Weekend guide: Here are the biggest events around metro Phoenix for Oct. 14-16

PHOENIX — The Phoenix Pride Festival returns, farmers markets are in full bloom and there’s a host of concerts and performances.

Here are some of the biggest events around metro Phoenix this weekend.

Phoenix

• Arizona State Fair
  • Day: Friday through Sunday
  • Time: Varies
  • Venue: Arizona State Fairgrounds (1826 W. McDowell Road)

• Lamb of God
  • Day: Friday
  • Time: 6 p.m.
  • Venue: Arizona Financial Theatre (400 W. Washington St.)

• John Waters
  • Day: Friday
  • Time: 8 p.m.
  • Venue: Celebrity Theatre (440 N. 32nd St.)

• WWE
  • Day: Saturday
  • Time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Venue: Footprint Center (

• Phoenix Pride Parade
  • Day: Sunday
  • Time: 10 a.m.
  • Venue: Third Street from Thomas to Indian School roads

• Deadmau5
  • Day: Saturday
  • Time: 8 p.m.
  • Venue: Arizona Financial Theatre (400 W. Washington St.)

• Great Bridal Expo
  • Day: Sunday
  • Time: Noon-3 p.m.
  • Venue: Phoenix Convention Center (111 N. Third St.)

• 85 South
  • Day: Sunday
  • Time: 8 p.m.
  • Venue: Footprint Center (

• Phoenix Pride Festival
  • Day: Saturday-Sunday
  • Time: Noon to 9 p.m.
  • Venue: Steele Indian School Park (300 E. Indian School Rd.)

• Alec Benjamin
  • Day: Sunday
  • Time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Venue: Arizona Financial Theatre (400 W. Washington St.)

• Graham Nash
  • Day: Sunday
  • Time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Venue: Celebrity Theatre (440 N. 32nd St.)

Mesa

• Nella
  • Day: Friday
  • Time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Venue: Piper Repertory Theater (1 E. Main St.)

Gilbert

• Oktoberfest
  • Day: Saturday
  • Time: 2 p.m. to 9 p.m.
  • Venue: Gilbert Regional Park (3005 E. Queen Creek Rd.)

Glendale 

• Live! @ Murphy Park 
  • Day: Friday-Saturday
  • Time: 7 p.m.
  • Venue: Murphy Park (7010 N. 58th Ave.)

• Professional Bull Riders Teams Series
  • Day: Friday-Sunday
  • Time: Varies
  • Venue: Desert Diamond Arena (9400 W. Maryland Ave.)

• Glendale Farmers Market
  • Day: Sunday
  • Time: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.
  • Venue: Cabela’s (9380 W. Glendale Ave.)

• Oktoberfest
  • Day: Saturday-Sunday
  • Time: Noon to 5 p.m.
  • Venue: Heritage at Sportsman’s Park (9600 W. Sportsman’s Park)

Scottsdale

• Immersive King Tut
  • Day: Each day
  • Time: Varies
  • Venue: Lighthouse Artspace Phoenix (4301 N. Scottsdale Road)

• Old Town Scottsdale Farmers Market
  • Day: Saturday
  • Time: 8 a.m.
  • Venue: Farmers Market (3806 N. Brown Ave.)

• Maricopa County Home & Garden Show
  • Day: Each day
  • Time: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
  • Venue: WestWorld of Scottsdale (116601 N. Pima Rd.)

• Taste of Italy
  • Day: Saturday and Sunday
  • Time: Varies
  • Venue: Scottsdale Waterfront (7135 E. Camelback Rd.)

Tempe

• Ironman 70.3 Arizona
  • Day: Sunday
  • Time: 7 a.m. to 6 p.m.
  • Venue: Tempe Beach Park (80 W. Rio Salado Pkwy)

• Gin Blossoms Day
  • Day: Friday
  • Time: All day
  • Venue: Four Peaks Brewing (1340 E. 8th St.)

Surprise

• USTA League National Championships
  • Day: Friday-Sunday
  • Time: Varies
  • Venue: Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex (14469 W. Paradise Ln.)

Avondale 

• Billy Moore Days
  • Day: Friday-Sunday
  • Time: Varies
  • Venue: Old Town Avondale (351 E. Western Ave.)

Chandler

• Phoenix Rising vs. Atlanta United 2
  • Day: Saturday
  • Time: 7:30 p.m.
  • Venue: Phoenix Rising Stadium at Wild Horse Pass (19593 S. 48th St.)

Queen Creek

• Pumpkin and Chili Party
  • Day: Every Thursday through Sunday
  • Time: Varies
  • Venue: Schnepf Farms (24810 S. Rittenhouse Road)

• “The Big Time” barrel racing
  • Day: Saturday and Sunday
  • Time: 8 a.m.
  • Venue: Horseshoe Park and Equestrian Centre – Arena 2 (20464 E. Riggs Road)

• Spooktacular Halloween Bash
  • Day: Sunday
  • Time: 3 p.m.
  • Venue: Queen Creek Marketplace (20820 S. Ellsworth Road)

For more local events and entertainment news listen to KTAR News 92.3 FM weekdays at 5:45 a.m., 6:45 a.m. and 7:45 a.m.

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