SEPTEMBER 2026 8  Tucson Gem and Mineral Show 10 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Tucson Expo Center, 3750 E. Irvington Road. If you’re in the market for gems and jewels, head down to Tucson for the Gem and Mineral Show. Here, guests will find more than 60 vendors from 26 countries selling jewelry, beads, chains, coins, gemstones, diamonds, tools and more. Registration starts at $20. colorsofthestone.com  Jazzbird Nights 7-9:30 p.m. at The Ravenscroft, 8445 E. Hartford Dr., Scottsdale. Fridays are good days to get jazzy! This evening welcomes Phoenix’s “Queen of Motown,” Sandra Bassett, as she showcases a mix of gospel, R&B, soul and more. Guests can revel in the music while sipping on a glass of vino and enjoying catered dinner options. Tickets are $35-$50. theravenscroft.com   Arts & Crafts Fair 9 a.m. in downtown Prescott, 120 S. Cortez St. Spend Labor Day weekend in the cool breeze of Prescott. Guests can enjoy over 100 arts and crafts vendors showcasing décor, home goods, baked goods, clothing, jewelry and more. There will be food available for purchase, plus live entertainment. Admission is free. prescott.org  Fiesta de Septiembre 11 a.m.-5 p.m. at the Wickenburg Community Center, 160 N. Valentine St. This colorful event celebrates Wickenburg’s early Hispanic pioneers. Guests can enjoy entertainment from the Mariachi Azteca De Oro and Barrio Latino, kid activities, and food and beverage vendors. There will be salsa, guacamole, and margarita contests – may the best one win! This event is free. wickenburgchamber.com  Salsa, Tequila & Taco Challenge 6 p.m. at El Conquistador Tucson, 10000 N. Oracle Road. In its 18th year, the Salsa, Tequila & Taco Challenge returns as an expression of Southern Arizona’s culinary and creative energy. This event brings together chefs, mixologists, and artists who will showcase their best salsas, tacos, and cocktails. There will also be live entertainment. Tickets start at $100. artstateaz.org   9/11 Tower Challenge 7 a.m. at State Farm Stadium, 1 Cardinals Dr., Glendale. This event honors the paramedics, firefighters and law enforcement who lost their lives during the attacks on the World Trade Center. Participants will climb 2,071 steps, the same number found in each of the Twin Towers, to raise funds for The 100 Club of Arizona and its programs. Registration starts at $30. desertdiamondarena.com  Sip & Soiree 11 a.m. at the Fairmont Scottsdale Princess, 7575 E. Princess Dr. Fresh Start Women’s Foundation invites the community to its annual Sip & Soirée, a luncheon celebrating the strength of Arizona women changing their lives. Guests will find a vendor marketplace, handbag and super raffle, lunch, live entertainment and community partner, volunteer, and fundraising ambassador celebrations. Tickets start at $275. freshstartwomen.org    Pickin’ in the Pines Music Festival 9 a.m., at the Pepsi Amphitheater, 250 Garrison Road, Flagstaff. Escape to Flagstaff for three days of bluegrass and acoustic music. The annual Pickin’ in the Pines Festival features camping, dances, workshops, contests, activities and music from acts like The Infamous Stringdusters, Blue Highway, Kitchen Dwellers, Mountain Grass Unit and more. Tickets are $228 for a three-day pass and $90-$102 for single-day passes. pickininthepines.org  Fire & Fairways Golf Tournament 8 a.m. at Kierland Golf Club, 15636 Clubgate Dr., Scottsdale. Golfing for a cause! The fourth annual Fire & Fairways Tournament will benefit Alice Cooper’s Solid Rock Teen Centers. Registration includes golf, a Kasai lunch buffet, complimentary beverages, raffles and prizes. Single players are $250; foursome is $1,000. alicecoopersolidrock.com  Fish and Sips 5-9 p.m. at Odysea Aquarium, 9500 E. Vía de Ventura, Scottsdale. Try a new happy hour and drink with the fishes. Guests can enjoy craft brews, cocktails and food while touring the aquarium. There will also be lawn games   and live music. Guests can get close to sharks and sea lions through one exhibit and may even get a behind-the-scenes look at a few other creatures. Tickets start at $35. odyseaaquarium.com    Mexican Baseball Fiesta Times vary, at the American Family Fields of Phoenix, 3805 N. 53rd Ave., Phoenix. Don’t miss the second annual Mexican Baseball Fiesta, a three-day celebration with live music, dancing, food and drink vendors and baseball from Liga ARCO Mexicana del Pacífico. This event brings baseball to life with fun for the whole family. Tickets start at $22. mexicanbaseballfiesta.com Sky Peaks Mountain Runs Times and locations vary. Runners, get those legs ready! The mountain runs return to Arizona Snowbowl and feature a weekend of challenging races ranging from a 5K to 50 miles. Runners will tackle steep climbs, scenic alpine trails and elevations reaching 11,500 feet, making this one of Arizona’s most demanding trail-running events. Are you up for it? Registration starts at $110-$250. aravaiparunning.com   Standin’ on the Corner Festival Times vary; at 523 W. 2nd St., Winslow. The 26th annual Standin’ on the Corner Festival returns to historic downtown, celebrating the city’s Route 66 roots with two days of live music, food, vendors and family-friendly fun. Attendees will find a beer garden, horseshoe tournament, live auction and entertainment for visitors of all ages. standinonthecorner.org    National Alpaca Farm Day 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Desert Mirage Alpaca Ranch, 19007 W. Roadrunner Road, Wittmann. Finish out the month with funny, furry alpacas at Desert Mirage. The ranch will offer an up-close tour, picture opportunities, live demos, educational talks and lots of time to pet the alpacas. This event is free for all ages. desertmiragealpacaranch.com Garlic Fest Times vary, at the Queen Creek Olive Mill, 25062 S. Meridian Road. The 13th annual Garlic Festival boasts food, fresh estate- grown garlic, entertainment, and family fun. There will be garlic-inspired eats from del Piero Kitchen, vendors, live cooking demonstrations by Owner Perry Rea, Olive Oil 101 classes, estate tours, music, wine and beer tastings, raffles, family activities, and festival merchandise. This event is free. queencreekolivemill.com Pickin’ in the Pines Music Festival at the Pepsi Amphitheater in Flagstaff.

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