OktoberWest, PBR Ridge Rider Days, Monster Jam and more!

PHOENIX — Who’s ready for the weekend? Check out these fun events happening in the Valley October 4-6.

OktoberWest – A Kierland After Dark Event

The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa is an ABC15 sponsor

When: Saturday from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Or: The Westin Kierland Resort & Spa at 6902 East Greenway Parkway, Scottsdale
Cost: $45 General admission

Blending Oktoberfest vibes with a country-western twist, Westin Kierland’s OktoberWest Festival shines with exceptional attractions. Your entry includes: 4 hours of non-stop entertainment with live performances and DJs, mechanical bull riding, line dancing and two steps on a huge dance floor, Wild West entertainment with Johnny Hotshot’s one-man show, comedy and magic with the incredible Chris Rose, and much more! Delicious barbecue and a full bar will be available for purchase. Wear your best western outfit, grab your friends and join us outside on Pittman Lawn for an unforgettable night under the stars.

Friday October 4

Arizona State Fair

When: Friday – Sunday
Or: Arizona State Fairgrounds, Phoenix
Cost: Admission is $15

The Arizona State Fair is celebrating 140 years of fun this month! Check out all the fun from now until Sunday, October 27.

PBR Ridge Rider Days

When: Friday – Sunday
Or: Desert Diamond Arena, Glendale
Cost: Daily tickets range from $20 to $35

Experience the adrenaline rush as racers unite for ultimate glory! This is your chance to see talented bull riders go head-to-head with powerful fighting bulls to see which team can come out on top!

PBR Ridge Rider Days.jpeg — during the first day of the Glendale PBR Teams event. Photo by: Bull Stock Media

Goldrush Music Festival

When: Friday – Saturday
Or: Phoenix Speedway
Cost: Tickets start at $122

This immersive event invites EDM fans to hop on and get ready for the Wild West of Goldrush. This year’s lineup includes Alesso, the Chainsmokers, Ganja White Night, Slander, Black Tiger Sex Machine and more.

Takeover of a tram

When: Friday – Saturday
Or: Firebird Motorsports Park, Chandler
Cost: Tickets start at $25

The Street Car Takeover will feature drag racing, a car show, a burn-out pit, roll racing and much more.

DL Hughley

When: Friday – Sunday
Or: Standing Live, Phoenix
Cost: Tickets start at $40

Comedian DL Hughley will be performing all weekend at Stand Up Live in Phoenix.

Monterey Bay FC vs. Phoenix Rising FC

When: 7:30 p.m.
Or: Phoenix Rising Stadium
Cost: Tickets start at $15

The Phoenix Rising will host Monterey Bay FC Friday night at 7:30 p.m.

Alex Cooper: sick tour

When: 8 p.m.
Or: Arizona Financial Theater
Cost: Tickets start at $77.50

Social media influencer and podcaster Alex Cooper will bring her “Unwell Tour” to the Arizona Financial Theater at 8 p.m. Friday night.

Red Sox Blue Jays Baseball — Social media influencer and podcaster Alex Cooper walks on the field to deliver the ceremonial first pitch at Fenway Park, Wednesday, June 26, 2024, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Pitbull: Party After Dark Tour

When: 8 p.m.
Or: Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater
Cost: GA Lawn Tickets Start at $121

Mr. 305 occurs in the 602! Pitbull presents his “Party After Dark Tour” at the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater.

Saturday October 5

CFB: Kansas vs. Arizona State

When: 5 p.m.
Or: Mountain America Stadium, Tempe
Cost: Tickets start at $45

The ASU Sun Devils will face Kansas at Mountain America Stadium on Saturday night.

The 25th Annual Mariachi and Folklórico Festival

When: 7 p.m.
Or: Chandler Center for the Arts
Cost: Tickets start at $48

Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month and Mexican culture with a Chandler tradition! The festival will feature mariachi legends Leyendas del Mariachi, comprised of acclaimed musicians from such prominent groups as Mariachi Vargas, Mariachi Cobre and Mariachi Los Camperos. These exceptional artists have come together to form Leyendas del Mariachi (Legends), a special ensemble that will arrive in Chandler to honor the festival’s silver anniversary. The 25th anniversary event will also feature the mesmerizing performances of Ballet Folklórico Quetzalli-AZ and Los Lupeños de San Jose, whose colorful and dynamic dances capture the essence of Mexico.

Monster Jam

When: 7 p.m.
Or: State Farm Stadium, Glendale
Cost: Tickets start at $25

Experience great family fun at Monster Jam. The most unexpected, never-before-seen and unforgettable motorsports experience for families and fans around the world returns today to Glendale for an adrenaline-charged weekend at State Farm Stadium on Saturday, October 5. At Monster Jam, world champion athletes and their 12,000-pound monster trucks tear up the dirt in open competitions of speed and skill.

Wynonna Judd: Return to Wy

When: 7:30 p.m.
Or: Arizona Financial Theater
Cost: Tickets start around $60

Wynonna Judd is coming to the Valley! She will perform Saturday evening at the Arizona Financial Theater.

57th edition of the CMA Awards - Press room — Wynonna Judd poses in the press room during the 57th annual CMA Awards, Wednesday, Nov. 8, 2023, at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville, Tenn. (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

Chayan

When: 8 p.m.
Or: Impression Center, Phoenix
Cost: Tickets start at $54

Chayanne takes the stage at the Footprint Center Saturday night!

Chayanne, Wisin — Chayanne and Wisin perform “Que Me Has Hecho” at the Latin American Music Awards at the Dolby Theater on Thursday, October 26, 2017 in Los Angeles. (Photo by Chris Pizzello/Invision/AP)

Three dog evening

When: 8 p.m.
Or: Wild Horse Pass, Chandler
Cost: Tickets start at $39

’70s band Three Dog Night will perform Saturday night at Wild Horse Pass in Chandler.

Three dog evening — ’70s rock band Three Dog Night performs at the Moondog Coronation Ball at Quicken Loans Arena on Saturday, March 28, 2009. The concert is part of a week-long series of shows leading up to the 24th Rock and Roll Hall of Ceremony d fame induction, which will take place at the Rock Hall in Cleveland, Ohio, on Saturday, April 4. (AP Photo/Jason Miller)

Sunday October 6

Imagine Dragons: World Loom Tour

When: 7 p.m.
Or: Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater
Cost: Tickets start at $92.75

Imagine Dragons bring their “Loom World Tour” to the Talking Stick Resort Amphitheater on Sunday evening.

Fletcher: In Search of the Antidote Tour

When: 8 p.m.
Or: Arizona Financial Theater
Cost: $52