Fall is in full swing and the calendar of events in Sedona October 9 through 15 is loaded, from a championship bull riding weekend in Camp Verde to a blues festival under the pines at Posse Grounds Park. Add in a wine country art fair in Cottonwood, the final week of a film festival run at Mary D. Fisher Theatre, and the Sunday farmers market switching to its cozier winter hours, and there’s a reason to get out of the house every single day. Here’s everything worth planning around this week in Sedona and the Verde Valley.
- Friday, October 9
- Saturday, October 10
- Sunday, October 11
- Monday, October 12
- Tuesday, October 13
- Wednesday, October 14
- Thursday, October 15
- Happening Every Week
- Coming Up Soon
Friday, October 9
Fort Verde Days Rodeo Bull Bash Championship Bull Riding | Gates open 7:30 PM, Friday and Saturday | Stargazer Pavilion at Cliff Castle Casino, 555 Middle Verde Road, Camp Verde | Tickets vary by seating. This two-night championship bull riding event pits riders against Casper Baca Rodeo Company bucking stock in open and novice divisions, with a Tres Rios Buckle going to each night’s champion. Sheep riding for kids kicks things off earlier in the evening, so arrive before 5:45 PM if you want to catch that too.
Random Rab: Two Nights in Sedona (Friday) | 8:00 PM to midnight | Humankind, 1730 W. State Route 89A, Sedona | $33 to $55. Friday’s show leans into downtempo, atmospheric electronic music with special guest Exologik, full production lighting, and an immersive visual wall. This is an all-ages, conscious-nightlife crowd, and capacity is limited, so buy ahead rather than hoping for door tickets.
Oak Creek Arts and Crafts Show | Friday through Sunday, 10:00 AM to 5:00 PM | Sedona Vista Village, 6657 AZ-179, Sedona | Free admission. This open-air show brings together paintings, photography, pottery, jewelry, and Native American art alongside food vendors and live entertainment. Parking fills up at Vista Village on festival weekends, so plan on a short walk if you arrive midday.
Dead Quilters The Musical | Friday through Sunday, 4:00 PM | Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona | $35. The Sedona International Film Festival brings back this original musical about five historical women who shaped Sedona, with a revised two-act structure and new music added for this run. Seating at the Fisher is intimate, so book a few days out if you want a specific row.
Arizona Wine Country Artists Village Festival (Fine Art Fair) | Friday 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, continuing through the weekend | 167 E. Pima St, Cottonwood | Free to attend. Juried artists from across the region set up in Old Town Cottonwood for this wine country art fair, with a kids’ craft station and a free scarecrow-themed scavenger hunt running all three days. Old Town’s street parking goes fast on festival days, so the public lot off Pima Street is your best bet.
Rival Cults with WitchHands and Inimicus | Doors 7:00 PM, music 8:00 PM to 11:30 PM | Queen B Vinyl Cafe, 102 E Pima St, Cottonwood | $10 advance, $12 at the door. Santa Barbara post-punk band Rival Cults returns to this small Old Town Cottonwood listening room for a night of death rock and post-punk as part of the “Bled in the West II” tour. It’s an all-ages show in a small room, so advance tickets are worth grabbing if goth-leaning live music is your thing.
Saturday, October 10
Sedona Arts Festival | Saturday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Sunday 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM | Sedona Red Rock High School, 995 Upper Red Rock Loop Road, Sedona | $15 two-day general admission, kids 12 and under free. Now in its 35th year, this is one of the region’s biggest fine art fairs, with more than 100 juried artists showing paintings, sculpture, and mixed media. Combine it with the Red Rockin Blues Festival a short drive away for a full day of art and music for about $30 total.
6th Annual Sedona Red Rockin Blues Festival | 12:00 PM to 5:00 PM | Pavilion at Posse Grounds Park, 525 Posse Ground Rd, Sedona | $25, cash only at the gate. Six Arizona Blues Hall of Fame vocalists and backline musicians headline this outdoor festival on a grassy lawn with red rock views. Bring folding chairs and a cooler (no alcohol allowed in), sunblock, and cash, since the gate doesn’t take cards.
