Name: Desert Foothills Book Festival
Start: 2026-10-17
End: 2026-10-17

Your spacious two-bedroom, two-bath townhouse provides plenty of room for visiting with friends and family. With its fully equipped kitchen, whirlpool bath, washer/dryer and private back patio with hot tub, you can get cozy in style. Each two-bedroom Villa sleeps up to six guests. Our resort also features great amenities including a pool, BBQ grills, fitness center, clubhouse, and more. The Villas of Cave Creek is a relaxing desert oasis for you and your family.

Villas of Cave Creek

Nestled throughout 12 million year-old boulders in the scenic desert foothills on the north side of Scottsdale, Arizona, Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale has been named Travel & Leisure's #1 Hotel in Arizona. Our self contained resort is one of the country's most prestigious resort destinations. Imagine awakening in an adobe casita that offers an enchanting Arizona desert view of towering cacti, ancient boulders, coyote, deer and jackrabbits. Sip your morning coffee in pampered comfort and enjoy thoughtful touches such as overstuffed leather chairs, hand-hewn wood beams and an aromatic wood-burning fireplace. Rejuvenate your spirit at our world-class spa, golf on two 18-hole world class courses or enjoy outdoor activities such as rock climbing ancient Boulders, tennis, swimming, hiking and horseback riding.

Boulders Resort & Spa Scottsdale

Organizers of the Arizona Fine Art EXPO will transform the desert of North Scottsdale into Arizona's premier venue for collecting fine art during the 10-week Arizona Fine Art EXPO beginning Friday, January 10th, 2025. The event, which runs from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily through Sunday, March 23rd, occurs under the "Big white tents" at 26540 N. Scottsdale Rd., on the Southwest corner of Scottsdale and Jomax Roads, next to MacDonald's Ranch. The Arizona Fine Art EXPO features 124 patron-friendly artist studios in a 44,000 square-foot space, where guests have a rare chance to meet the artists, see them in action, and learn about their journey, inspiration and techniques. Award-winning, renowned, and emerging artists from across the nation and provides a panoramic view of all the art genres and mediums, including Contemporary, Realism, Abstract, Impressionism, southwest, Western & More. Paintings: Oil, Acrylic, Watercolor. Drawings: Graphite, Pencil, Repousse, Gourds, Sculptures: Stone, Clay, Bronze, Wood, Metal, Pottery. Ceramics, Fiber, Copper; Mixed Media Photography, Jewelry: Silver, Gold, Semi-Precious & Precious Stones. Art is for sale, and commissions are welcomed.

Arizona Fine Art Expo

Mastro's Steakhouse combines atmosphere, comfort and elegance for the perfect setting for your next corporate, social or charitable event. From 6 to 500 guests, Mastro's courteous and professional staff can provide an unforgettable experience for you and your guests. The private dining rooms offer the perfect setting for every type of event, but for something truly spectacular, the entire Steakhouse can be reserved exclusively for your private event. As an added attraction, enjoy live entertainment and dancing nightly in the Piano Bar Lounge. Mastro's looks forward to hearing from you.

Mastro's Steakhouse

Set amidst the beauty of the Sonoran Desert, Marriott's Canyon Villas offers a combination of modern convenience and family-friendly amenities. Recharge in a serene guest room with a kitchenette, a flat-screen TV and DVD player, complimentary Wi-Fi and a furnished balcony. Unwind in a one- or two-bedroom villa rental, which showcases separate living and sleeping spaces, washers/dryers and a fully-equipped kitchen. Take a dip in the sparkling resort pools while your kids play on the splash pad, enjoy a game of table tennis or exercise in the modern fitness center. Indulge in a poolside meal at Canyon Springs Bar & Grill or pick up grab-and-go snacks at The Marketplace Express. Discover the best of Phoenix here at Marriott's Canyon Villas.

Marriott's Canyon Villas

Offering a fun, upscale gathering spot featuring American fare, creative cocktails, Arizona craft beers and microbrews, and a crowler station for take home brews. An outdoor patio and lawn offers a relaxing respite for happy hour or Sunday Brunch.

Meritage - an urban tavern at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

Representing the luxurious JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa as the 26th JW Marriott opened worldwide, twenty6 offers a casual chic setting for quick bites, cocktails and even a great place to work.

twenty6 at JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

The fires are lit. The water is flowing. The earth is flowering. The sky is limitless. Where all the elements meet. JW Marriott Desert Ridge Resort & Spa may be Arizona's largest resort, but it's also big on luxury. With 950 guestrooms(including 81 suites), this AAA Four-Diamond award-winning, alluring resort is set on 316 acres in the Sonoran Desert where Phoenix meets Scottsdale and features sweeping views of the McDowell Mountains. Conveniently located just 20 minutes north of Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport (with easy access to the Loop 101 freeway), the grand resort is the centerpiece in the Valley of the Sun's burgeoning northeastern corridor.

JW Marriott Phoenix Desert Ridge Resort & Spa

Kembara warmly embraces the rich tapestry of Asian street food culture, exemplifying the tradition of cherishing time-honored recipes and their stories passed down to each generation, while also playfully innovating upon familiar flavors.

Kembara

Tia Carmen pays homage to chef Angelo Sosa's Aunt (Tía) Carmen and celebrates the local landscape, farmers and community of the Southwest reflecting a mix of tradition and modernity. Open for breakfast, and dinner, the menu showcases flavors imbued from a wood-fired grill and American Indian and heirloom food products.

Tia Carmen

Port of Subs made-fresh-to-order sandwiches are prepared especially for you and the unique taste comes from freshly sliced, top quality meats and cheeses, freshly baked breads and zesty dressings and spices. Port of Subs also offers a breakfast sandwich, hot sandwiches, fresh salads, chips, an extensive line of party trays, desserts and a variety of refreshing beverages.

Port of Subs Desert Ridge Marketplace

At Smoothie King, you’ll find the industry’s first and original nutritional fruit and function-based, fresh-blended smoothies. Our quest is simple – make living a healthier more active lifestyle delicious and nutritious. Whether you’re trying to lose a few pounds, have a little more energy at the end of the day or simply feel better about your diet, every smoothie we make is blended for a specific purpose.

Smoothie King Desert Ridge Marketplace

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.

Visit Phoenix Sports & Events 

The Holland Community Center is proud to present the Fifth Annual Desert Foothills Book Festival on Saturday, October 17, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Holland Community Center (34250 N. 60th St., Scottsdale, Ariz.). This free event invites readers of all ages to meet local authors, browse and purchase signed books across every genre, enter exciting raffles and support literacy in Arizona.  
  
This year’s festival will once again include a special giveaway: the first 100 attendees will receive a free book and gift box. These curated boxes offer a unique literary experience by pairing newly released novels with specially selected, book-related gifts.  
  
Attendees can also enjoy excellent local dining options on-site, featuring the Dee-Lites food truck alongside specialty drinks from the Reckon Coffee Company and delicious vegan desserts from Aaron’s Vegan Bakery.  
  
To learn more about the Desert Foothills Book Festival and view a list of participating authors, visit https://desertfoothillsbookfestival.com.

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