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January 16th-18th

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33rd Annual Winter Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival

January 16th - 18th

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A detailed black sculpture of a bird, resembling a raven or crow, displayed against a gradient blue background.

Thunderbird Artists is the Southwest’s premier producer of award-winning fine art and wine festivals. Since 1981, our mission has been to elevate fine art while championing artists, local businesses, and our vibrant communities.

Thunderbird Artists 2025/2026 Festival Season

Carefree | Scottsdale | Chandler

A detailed sculpture of a black bird, resembling a crow or raven, against a dark blue gradient background.

33rd Annual Winter
CAREFREE FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL
January 16th, 17th & 18th, 2026

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Abstract painting with vertical black drips over textured gold, black, white, and gray rectangular patches.

15th Annual
SCOTTSDALE WATERFRONT FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL
January 30th, 31st & February 1st, 2026

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Silver cuff bracelet with blue, gold, and pearl embellishments on a black background.

5th Annual
DOWNTOWN CHANDLER FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL
February 13th, 14th & 15th, 2026

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Colorful glass sculpture of a seated fox with large ears and a raised paw, against a dark background.

31st Annual Spring
CAREFREE FINE ART & WINE FESTIVAL
March 27th, 28th & 29th, 2026

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Raise a Glass to Art: Elevate Your Festival Experience with Exclusive Wine Tasting Tickets

Sip, Savor & Celebrate – Grab Your Wine Tickets & Souvenir Glass Now!

A display of numerous bottles of wine arranged on a wooden counter inside a stone-walled cellar, with some bottles on crates, labeled with various city names.

Discover the flavor of the festival with exclusive wine tickets and distinctive souvenir wine glasses from Thunderbird Artists. Enhance your art-festival experience by sampling a curated selection of local and regional wines available with the purchase of wine tickets. Don’t forget to commemorate your visit with beautifully crafted souvenirs—perfect mementos of a delightful day filled with art, culture, and community.

Click here to visit our Wineries page to explore the exceptional vineyards and winemakers joining this season’s festival.

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