Verde Valley News – The Arizona Wine Country Artists Village is excited to present its next art and fine-craft fair over the weekend of May 2-4, 2025, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday. Organized and promoted by Jerome-based artists John and Lauri Maeder (doing business as PBSW Events, LLC) and hosted by the City of Cottonwood, the fair will showcase the best state and regional artists, fine-crafters and their works. Arizona Wine Country Artists Village will be held at the Old Town Activity Park in the heart of Old Town Cottonwood – just off Main Street at 187 E. Pima Street — within easy walking distance of over a dozen restaurants, 10 wine-tasting rooms, galleries, lodging and more. This free, family-friendly, pet-friendly event is a celebration of the local arts community and its connection to the region’s thriving wine culture.
The Arizona Wine Country Artists Village launched in Fall 2024 with the mission of creating a community event featuring the highest quality artistic products and services, where the artists’ work is the focal point. Bringing several years of experience exhibiting at outdoor art fairs, the Maeders have thoughtfully designed the event with artists, attendees and the community in mind. All participating artists undergo a rigorous selection process to ensure a showcase of high-quality, original work across various mediums. As the first and only art fair held on the west side of the Verde Valley, the Arizona Wine Country Artists Village is slated to take place four times each year in Old Town Cottonwood.
Nestled within the federally recognized Verde Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA), Cottonwood has positioned itself as a world-class wine tourism destination. The 10 tasting rooms in the city’s Old Town include Maynard Keenan’s new multi-million-dollar production and tasting facility, located just a block away from the site of the art fair. An additional 15 tasting rooms and wineries lie within a 30-minute radius, complementing the area’s diverse restaurants, vibrant arts scene and abundant outdoor activities.
For more information about the Arizona Wine Country Artists Village, please visit https://artists-village.com.