The biannual Fourth Avenue Street Fair begins Friday, December 8. And what good is Tucson Foodie if we can’t provide you with some kind of an idea of what you’ll be facing food-wise and where to find it.
If you’ve been to the fair before, you know you’re there when the smell of street food hits you from blocks away.
Over 40 food vendors will set up shop for this round of the fair and below are some of the standout offerings. Have a favorite that we missed? Let us know in the comments.
Fry bread at the street fair is a crowd favorite and AJ’s Fry Bread is where you can get it. No relation to AJ’s Fine Foods.
Where to find: Two booths, 5th Street and 7th Street.
BBQ 4 U has been attending Tucson’s street fair since 1998. The food is a visitor favorite.
Where to find: West of Hoff Avenue on 7th Street.
Known for barbecue, Blue Banjo prepares all dishes onsite over mesquite.
Look for tri-tip, roasted chicken, pulled pork, bratwurst, and hot wings.
Where to find: East of 4th Avenue on 7th Street.
With storefronts on Campbell at Glenn and 22nd and Kolb, Brushfire is well-known for barbecue in Tucson.
Where to find: 5th street west of 4th Avenue.
Looking for something sweet?
Café Francais offers assorted French pastries, colorful macaroons, and croissants. C’est Bon!
Where to find: On 7th Street.
Also found at the Pima County Fair, Chans Concessions offers chicken on a stick, egg rolls, and shrimp fried rice.
Where to find: East of 4th Avenue on 7th Street.
According to Yelp, The Corn Roasters sells ears of roasted corn with a selection of spices, sauces, and salts.
Where to find: 7th Street, west of Hoff Avenue, and west of 4th Avenue on 4th Street.
Fourth Avenue favorite, Geronimo’s Revenge is making their street fair debut. Grab a Geronimo Dog or (vegan) Mac & Cheese.
Where to find: Next to Che’s Lounge.
Kettle corn is a street fair classic. Salty and sweet, this snack will have you coming back for more.
Where to find: Fourth Avenue and 4th Street.
In their first year at the street fair, Inca’s will be serving up tasty Peruvian dishes like Causa Rellena, Anticuchos, Papa Rellena, and Lomo Saltado.
Where to find: 7th Street near the main stage.
If you’re into Indonesian food, and more specifically satay, this is the booth for you.
Where to find: 7th Street, in between Fourth Avenue and Hoff Avenue.
Who says doughnuts are limited to breakfast? No one. Find them all day at this booth.
Where to find: Between Fourth Avenue and Hoff Avenue, on 7th Street.
Nothing says street fair like Giant Texas Corn Dogs. Grab one at JPZ Concessions, or try their Green Chile Cheese Fries.
Where to find: 7th Street.
Piggly Wiggly has become a fair favorite over the years. JJ’s offers burgers, barbecue, and giant turkey legs.
Where to find: East of Fourth Avenue on 5th Street.
Nothing says “street fair” like the smell of kettle corn and sticky fingers.
Where to find: East of Hoff Avenue on 7th Street.
You wouldn’t know by their name, but Mutts also offers breakfast items, soups, and salads.
Where to find: West of Hoff Avenue on 7th Street.
Another crowd favorite is making a comeback at the street fair.
S&B serves barbecued meat on a stick, along with egg rolls, chow mein, and shrimp tempura.
Where to find: East of Fourth Avenue on 5th Street.
If you’re looking for a cool beverage to sip on while wandering the fair, check out Scottsdale Soda. Their all-natural and organic sodas are hand-crafted and come in 12 flavors: Ginger Beer, Horchata, Tamarindo, Manzana, Citrus Paradisi, Mexican Cola ( regular and diet), Sarsparilla, Black Cherry, Watermelon Cream, Vanilla Cream, and Diet Lemon-Up.
Where to find: In front of Antigone Books.
The weather has been a bit chilly, and we can’t think of a better way to warm up at the street fair than with a big bowl of Ramen from Takoyaki. Also try their signature Takoyaki balls, filled with fried octopus.
Where to find: Fourth Avenue and 7th Street.
Classic American food, such as burgers, fries, and hot dogs.
Where to find: Six different booths, four on 5th Street, and two on 4th Street.
Are you craving something out of the ordinary? Tri-Tip Man has a unique selection of Smokin’ Meats & Sandwiches.
Where to find: 5th Street.
No less worthy, the following vendors will also be present at the 2017 winter Fourth Avenue Street Fair.
The fair will take over Fourth Avenue on December 8-10. For more information, visit Fourth Avenue.
