Hispanic Heritage Month takes place annually from Sept. 15 to Oct. 15 to recognize and celebrate the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans to the history, culture and achievements of the United States. As a border state with the second-largest population of Hispanic residents in the country, Arizona offers great diversity and rich ties to Hispanic culture.
Visiting Arizona during Hispanic Heritage Month or looking for where to celebrate in your home state? Check out these colorful festivals, fiestas and events happening across Arizona!
Phoenix
Mexican baseball fiesta | Sept. 26, 27 and 28
Don’t miss the Mexican Winter League squads, Naranjeros de Hermosillo, Yaquis de Obregon, Algodoneros de Guasave and Tucson Baseball Team formerly Los Mayos, as they square off at the All American Ballpark on Sept. 26, 27 and 28. It’s a fiesta filled with music, authentic food and great baseball. Stick around for post-game concerts.
Lotería Nights at Desert Botanical Garden | Oct. 16, Nov. 13
Join Desert Botanical Garden and immerse yourself in an experience that’s more than just a game. Soak in the vibrant environment and claim amazing prizes as we play several rounds of the iconic Mexican game of chance.
Tempe
Tempe Tardeada at Tempe Community Center Complex | NOv. 2
Enjoy the 26th Annual Tempe Tardeada, an afternoon social festival featuring music, dancing and traditional Mexican foods. In addition, there will be arts and crafts, face painting and inflatables for children and community booths and resources – all for free!
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Día de los Muertos at Mesa Arts Center | Oct. 25-26
Celebrate Día de los Muertos at this annual event created in collaboration with the community. The free event offers a variety of features, performances and more in celebration of the memories of the deceased.
Tucson
Mexican Independence Day Celebration Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum | Sept. 13
After Mexico won independence from Spain in September 1821, the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson was under Mexican rule for 33 years. Enjoy performances and lectures in celebration of Mexico's independence.
23rd Annual Roasted Chile Festival | Sept. 12-15
Chile Season is here and that means, an abundance of locally grown fresh chiles and delicious roasted Hatch chiles at the farmers markets! Heirloom Farmers Markets’ 23nd Annual Roasted Chile Festival is the perfect opportunity to celebrate, eat, and take home some of the best chiles in the country! Customers will enjoy live music, local food and artisan goods, and Red’s Roasters will be roasting up Hatch chiles all weekend!
Emily Balli
Emily is a writer and marketer who serves as the senior marketing manager at the Arizona Office of Tourism. Her work has been published in the Arizona Republic, Arizona Highways Magazine, ASU News, the Frank Lloyd Wright Quarterly Magazine and more. She is a proud Arizonan who enjoys spending time outdoors, reading and writing and trying new local restaurants.
