Oro Valley: Spring Foodie, Art & Wine Festival

Color, creativity, and crave-worthy flavor collide at Art State Arizona’s Spring Foodie, Art & Wine Festival at Oro Valley Marketplace, a high-energy outdoor weekend where you can sip local Arizona wine and beer, taste from 15+ food vendors, shop a curated artisan marketplace with over 140 artisans and exhibitors, and watch art come to life in real time in the Plein Air Painting Festival.

Nonstop cultural and student groups will be presenting live performances on the main stage, while a jumping castle playland and an arts and crafts tent for all ages will be available.

MARCH 7 & 8
Oro Valley Marketplace
12155 N. Oracle Road | SW Corner of Oracle & Tangerine
Free Admission | Free Parking
10 AM – 4 PM Daily
VOLUNTEERS NEEDED – REGISTER TO VOLUNTEER AT THE EVENT
REGISTER TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PLEIN AIR PAINTING COMPETITION

This March, Art State Arizona invites the community to step into a vibrant open-air celebration of flavor, creativity, and culture at the Oro Valley Spring Foodie, Art & Wine Festival. Set against sweeping mountain views at Oro Valley Marketplace, this two-day festival blends an artisan marketplace, cultural performances, culinary delights, plein air art competition, hands-on activities, and a local Arizona wine and beer garden into one immersive spring weekend experience.

Open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, the festival is free to attend and offers more than 4,300 parking spaces, making it easy for families and visitors to explore everything the event has to offer.

A Cultural Mainstage That Moves the World

The Spring Foodie, Art & Wine Festival showcases a powerful lineup of live cultural performances representing traditions from around the globe.

Saturday, March 7
Oro Valley Team Dance – Youth Dance (10:00 AM)
Thistle & Bear – Traditional Irish & Scandinavian Folk Music (10:20 AM)
Exit12 – Community Dance (11:00 AM)
Ayur – Mediterranean Music (11:20 AM)
Celtic Steps – Irish Dance (12:00 PM)
Bracken School of Irish Dance – Irish Dance (12:30 PM)
Kyklo – Balkan Folk Duo (1:00 PM)
Elite Theatre Academy – Youth Dance (2:00 PM)
Paul Amiel – Shakuhachi Japanese Flute Presentation (2:20 PM)
Philippine Mabuhay Cultural Foundation of Tucson – Traditional Filipino Dance (3:00 PM)

Sunday, March 8
Ballet Folklorico Tapatio – Regional Mexican Dance (10:00 AM)
Ballet Folklorico Los Mextucaz – Folklorico Performance (10:45 AM)
Esperanza Dance Project – ProjectRISE – Community Dance with Impact (11:30 AM)
Kids Unlimited – Youth Musical Theatre & Dance (12:00 PM)
Los Changuitos Feos – Youth Mariachi Performance (1:00 PM)
Mariachi Pueblo Viejo – Mariachi Performance (2:00 PM)
Saguaro Stompers & Sonoran Sol Cloggers – Folk Dance (2:30 PM)
Erika Segura Quintet – Pop & Soul Music Performance (3:00 PM)
Satrang Arts – Bollywood Dance & Indian Music (3:40 PM)

Additional Strolling Performances & Activations
The Spring Festival comes alive with movement, music, and unexpected moments of wonder. The Cirque Collective will weave through the crowd with acroyoga, hula hooping, and juggling — turning walkways into pop-up stages. On Saturday, DJ Carl Hanni spins vinyl; on Sunday, DJ PNUT takes over, keeping the rhythm grounded and vibrant all weekend long. It’s not just entertainment — it’s atmosphere.

Beyond the performances, you’ll find creativity rooted in story and place. The Comic BookMobile rolls in on Saturday with an interactive celebration of illustration and imagination. The Friends of the Public Library Book Sale invites you to discover your next favorite read, while the Oro Valley Historical Society Exhibit connects us to the stories that shaped this community. Together, these activations make the festival more than an event—they make it an experience.
Arizona Wine & Beer Garden

Guests 21+ can relax in the festival’s curated Arizona Wine & Beer Garden featuring local wines and craft beer available by the glass. The garden provides a shaded retreat to sip, socialize, and enjoy live music throughout the day, while listening to live music and indulging in over 15 eclectic food vendors.

LOCAL WINE & BEER VARIETIES | $7 EACH
Flying Leap Vineyards
Deep Sky Vineyards
Ray Ray’s Sonoran Spirit Tea
Barrio Brewery

Artisan Marketplace & Live Art

A Marketplace That Feels Like a Living Gallery
The Oro Valley Spring Foodie, Art & Wine Festival isn’t just a shopping experience — it’s a walk through the creative heartbeat of Arizona.

