Name: M3F Music Festival
Start: 2027-03-05
End: 2027-03-06

Culinary Dropout, our little gastropub rebel child, breaks all the rules with its uniform-free staff and relaxed, soulful ambiance. You’ll find amped-up pub-type appetizers, salads, sandwiches, and entrees, along with a unique Antipasti Menu showcasing delicious and hard-to-find meats, cheeses, and vegetables. At the Yard, you’ll find something extra and unique. Located in a renovated motorcycle garage, the industrial-meets-chic décor flows from the covered patio to lawn games area with classics like ping pong, corn hole, and foosball. Culinary Dropout is also a day-drinking and late-night destination with two-thirds of the menu dedicated to beer, wine, and handcrafted cocktails, both innovative and classic.

Culinary Dropout at The Yard

Welcome to The Womack, a tribute to the historic Phoenix 60’s lounge Chez Nous, known for its classic cocktails and soulful music. Fondly named after the original Chez Nous owners, Andy and Maureen Womack, The Womack brings back that dimly lit vintage bar that became a staple throughout the decades, and forever remains in Phoenix’s memory. Enjoy an evening of live music in the cocktail lounge.

The Womack

Spin Art Nation Phoenix is a vibrant creative space where guests of all ages and abilities can explore a variety of immersive art experiences. With Spin Art, Splatter Art, Fluid Art and Rage Rooms all under one roof, we provide something for everyone. Come as a pair of two or a group of 40. Great for date nights, family outings, celebrations or team-building events. Participants leave with personalized artworks and even stronger bonds. All materials and protective gear are provided, making it a fun, stress-free, and fully turn-key experience! What are you waiting for? Visit us to learn what the hype is all about!

Spin Art Nation Phoenix

The internationally acclaimed Heard Museum is one of the best places to experience the myriad cultures and art of American Indians of the Southwest. Located on Central Avenue in downtown Phoenix, the museum hosts 200,000 visitors a year and "provides Indian artists with a wonderful home that will excite and inspire visitors from around the world," according to Arizona Highways. The museum's 11 spacious exhibit galleries and beautiful outdoor courtyards feature outstanding traditional and contemporary American Indian art. The Heard Museum Shop offers an array of authentic Native art, while the Berlin Gallery features outstanding contemporary fine art for purchase. The Cafe whips up tasty Southwest-inspired salads, sandwiches and soups; visit the Cantina for gourmet coffee drinks and snacks.

Heard Museum

The internationally acclaimed Heard Museum is one of the best places to experience the myriad cultures and art of Native Americans of the Southwest. With a commanding presence on Central Avenue in downtown Phoenix, the museum hosts nearly 250,000 visitors a year and " provides Indian artists with a wonderful home that will excite and inspire visitors from around the world." according to Arizona Highways, October 1999. The museum's 10 spacious exhibit galleries and beautiful outdoor courtyards feature outstanding traditional and contemporary Native American art.

Located in the heart of the Biltmore Corridor, the Homewood Suites Phoenix Biltmore offers an upscale, all-suite, extended-stay guest experience within walking distance to many shops and restaurants. With spacious apartment style, one and two bedroom suites, that offer fully functional kitchens, 42' flat screen TVs, a sleeper sofa in each suite, and plenty of USB and electrical outlets for all your electronic devices. Complimentary wireless high speed internet service throughout the hotel, and shuttle service within five mile radius of hotel. We also offer a complimentary "Suite Start" hot buffet breakfast daily and "Welcome Home" Reception Mon. - Thu evenings. On-site exercise room, outdoor heated, pool and half court basketball available on property.

Homewood Suites Phoenix-Biltmore

The Valley’s best places to take the family is conveniently located just west of 7th Avenue on Encanto Blvd, right in the heart of Phoenix’s picturesque Encanto Park. Enchanted Island is filled with charm and magic, offering nine fanciful rides and a variety of popular attractions geared especially toward children aged 1 to 10. Ride the historic Encanto Carousel. Pedal-boat across fish-filled lagoons. Test your skill at our arcade games, and share the memories over a fluffy ball of cotton candy. Enchanted Island is one of life’s simple pleasures. Come visit us today! We also host the best company picnics in Phoenix!

Enchanted Island Amusement Park

Discover The Starving Artist — a cozy cocktail lounge with the fun and casual essence of a dive bar. This eclectic Phoenix spot blends moody lighting, vintage arcade games, darts, and pool with an artsy, laid-back vibe. The menu features craveable comfort food, including New York-style pizza, loaded snacks, and shareable bites — all served late into the night. Don’t miss our best-in-town happy hour with $3 pizza slices, craft beers, and $8 cocktails and apps from 3pm–6pm. Whether you're a local or just passing through, The Starving Artist is your go-to for great food, late-night eats, and unpretentious fun.

The Starving Artist

The Staybridge Suites Phoenix Biltmore is the perfect hotel for your stay in Phoenix, located near downtown and midtown Phoenix in close proximity to Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport. Conveniently located just across the highway from Phoenix Children’s Hospital and within just minutes of many entertainment and educational venues, our hotel offers a beautiful and comfortable home away from home whether traveling for business or pleasure. Begin your day with our complimentary hot breakfast buffet and wind down with our evening social served Monday through Wednesday. Relax in our outdoor heated pool and spa. Complimentary laundry facilities, Wi-Fi throughout the hotel and our fully-equipped 24-hour fitness center will make you feel even more at home. Furry friends are welcome - we are a pet-friendly hotel. The possibilities are endless at the Staybridge Suites Phoenix Biltmore!

Staybridge Suites Phoenix-Biltmore Area

At the Sonesta Select Phoenix Camelback, our convenient location and friendly, locally-rooted teams make you feel part of the community. You’ll have easy access to Downtown Phoenix, Phoenix College, and the Phoenix Indian Medical Center, as well as our inside take on the sites and attractions that suit your interests. All while enjoying the signature personal touch that every Sonesta guest has come to expect.

Sonesta Select Phoenix Camelback

It's time to go beyond. Follow trails that reveal mighty mountaintops. Wander among iconic landscapes beneath picture-perfect skies. Let the Sonoran Desert be your guide to limitless adventure.

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The nonprofit M3F festival, formerly known as McDowell Mountain Music Festival, will take place Friday and Saturday, March 5-6 at Steele Indian School Park in Phoenix, Arizona.

With three music stages, the festival highlights an array of talent from EDM to indie, pop and R&B.

**Headliners include: Fisher, Joji, Disco Lines, Lola Young, Jane Remov, Sammy Virji, and many more!**

M3F donates 100% of its proceeds to charity with $2 million donated since 2022 and $5.2 million raised since its inception in 2004.

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