 2, 2008)
Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival (February 29 - March 2, 2008)

March

50th Annual Heard Museum Guild Indian Fair & Market
(March 1 - 2, 2008)
38th Annual Scottsdale Arts Festival (March 7 - 9, 2008)
Giants Spring Training (March 1 - 31, 2008)
Scottsdale Festival ArtWalk (March 6, 2008)
4th Annual Fountain Hills Fine Art & Wine Affaire (March 21 - 23, 2008)
Arizona Bike Week (March 27 - April 2, 2008)
Heard Museum Guild Native American Student Art Show & Sale
(March 29 - April 2, 2008)

April

Sonoran Festival of Fine Arts (April 4 - 6, 2008)
Scottsdale Culinary Festival (April 8 -13, 2008)
McDowell Mountain Music Festival (April 25 - 26, 2008)

May

Bead Expo (May 2- 4, 2008)
Sonoran Safari (May 3 - September 7, 2008)

June

Gumption Fest (June 20 - 21, 2008)

July

Summer Spectacular ArtWalk (July 10, 2008)

October

Western ArtWalk (October 16, 2008)

November

Wearable ArtWalk (November 6, 2008)