Fort Verde Days
Parade Food Vendors Craft Vendors Entertainment Chili Cook Off Little Britches & Petticoat
Fort Verde Days
Annually, Second weekend in October
Saturday, October 10th, 2026 11:00-7:00PM with the parade at 10:00 am on Main Street
Sunday, October 11th, 2026 11:00-4:00PM
Join us for the 70th Annual Fort Verde Days! A parade on Saturday, food & craft vendors, entertainment, and a host of events at the Fort Verde State Historic park are among the many highlights of this annual event. Not a pet friendly event. Only Service Animals will be allowed.
Get involved in this year's Fort Verde Days Activities
Little Britches/Little Petticoats contest
Parks and Rec will be hosting this free contest during Fort Verde Days on Sunday, October 11th, at the Seating Tent on the Community Field at 11 AM.
There will be 2 categories: Historic Frontier Boy and Historic Frontier Girl
There will be 3 age groups: 2 to 3 years, 4 to 6 years, and 7 to 12 years
Judges will utilize a score sheet to determine the winners.
The rubric covers the contestants’ complete ensemble. This includes headwear, clothing, accessories, footwear, and overall appearance.
The winners will be announced that day, following the contest.
All participants are invited to ride on the float in the Fort Verde Days Parade on Saturday, October 10th, at 10:00 AM, which kicks off our 2-day event.
Become a Vendor
Register today to become a vendor at this year's Fort Verde Days Festival: