Located within Downtown Chandler is this yearly event (location can shift depending on the year)…read more Parking can be a little crazy, so I suggest trying the parking garage. Sadly, I wanted to like this event more but the heat just makes in intolerable. Plus the food is not authentic in the slightest, and downright not very good. I went last year, and didn't write a review as thought it may be a one off. After a second visit, I've determined this is a pass for me. Additionally, it notes swag available but no indication where to receive so likely an old check in offer. If the weather is better, I would consider trying this event for a third time but overall a pass for me.

Oktoberfest... Puns about the food served at Oktoberfest are…read morethe wurst! We went at 5PM so the weather was great. The sun set behind the grand Santan brewery shortly after and the light breeze made for a pleasant time at this cozy Oktoberfest. I watched an intense game where everybody had to hold up a beer stein of water and the last one standing wins. I was cheering for the hot Chandler PD cop but he didn't win. Womp womp. I also watch a few rounds of people throwing brats at each other to catch in their mouths. I really just wanted to watch the weiner dog race! It's a small Oktoberfest with not too much to offer but still a lot of fun. Come with some friends, enjoy some beer, brats, and pretzels, and have fun! Prost!

Its a good open course race. Never the same spots to collect tickets. I have not won anything but…read moreit's still fun to do these things.

I LOVE this event! Whether you're a serious runner, just…read moregetting started, or a walker looking to change up your routine, Adventure Run is a great event. The best part about it, other than being completely FREE, is that it isn't a set course or distance so everyone, regardless of ability, can participate. You start off by going through a mini expo and trying out gear, tasting samples, or checking out various local races and you get to earn raffle tickets as you go along. Then, they drop a map and it's up to you to find as many of those checkpoints listed as possible in an hour to get even more raffle tickets. Fast runners can go the distance and get a great, fun workout, while walkers are still able to get to the closer checkpoints. At the end of the hour, everyone returns to Road Runner Sports for a huge raffle! The prizes never disappoint and always include a free pair of shoes for some winners! I also love that you can get delicious craft beer at this event for $1 a pint and that all goes to charity! Let's face it, what other point is there to running than having a cold beer at the end. I can't imagine a better way to spend an otherwise boring Thursday night! All the runners are so friendly and it's so easy to meet new people and make new friends! I always recommend it to people who are new in town and this is Phoenix; there's always someone new in town ;-) My tip would be to register ahead of time to get an extra raffle ticket at check in. They also have this event at the Scottsdale store so that makes for 2 great Thursdays a month!

I went to the 2019 Dish It Out on High Street in Phoenix. This festival benefits boys and girls…read moreclubs of Phoenix. General admission tickets ran around $70.00 and VIP admission ran around $200.00. They had 29 general admission restaurants, 22 beer vendors and 24 general admission wine and spirit stops. and 7 VIP restaurants and 10 VIP wine and spirit stops. They also had a live band performing. I've experienced several problems with this festival. The biggest problem was that after an hour the place was so packed with people you couldn't breath. The lines disappeared and it was just a packed crowd. You were trapped and at that point it became hazardous. Also many people just started dropping plates of food and drinks and the ground became hazardous and slippery. That pizza that hit my husbands leg became like a banana peel on the ground. I tried to hit the food spots as quick as possible and then try some wine. I could only get two glasses of wine. I was planning on spending most of my wine at one certain spot but within an hour they ran out of red wine (BAH!) It was just too crazy to fight the crowd to try to get another glass somewhere so we just left. The other thing I really hated was that on the dish it out website they listed participating vendors without separating them into general admission and VIP. It wasn't until around the day of the event that you actually knew the separation. Some of the food really was very good but I didn't feel like I got my money's worth. It was too uncomfortable and hazardous walking around. I will not attend Dish It Out at this location again.

2017. Wow. Classy event with every course covered! Flemings, Tea2Go, The Vig, Chino Bandido, Red…read moreBull, Wine, Beer, The Halal Guys, Kona Grill, Venezias. The lines were long and there were areas where you couldn't move, but that's part of the excitement of a good festival. Making friends and enjoying the libations. Cool ambience with VIP lounges and good signage. Well organized and laid out. So much to choose from that I didn't sample all the restaurants!

12.6.25 - attended Fuel Fest for the first time and it was cool to see. Not sure if I would attend…read moreagain. There are plenty of car shows that are free and include more of the type of cars that I like. Tickets for this event were close to $50 each! Luckily, I had a code for $10 off per ticket that I got from their tent where they were promoting Fuel Fest at another car show. We arrived later than I wanted to so it got dark out pretty fast. Our Uber also dropped us off at the wrong area so we had to walk around a bit to the entrance. For the people who drove and parked there, it looked like they were walking pretty far to get to their cars. Besides the car show, there was a car competition, and drifting going on when we arrived. I believe they also had drag racing, drift ride alongs, Lucha Libre wrestling and special guest appearances before that. Later on, they had a laser show by Made in Vietnam! That was cool to see! They were on for about an hour. We watched the majority of it and walked around to see the rest of the cars real quick before leaving. It was getting really cold out! The event had food trucks and drink stands. Didn't try anything but the food smelled good. The only thing needed out there that night were heaters! My hands were freezing towards the end. We left around 7ish Tip: screenshot your tickets/QR code or add to your mobile wallet ahead of time. There was little service there.

Came for drag racing on a Friday night…read more Good family atmosphere . . . clean, plenty of seating, decent food. A bit pricy, but I guess what isn't these days? Saw couples, families with kids, seniors who each all seemed to enjoy it. The announcer will have you groaning for better, but overall there are some decent places to view the cars not just during the races, but as they line up / set up.

