Upcoming Events

2024 Desert Sky Music Festival

Forty8 Live! presents

2024 Desert Sky Music Festival

Walker Hayes and more!

Country Music’s Hottest Artists Under Arizona’s Desert Sky for One Unforgettable Night!

Attendance

7,000 (forecasted)

When

Nov 23, 2024

02:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Location

Mesa Riverview

2100 W Rio Salado Pkwy, Mesa AZ 85201

Big League Wiffle Ball Tournament

Forty8 Live! presents

Big League Wiffle Ball Tournament

The Chandler Wiffle Ball Tournament is one of the most exciting events in the Big League Wiffleball series. With top players and passionate fans coming together, it’s a day full of intense competition and community spirit. Whether you’re on the field or in the stands, this is an event you won’t want to miss!

Attendance

1000 (forecasted)

When

Nov 23, 2024

09:00 AM to 06:00 PM

Location

Dr. AJ Chandler Park

3 S Arizona Ave, Chandler, AZ 85224

2025 Southwest Cajun Festival

Forty8 Live! presents

2025 Southwest Cajun Festival

 

Southwest Cajun Fest celebrates Cajun culture, cuisine and handcrafted cocktails. The fest features live music with jazz, blues and brass bands. Festival patrons will feel transported to the southeastern region of Louisiana with a variety of food vendors serving up regional dishes. Other highlights include the Bourbon Street Experience, live alligator petting zoo, “The Swamp” bar featuring hurricanes and daiquiri’s, street performers, kids zone and more interactive experiences.

Attendance

4,000 (forecasted)

When

Feb 1, 2025

02:00 PM to 09:00 PM

Location

Dr. AJ Chandler Park

178 E Commonwealth Ave, Chandler, AZ 85225.

2025 Barbeque & Beer Festival

Forty8 Live! presents

2025 Barbeque & Beer Festival

Get ready to fire up the grills and crank up the tunes! The Original Barbeque & Beer Festival is back for 2025, celebrating over a decade of mouthwatering BBQ and unforgettable family fun.

Join us for a day filled with smoky flavors and good times as over 30 BBQ pit masters serve up their best, accompanied by a wide selection of beers, spirits, and novelty eats. This annual event is all about bringing families and friends together for great music, delicious food, and handcrafted drinks that hit the spot.

New this year is our expanded VIP area, where you can enjoy catered BBQ, exclusive entertainment, and private bars. Relax in shaded areas with soft seating, warm up by the fire pits, and take in the music from the standing pit access right in front of the stage. With restroom suites and all the extras, this VIP experience takes your festival day to the next level.

Come for the BBQ, stay for the music, and make memories with family and friends that will last a lifetime!

Attendance

TBD (forecasted)

When

Feb 23, 2025

12:00 PM to 11:00 PM

Location

West Valley Event Complex

10020 N Ballpark Blvd, Glendale AZ 85307