The magic of the holiday season will shine bright when the Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair takes over multiple blocks from Friday, December 13 through Sunday, December 15.
Twice a year, the Fourth Avenue Merchants Association (FAMA) hosts the bi-annual tradition just in time for the holidays in December and then again during Tucson’s near-perfect weather in March. For 55 years, the family-friendly tradition has brought over 350,000 people to the Old Pueblo.
The three-day event is open from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday.
Oh, and admission is free!
“Families will love the festive fun, including appearances by Santa himself on Saturday and Sunday!”
The three-day event has been recognized as a “Top 100 Event in the World,” so shop, eat, drink, and embrace the local community.
Participating Food & Beverage Vendors
- Barrio Brewing Company – Beer, Wine, Seltzers
- Be Crepeful – Savory & Sweet Crepes
- Boba King – Milk Teas, Flavored Teas, Iced Slushies, Boba Drinks
- Chan’s Concessions – Chicken on Stick, LoMein, Korean Corndogs, Fried Rice
- Churros El Rey – Churros
- Desert Fun Foods – Dippin Dots
- Eegee’s – Various Flavored Eegee’s
- Elowtito’s – Loaded Baked Potatoes
- Feinga Fry Bread – Fry Bread
- Flaco’s Tacos – Burritos, Tacos
- Greek Snack – Gyros, Spinach Pie, Grave Leave, Falafel Sandwich, Baklava
- Hawaiian Honey Cones – Handmade Cones and Ice Cream
- Heavy Kettle Popcorn – Flavored Popcorn
- Hensley Beverage Company – Beer, Wine, Seltzers
- Hot & Sizzling Grill – Gyros, Philly CheeseSteak, Sausage, Fries, Sandwiches
- Hot Bamboo, LLC – Filled Steamed Buns, Rice Bowls, Dumplings & Small Bites
- Hot Dog del Sur – Assortment of Hot Dogs, Chili Cheese Cheetos
- Iglesia del Dios Vivo La Luz Del Mundo – Tamales, Aguas Frescas, Atole
- Indonesian Satay – BBQ Chicken, Pork, Beef & Lamb on a Stick, Fried Noodles, Egg Rolls
- Iron Skillet Funnel Cakes – Funnel Cakes
- Jake’s Donuts & Treat Trolley – Donuts, Funnel Cakes, Cotton Candy, Deep Fried Treats
- Jerry’s Lemonade and Shaved Ice – Lemonade
- Joe Chicken – Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Tenders, Bucket of Fries
- JPZ Concessions – Carne Asada Fries, Funnel Cakes, Curly Fries, Corn Dogs
- Kabob Shack – Strawberry & Brownie, Strawberry & Banana, Apple Blossom
- Kountry Kitchen Kettle Corn – Kettle Corn
- Lazy KJ Ranch BBQ – Pulled Pork Sandwich, Pulled Pork Quesadilla
- Licks Ice Cream – Hot Chocolate, Handmade Ice Cream, Milkshakes
- Lobster Shack – Oysters on a Stick, Lobster Roll
- Malta Joe’s Baked Goods – Maltese Savory Pastries
- Merhaba Café – Coffee, Authentic Arabic Ice Cream
- Piggly’s BBQ – Piggly Fries, Pulled Pork Sandwich, Chicken Fingers, Turkey Legs
- Raspados del Sur – Assorted Agua Fresca, Horchata, Fruit Cups
- S&B First Cook – Teriyaki Beef & Chicken, Chow-Mein, Shrimp Tempura
- Sally’s BBQ – BBQ Sandwich, Pulled Pork, Beef Brisket, Smoked Sausage
- Sr. Swirly – Swirled Potatoes on a Stick with Various Dipping Sauces
- Stizzy’s Roasted Corn – Roasted Corn, Cotija Corn, Loaded Baked Potato
- Tillie’s Lemon Place – Lemonade
- Tran’s Concessions – Teriyaki Chicken, Gyros, Steak & Cheese
