The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) and the Sky Islands Tourism Association (SITA) have teamed up for the 35th Annual Patagonia Fall Festival — a beloved tradition that transforms the town into a vibrant celebration of art, culture, and community.
This year’s festival is happening from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday, October 12, and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday, October 13 at the picturesque Patagonia Town Park (325 McKeown Ave.).
With more than 125 vendors and live entertainment, the festival is a must-visit for locals and visitors. Each year, the Fall Festival attracts thousands of folks, showcasing some of the best of Southern Arizona’s talent and natural beauty.
However, it’s also an event known for chompin’ down on some goodies! We’re talking about eating some great food from vendors set up at the festival as well as local restaurants in the area.
Keep scrolling for the list of food vendors.
Also, for a full schedule of live entertainment and a list of artisans, crafts, and family-fun activities, visit patagoniafallfestival.org.
Participating Food & Beverage Vendors
- Hungary Express
- Funnel Cakes
- Gus’s Gyros and Lemonade
- Burgers
- Lemonade
- Fair Food
- Funnel Cake
- Hot Dogs
- Kettlelicious
- Kettle corn
- Lemonade and Limeade
- Caramel apple dippers
- Cotton candy
- Koolsips
- Lemonade
- Fresh fruit infusions
- Sweet Tea
- Root Beer Floats
- Sparky’s Cantina
- Vegetarian
- Baked Goods
- Health Food or Gluten Free
- Sandwiches
- I & C Kitchen
- Fry breads
- Tacos
- Burritos
- Burros
- Colonel Mustard’s & Mr. Ice Guy
- New York-style hot dogs
- Italian ice
- Patagonia Volunteer Fire & Rescue
- Hamburgers
- Hot dogs
- Cold beer
The local food and beverage scene in Patagonia is also worth checking out! Here’s a list of some nearby brick-and-mortar restaurants.
Patagonia Restaurants
- Velvet Elvis at La Misión
- Famous for its unique pizzas like the Green Giant and dishes such as Chicken Saltimbocca.
- Queen of Cups
- This hidden gem offers locally produced Arizona wines paired with Mediterranean-inspired small plates.
- Wild Horse Restaurant
- Wild Horse offers a laid-back dining experience with house-made tortilla chips, vegan options, and margaritas.
- Gathering Grounds
- Known for its excellent coffee, sandwiches, and baked goods, this cafe is a community hub for both locals and travelers.
- MorQ BBQ & Bakery
- Offering a combination of barbecue and freshly baked pastries, MorQ is a top spot for comfort food, including brisket sandwiches and vegan breakfast options.
- Patagonia Lumber Co.
- A great spot to grab a beer, sip on coffee, and make new friends.
For more information, visit patagoniafallfestival.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.
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