Glendale, AZ - Events and Festivals

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Glendale, AZ - City of Glendale Events and Festivals

Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival
     Saturday, April 14, 2012 Noon - 10 p.m.
     Sunday, April 15, 2012 Noon - 6 p.m.
     Event Info
     Video highlights from last year -
     Watch Video | YouTube Video

Directions to Downtown
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     easy-to-use map to historic downtown
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Check out a video to get a taste of the sights and sounds at one of the city's signature events!
Chocolate Affaire 2012
Glitter & Glow 2012
Glendale Glitters Spectacular 2011
Jazz & Blues Festival 2011

Videos produced by the award-winning staff from Glendale’s television station, Glendale 11, are also on our You Tube channel.

     Map to Historic Downtown
     Vendor Center
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      Calendar of Glendale events

Glendale Presents the 29th Annual Glendale Jazz & Blues Festival
April 14-15 - Historic Downtown Glendale
The city of Glendale’s 29th Annual Jazz & Blues Festival will feature a tremendous lineup of local, regional and national entertainment in Historic Downtown Glendale April 14-15. Event Info
Video highlights from last year - Watch Video | YouTube Video

Chocolate Affaire 2012
Get your taste buds ready for the sweetest show around! This all new edition of the Chocolate Affaire show includes a profile of Kreative Kupcakes, a gourmet cupcake store whose flavors include beer, bacon and sweet potato pie; sip chocolate martinis and sample fudge made right before your eyes; discover the science of eating chocolate; learn the special ingredients for making chocolate pizza at Cerreta’s Candy Company, and we’ll reveal the winner of this year’s Sweet Tooth contest for best chocolate.
TV Guide | Watch Entire Show

Spring Events at Sahuaro Ranch Historic Area
Click here for a list of upcoming spring events at Sahuaro Ranch Historic Area.

Glendale Celebrates Sweet Success with Downtown Festival Season
Glendale is attracting large numbers of visitors to its downtown due to the city's series of winter events, including Glendale Glitters, December holiday weekends, Glitter & Glow and the Glendale Chocolate Affaire. Thus far, the festivals have brought approximately 400,000 to the area. Entire Press Release (pdf)

Glendale Glitters Named Top Event by “AAA Highroads”
Glendale Glitters was featured in AAA Highroads magazine's November/December issue as one of the top 25 events in the state. "We're honored to have Glendale Glitters voted upon so highly by AAA Arizona members! It is truly rewarding to be in the company of other exceptional events from around the state," said Martin Dickey, Manager of Glendale's Office of Special Events. Click here to see the cover.

Everyone’s talking about the events in Glendale!
Even the critics. Did you know that Glendale Glitters won the azcentral.com’s Best award for the Valley’s best festival? Read about Glendale’s numerous awards for it’s outstanding special events! Read more

Wondering about how to plan your day at one of our festivals?
Read our handy-dandy tips to enjoy our events. You know, like, don’t forget the sunscreen for the glorious Arizona sunshine! Read more

So you want to sell your wares at a Glendale event?
Everyone wants a piece of the action! Food vendors as well as craft artisans and other product vendors - here’s the low-down on requirements, fees and all the forms you’ll need to complete. Read more

Headed to Glendale?
Get directions, find out where to eat and shop for some fabulous finds when you come to an event. Check out www.visitglendale.com and even get directions to stop in our visitor center when you’re here!

Thank you to our event sponsors!