- Warm N’ Fluffy – Fried Chicken Sandwich, Waffle Sandwich, Fries, Waffle Sticks, Milkshakes
- Western Delight – Old Fashioned Soda
- World’s Best Corndogs – Corndogs, Veggie Dog, Cheese Sticks
Packaged Food Vendors
- 1989 Bake House – Cookies, Brownies & Baked Goods
- Adaptogen Superfoods, LLC – Full Spectrum Mushroom Blends
- Alpenglow Cocktail Company – Flavored Cocktail Mixers
- Areemo – Baklava
- ArizonaSunsetTreats – Freeze-Dried Candy
- Bee Chama Honey – Honey, Bee Pollen, Honeycombs
- Behrnes Pepper Salts – Spice Blends
- Belicious Waffles, LLC – Belgian Liege Waffles
- Branch and Vine – Flavored Balsamic Vinegars & Jams, Olive Oil
- Cactus Jack Pickled Veggies – Pickled Vegetables
- Cinnaholic – Cinnamon Buns, Brownies & Various Baked Goods
- Coyote Country Seasonings – Various Soup & Dip Mixes
- Double Dippin – Gourmet Dips, Spreads & Marinades
- Flavor Expedition LLC – Seasonings
- Grizzly Joe’s Seasoning – Seasonings
- Jorge’s Habit – Habanero Sea Salt Habanero Flavored Sea Salts
- Licorice Factory – Filled Licorice Ropes
- Los Amayas Salsa – Salsa
- Louisiana Hot Sauce – Hot Sauce
- Mike’s Jerky – Gourmet Beef Jerky
- Mountain Top Honey Co. – Various Flavored Honey’s
- NUTZABOUTNUTS – Roasted & Glazed Nuts
- Pastamore Gourmet Foods – Pasta, Balsamic Vinegar, Olive Oil, Marinades
- Phil’s Gourmet Sauces – Rubs, BBQ Sauce
- Redondo’s Tortilleria LLC – Empanadas, Tortillas
- Rickey’s Jerky – Exotic Beef Jerky
- Riley’s Spice of Life – BBQ Rubs, Salsa Seasonings, Chili Seasonings
- Ry’s Snacks – Various Flavors of Gourmet Popcorn, Cotton Candy
- Señor Chelada, LLC – Michelada Mix
- Skylake Ranch Pomegranate Provisions – Pomegranate Jellies, Syrups, Marinades, Balsamic Vinegar
- Slide Ridge – Various Flavored Vinegars
- Sonoran Sweetery – Smoke Roasted Nuts, Hot Sauce
- Sting N Linger Salsa Co. – Salsa, Seasonings, Hot Sauce
- The Candy and Chocolate Company, LLC – Caramel Apples, Chocolate Covered Cheesecake
- Tucson Chocolate Factory, LLC – Chocolate Bars, Assorted Chocolate Boxes, Bon Bons, Turtles
- Tucson Tea Company – Loose Leaf Tea
- Untamed Confections – Honey, Honey Caramels, Various Chocolate Confections
- WE-B-JAMMIN – Various Flavored Jellies
- Wild Wild West Dist – Exotic Jerky, Smoked & Flavored Nuts, Raw Honey
Fourth Avenue Merchants Association, Inc. (FAMA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving and promoting the unique character of Tucson’s historic Fourth Avenue.
“FAMA fosters economic vitality and cultural enrichment through events, marketing, and promotions, which bring together thousands of locals and visitors to celebrate arts, culture, and community.”
Local Businesses on Fourth Avenue
All the places to eat, drink, grab a snack, order to-go, down an espresso shot, cram for that final, meet up with friends, go dancing, and maybe even lock eyes with an attractive stranger from across the room. Here it is: the complete and up-to-date guide to Fourth Avenue restaurants, bars, cafes, and more.
For more information about the Fourth Avenue Winter Street Fair, visit fourthavenue.org.
Article written by:
Matt Sterner
More about MattAt 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.
