Events in Sedona
Sedona offers a rich array of events and festivals that feature world-class performers and entertainers. Add this page to your favorites to look for great reasons to get yourself to our red rock wonderland.
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2013 Sedona Signature Events
MAY
May 18-19:
BIKE MS: RIDE THE VORTEX– Sedona Verde Valley – The premier bike ride in Arizona and part of the country’s largest national cycling series supported by the National MS Society. The largest two-day, fully-catered cycling event in Arizona and a fundraiser for the Arizona Chapter. 480-455-3960 BikeMSarizona.org
May 24-26:
SEDONA FILM SCHOOL FESTIVAL- Enjoy two full days of independent short films, a special feature presentation and the Career and Gear Fair on Friday night. 928-649-4284 SedonaFilmSchool.com
JUNE
June 3-9:
SEDONA BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL- The 7th Annual Festival and Institute takes place June 3-9 with the Festival Saturday and Sunday, June 8 and 9, 2013 at Los Abrigados Resort and Spa, Creekside. This event showcases established and emerging Bluegrass artists from around the USA with concerts, workshops and more. All events are open to the public. 928-204-2415 SedonaBluegrassFestival.org
June 5-6:
SEDONA STAR FESTIVAL FEATURING SATURN- Attend free telescope viewing at various locations throughout Sedona with professional and amateur astronomers. Bring your telescopes or look through ours! Instruction available. Primary locations Verde Valley School on June 5 and various locations in Sedona on June 6. Sponsored by Sedona Star Gazing. 928-203-0006.
June 6-9:
SEDONA PHOTOFEST- PhotoFest offers a select group of Master Photographers with in-depth areas of expertise and an opportunity to catch the majesty and magic of Sedona's landscape each day. Workshops, lectures, juried exhibition. 928-282-3809 SedonaArtsCenter.com
JULY
July 4:
July 27:
9th ANNUAL NATIONAL DAY OF THE COWBOY CELEBRATION- Located in Uptown and Sedona Main Street District on Saturday, July 27 from 10:00 am - 8:00 pm; Enjoy “cowboy goin’s on”: gunfights, roping, bullwhip cracking, re-enactments, storytelling, music, artists. Free event presented by Sedona Main Street Program, “Red Rock Posse” and area businesses. SedonaMainStreet.com
AUGUST
August 2-4:
SEDONA HUMMINGBIRD FESTIVAL- The Sedona Hummingbird Festival celebrates Sedona’s peak hummingbird population in August with entertaining and educational presentations, tours of gardens and hotspots, a hummer/nature shopping mall, and possible banding demonstrations and birding trips. 800-529-3699 HummingbirdSociety.org
August 24-September 8:
RED ROCKS MUSIC FESTIVAL- Red Rocks Music Festival presents world acclaimed Classical and Jazz musicians as well as Modern dance. RedRocksMusicFestival.com
August 31 - September 2:
SEDONA'S 27th ANNUAL MOONLIGHT MADNESS STREET FESTIVAL & SIDEWALK SALES- Located in Uptown Sedona on Saturday, August 31 from 12:00 - 9:00 pm. Enjoy free music, entertainment, activities for all ages, plus sidewalk sales; some activities continue through Labor Day. Free event is presented by Sedona Main Street Program and area businesses. SedonaMainStreet.com
SEPTEMBER
September 14:
40th ANNUAL FIESTA DEL TLAQUPAQUE- The 40th annual Fiesta del Tlaquepaque is a celebration of Mexican Independence Day on Saturday, September 14. The charming plazas, patios, and streets of Tlaquepaque will be dressed in a festive wash of color, music, and dancing in the spirit of old Mexico. The lively mariachis, the heart-pounding rhythms and beats of Flamenco dancers and the mouth-watering tastes of Mexico will fill the day. 928-282-4838 Tlaq.com
September 28-29:
SEDONA WINEFEST- This two-day wine festival celebrates the wine growing industry of Arizona and will feature great wines from the Verde Valley, Prescott & the Southern Arizona Regions. 928-284-8657 SedonaWinefest.com
OCTOBER
October 12-13:
SEDONA ARTS FESTIVAL- Annual celebration of the arts. Fine artists, gourmet gallery, interactive Kidzone, food, and prizes! Admission fee supports arts education. 928-204-9456 SedonaArtsFestival.org
October 19:
PUMPKIN SPLASH- Pumpkin patch in the pool! Games on deck, bounce house, pumpkin decorating, face painting. Sedona Community Pool. City of Sedona Parks and Recreation. 928-282-7098 SedonaAZ.gov/Parks
October 19:
SEDONA MAIN STREET PAINT OUT- See nationally recognized Plein Air Artists along sidewalks and plazas in Uptown complete a painting in 2 ½ hours. Free event sponsored by Sedona Main Street Program and presented with Sedona Arts Center. 928-204-2390 SedonaMainStreet.com
October 19-26:
SEDONA PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL- Contemporary plein-air artists paint from life in the out-of-doors capturing moments in time that reflect the ever-changing colors, light and shadows, temperature and shifting elements. 928-282-3809 SedonaPleinAirFestival.com
