31st Annual Spring Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival

March 27th, 28th & 29th, 2026

Established 1994

The Town of Carefree Signature Event

Admission: $5.00*

Hours 10am - 5pm

101 Easy Street, Carefree, AZ, 85377

Couples' Day Out - Two Tastings, Two Admissions - $60.00 (This package includes two free admissions, two souvenir Thunderbird Artists wine glasses and 20 tasting tickets to sample fine wines)

Souvenir Wine Glass with tasting tickets - $30.00 (cash preferred)

*Cash only at the gate for tickets. Discounts available for online admission ticket purchases. Click link below.

 
Painting of trees with orange leaves next to a river under a blue sky.
Wooden wall art sculpture of a bison with detailed fur, horns, and facial features, mounted on a dark wooden background.

Thunderbird Artists, the Southwest’s leading producer of fine art events, proudly presents the grand finale, the 31st Annual Spring Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival—the final and most anticipated show of the season. This signature event transforms Carefree into an open-air gallery, inviting guests to explore an extraordinary selection of juried fine art across every medium and style. From bold contemporary works to timeless classics, the carefully curated lineup offers something to inspire every collector and enthusiast.

What makes this festival truly unforgettable is the chance to meet the artists in person. Strolling through the festival, guests can connect directly with the creators, hearing the stories and inspirations behind each unique piece. These personal connections spark a deeper appreciation and bring the art to life in meaningful ways.

The experience is enriched by the sounds of live music drifting through the air, perfectly paired with wine tastings, fine spirits, crisp microbrews, gourmet cuisine, and irresistible sweet treats. Together, they create a vibrant atmosphere that celebrates artistry, flavor, and community.

As the last show of the season, the Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival is more than an event—it’s a celebration of creativity, connection, and the beauty of Arizona’s festival tradition. Don’t miss the grand finale!

Meet our Featured Artists, Jason & Danielle Napier

A man and a woman standing together in an art gallery, smiling at the camera. The woman has her hand on the man's chest, displaying a ring. Behind them are abstract paintings and a sculpture of a fox on a shelf.

Jason Napier's whimsical wildlife sculptures radiate joy and personality, brought to life through his richly colored patinas. He first discovered his gift 25 years ago while working in a bronze casting foundry to pay for college, where the process inspired him to create his own pieces after hours. Over time, he developed his signature style of smooth surfaces, graceful lines, and polished accents that convey motion and vitality. His distinctive patinas, tailored to each animal, have become his hallmark and earned him international recognition among collectors and peers in contemporary wildlife art.

His success owes much to his partnership with his wife and high school sweetheart, Danielle. Starting humbly in the demanding world of bronze, they combined Jason's artistic vision with Danielle's business expertise, design sense, and unwavering support to build a strong foundation. Together, they have owned galleries, shown in fine art festivals, and exhibited worldwide—a true testament to their shared passion and flourishing collaboration.

Current lineup of artists partipating in the

31st Annual Spring Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival

Marilyn & Terry Alexander

David Alvarado

Gerald Arrington

Tris Ayers

Nobe Babayan

Marie Barbera

David Barkby

Michael Barnett

Dona Bollard

Nadine K Booth

Martin Bourbeau

Steve & Calisse Browne

Bob Buhmann

Myra Burg

Mario Cespedes

Kudakwashe Chiromo

Caroline Christie

Viki Ciesiul

Justin Coopersmith

Tracy Crocker

Liz Cummings

Chris Dellorco

Dave Dilli

Linda Donohue

Johanna Dozer

Elizabeth Dunlop

Chris Efsratis

Frank Falk

Mary Filapek

Sarah Foster

Julie Glassman

Kyle Gowen

Guilloume

Karla Hackman

Harut Hakobyan

Jay Hall

Aasia Hamid

Stephen & Bonnie Harmston

Meg Harper

Tiffany-Marietta Harris

Dave Hatton

Chris Heede

Cheryl Hochberg

John Hoyt

Robert Hughes

Kathy Immekus

Mark Jiminez

Clare Johnston

Paul Jones

Miro Kenarov

Polly Kennedy

Ben Kinne

Tanya Kirouac

Boubakary Konseimbo

Karen Ledin

Maia Leisz

Travis Lemons

Erin Linton

Katherina Lipscomb

Jerry & Marshall Locke

Gary Louis

Harold Lujan

Armik Malekian

John Manley

Marilyn Manwaring

Michael & Pat McAllister

Michael & Stephen McCullough

Mel Mendez

Robyn Mosier

Donald Mundorff

Jason & Danielle Napier

Michael Nisperos

Lungala Nzalamba

Randy O’Brien

Jennifer O’Cualain

Krystal & Kim Obrzut

Jennifer Ochs

Tasha Overpeck

Ming-Chu Oye

Scott Palmer

Sabrica Pattyson

Steffen Plistermann

Bert Poling

Nathan Roberts

Christopher Roche

Kevin Russell

Fi Rust

Mariusz Rynkiewicz

Leon Sadlo

Jamie Sandoval

Gustavo Santana

Steven Schneider

Jan Schultz

Lucas Schwartz

Tim Sears

Lyn Sedlak-Ford

Jeff Seemayer

Joshua Serafin

Moss Shacter

Charles Sherman

Elfried Somberg

Carolanne Stalteri

Tyler Stinson

Fred Stodder

Lucas Taylor

Craig Terry

Michael Thiele

Lou Ann Townsend

Ramon & Rosa Velasquez

Pietra & David Wall

Jon Watson

Bob Wilfong

Robert Wilhelm

Taylor & Walker Winn

Douglas Wodark

Larry Yazzie

Victor Yurivilca