
Our friends at Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) are expanding their annual Fall Artisan Festival in Oro Valley to feature an expanded food area curated by us!!
The (now slightly renamed) Oro Valley Fall Foodie & Art Festival is happening from Saturday, October 26 — Sunday, October 27.
This free two-day outdoor event will take over the Oro Valley Marketplace (12155 N. Oracle Rd.), turning the picturesque open-air shopping center into a headquarters for creativity, flavors, and autumn fun.
This year, more than 135 local artisans will bring their handcrafted goods to the festival, including jewelry, metal sculptures, woven textiles, and home decor. It’s a prime opportunity to meet the folks who make the crafts and they’ll even have a few live demonstrations.
SAACA asked us (Tucson Foodie) to bring Oro Valley a little taste of Tucson—so we rounded up some of our favorite food trucks and vendors, including some returning favorites from prior years.
We’ve curated more than 25 food and beverage vendors for the Foodie Experience, featuring seasonal treats like pumpkin-flavored drinks, kettle corn, fudge, and regional bites that celebrate Southern Arizona’s food culture.
Craft beer and wine will also be available in the Beer & Wine Garden featuring a selection of Ranch Hand Brewing beers and favorites from Flying Leap Vineyards.
This season’s festival also has some family-friendly, fall-themed activities, including pumpkin painting, a kids’ art station, and a 24-foot pumpkin centerpiece for family photo opportunities. Kids can get into the Halloween spirit with trick-or-treating at more than 70 stations, where artisans will be handing out candy throughout the festival walkways.
Also, be sure to catch the Master Pumpkin Carving demonstrations by Food Network star Matt Harper, from 10:30 a.m. – 1:30 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
Check out our October 2023 article, “Nine on the Line: Matt Harper, Local Pumpkin Sculptor.”
Live music will fill the air throughout the weekend with performances by Fox and Bones (Americana), Tesoro (Flamenco), Chris Baron & Two Secrets (Folk Rock), and more. After-hours music at Fork & Fire Smokehouse + Taproom (11835 N. Oracle Rd. #101) will keep the party going with performances from The Beatle Brothers (Beatles tribute band) and Sean Lewis (Pop/Rock).
Check out the live music schedule here.
Don’t miss this opportunity to experience art, food, music, and the festive charm of fall!
The Oro Valley Fall Foodie & Art Festival will take place at the Oro Valley Marketplace (12155 N. Oracle Rd.) For more information, visit saaca.org.
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