01 / TASTE
Find your new favorite.
Sample local cuisine, meet the people behind the plates, and celebrate the restaurants that make our community delicious.
Surprise, Arizona · West Valley
A little taste.
A lot to celebrate.
Local flavors. Inspiring art. Live entertainment. Come together for the Taste of Surprise & Art Festival—and help write a brighter chapter for local children.
Local flavorArt & creativityLive entertainmentGiving back
Something for everyone
Make a day of it.
Discover the flavor and creativity of the West Valley, with a community cause at the heart of it all.
02 / DISCOVER
Creativity around every corner.
Explore original artwork and connect with the artists and art clubs bringing color and imagination to the West Valley.
03 / CELEBRATE
Stay for the good times.
Enjoy live entertainment, memorable moments, and a welcoming gathering of friends and neighbors.
The art is part of the experience
Come for the flavor.
Stay for the color.
Meet the creative community behind the West Valley’s local art scene. Explore artwork, discover fresh perspectives, and connect with the people who bring it all to life.
Our past festival brought together art clubs, studios, and community groups from across the valley.
WHAM Arts GroupWest Valley Arts CouncilConscious CreationsSun West Art ClubGrand Art ClubSurprise First Friday
Previous festival participants. The 2027 artist lineup is to be announced.
Another community favorite
A little chrome.
A lot of character.
The West Valley Cruisers Car Club brought great rides to our previous festival. The club, established in 2016, welcomes all makes, models, and years of cool vehicles.
Connect with the car club
More than a festival
Every great story
starts with a book.
Funds raised through the Taste of Surprise & Art Festival help enroll local children in Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library.
The program delivers free, high-quality, age-appropriate books each month to children from birth to age five—putting stories directly into their hands and homes.
One book. One child. One brighter future.
Support the cause
Hosted by the Rotary Club of Surprise & Sun City West, supporting early childhood literacy through its charitable fund, a 501(c)(3) organization.
Be part of the celebration
A community effort.
A lasting difference.
FOR LOCAL RESTAURANTS
Bring your best bite.
Share your culinary talent, connect with local food lovers, and learn about the People’s Choice Award.
Restaurant informationFOR LOCAL BUSINESSES
Make an impact.
Put your business alongside a meaningful community cause. Explore sponsorship opportunities for the next festival.
Sponsor informationFOR OUR NEIGHBORS
Lend a helping hand.
Help bring the festival to life while supporting a lifelong love of reading for children in Surprise.
Volunteer informationA look back
This is what community looks like.
Photos from our previous festival. The 2027 lineup will be announced as plans are confirmed.
Plan ahead
2027 is on
the calendar.
The day and time are still to be announced. Follow our social pages for festival updates.
When is the 2027 festival?
A date has not been determined. The date, event hours, and ticket information will be shared once confirmed.
Where has the festival been held?
The previous festival took place at Surprise Stadium, 15850 N. Bullard Ave., Surprise, Arizona. The 2027 venue details will be confirmed with the event announcement.
What does the event support?
Early childhood literacy in Surprise through Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library, providing free monthly books for children from birth to age five.