Since 1988, the Great Fair has drawn millions of visitors from all over Arizona as well as the country to the quaint and charming downtown of Fountain Hills. Held the third full weekend each February, here you’ll find stunning artwork, designs and crafts showcased by more than 500 internationally known artists. The Great Fair is one of the seasonal experiences of Phoenix and Scottsdale you don’t want to miss! This year the Fair is held February 25, 26, and 27, from 10am-5pm each day. Better yet, it’s the largest arts and crafts show in Arizona!

At the Fair, you’ll discover an incredible array of arts, crafts and designs spanning from breathtaking landscape photography to elegant pottery and sculptures, glimmering jewelry, children’s clothing to fine artisan chocolate. Anything—and we mean anything—can be found while strolling among the hundreds of artist booths along the downtown’s Avenue of the Fountains. There is also live musical entertainment hailing from around the country as well as great eats and a robust beer garden available at the Fair as well. Better yet—each hour the world famous fountain spouts to a mighty height of 360 feet for everyone to see!

If you’re looking for stuff to do in February in the Phoenix or Scottsdale area, our advice is to start planning now. Hotels fill up early, but parking is abundant—and free!