Did somebody say an Alligator petting zoo? The Angry Crab Shack Southwest Cajun Festival is back and better than ever! Coming to Chandler on February 26th, this Mardi Gras-style bash is a family-fun event you won’t want to miss. Guests will be transported to New Orleans during this one-of-a-kind event with French Quarter-style backdrops and … Continued
The KNIX BBQ & Beer Festival is back and coming to Downtown Chandler on March 26, 2022. Titled “Arizona’s Largest BBQ Event,” and awarded Arizona’s “Outstanding Event of the Year” in 2021, 2013 and 2015, this award-winning Festival features the ultimate BBQ experience, complete with live country music! Country Music Award winning star Lee Price … Continued
In 2021, the live events industry worked tirelessly to bring entertainment back to Valley. The crowds continued to grow every month, and we witnessed a sense of joy and gratitude from the community with the return of each new social experience. During the last two years, we learned how to adapt to the changing landscape, … Continued
You purchased tickets to one of our upcoming festivals. The date is quickly approaching and your excitement for the fun starts to grow. Will the anticipation equal the experience? We sure hope so, and we are sharing a few tips and tricks to make sure it does! The best way to avoid unnecessary event-day stress? … Continued
There is nothing quite like a festival. At the very moment you enter, you’re greeted with a vast setting that welcomes you with open arms. Music fills the airs, crowds roam the landscape, various food aromas fill the air, and the pure vibe itself brings your excitement to life. Forty8 Live! loves this moment. In … Continued
Did Arizona miss live events? If the crowds at our Gilbert Oktoberfest was any indication, then the answer is a very strong YES! On October 23, 2021, over <insert number> gathered at Gilbert Regional Park for an afternoon of lederhosen, dirndls, bratwurst and steins full of local beer. Guests celebrated German culture by participating in … Continued