Fall Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival 2025 - 32nd Annual

Rated #1 fine art festival in Arizona and #2 in the Nation for 2019! The 32nd Annual Fall Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival is produced by Thunderbird Artists in conjunction with the 501c-3, Imprints of Honor (formerly Veterans Heritage Project). This festival is the town of Carefree's official 'Signature Event'. This nationally acclaimed and award-winning fine art festival in Carefree is nestled in the foothills of the Sonoran desert, bordering Scottsdale to the north. HoHum and Easy Streets of downtown Carefree are closed, making room for 160 talented artists.

Well established as collector's shows, the fall, winter and spring Carefree festivals draw a qualified, affluent and knowledgeable clientele who enjoy the finer things in life. Thunderbird Artists Mission is to promote the artists, fine arts and fine crafts, paralleled with the ambiance of unique wines and festive music, while supporting the artists, merchants and surrounding community. The event starts September 26, 2025, with application deadline June 10th, 2025 and notification date June 25th, 2025.

All work must be original, handcrafted, created and exhibited by the artist. At least 65% of displayed work must be original art. No open-ended edition prints, kits, imports, mass produced items, clothing, hobby or bazaar type articles are permitted. Marketing/space fees include Carefree vendor permit fees and range from $545 for 10' x 10' to $1135 for 10' x 20' with corner. Application is free with 5 images required plus booth shot. Emerging artists are accepted.