2026 Sedona Car Show | 9:00 AM | Sedona Airport, Mesa Grill, 1185 Airport Rd, Sedona | Free for spectators. This year’s “Wings and Wheels” themed show from the Sedona Car Club focuses on MOPAR vehicles, with the added bonus of watching planes land at the airport mesa. Arrive early for the best vantage point along the car rows before the lot fills in.
Sustainable Fashion Show Sedona | 4:00 to 7:00 PM | Brady Hall, 3511 Verde Valley School Rd, Sedona | $30 to $100 VIP. Twenty designers from the Fashion Lab Weekend present eco-minded runway collections, with vendor booths and an after-party with three DJs at The Collective Sedona following the show. VIP tickets include a pre-show viewing hour and hors d’oeuvres if you want to make a full evening of it.
Ales on Rails | Departures through October 31 | Verde Canyon Railroad Depot, 300 N. Broadway, Clarkdale | Starts at $139 for ages 21 and up. Now in its 24th year, this Oktoberfest-style event pours a wide lineup of Arizona craft beer on the depot pavilion before boarding, paired with a scratch-made lunch at the Copper Spike Cafe on the train. Reservations book out quickly on fall weekends, so lock in a date before you drive up.
Sunday, October 11
Sedona Community Farmers Market | 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM (new winter hours) | Wells Fargo Bank parking lot, 2201 W. State Route 89A, Sedona | Free to browse. This is the market’s first weekend on winter hours, so note the later start time if you’re used to the summer 8 AM opening. Local produce, baked goods, and prepared food vendors sell out of popular items by early afternoon, so go earlier rather than later.
The Temple of Frequency with DyAnn Suares | 2:00 to 4:00 PM | Humankind, 1730 W. State Route 89A, Sedona | Check venue for pricing. A sound and frequency healing session blending live instruments with guided meditation in Humankind’s crystal-floored event space. Wear comfortable clothes and bring a mat or cushion if you have one, since floor seating fills the room.
Jerome Humane Society Brunch and Auction: Birds of a Feather | Sunday brunch seating | Honeymoon Cottage, Jerome | Ticketed, proceeds to Jerome Humane Society. Local artists transform donated birdcages into auction pieces for this year’s “Birds of a Feather” theme, with brunch and a live auction benefiting the town’s animal shelter. Seating is limited in Jerome’s small event spaces, so reserve ahead rather than walking up.
Arizona Wine Country Artists Village Festival, final day | 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM | 167 E. Pima St, Cottonwood | Free to attend. The last day to catch this juried art fair in Old Town Cottonwood before the booths come down, including the kids’ scavenger hunt drawing. Go in the morning for the best selection before artists start packing up mid-afternoon.
Monday, October 12
Sedona International Film Festival screenings | 3:00 and 7:00 PM showtimes | Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona | $35. “Last Shot” and “The Last Dive,” an award-winning documentary from Emmy-winning director Cody Sheehy, both continue their week-long runs with afternoon and evening screenings. Check the festival’s site the morning of, since showtimes shift slightly day to day.
Monday is otherwise a quieter day on the calendar, which makes it a good one for a self-guided outing: the Bell Rock Pathway is an easy out-and-back with some of the best late-afternoon light of the week, or head to Cornville for a weekday wine tasting at Page Springs Cellars while the tasting room is uncrowded.
Tuesday, October 13
Sedona International Film Festival screenings | Afternoon and evening showtimes | Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona | $35. “Last Shot” and “The Last Dive” continue daily at the Fisher, with this being one of the last chances to catch an afternoon matinee before the week-long run wraps up.
