Inaugural Stillery Fest will also include food, a Ferris wheel and retail vendors
AVONDALE, Ariz. (Feb. 20, 2026) – Phoenix Raceway announced today that it is turning up the adrenaline its March 5–8 race weekend with the addition of The Stillery Fest. Featuring the raw excitement of bull riding, live music, and Western-inspired nightlife, The Stillery Fest will deliver a bold, complement to an action-packed weekend of racing that features NASCAR, INDYCAR and ARCA Menards Series action.
The Stillery Fest footprint will be located inside Phoenix Raceway’s Grizzly Campground and remain active throughout the weekend. On Thursday and Friday, the event area will be open until midnight, with bull riding from 7:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., followed immediately by live music from 9:00 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. Western Fusion will perform Thursday night, while Friday raises the stakes with an opening performance by Layla Tucker and a headlining set from Lacey RaShea.
On Saturday, The Stillery Fest continues its all-day atmosphere with the Event Area open from 8:00 a.m. to midnight, culminating in a late-night live music performance from 10:00 p.m. to 11:45 p.m. by Kristen Merlin. The festival wraps up on Sunday, with the Event Area open from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., giving fans one last chance to soak in the atmosphere before race weekend concludes.
When scheduled programming is not taking place, fans can gather around the LED stage screen, which will be rolling classic NASCAR races, keeping the racing spirit alive throughout the day and night.
“The Stillery Fest is all about amplifying the intensity of race weekend,” said Phoenix Raceway President Latasha Causey. “By combining professional bull riding, big live music performances, and nonstop nightlife inside the Grizzly Campground, we’re giving fans a reason to stay late, turn it up and experience Phoenix Raceway in an entirely new way.”
Beyond the arena dirt and stage lights, The Stillery Fest will feature a full lineup of fan activations, including food vendors, retail vendors, a full-service bar, and a Ferris wheel, transforming the Grizzly Campground into a festival hub that runs long after the checkered flag waves.
Admission to The Stillery Fest footprint is free, but a separate ticket for the bull riding is required. General Admission tickets are $20 and VIP Admission is $40. Bull riding tickets can be purchased online at The Stillery Fest website, in person at any Stillery location, Duke’s Roadhouse, or on site during the event.
Racing returns to Phoenix Raceway March 5-8 featuring four power-packed races. Action begins Thursday, March 5, with the ARCA Menards Series race, followed by Friday, March 6, featuring NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and NTT INDYCAR Series practice and qualifying.
The excitement continues Saturday, March 7, with the NTT INDYCAR Series’ Good Ranchers 250, followed by the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series’ GOVX 200. That all sets the stage for the NASCAR Cup Series’ Straight Talk Wireless 500 on Sunday, March 8.
Tickets for the Spring weekend are going fast, and fans are encouraged to act now to secure their seats by visiting www.phoenixraceway.com.
About Phoenix Raceway
Phoenix Raceway has been the premier motorsports venue in the Southwest since 1964 and hosts two race weekends each year. Its season-opening weekend March 5-8 features full-throttle excitement with the NASCAR Cup Series, NTT INDYCAR SERIES, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and ARCA Menards Series. NASCAR will also return Oct. 16-18 with intense NASCAR Cup Series, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series playoff racing. Phoenix Raceway also hosts a variety of events throughout the year, including concerts, corporate meetings and conferences, charity events, weddings, holiday events, sport and endurance competitions, and driving schools. For more information, visit www.PhoenixRaceway.com and download the new NASCAR Tracks App at www.phoenixraceway.com/nascar-tracks-app/.
About NASCAR
The National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR) is the sanctioning body for the No. 1 form of motorsports in the United States and owner of 15 of the nation’s major motorsports entertainment facilities. NASCAR sanctions races in three national series (NASCAR Cup Series™, NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series™, and NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series™), four international series (NASCAR Brasil Series, NASCAR Canada Series, NASCAR Euro Series, NASCAR Mexico Series), four regional series (ARCA Menards Series, ARCA Menards Series East & West and the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour) and a local grassroots series (NASCAR Local Racing Series Powered by O’Reilly Auto Parts). The International Motor Sports Association™ (IMSA®) governs the IMSA WeatherTech SportsCar Championship™, the premier U.S. sports car series. NASCAR also owns Motor Racing Network, Racing Electronics, and ONE DAYTONA. Based in Daytona Beach, Florida, with offices in five cities across North America, NASCAR sanctions more than 1,200 races annually in 11 countries and more than 30 U.S. states.
For more information visit www.NASCAR.com and www.IMSA.com, and follow NASCAR on Instagram, YouTube, TikTok, X and Facebook.
