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2021 Sky Islands Fall Artisan Market
October 9, 2021 @ 10:00 am - October 10, 2021 @ 4:00 pm MST
The 2021 Sky Islands Fall Artisan Market in Patagonia, AZ will bring art, community and creativity together October 9 & 10, 2021
The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance and Sky Islands Tourism Association proudly announce the event details for the newly refreshed Patagonia Fall Festival on October 9 & 10, 2021.
The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) and the Sky Islands Tourism Association (SITA) are partnering to present the 32nd Annual Fall celebration of arts and culture, on October 9 & 10, 2021 at the Patagonia Town Park. After taking a year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Sky Islands regional community is elated to welcome back festival attendees to the two-day event.
With a thirty plus year history of community outreach, this festival has been recognized as one of Arizona’s most well-attended rural community art gatherings, featuring fine artists, sculptors, weavers, potters, jewelry makers, crafters, live music, award-winning music, and food vendors from around the region.
REGIONAL TOURISM
The Sky Islands communities of Patagonia, Sonoita, and Elgin are also a great central location for day trips to Bisbee, Tombstone, Tubac, the wondrous Karchner Caverns, and Mexico. Spectacular mountain ranges soar above the desert floor, creating “Sky Islands,” which harbor tremendous biological and geographic diversity, rare in the US and much of the world.
With endless possibilities for your day or weekend local getaway, we invite the community to take part not just in the Artisan Market festivities but to visit and support the communities that surround you. For a list of possible activities, which include: Art & Culture, Birding, Biking & Hiking, Ecotourism, Parks & Lakes, Places to Eat, Shopping, Wellness as well as Wineries & Breweries, visit https://www.visitskyislands.com/attractions/
Several local businesses are offering special discounts and deals on the Sky Islands Fall Artisan Market weekend.
Ovens of Patagonia www.ovensofpatagonia.com
277 W McKeown, Patagonia, AZ 85624
Artisans Market Special: Buy 3 half-pound boxes of fudge, get a 4th one free. Ovens of Patagonia has fudge at both the Artisans Market and in their main store in Patagonia.
The Patagonia Museum www.thepatagoniamuseum.org/
100 School Street, Patagonia, AZ 85624
Free admission to the Museum between the hours of 10am-4pm, October 9th and 10th. Mention you are in town for the Sky Islands Artisan Market and receive a free historical postcard of your choice.
Rune Wines www.runewines.com
3969 Highway 82, Sonoita, AZ 85637
Visit Rune Wines and enjoy beautiful Sky Islands views with a glass of award-winning local wine in hand! Receive $1 off any glass pour of wine – just mention the Sky Islands Artisan Market. Hours: 11am – 5pm Monday through Wednesday, 11am – 6pm Thursday through Sunday.
FEATURED ARTISANS
The Patagonia Town Park will be filled with color, life and art, featuring over 100 exhibitors to shop and browse. Each spot of the market has already been filled, with local artisan food purveyors, sculptors, painters, craft artisans, custom textile work, jewelry, and literary artists filling the park. To view the entire list of participating artisans, visit our artist page at https://www.patagoniafallfestival.org/vendors.html
SOUTH 32 KIDSZONE, PATAGONIA CREATIVE ARTS ASSOCIATION & FRIENDS OF THE PATAGONIA LIBRARY BOOK SALE
The festival will feature a weekend of fun, excitement, and entertainment for all ages. Children can partake in the South 32’s Kid Zone featuring interactive and Grab and Go Activities all weekend long. The Patagonia Creative Arts Association will be participating with custom coloring pages attendees can access at the event, inspired by poetry and the local works of youth. In addition, the Friends of the Patagonia Library Book Sale will take place once again on festival grounds, featuring hundreds of books, DVD’s and literary arts merchandise for sale.
FOOD COURT & PICNIC AREAS
Festival attendees can enjoy a variety of food offerings – from Patagonia Fire Department’s hamburger cookout to Food Trucks offering a variety of sausages, Indian Taco Fry Bread, vegan/vegetarian entrees, gyros, sweet treats, and more.