Flamenco in the Courtyard, final night of the weekly run | 5:30 to 7:30 PM | Tlaquepaque Arts & Shopping Village, Patio de las Campanas, 336 SR 179, Sedona | Free. Master guitarist Gaetano and friends close out this week’s three-night flamenco run under the sycamores at Tlaquepaque. Grab dinner at one of the courtyard restaurants beforehand and claim a patio table early for the best sightline.
Wednesday, October 14
Wednesday is the quietest day of the week on the local calendar, with the film festival dark between screenings and no major festivals scheduled. It’s a good day to tackle a longer hike while the trails are less crowded, West Fork or Boynton Canyon are both excellent in fall light, or drive out to Jerome for lunch and gallery hopping along Main Street before the weekend crowds return.
Thursday, October 15
The Last Dive, closing screenings | Multiple showtimes | Mary D. Fisher Theatre, 2030 W. Hwy 89A, Sedona | $35. The week-long run of this Tribeca-winning documentary wraps up with its final screenings today, so it’s the last chance to catch it on the big screen in Sedona.
Breaking Bread Locals’ Night | 5:00 to 7:00 PM | Page Springs Cellars, 1500 N. Page Springs Rd, Cornville | $5 draft wine, complimentary small bites. This weekly happy hour on the winery’s patio overlooking Oak Creek is a Cornville staple, with discounted wine by the glass and light bites for locals winding down the week. It’s first-come seating on the patio, so arrive right at 5:00 for the best spot by the creek.
Open Mic Night | 7:00 to 10:00 PM | The Spirit Room, 166 Main St, Jerome | Free to attend. This historic saloon beneath the Hotel Connor fills up with musicians from Jerome, Cottonwood, Sedona, and Prescott for its weekly open mic. Sign-up tends to go fast after 7, so get there early if you want to play.
Happening Every Week
- Sedona Community Farmers Market, Sundays, 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM (winter hours), Wells Fargo parking lot, 2201 W. State Route 89A, Sedona
- Flamenco in the Courtyard, Sundays through Tuesdays, 5:30 to 7:30 PM, Tlaquepaque Patio de las Campanas, Sedona
- Live Music at Oak Creek Brewery, Friday and Saturday nights, 2050 Yavapai Dr, Sedona
- Breaking Bread Locals’ Night, Thursdays, 5:00 to 7:00 PM, Page Springs Cellars, Cornville
- Little Learners’ STEAM Time, Fridays, 10:00 to 11:00 AM, Science Vortex, 301 N. Willard St, Cottonwood
- Open Mic Night, Thursdays, 7:00 to 10:00 PM, The Spirit Room, Jerome
Coming Up Soon
- Tap The Cask, Saturday, October 17, Page Springs Cellars, Cornville. Barrel tastings and stories from the 2025 harvest, with special pricing on not-yet-bottled wine.
- Sugar Skull Workshop, Saturday, October 17, 5:30 PM, 240 Hull Ave, Jerome. $40 Day of the Dead themed decorating workshop.
- Sip & Crave, Thursday, October 22, Page Springs Cellars, Cornville. Wine and food pairing event on the patio above Oak Creek.
- Scaredycast LIVE, Friday, October 23, 7:00 PM, The Spirit Room, Jerome. A live podcast taping in Jerome’s historic saloon.
- Oak Creek Arts and Crafts Show, next round, October 23 to 25, Sedona Vista Village. Free admission to this recurring open-air arts show.
- Fiddler on the Rock: One-Man Symphony, Saturday, October 24, 7:00 PM, Mary D. Fisher Theatre, Sedona. Tyler Carson performs an original one-man symphony alongside a short documentary screening.
- The Haunted Train Experience, Fridays and Saturdays through October 31, 5:00 to 10:00 PM, Verde Canyon Railroad, Clarkdale. A haunted railcar maze for Halloween season.
- 51st Annual Jerome Fire Department Auxiliary Halloween Dance, Saturday, October 31, doors at 7:00 PM, Jerome. The town’s biggest annual fundraiser, with live music from The Naughty Bits.
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