30th Annual Fall Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival
November 3rd, 4th & 5th, 2023
Established 1994
The Town of Carefree Signature Event
Admission $5.00 (cash only) - Hours 10am - 5pm
101 Easy Street, Carefree, AZ
Souvenir Glass Wine Glass with tasting tickets - $15.00 (cash preferred)
The streets of downtown Carefree are closed for Thunderbird Artists festivals, making room for more than 165 artists and an excess of 5,000 original masterpieces of fine art. Artists’ works include small, medium, life-size and monumental bronze sculptures, metal, clay, wood, stone, glass and mixed media sculptures. There is an array of pottery, photography, hand crafted jewelry, batiks and select fine crafts. There are also spectacular oil and acrylic paintings on canvas, watercolors, pastel, charcoal, etchings and mixed media paintings. Subject matter ranges from Southwest and traditional to contemporary and abstract, including floral, wildlife, European, African and Native American art to name a few. The festival offers a wide variety of mediums, styles, sizes, subject matters and price ranges, to ensure there is something that appeals to everyone.
The Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festivals are enhanced by the beautiful Sonoran Desert backdrop of Carefree. Thunderbird Artists holds the title of Arizona’s largest wine-tasting events, featuring first-class wines from around the world. These festivals touch each of the senses, with fine wines, mouthwatering chocolates, the visual feast of art and the subtle sound of ambient music. After taking in all the sights and sounds of the festival, make sure and leave yourself time to discover Carefree’s assortment of unique shops, boutiques, galleries restaurants and outdoor cafes.
The festival aims to create an immersive experience for wine enthusiasts and art lovers alike. As attendees stroll through the wine garden , they will be greeted by booths showcasing a wide variety of wines from renowned vineyards across the globe. From bold reds to crisp whites, there will be something to please every palate.
With their engraved souvenir wine glass in hand, patrons can approach each booth and exchange their tasting tickets for a sample pour of their chosen wine. Knowledgeable winemakers will be on hand to guide attendees through the tasting process, sharing insights about the unique characteristics and flavors of each wine.
The festival will take place in downtown Carefree, at the corner of HoHum and Easy streets. Hours are 10am to 5pm each day. Admission is $5.00. Parking is free all weekend. This festival provides an enjoyable experience for all that attend!
Featured Artist 2023: Brian Billow
The featured artist for the event is mixed-media painters, Brian Billow and Michele Scrivner.
Featured on the Sanderson Lincoln Pavilion is Vegas Jukebox - staring Adam D Tucker - Presenting a powerful show that thrills and captivates audiences everywhere. This Tim McGraw tribute performed by Nashville recording artist and Las Vegas Entertainer Adam D. Tucker accurately recreates the music and mystique of country music ICON Tim McGraw.
The festival also combines fine art with an extensive collection of domestic and imported wines for tasting. For $15, patrons receive an engraved souvenir glass with tasting tickets; allowing them to walk the streets of downtown Carefree sipping fine wines, surrounded by phenomenal art and listening to live musical entertainment.
Enjoy a compilation of art from our Fall 29th Annual Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival, November 4th, 5th & 6th, 2022.