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What’s cookin’ at the Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair 2022

What’s cookin’ at the Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair 2022

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The Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair, which hasn’t happened since the spring of 2019, is returning to delight its visitors, shoppers, and most importantly, the eaters.

The spring season’s festivities begin at 10 a.m. until dusk on Friday, April 1 – Sunday, April 3, and there’s going to be plenty of edible items to get your hands on. Although, it can be hard to decide what you’d like to eat when you’re inhaling aromas from several different food trucks at once.

Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair
Photo courtesy of Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair

If you’re concerned about where to park, there are a few options this time around. A free shuttle service is provided from the Pennington Street Garage and the Tyndal Avenue Garage by VIP Taxi. The Fourth Avenue Merchant Association also recommends parking along the Modern Streetcar line and using Sun Link.

Check out the list of this year’s vendors that are dishin’ out the goods this year.

AJ’s Fry Bread

Fry bread at the Mercado cafeteria at the Tanque Verde Swap Meet (Credit: Jackie Tran)
(Credit: Jackie Tran)

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.

Blue Banjo BBQ

(Credit: Blue Banjo BBQ)
(Credit: Blue Banjo BBQ)

Known for barbecue, Blue Banjo prepares all dishes onsite over mesquite.

Look for tri-tip, roasted chicken, pulled pork, bratwurst, and hot wings.

Chans Concessions 

Hand holding a seasoned fried chicken skewer over a white paper bag at a crowded outdoor street fair(Credit: Flickr/ southernfoodwaysalliance)

Also found at the Pima County Fair, Chans Concessions offers chicken on a stick, egg rolls, and shrimp fried rice.

India Gourmet Indonesian Satay BBQ

Grilled satay skewers, minced meat on bamboo sticks and red glazed pieces, with peanut sauce on a white plate
(Credit: Flickr/ thefalcon)

If you’re into Indonesian food, and more specifically satay, this is the booth for you.

Jake’s Donuts

(Credit: Jake's Donuts)
(Credit: Jake’s Donuts)

Who says doughnuts are limited to breakfast? No one. Find them all day at this booth.

JPZ Concessions

Nothing says street fair like Giant Texas Corn Dogs. Grab one at JPZ Concessions, or try their Green Chile Cheese Fries.

The Orange Place

Cheeseburger with red onion and lettuce on a brioche bun beside a heap of shoestring fries in a paper-lined metal basket(Credit: Flickr/ stuart_spivack )

Classic American food, such as burgers, fries, and hot dogs are served.

Piggly Wiggly

(Credit: Piggly's)
(Credit: Piggly’s)

Piggly Wiggly has become a fair favorite over the years. JJ’s offers burgers, barbecue, and giant turkey legs.

Sally’s BBQ

Sally’s has been smokin’ BBQ since 1989, bringing in favorites like Pulled Pork, Beef Brisket, Ribs, and other barbecue dishes.

Thomas Family Traditions

If you’re looking for old-fashioned soda pops that get poured out of wooden barrels, Thomas Family Traditions is a must-try.

Other notable vendors include:

  • The Lemon
  • India Gourmet
  • The Good Smoke
  • Mu’s Kitchen
  • Festive Desserts
  • Greek Snack
  • Chan’s Concessions
  • Piggly’s Funnel Cake
  • Golden Sun
  • Hot and Sizzling Grill
  • Aeco Greek
  • Boba Tea
  • First Cook Chinese
  • Heavy Kettle

For more information about the Fourth Avenue Spring Street Fair, visit fourthavenue.org. 

Article written by:

Matt Sterner

Matt Sterner

More about Matt

At a very young age, Matt Sterner was gifted with the artistic ability to masterfully roll a burrito to the highest of standards, but the wrapped medley of delicious innards wasn’t his first love. Matt’s first true love was a combination of reading, writing, and creating. He grew up reading comics, the ingredients list of his shampoo and conditioner bottles, choose-your-own-adventure books, and the Scrabble dictionary — something he found useful when challenging his grandmother to a game.

He attended college at New Mexico State University and graduated with a degree in Digital Filmmaking. One of his favorite classes was screenwriting because he became responsible for the story’s birth before it came to life on-screen. After school, Matt took on numerous positions at a local television station in Tucson. From dealing out stories about heartbreak to producing “fluffier” content for a lifestyle broadcast, he learned what it takes to adapt to the many emotions the world of media can stir. Since 2017, Matt has dabbled in the culinary world of Tucson as well as San Diego, California from time to time.

If you’re in the mood for strange stories, head over to his pride and joy, wonkytimes.com. And in case you’re curious — yes, after all of this time, he still manages to roll a killer burrito.

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