Craft Fairs & Farmers Markets in Scottsdale, Arizona
Scottsdale's art season is winter — the Arizona Fine Art EXPO and Celebration of Fine Art run ten-week juried shows in North Scottsdale from January to March, and the Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival lines the Old Town canal. Its 7 events add Family ArtsFest in March, a food-and-farming Saturday market in Old Town, and a December holiday market.
Arizona Fine Art EXPO
ShowArizona Fine Art EXPO is a 10-week juried fine-art show in North Scottsdale featuring 120+ working studios where renowned artists create and sell original pieces directly to collectors. Held each January–March at 26540 N. Scottsdale Road, the EXPO showcases acrylics, oils, watercolors, ceramics, mixed media, and sculpture from award-winning artists nationwide. Open daily, with on-site café and free parking.
Celebration of Fine Art
ShowRunning since 1991, Celebration of Fine Art is a 10-week juried show in Scottsdale featuring 100 renowned and emerging artists working and selling directly from their studios within a 40,000-square-foot tent complex. Expect painters, sculptors, jewelry makers, photographers, fiber and glass artists — a wide range of mediums and price points that draws serious collectors and first-time buyers from around the world. Artists create continuously throughout the event, so returning visitors see new work emerge. Friday Art Discovery Series talks offer panel discussions, demonstrations, and artist dialogue. The show has established itself as one of the West's premier art events.
Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market
FarmersEstablished in 2009, Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market is in its 16th year and features 100+ local growers and specialty food producers. The market is food & farming only — organic and pesticide-free produce, seasonal specialties like cider and apples, flowers, natural pork, beef, fish, free-range eggs, cheese, artisan breads, jams, tamales, and more from Arizona growers. DUFB/SNAP accepted; enrolled in AZFMNP/WIC.
Scottsdale Art Week — FAIR
ShowHeld each March in Scottsdale at Westworld, a 120,000 sq. ft. air-conditioned venue, Scottsdale Art Week draws 20,000+ attendees including collectors, museum directors, designers, and art professionals from around the world. The 2026 fair hosted 112 galleries from 18 countries and generated seven figures in art sales over four days. Minimum artwork price floor is $2,500, with sweet spot $10,000–$50,000. Gallery selection is curatorial. Cultural programming runs throughout the fair—panel discussions with museum directors, curators, and artists exploring contemporary art market trends, collection care, and art & design intersections.
Scottsdale Family ArtsFest
FestivalScottsdale Family ArtsFest returns each March, celebrating two days of performances, interactive art experiences and family-friendly activities. After three inaugural years at ASU SkySong, the festival moved to Scottsdale Civic Center in downtown Scottsdale. The free festival celebrates the creativity of Scottsdale Unified School District students and engages the broader community through hands-on arts experiences. Over 1,000 SUSD students showcase work annually, alongside live music, interactive art workshops, student art exhibitions, community activities and local food and dessert trucks.
Scottsdale Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival
FestivalIn its 16th year, Scottsdale Waterfront Fine Art & Wine Festival draws 100+ juried artists to the canal banks in Old Town Scottsdale — paintings, bronzes, glass, photography, jewelry, and sculpture displayed against water views and European-style courtyards. Wine tastings, live music, and the Waterfront's dining and boutique scene round out the draw. Thunderbird Artists curates the lineup.
Shop & Be Merry Holiday Market
HolidayScottsdale Arts holiday makers market with local artisan vendors
