Tempe Festival of the Arts

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1 W Rio Salado Pkwy
Tempe, AZ 85281

Tempe Festival of the Arts, with a 50-year history in Tempe, Arizona, is a beloved community event showcasing over 350 artists from around the country. This urban fine art festival, held in early December and early to mid-March each year, features local music, a Kids Block, and a variety of food options on the streets of historic Mill Avenue.

Consistently ranked among the Top 100 Classic Contemporary Craft Shows in the nation, the festival attracts nearly 225,000 visitors to Downtown Tempe over a 3-day weekend. With prestigious awards and a reputation for excellence, it is a point of pride for residents and a favorite destination for both locals and visitors.

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Cary A.
3/24/2025

Innovative creative design by enlightened creators allowing for more creativity to evolve

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HoyMay P.
3/9/2025

It was time for the Tempe Festival of the Arts, which happens twice a year. It was quite warm and crowded with people enjoying the festival. This is a free festival and attracts a lot of...

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Paul D.
12/9/2024

Tempe Festival of the Arts is a nice way to a few hours. It's a fairly large number of artist booths compared to other Art Festivals in the Valley. If your were to put all of them on one street,...

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Dee C.
12/4/2023

This year was Wonderful- weather, vendors, food, entertainment, etc. There seemed to be a beautiful air of joy and hopefulness blowing about the atmosphere. The crowds were large but never felt...

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Kaitlyn I.
12/9/2024

Always love the art festival. Mostly great vendors. They've added some vendors that I question if it's art or trash. The art is hit or miss. But I love the food and cosmetic aisles. Parking...

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