President's Day Weekend in Mesa

1. Visit the 34th Annual Arizona Renaissance Festival

The Arizona Renaissance Festival will be open this President's Day! Spend the day exploring the 50-acre village, with dozens of stages, activities and feasts. Dress up in your favorite Renaissance attire, experience a live jousting tournament and shop at the artisanal marketplace. The festival is open every Saturday and Sunday until April 6.

2. Explore the Beers & Brews Tour

Did you know Mesa is home to some of Arizona's best cafes and breweries? Take a tour of 12 unique spots by getting our City Limitless Beers & Brews Tour online passport. The more locations you visit, the more prizes you win! For the ultimate challenge, visit all participating locations and use the hashtag #VisitMesaBeersBrews for the chance to win a marathon winner medal.

3. Shop & Dine at Mesa Riverview

Mesa Riverview is an open-air shopping destination home to dozens of restaurants, stores and entertainment venues. Watch the latest movie at Cinemark or hang out with your friends at the Brass Tap. Get some shopping done at Bass Pro Shops or Burlington's!

4. Check Out the Fresh Foodie Trail

The Fresh Foodie Trail has a ton of award-winning restaurants, farms and mills. Take an olive oil 101 tour at the Queen Creek Olive Mill, or visit Agritopia, a sustainable community and urban farm. For those looking for a weekend getaway, spend a night or two at the Cozy Peach at Schnepf Farms, the largest organic peach grower in Arizona!

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