phoenixnewtimes.com Nov. 24th - Nov. 30th, 2022 N E W T I M E S H O L I D AY G U I D E 17 Phoenix Festival of the Arts Celebrating 10 Years in Downtown Phoenix Phoenix Festival of the Arts is celebrating its 10th year of bringing art, music, and food to Margaret T. Hance Park in Downtown Phoenix, on December 10 and 11, 2022, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Presented by Phoenix Center for the Arts, this free event is always a hit with locals and snowbirds alike, to pick up last minute holiday gifts and enjoy the Arizona weather. Turning 10 is a big milestone for this community favorite event, and the Festival is set to celebrate in a big way to reflect that! This years’ event is set to have more vendors than before, with close to 200 art vendors and cultural organizations participating this year. Shoppers will have the opportunity to purchase amazing art made by both professional artists, and student artists who got their start in the art studio classrooms of Phoenix Center for the Arts. All of your favorite things will be available for purchase: ceramics, glass art, jewelry, metal sculptures, paintings, photography, leather goods, and more! Those in the know make it a point to stop by the Festival for unique, one-of-a-kind gifts for friends and family. Start scouting out which booths to stop by over the weekend, a list of all the artists at this year’s Festival can be seen on the Festival website at phoenixfestivalofthearts.org/art-vendors. While enjoying all the art, don’t forget to bring your appetite! The Festival boasts a variety of food trucks, serving everything from gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches to asian street food, sweet treats, and cold beverages. Beer and wine will also be available for purchase. To see a complete list of food trucks for each day, visit phoenixfestivalofthearts.org/food-and-drink. Each year, Festival attendees come not just for the art and food, but to also hear some great music from their favorite local bands. Returning this year, THREE STAGES of music will feature live music and performances. The Main Stage, curated by Rebel Lounge, features local bands playing everything from jazz to hard rock, alternative to pop. The Acoustic Stage showcases jam bands, folk, and singer-songwriters from around town. The Entertainment Pavilion, curated by Southwest Arts & Music, features performances the whole family can enjoy, including art demonstrations, circus performances, dance ensembles, spoken word poets, choral groups, and more! For a full line-up of music, performances, and activities, visit the Festival website at phoenixfestivalofthearts.org.
