By james art 
Arizona strong beer festival
February 17
A longtime favorite of Valley Beer Geeks, the annual beer consumption conclave has more than 500 stuns, imperial IPAs, lip barrels and other high gravity styles, along with more breweries such as bearings and cider. 11:30 am-17: 00 Salt River fields in Talking Stick, 7555 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, Chooseazbrews.com
Arizona Musicfest
By March 30
This multi-month festival includes the best performers of the nation of classic, ventricular, jazz, rock, country, blue grass and pop. Northern places of Scotsdale/Phoenix, 480-422-8449, azmusicfest.org
Parade del salt
February 1
Everyone is a cowboy or cowboy of the parade del Sol, which will pass through the Old Town of Scotsdale for their 71st year. Look forward to more than 150 floors and participants, plus the End Parade Trail festival, a block party of all ages, including concerts, food suppliers, games, pony rods and more. It is also part of the bigger annual party – Western Week of Scottsdale – which celebrates the history and heritage of the city. 9:30 am in the center of Scottsdale, Scottsdaleparade.com
Hills
February 15
More than 1000 collectible and highly efficient cars representing most brands and models take the gentle rolling slopes and green grass around the lake and the world -famous fountain. The revenue is used by the Phoenix Children’s Foundation. Park with fountains, 12925 N. Saguaro Blvd., Hills Fountain, 480-837-1654, Concoursinthehills.org
Arabic Horse Show of Scottsdale
February 13-23
Since 1955, this show has been a Paceseter in the Arabian Horse World, growing from 50 horses to nearly 2,400 from the world’s best goats, each competing for the Scottish Champion in Scottsdale. Westworld by Scottsdale, 16601 N. Pima Rd., Scottsdale, 480-515-1500, Scottsdaleshow.com
Hoop dancing contest
February 15-16
Enjoy the rapid precision, grace and creativity of the hoop dancing as the best dancers of the US and Canada hoop compete for cash prizes and the title of the world champion. 9:00 am Museum of Hearing, 2301 N. Central Ave., Phoenix, 602-252-8848, hears.org
Jewish Film Festival of Big Phoenix
February 16-2-March
The longest working film festival in Phoenix will present dozens of international films in three different Harkins theaters in the Eastern Valley, West Valley and Scottsdale. Past statements include films from Brazil, Germany, Denmark, France and Hungary. gpjff.org
Festival of Fine Arts and Crafts
February 21-23
This court show includes nearly 500 performers, plus live music, food cabins and beer gardens. Fountain Avenue and Saguaro Boulevard, Hills Fountain, 480-837-1654, FountainHillsartfaires.com
Fest
February 21-22
The producers of Lollapalooza and Austin City borders of Chicago are behind this annual music festival, which will coincide with spring training. Past artists include Tame Impala, Foo Fighters, Red Hot Chili Peppers and Dave Matthews Band. Tempe Beach Park, 80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy., Tempe, 480-350-5200 Inningsfest.com
Absorb a culinary classic
February 22-23
The best chefs from the valley are coming closer to Papago Park for this always sold culinary Confab in the Desert Botanical Garden. 11:30 am-15 h devourphoenix.com
Arizona Matsuri Festival
February 22-23
This two -day festival focuses on all aspects of Japanese culture, including music and dancing, martial arts, food and drinks and more. Steel Indian School Park, 300 E. Indian School Rd., Phoenix, azmatsuri.org
Hashknife Pony Express
February (TBD)
Welcome Hashknife riders when they finish a 200 mile trip from Holbrook to Scottsdale, delivering thousands of letters. This resumption of Western history is the longest-lasting pony express ride in the nation. Riders arrive at High Noon at a recent place in Scottsdale, 480-686-9539, HashknifeponyExpress.com