An exciting festival at a great value, Viva PHX should be a priority for music fans of almost any…read moregenre. Several roads, most notably Monroe, are closed off to showcase vendors, outdoor stages, and other entertainment. There's a lot going on without feeling the area is too crowded or chaotic. Many of the can't-miss acts have their own dedicated venues, and your wristband allows you to hop between them. While I mostly stayed in Crescent Ballroom, other noteworthy spots like Valley Bar, Last Exit Live, and even Comerica were prime destinations. With almost 100 bands performing in roughly 5 hours, you'll be sprinting across various roads in an effort to see them all! One criticism levied against this festival might be the quality and relevance of the acts. Although there were definitely solid indie and emo choices for the young, hip connoisseurs, some of the headliners were...dated. In the future, this will likely expand to include artists that have been mainstream within the last decade. Because it's only one night, it isn't aiming to be up there with the big spring music festivals, and it doesn't need to be. It's ours and it's fun and I can't wait to go next year.

If you're a local music fan, downtown Phoenix was your Mecca last night. When I say local, I don't…read moremean the band that fills a room with 5 people, but the bands that bring along a hundred or so doting fans. There were also a few anchors that brought people out like The Neighborhood and Sir Mix-A-Lot. Setup across 13 different venues in downtown Phoenix, such as Crescent Ballroom, City Scape, Hard Rock Cafe, and Last Exit Live - something like 60 bands rocked the night until 2am. Music from hip hop, rap, folk, rock, electronic, indie, dance, singer/songwriter could be heard in 30-60 minute sets. Make your choices, or don't and just wing it. It was a fun night of music, hanging with friends, strolling downtown, dancing, and chillaxing and I can't wait for the next one! FYI tickets sold out about 8pm ish. If this event happens again, buy your tickets early -- like I did. ;-) Happy Yelping Phoenix! Time to get your groove on.

Highly recommend We go every year and see the Christmas lights at the Mesa Temple in downtown Mesa.read more

"Merry and bright like Christmas lights in the night"…read more I have been wanting to visit massive displays of Christmas lights and be drowned by its dazzles and glitters. I was not disappointed to visit the impressive display at the Mesa Temple of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. The temple grounds is transformed into a festive brilliance, adorned with an enchanting display of Christmas lights that illuminated the surroundings with a warm and joyous glow. Trees were wrapped in glitters and lights took the shape of camels, adding a whimsical touch. Apart from the vibrant lights, one thing I really love is the display of the Nativity story, the poignant centerpiece which embodies the true meaning of Christmas. The statues are remarkably human-like and beautifully carved. They depicted the Holy Family in the manger beneath the brightest star. This artistic portrayal of the birth of Christ added a touch of reverence to the celebration, offering a unique blend of joy and reflection. With the many people that I have seen that evening, I can tell there are numerous visitors who flocked this place as kids, families, and people from all walks of life will surely love and enjoy walking, taking pictures, and reading the Bible verses exhibits. This is undoubtedly a must-visit during this holiday season. The temple grounds is open to the public, free of charge. We found a perfect spot to park on the roadside.

Nothing like 72 degree weather in February and some baseball. The tickets are not bad prices and…read morethe atmosphere is great.

This is a pretty old baseball stadium in Papago Park that was built in 1964. I have many memories…read moreof coming here as a kid and seeing the Phoenix Giants/ Firebirds play here (a Triple-A affiliate of the San Francisco Giants). It was first the spring training home of the San Francisco Giants and then the Oakland A's for many years. After the A's left, Arizona State University baseball took over in 2015. Phoenix Muni has been renovated a couple times and is still hanging around. It has a light rail stop nearby which it is helpful for the students to come over and see a game. I've been to a few ASU games and think this is the perfect spot for college baseball. It's way more spacious than the old Packard Stadium. I personally enjoy the night games the best. Go Devils!

Indy car races at the Phoenix Raceway was a really fun, really loud day. Remember to bring…read moreheadphones or ear plugs, especially for children. It was easy to understand parking and arrival. The trams to bring you to the track were available and running smoothly. Entry into the venue was also smooth. You are allowed to bring food and some drinks into the venue. Be sure to check the rules about what is prohibited. The seats were easy to access by stairs or elevators. The concessions were reasonable and the bathrooms were well stocked and clean. We walked around the venue after Indy race and before the NASCAR race and had fun at the booths and listening to interviews with drivers. The lines to get back to the trams were long and the parking lots were crazy busy, even after we waited. We expected that, but heard some people complain that they waited close to two hours to get out of the lots.

Came here Saturday night for Goldrush for a friend's birthday. The party bus parked in a designated…read morearea and we walked over to the VIP table service entrance. The process of getting in was quick and easy. There weren't many so the line was super short and quick. There is a limit # of people for the table. I believe we were over by 3-4 and they paid an extra $50/person, which isn't bad! Once we all got our wristbands, they walked us to our table next to main stage. Staff members were all friendly and service was quick! They'll even remove random people from your area who sneak in to get a better view. Tbh, the view was okay. A table is nice so you have a place to sit and you can put stuff down if needed, but being in the crowd with center view of the stage is actually much more fun! Another good thing about VIP is the cleaner bathrooms with shorter lines, which I do prefer. And of course, not having to wait in line for drinks is another plus. I believe my friend said the total for the table was $7k. My only regret that night was not walking around to check out the other stages! Stayed at main stage/VIP area the whole time. I wish I had explored a bit since it was my first time attending an event at this location.