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Current Events

Welcome to the EatLoveTravelPlay™ event radar—your go-to source for what’s happening now (and what’s worth RSVPing to). From chef dinners and cocktail festivals to weekend markets, seasonal pop-ups, and immersive experiences, we spotlight the events that feed your soul and fuel your curiosity.
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Check back often as we update this space with local Arizona favorites and destination-worthy happenings beyond the desert. Whether you’re planning your weekend or your next adventure, we’ve got you covered.
Park in the Fall

The Fall Edit: Food, Wine & Culture

Fall in Arizona isn’t just about cooler nights and golden leaves — it’s festival season. From long-table dinners under string lights to tacos, wine, and farmers markets, the next few weeks are stacked with reasons to get out and savor the season. Whether you’re in the mood for a refined wine dinner, a day at the fair, or a night of fire pits and food trucks, there’s an event waiting to fill your calendar (and your plate).
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Wine Dinners, Signature Culinary Experiences, and Tastings

  • Sel Wine Journey Takes a Bourbon Detour - Oct 22, Scottsdale

  • Outstanding in the Field at Agritopia – Oct 22, Gilbert (featuring Chef Matt Carter)

  • Italian Regional Wine Tasting - Oct 23, Corso Italia, Scottsdale

  • Il Borro Wine Dinner at Belmont Kitchen and Cocktails - Oct 25

  • World Cup Of Wine Final - October 27, The Mick Brasserie, Scottsdale

  • Passport Series - New Zealand Wine Dinner at Weft & Warp - Oct 29, Scottsdale

  • ​Hollywood Haunt at Wrigley Mansion - Oct 31, Phoenix

  • Stags’ Leap “House of Cab” – Nov 4, Hermosa Inn, Paradise Valley

Festivals, Fun, 
and 
Markets

  • Arizona State Fair – Sept 19–Oct 26, Arizona State Fairgrounds, Phoenix

  • Pumpkin Fest at The Princess , now - Oct 31, Scottsdale

  • Gilbert Farmers Market – New location at Chandler-Gilbert Community College, starting Oct 4

  • Phoenix Zoo Roars and Pours - Oct 2 and Nov 6, Phoenix

  • Taco Fest AZ – Oct 18–19, Salt River Fields, Scottsdale

  • Willcox Wine Festival – Oct 18–19

  • Phoenix Pride Festival – Oct 18–19

  • Phoenix Magazine: Best of the Valley Fest - Oct 18, Phoenix

  • A Taste of AZ: Sip, Savor & Shop – Nov 1, Scottsdale

  • Phoenix Eats and Drinks  Book Launch Party - Nov 4, Hotel Valley Ho, Scottsdale

  • 32nd Annual Fall Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival - Nov 7, Carefree

  • USA TODAY Wine & Food Experience – Nov 8, Phoenix

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Globe

  • EPCOT International Food & Wine Festival (Florida, runs through fall) – Global marketplaces, scavenger hunts, and family fun.

  • World Gymnastics Championships, Jakarta (Oct 15–25) – Sport meets Southeast Asian culture.

  • New York City Wine & Food Festival (Oct 15–19, NYC) – Celebrity chefs, grand tastings, and culinary storytelling.

  • Classic Club Wine Expo (Oct 25, Palm Desert, CA) – Fine wines in a desert oasis.

Got an event we should know about?

Email us at krista@eatlovetravelplay.com. we love a good tip!
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