Situated in the heart of the Verde Valley wine region, this free event offers the perfect pairing of fine art and wine.
COTTONWOOD, Ariz. (January 15, 2026) – The Arizona Wine Country Artists Village is pleased to announce its next juried fine art and fine craft fair, taking place over the weekend of March 6–8, 2026 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday), at Old Town Activity Park in the heart of Old Town Cottonwood. 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 event showcases outstanding local and regional artists and makers in a vibrant, walkable setting.
Recognized as the premier juried fine art and craft fair in the Verde Valley, Arizona Wine Country Artists Village emphasizes high-quality, original work across a variety of mediums. Admission is free, and the event is family- and pet-friendly.
Old Town Activity Park is located just off Main Street at 187 E. Pima Street, positioning the fair within easy walking distance of more than a dozen restaurants, multiple wine tasting rooms (including Maynard Keenan’s state-of-the-art production and tasting facility), galleries, shops and lodging. Nestled within the federally recognized Verde Valley American Viticultural Area (AVA), Cottonwood has emerged as a world-class wine tourism destination – making Artists Village the perfect pairing of fine art, local flavor and wine country charm. Highlights of the March fair will include:
- Top Regional Artists – A juried selection of fine artists and crafters presenting original, high-quality work.
- Free Scavenger Hunt and Raffle – Attendees can participate in a scavenger hunt featuring donated artwork, with raffle prizes including a $500 cash grand prize.
- Children’s Art Activity Tent – A dedicated, hands-on creative space for young artists to explore and make their own art.
Launched in Fall 2024, the Arizona Wine Country Artists Village was created to provide a thoughtfully curated community event where artists and their work take center stage. Drawing on years of experience exhibiting at outdoor art fairs, the Maeders have designed the event to benefit artists, attendees and the greater Verde Valley community alike.
Held four times each year, Arizona Wine Country Artists Village continues to grow as a signature arts event in Old Town Cottonwood. In addition to the March 6–8 fair, the next show is scheduled for April 24–26, 2026.
For more information about the Arizona Wine Country Artists Village, please visit https://artists-village.com.