October 31:
27th ANNUAL SAFE & FUN TRICK OR TREAT- Annual Safe & Fun Trick or Treat in Uptown Sedona is held Wednesday, October 31 from 5:00 - 8:00 pm. Merchants welcome ghouls and ghosts at their storefronts for great treats! This free community event is coordinated by Sedona Main Street Program for a howling good time. SedonaMainStreet.com
NOVEMBER
November 1 – 2:
DIA DE LOS MUERTOS CELEBRATIONS AT TLAQUEPAQUE- Join Tlaquepaque in Patio del Norte and Patio las Campanas on Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2, to make an offering at the Celebration of Dia de los Muertos. Expand your knowledge of Día de los Muertos through the beauty and creativity of Ofrenda installations by making any personal offering for those special friends, family members or even special pets that might be missed. 928-282-4838 Tlaq.com
November 15- January 5:
RED ROCK FANTASY- A festival of nearly one million lights providing a man-made marvel within the scenic beauty of Sedona. Boasting over two dozen displays created by families from the Southwest, the festival promises marvels of light to help you enjoy the holidays as you did when you were young. 877-444-8044 RedRockFantasy.com
November 29 - December 7:
FESTIVAL OF TREES - Come and Experience the Holiday Trees at Tlaquepaque. This premiere holiday event at Tlaquepaque begins on Friday, November 29, 2013 - The Festival of Trees. Area artists and galleries will have over 45 Christmas trees and Gingerbread houses fully decorated in fun and exquisite ways. Kick of your holiday season with a beautiful themed tree already pre-decorated. 928-282-4838 Tlaq.com
DECEMBER
December 6:
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING & SANTA VISIT- On December 6 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Sedona Center plaza in Uptown Sedona, enjoy the Tree-lighting, entertainment and Santa visits with children. This free event is presented by Sedona Main Street Program, Sedona Chamber of Commerce and the City of Sedona. SedonaMainStreet.com
December 14:
FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS - The lighting of 6,000 Luminarias. On Saturday, December 14 from 3:00 - 8:00 pm. This one day event - A cherished tradition which involves the lighting of 6,000 luminarias in Tlaquepaque’s courtyards and walkways at 5:00 pm. Specially designated Luminarias honoring cancer survivors can be purchased in advance for $10.00. 928-282-4838 Tlaq.com
2014 Sedona Signature Events
FEBRUARY
February 1, 2014:
SEDONA MARATHON EVENT- For the 9th year in a row, more than 2,500 runners will participate in 5K, 10K, Half or Full Marathon races which will take the runners through the scenic Coconino National Forest District, known for its magical red rock formations, and onto the streets of what Good Morning America has chosen as one of the Top 10 Most Beautiful Cities in the United States. 928-204-1123 SedonaMarathon.com
MARCH
March 15, 2014:
44th ANNUAL SEDONA ST. PATRICK'S PARADE & FESTIVAL- Sedona St. Patrick’s Parade & Festival on Saturday March 15 along Jordan Road in Uptown Sedona. Free event presented by Sedona Main Street Program, NAU Parks and Recreation Management Program and Sedona Green Team. Parade starts at 10:30; Festival music and activities follow until 3:00 pm. 928-204-2390 SedonamMainStreet.com
APRIL
MAY
JUNE
June 4-9, 2014:
SEDONA PHOTOFEST - Experience Sedona in June when monsoon skies and brilliant sunsets against the beautiful Red Rocks make this location a photographer's dream. Learn from a select group of master photographers with in-depth areas of expertise and an opportunity to catch the majesty and magic of Sedona's landscape each day. Workshops, lectures, FREE day of events. Presented by Sedona Arts Center 928-282-3809 SedonaPhotoFest.org
JULY
July 26, 2014:
August 30 - September 1, 2014:
October 18, 2014:
October 19-26, 2014:
SEDONA PLEIN AIR FESTIVAL – 30 Award-winning contemporary artists paint the landscape “en-plein air.” They come from all over the United States to spend seven days painting outdoors, and to share their incredible talent and unique experiences with this challenging art form. Workshops, Paint-Outs, Historic Events, Native American Celebration, Plein Air Gallery and more. Presented by Sedona Arts Center 928-282-3809 SedonaPleinAirFestival.org
October 31, 2014:
December 5, 2014:
HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING & SANTA VISIT- On December 5 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at Sedona Center plaza in Uptown Sedona, enjoy the Tree-lighting, entertainment and Santa visits with children. This free event is presented by Sedona Main Street Program, Sedona Chamber of Commerce and the City of Sedona. SedonaMainStreet.com
