Travelers the world over agree that the Carefree Fine Art & Wine Festival is one of the most spectacular festivals in the country. Nestled in the high Sonoran Desert this unique community provides the perfect backdrop for a celebration of fine art, great wine, live entertainment and gourmet food. Over 5,000 original masterpieces of fine art including sculptures, pottery, photography, hand crafted jewelry and watercolors make up this annual event.

Rover also needs a place in the sun. Mesa's dog parks have areas set aside to let your dog off the leash and just run, meeting other dog owners and their pets. If you prefer to jog with your pet, dogs on the leash are welcome to all of Mesa's canal trails.