Participating food vendors include:
– The Culinary Graduate Food Truck: Gourmet Sandwiches on homemade bread, Cajun Garlic Fries, the famous “Mac and Cheese Grilled Cheese” and “Count of Monte Cristo” Sandwich.
– Mobile Food Concepts: Authentic Gyros , Philly Cheese Steaks, Corn Dogs, Baklava and Hummus
– BlackJack Citrus Infusions: Lemonade and all natural infusions
– Kettlelicious Kettle Corn: Fresh popped kettle corn, Caramel Apple Dippers, Cotton Candy
– Sparky’s Cantina/Whisper’s Sanctuary: Healthy Festival Foods, including Gluten Free Sandwiches, Desserts and Baked Goods as well as soups and rice dishes
– I & C Kitchen : Fry bread and Indian Tacos and Burritos
– Hungary express: Funnel cake regular
– Mutts Premium Hot dogs and Sausages: Premium sausage and hot dogs
– Patagonia Fire Department’s hamburger cookout
LIVE ENTERTAINMENT
SAACA is proud to announce some new festival faces to the entertainment schedule, as well as some fan favorites from years past.
Saturday October 9, 2021
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Jam Pak Blues ‘N Grass (Youth Blues and Bluegrass)
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | The Tirebiters (Singer-Songwriter Rock)
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Kevin Pakulis Band (Americana)
4:30 PM – 6:00 PM | Zach Farley & Friends (World / Folk)
Sunday October 10, 2021
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Jam Pak Blues ‘N Grass (Youth Blues and Bluegrass)
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Sophia Rankin and the Sound
2:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Eric Ramsey (Blues)
3:15 PM – 4 PM | Cobalt Sunset (Folk / Americana)
Started by the Town of Patagonia over 32 years ago, this truly homegrown, small-town celebration is designed to showcase extraordinary talent and artistry against the scenic backdrop of the Arizona mountains. The event attracts more than 15,000 visitors to Patagonia’s lovely tree-shaded park in the center of town over a festive weekend of art, music, and community. Patagonia is a tourist destination that makes for a great weekend trip to enjoy this scenic community, with plenty of artistic and creative flair on display.
The celebration will highlight tourism to the Sky Islands region and introduce programming to support the small businesses, wineries, and regional experiences that only Patagonia, Sonoita & Elgin can offer. A complete list of regional activations which will complement the festival over the weekend, will be announced on September 10, 2021. We encourage the community to visit the artisan market, but also to experience the local wineries, shops, outdoor spaces, and restaurants.
Sky Islands Fall Artisan Market (formerly the Patagonia Fall Festival)
When: Saturday, October 9 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday, October 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Patagonia Town Park, 325 McKeown Avenue, Patagonia, AZ 85624
Cost: Free Admission
Online: www.patagoniafallfestival.org
Phone: (520) 797-3959
About the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance
The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation, preservation and advancement of the Arts. SAACA strengthens the bonds between people, place and purpose through collaborative, arts-driven experiences. SAACA (formerly the Greater Oro Valley Arts Council) was created to develop cultivated programming that spotlights local creatives and celebrates unique culture, while providing direct opportunities for artists to make and sell their work. To date, SAACA has created over 200,000 arts-driven experiences, from innovative community festivals and cultural celebrations to creative sector development, and accessible arts enrichment programs. SAACA continues to grow in footprint and in impact while working to pursue the mission of strengthening the bonds between people, place and purpose.
About Sky Island Tourism Association
The mission of Sky Island Tourism Association (SITA) is to grow regional tourism, thereby enhancing business and employment opportunities within the Sky Island communities of Elgin, Sonoita and Patagonia. SITAS’ objective is to make the Sky Islands region a well-known and popular tourist destination for short- and long-term visitors. Our excellent visitor’s center, highly capable volunteer staff, established website, and affiliation with the Arizona Office of Tourism, Local First Arizona and now SAACA, form a solid foundation for these efforts.