When it comes to live music and entertainment, some would call it the Nashville of Arizona; we call it Cave Creek. The town is quickly becoming a valley favorite for all types of evening entertainment featuring all genres of music from original country to pop cover bands. You can often find a solo guitarist with a mic at local open mic night or just playing some background music during the dinner hour. Janey’s offers live music 7 days per week!
Additionally, there is live bull riding two nights per week at the Buffalo Chip Saloon where you can see both professionals and amateurs trying to hang on for an eight second ride.
Country dance lessons are a great activity and are conducted on various days at Harold’s.
The Cave Creek Rodeo Days is an annual event – more information can be found on our Rodeo page.
You can also find out more about a Cave Creek Ghost Story
2026-2027 Cave Creek – Carefree Community Events Schedule
Taste of Cave Creek – October 14-15, 2026 – 5-9PM
Stagecoach Village Art & Wine Festival October 23-25th, 2026
Arizona’s Bats – Monday, November 2, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. at the Holland Center More Information
Carefree Fall Art & Wine Festival – November 7-8th, 2026
33rd Annual Fall Carefree Garden Art Experience – November 7th & 8th, 2026
Understanding Arizona’s Bears – Presentation is in Scottsdale – November 10th, 2026 6pm More Information
Desert Discovery Day – November 14, 2026 – Families are invited to discover the Sonoran Desert together at the 14th annual Desert Discovery Day, a free community event hosted by Desert Foothills Land Trust. The event takes place at Jewel of the Creek Preserve in Cave Creek, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Directions: Travel North on Spur Cross Rd to the end and your won’t miss it. More Information
Cave Creek Cactus Classic Mountain Bike Race – November 14th, 2026 – More Information
2026 Hidden in the Hills Artist Studio Tour
November 20, 21 & 22 and 27, 28 & 29
Cave Creek Fine Art & Wine Festival Jan 22-24th, 2027
34th Annual Winter Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival – January 15th, 16th & 17th, 2027
Desert Foothills Land Trust Movie Night: Hummingbirds – Feb 18, 2027
Navajo Rug & Jewelry Show at The Holland Center – Feb 20-21st, 2027
Sonoran Fine Art & Wine Festival – March 5-7th, 2027
Carefree Spring Fine Art & Wine Festival – March 12th-14th, 2027
Cave Creek Rodeo Parade March 20th, 2027
Cave Creek Rodeo Days – March 24th-27th, 2027
Desert Foothills Land Trust Boot & Bourbon Fundraiser April 8, 2027