Oro Valley Fall Foodie and Arts Festival

Join us for the Oro Valley Fall Foodie & Arts Festival, a two-day outdoor event that showcases some of the Southwest's finest artisans across all mediums, including fashion, home goods, painting, metalwork, woodworking, and more. Immerse yourself in the spirit of the season with autumn-themed activities tailored for the whole family, set against the picturesque backdrop of the bustling Oro Valley Marketplace Shopping Center.

The festival features up to 125 talented artists, offering a diverse array of handcrafted goods. Enjoy strolling musicians who will add a melodic ambiance to your experience. Indulge in an unrivaled foodie experience presented by Tucson Foodie with up to 20 food vendors and purveyors, and sip on local brews in our lively beer garden. Witness live art demonstrations that showcase the creative process, and let the kids explore their creativity with pumpkin painting and other fall-centric crafts. Don’t miss the family photo opportunities with a stunning 20-foot pumpkin centerpiece, trick-or-treating, and costume contests that promise fun for all ages.

The Oro Valley Fall Foodie & Art Festival will feature exciting and festive opportunities to celebrate the incoming Fall season with interactive activities, events and memorable event experiences.

?Over 20 diverse food vendors, featuring candy apples, fudge, pumpkin drinks, kettle corn, and regional cuisine from food artisans and makers throughout Southern Arizona.
Over 70 trick-or-treat stations for the family! - Participating artists will provide complimentary candy throughout the festival walkways. Look for the pumpkin back at each artisan station and simply say "Trick Or Treat"!
Live music from touring and regional bands!
Pumpkin Decorating?
Master Pumpkin Carving Demonstration with Food Network star Matt Harper - Join us from 10:30 AM - 1:30 PM with live pumpkin carving from Matt Harper, master pumpkin carver and sculptor who has appeared on TV and web features!
Classic trucks on display
Pumpkin painting and stickers with Basis Oro Valley
Glass-fused pumpkins with Sonoran Glass Academy
Balloon twisting and Halloween face painting
...and so much more!

Live Performance Schedule:

10 AM - 12 PM: Fox and Bones (Americana)

Scott Gilmore and Sarah Vitort are Fox and Bones—energetic offbeat folksters with a retro-tinged, soul-stirring, modern vintage bent. The indomitable duo has brought their optimistic Americana polish to international stages shared with the likes of Rayland Baxter, The Dead South, ZZ Ward, Fantastic Cat and ALO among others. Fox and Bones’ fourth album titled "Long Time Honey” is a collaboration with esteemed songwriter Greg Holden and has received international acclaim for its upbeat and heartfelt songwriting.

Zona Emergente (Mexico) praised the duo, stating, "They manage to make you feel like you can take on the world", while Naga Mag (Greece) lauded, "The much-loved vocals are so familiar and warm that you feel the love overflowing inside you" and Americana Highways (US) beamed Long Time Honey “should rightly be considered one of the best Americana albums of the year”. Their hardworking artistic output has earned them first place at the 2023 Tucson Folk Festival songwriting contest and second place in the International Acoustic Music Awards, amongst other accolades. In between their rigorous tour schedule, the duo founded Portland’s Folk Festival: an annual, three-night celebration of folk and Americana music at the iconic Crystal Ballroom in their hometown of Portland, Oregon.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM: Tesoro (Flamenco)

Tesoro beautifully and adeptly mixes the diverse styles of puro flamenco, rumba, cumbia, Latin pop and rock along with a perfect measure of funk and blues – all the while incorporating its signature powerful rhythms into infectiously heartfelt, unforgettably passionate, romantically catchy tunes. Tesoro’s songs are richly textured and beautifully complex while remaining completely accessible. The band features Justin Fernandez (Guitar) and Brian Scott (Guitar).

2 PM - 4 PM: Chris Baron & Two Secrets (Folk/Rock)

Chris Baron is a model singer-songwriter with a slew of secrets and a big band sound that really brings the lumber. Gleefully tight and loose with a tractor-beam stage presence, he runs rampant west of the Rockies (+ Texas!) making music that is pleasing to the senses.

Admission: Free