Local Festivals in Mesa, AZ

Welcome to the Gospel Legends Celebration: Black History Project! Join us at The Grove Church, 2777 Gilbert Rd on February 1, 2026 at 2:00 PM (Mountain Standard Time) for an unforgettable experience. Let's celebrate the rich history of gospel music together. Get ready to be inspired by legendary performances and stories that have shaped the genre. Don't miss out on this incredible event! What to Expect: Inspiring Tributes: Guest speakers will share the lives, struggles, and monumental contributions of each gospel legend. Live Musical Attributes: A live band, soloist and choir will perform. Multimedia Journey: A curated presentation of photos, biographies, and video interviews. Community & Culture: Connect with fellow music lovers, history enthusiasts, and art supporters. Discover how these legends' stories have shaped and inspired Gospel as we know it.

Spirits Of Mexico Festival 2026: Featuring Sonora, Mexico! 🎶 Live Music & Traditional Dance Enjoy vibrant performances showcasing Sonora’s cultural heritage, featuring regional music, folkloric dance, and lively rhythms that bring the state’s traditions to life. Dive into the heart of Sonora! 😋 Food Trucks Taste authentic Sonoran flavors from curated food trucks offering regional dishes, street food favorites, and creative culinary twists inspired by the state. 🌵 Tortilla Sobaquera (Grande) Discover the ancestral process of making the famous big Sonoran flour tortilla, guided by expert Cocineras who demonstrate each step by hand. 🖼️ Desert Roots Pavilion: Indigenous Art & Handcraft Market of Sonora - Sponsored by: Manny's Air Explore a dedicated market featuring handcrafted pieces, textiles, jewelry, and traditional art created by Indigenous artisans from Sonora. 🎨 Colors of Sonora: Art & Crafts Workshops - (VIP Experience) Participate in hands-on workshops led by Sonoran artists, where guests learn traditional techniques and create their own take-home craft pieces. 🍸 Desert Spirits: Sonoran Mixology Lab – Mixology Classes Sponsored by: Sonoran Star Resorts - Rocky Point - (VIP Experience) Discover how to mix, match, and pair Mexico’s iconic spirits like a true expert. Learn tips from master distillers, explore flavor combinations, and take your new skills to share with family and friends. Raise your glass, taste boldly, and celebrate the rich diversity of Mexico—one sip at a time! 🥃 Salud, Sonora! Tasting Area - (VIP Experience) Step into a hands-on tasting adventure. Explore bold flavors and practice the techniques you’ll discover in our guided tasting classes. Sip, savor, and sharpen your skills while celebrating the rich diversity of Mexico’s iconic distillates! 🍷 Legacy in a Glass: Guided Tasting Sessions - (VIP Experience) Step into an unforgettable tasting journey led by Master Tequileros, Bacanoreros, Sotoleros, and Mezcaleros traveling from across Mexico—Sonora, Jalisco, Oaxaca, and beyond to share their deep knowledge of Mexican distillates. These intimate, expert-driven sessions dive into the history, production, terroir, and bold flavor profiles of Mexico’s most iconic spirits. Each pour tells a story… guided by the very masters who craft them. Discover the legacy. Taste the tradition. Experience Mexico in every glass. 🔥 Sonora on Fire: A Grilling Master Class - (VIP Experience) Turn up the heat with an electrifying culinary experience led by La Charolesa Grilling Team from Caborca, Sonora—the champions who took 1st Place at the Festival Parrillero de Caborca 2025 in the “Surprise Protein” category. Learn the secrets behind Sonora’s legendary grilling tradition, from signature cuts to bold regional techniques, all taught live by the masters themselves. Get ready for fire & flavor… and the true spirit of Sonora on the grill. 👨‍🍳 Sonora in the Kitchen – Cooking Class with Sonoran Chefs (VIP Experience) Step into the heart of Sonora’s kitchens and learn traditional recipes that fill the air with the aromas of every home. Cook alongside renowned Sonoran chefs in an interactive session that blends authentic home-style flavors with modern culinary twists. Discover the secrets behind Sonoran dishes, master techniques passed down through generations, and create flavors that transport you straight to the homes of Sonora.