If you’re a fan of food and spirits, there are several festivals taking place this February that cater to your tastes. Check out the list of festivals below to see what’s going on around the Phoenix area!

First PHX Vegan Food Festival
If you’re a vegetarian, vegan or just an open-minded foodie who likes discovering new foods, the First PHX Vegan Food Festival is an event that’ll satisfy your taste buds. From noon to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 27, 2016, at the Phoenix Theatre and Phoenix Art Museum, locals can sample food from some of the Valley’s best vegan restaurants and food trucks. There will also be expert demonstrations, two stages of live entertainment and a cash bar. For more information, visit the Vegan Food Fest site.

100 E. McDowell Rd., Phoenix, Arizona 85004

New Times Crafty Bastards Brew Fest
On the west end of Phoenix at the Ak-Chin Pavilion amphitheater, local and national breweries will join together for the New Times Crafty Bastards Brew Fest taking place on Feb. 27 from noon to 5 p.m. There will be over 50 participating breweries, including SanTan Brewing Company, New Belgium Brewing, College Street Brewing, Heineken, Funkwerks, Santa Fe Brewing Company, Wyder’s Hard Cider and many others. In addition, the Crafty Bastards Brew Fest will include live music, lots of beer-themed games and food vendors. The event benefits the Maryvale Revitalization Corporation.

2121 N. 83rd Ave., Phoenix, AZ 85035

Hops & Vines Art Festival
If you’re willing to travel past South Mountain, there’s yet another food and beverage event coming up, but this one also includes art! The Hops & Vines Art Festival brings together local artists, local breweries, and some great food and wine vendors for an event that’s sure to satisfy. The festival takes place from noon to 9 p.m. at Desert Foothills Park on Feb. 20, 2016, and all proceeds from the event will be donated to the American Foundation for Cardiomyopathy.

Phoenix, AZ 85048