Annual Events & Festivals
Plan your visit around these popular White Mountains celebrations.
Spring Events (March through May)
Easter Celebrations
When: Easter Weekend
Where: Various Locations
Various community Easter egg hunts and celebrations throughout Pinetop-Lakeside and Show Low. Spring wildflower hikes begin as meadows come to life.
White Mountain Nature Center Kite Festival
When: May
Where: White Mountain Nature Center
Celebrates outdoor fun, often in conjunction with tourism week. Offers activities like kite making, lunch, and kite-flying for families, residents, and visitors.
Summer Events (June through August)
Show Low Days
When: Early June
Where: Downtown Show Low, AZ
Derby Down the Deuce, huge arts & crafts festival, wiener dog races, Itty Bitty Olympics, live entertainment, and carnival rides for all ages. CLICK HERE for event details.
Pinetop-Lakeside Summer Nights
When: June through August
Where: 1101 S Woodland Rd, Lakeside, AZ
FREE outdoor concert series with live music, hot air balloon glows, and local vendors under the stars. Free shuttle service available. CLICK HERE for the concert schedule.
Show Low FreedomFest
When: July 4th
Where: Frontier Park in Show Low
One of Arizona's biggest July 4th celebrations! Massive parade, art show, farmers market, and spectacular evening fireworks display.
White Mountain Apache Tribal Fair & Rodeo
When: June through August
Where: Whiteriver, AZ
Experience authentic Apache culture with traditional dances, crafts, food, and exciting rodeo competitions. CLICK HERE for event details.
Fall Events (September through October)
Pinetop-Lakeside Fall Festival
When: September
Where: Pinetop-Lakeside
Celebrate autumn with local crafts, seasonal treats, family activities, and stunning fall foliage.
Taylor Sweet Corn Festival
When: Labor Day
Where: Taylor, AZ
Parade, arts & crafts, food vendors, entertainment, and plenty of fresh local sweet corn. Fun run, cornhole tournament, hay rides.
Winter Events (November through February)
Holiday Town Lighting Ceremonies
When: Late November
Where: Various Towns
Multiple communities host tree lighting ceremonies with Santa's arrival, entertainment, and free cocoa. Snowflake Main Street Lighting is especially popular.
Drop of the Deuce - New Year's Eve
When: December 31st
Where: Downtown Show Low
Show Low's unique New Year celebration with firepits, hot cocoa, and fireworks. Family-friendly countdown celebration.
Sunrise Park Resort Ski Season
When: November through March
Where: 45-minutes from Pinetop
Arizona's largest ski resort opens Thanksgiving weekend. Special events include MLK Weekend night skiing and Presidents Day celebrations. Kids 12 & under ski FREE! CLICK HERE for resort info.