Things to do in the Valley: March 14-16 | Things To Do

Wow, time is flying—it’s already mid-March! With the perfect weather sticking around for just a bit longer, now’s the time to dive into some incredible local events. Need some inspiration on what to check out? We’ve got you covered—read on for some of our top event picks. 

Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival. The 30th Annual Spring Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival returns March 14-16, bringing a curated selection of fine art, live entertainment, and an array of wines and spirits to downtown Carefree. Read all about it here.

Phoenix Wounded Vet Run. Riders and community members will come together on March 15 for the 11th Annual Phoenix Wounded Vet Run, an event dedicated to supporting local combat-wounded veterans. Hosted by the nonprofit organization They Fought We Ride, the event raises funds to assist veterans who have sacrificed for their country. Learn how you can get involved here.

All things St. Patrick’s Day. The Town of Fountain Hills is thrilled to announce the return of its annual St. Patrick’s Day celebrations: Irish Fountain Fest on March 15 and the Greening of the Fountain on the actual holiday, March 17. Find out about both must-attend events in this article. 

Celebrity Wine & Spirits Festival. The We-Ko-Pa Casino Resort Celebrity Wine & Spirits Festival is set to light up Old Town Scottsdale on March 15 from 1 to 5 p.m., bringing together a lineup of celebrities and their signature wines and spirits. Presented by Lerner and Rowe, the festival will feature more than 40 top wines, spirits and beers at the Scottsdale Civic Center. See all of the details here.

“The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong.” Get ready for an evening of laughter as Desert Foothills Theater (DFT) presents “The One-Act Play That Goes Wrong,” a fast-paced farce that combines the zany humor of Monty Python with the mystery of Sherlock Holmes. Directed by Sandi Carll, this uproarious production runs from March 14-23 at the Cactus Shadows Fine Arts Center. Read all about it in this article. 

Experience Ireland. The Musical Instrument Museum (MIM) is bringing the sounds, stories, and traditions of Ireland to life with its annual Experience Ireland event, set for March 15–16 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day. Read all about the lucky event here.

20th Annual Cactus Reining Classic. Taylor Sheridan, the showrunner behind hits like “Yellowstone” and “The Last Cowboy,” is bringing the thrill of Western competition to Scottsdale this month. The 20th Annual Cactus Reining Classic, co-owned by Sheridan and Scottsdale resident Amanda Brumley, will take over WestWorld of Scottsdale from March 14 to 22. Learn more about it in this article. 

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