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SKY ISLANDS FALL ARTISAN MARKET
October 8, 2022 @ 10:00 am - October 9, 2022 @ 4:00 pm MST
THE BEST NO-SO-LITTLE ART & MUSIC FESTIVAL IN ARIZONA
SKY ISLANDS FALL ARTISAN MARKET
Preview the participating artists, vendors, live performances, food vendors, and activities!
OCTOBER 8 & 9
The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) and the Sky Islands Tourism Association (SITA) are proud to partner up again to present the 33rd annual Fall celebration of arts and culture. With a thirty-plus year history of community outreach, this festival has been recognized as one of Arizona’s most well-attended community art gatherings, featuring fine artists, sculptors, weavers, potters, jewelry makers, crafters, live music, and food vendors from around the region.
Located in the heart of Southern Arizona and in the Eastern region of Santa Cruz County, the communities of Patagonia, Sonoita, and Elgin comprise “the Sky Islands.” The Sky Islands tout one of the most diverse environmental ecosystems in the nation and the first and oldest vineyard in the state. Sonoita and Elgin are home to 17 wineries and distilleries, with a historic hotel that honors local ranching families and Secretariat – the 1973 Triple Crown champion.
FREE ADMISSION
SATURDAY 9AM – 5PM | SUNDAY 10AM – 4PM
PATAGONIA TOWN PARK
325 McKeown Ave, Patagonia, AZ 85624
GETTING TO THE FESTIVAL & PARKING DETAILS
Patagonia Town Park, 325 McKeown Avenue, Patagonia, AZ 85624
The festival is located on Arizona’s Scenic Route 82 between Sonoita and Nogales in the Town of Patagonia, approximately one hour South of Tucson and three hours from Phoenix. The event is rain or shine. Parking is available in the streets surrounding the festival, with paid parking areas benefitting local schools and a festival shuttle running from attendee parking at Patagonia High School.
DIRECTIONS & PARKING DETAILS
OVER 100 PARTICIPATING ARTISANS & VENDORS
The 2022 Sky Islands Fall Artisan Market features over 100 artisans and exhibitors, displaying a variety of works, including artisan foods, jewelry, painting, sculpture, home goods, and more. Preview all of the artists below!
PREVIEW THE PARTICIPATING ARTISTS ONLINE HERE
LIVE MUSIC ON THE GAZEBO MAIN STAGE
Saturday October 8, 2022
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Jam Pak Blues ‘N Grass (Youth Blues and Bluegrass)
11:30 AM – 12:30 PM | Zach Farley & Friends (World / Folk)
1:00 PM – 3:00 PM | Heather Hardy & Alvin Blaine (Blues)
3:30 PM – 5:30 PM | Eric Schaffer & The Other Troublemakers (Americana)
Sunday October 9, 2022
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM | Jam Pak Blues ‘N Grass (Youth Blues and Bluegrass)
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM | Grasslands Band (Country / Bluegrass)
2:00 PM – 4:00 PM | Cross-Eyed Possum (Singer-Songwriter Rock)
FEATURED FOOD VENDORS
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
• BlackJack Citrus Infusions: Lemonade and all natural infusions
• 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.
• Hungary Express: Funnel Cake
• I & C Kitchen: Fry bread and Indian Tacos and Burritos
• Kettlelicious Kettle Corn: Fresh popped kettle corn, Caramel Apple Dippers, Cotton Candy
• Mobile Food Concepts: Authentic Gyros , Philly Cheese Steaks, Corn Dogs, Baklava and Hummus
• Sparky’s Cantina/Whisper’s Sanctuary: Healthy Festival Foods, including Gluten Free Sandwiches, Desserts and Baked Goods as well as soups and rice dishes
• Patagonia Fire Department’s Hamburger Cookout and Beer Garden
• Texas Twister Drink Lemonade and Specialty Beverages
• Velvet Elvis Gourmet Pizza and Vegetarian Options (Dine In Only, entrance located inside food court)
SOUTH 32 KIDSZONE
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, balloon twisting and facepainting, and a free musical instrument workshop area. The SOUTH 32 KIDSZONE is located at the center of the festival grounds.
FRIENDS OF THE PATAGONIA LIBRARY BOOK SALE
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. Help the Library by making a purchase at the sale, just North of the Main Gazebo Music Stage.