More than 140 artists, makers, designers, and specialty food producers transform Oro Valley Marketplace into an open-air gallery where every booth tells a story. From fine art to functional design, desert botanicals to bold metals, the diversity of mediums reflects the richness of our region. Participating artists are traveling to Oro Valley from more than 44 cities and 9 states across the country.
PREVIEW THE GALLERY OF PARTICIPATING ARTISTS
What makes this festival special isn’t just the range of mediums — it’s the people behind the work. Many of these artists are local and regional entrepreneurs building creative businesses rooted in Arizona. Every purchase directly supports working artists and small businesses who shape the cultural and economic fabric of our state.

The Oro Valley Spring Foodie, Art & Wine Festival is where fine art meets everyday life, where you can find a statement necklace, a handcrafted ceramic bowl, a landscape photograph, small-batch tamarind candy, and a sculptural metal hummingbird — all within a few steps.

It’s not just a vendor lineup. It’s a living, breathing celebration of Arizona creativity.

The Foodie Experience:
Eclectic Flavors, Local Favorites

Festival guests can explore more than 15 local food vendors offering a diverse culinary journey across cultures and cuisines.

From Korean street food and Sonoran fry bread to BBQ, vegan fare, shaved ice, mini donuts, kettle corn, and handcrafted beverages, the festival offers something for every palate.

Oh Wow Mini Donuts serves up hot, fresh, made-to-order mini donuts with classic toppings and sweet seasonal twists.

Cook’s Kettle Corn pops small batch kettle corn that perfectly balances sweet and salty crunch in every handful.

Quesadillas & More offers freshly grilled quesadillas stuffed with savory fillings and bold Southwestern flavors.

Yum Yum Pocha brings vibrant Korean street food favorites packed with spice, umami, and crave worthy comfort.

Gus’s Gyros & Lemonade delivers authentic Mediterranean gyros layered with tender meats and refreshing house made lemonade.

23 Spices BBQ slow smokes richly seasoned meats infused with a signature blend of bold, savory spices.

Treats by Gabby creates handcrafted desserts and sweet bites that are as beautiful as they are indulgent.

Big Sexy’s Chicken Wangs and Thangs dishes out saucy, flavor loaded chicken wings and hearty comfort classics.

Eatgypt features plant based and gluten free Mediterranean inspired dishes full of fresh herbs and vibrant flavor.

I & C Kitchen serves warm, pillowy fry bread topped with both sweet and savory ingredients rooted in tradition.

Good Eats Catering BBQ plates up smoky barbecue favorites cooked low and slow for deep, satisfying flavor.

Col. Mustard’s Hot Dogs and Mr. Ice Guy Italian Ice pair classic all beef hot dogs with icy, fruit packed Italian ice for the ultimate fair style combo.
Thirst Trap Lemonade pours freshly squeezed lemonade in bright, refreshing flavors that keep the Arizona heat in check.

Plein Air Painting Competition

A signature feature of the weekend is the juried Plein Air Painting Festival, inviting artists to create artwork outdoors, responding to the desert landscape, architecture, and festival atmosphere.

Categories include:
Nature
Architecture
People
Youth Category (Under 18)

Up to 40 selected artists will compete for more than $2,250 in cash awards, including:
$500 First Place (per category)
$250 Second Place (per category)
$250 Youth Best Painting
$500 Judge’s Choice – Best in Show

All artwork is created onsite during festival hours and displayed publicly before awards are announced Sunday afternoon.

Artists may apply online at:
https://artstateaz.formstack.com/forms/2026_ov_spring_foodie_art_and_wine_festival_plein_air_painting_competition

Family Friendly Activities

JUMPING CASTLES & ARTS ACTIVATIONS

Let kids spark joy in the festival’s dedicated youth zones, featuring inflatable jumping castles and playful activity spaces. Designed just for young attendees, these areas offer nonstop movement, laughter, and room to play—giving families a perfect balance of fun and freedom.

FACE PAINTING + FREE ARTS & CRAFTS TABLES

Imagination runs wild with face painting and free make-and-take art stations located throughout the festival. From colorful designs to hands-on crafts, these creative spaces invite kids and families to slow down, create together, and leave with something uniquely their own.

Amphi High Car Show
DIAMONDS IN THE DESERT CAR SHOW

At the Oro Valley Marketplace Walmart parking lot on Saturday, chrome, community, and career pathways collide at Tucson’s premier student-run automotive showcase. Produced entirely by students from Canyon Del Oro and Amphi High Schools, this high-energy event puts the next generation of automotive professionals in the driver’s seat—managing everything from event planning and marketing to technical demonstrations and awards. Come celebrate incredible vehicles while investing directly in hands-on education and real-world career training. 10 AM – 2 PM on Saturday, March 7.

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