Step into the vibrant world of the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance’s Spring Festival of the Arts at Oro Valley Marketplace! Immerse yourself in a weekend filled with the fresh spirit of spring, featuring hands-on arts and crafts activities for all ages, mesmerizing art installations, and a delicious variety of local food trucks.
March 8-9, 2025
Oro Valley Marketplace
12155 N Oracle Rd | Oro Valley, AZ 85737
FREE ADMISSION
Saturday 10am-5pm | Sunday 10am-4pm
Discover the heart of creativity as you stroll through this thoughtfully curated market, showcasing the talent of small, independent artists and businesses. Each booth tells a story, offering a chance to meet the makers behind the art and learn firsthand about their craft. From stunning handmade jewelry to intricate ceramics and more, you’ll find a collection of one-of-a-kind treasures. Supporting these local artisans means investing in the sustainability of our creative community – a perfect way to celebrate spring and bring home a piece of artistry.
Celebrate the vibrancy of spring at the Spring Festival of the Arts with a variety of interactive and engaging experiences for all ages! Kids can bounce into fun at the Jumping Castle Experience, while art lovers can witness creativity in action at the Plein Air Painting Competition, where artists capture the beauty of Oro Valley Marketplace in real-time.
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PLEIN AIR PAINTING COMPETITION
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Plein Air Painting Competition Witness art in the making at our Plein Air Painting Competition, where artists of all skill levels capture the scenic beauty of Oro Valley Marketplace en plein air—painting outdoors. Stroll among the easels, watch creativity unfold in real time, and see how each artist interprets the vibrant spring landscape. It’s a visual dialogue with nature, rendered in strokes of genius and color. Cash prizes available in multiple categories.
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Abel Aguilar
Brie Bartz
Jay Begay
Jayven Begaye
Julie Bonner
Lauren Buchness
Eric Carver
Nora Chorover
Kerry Engbarth
Denyse Fenelon
Terrance flores
Judith Gary
Eledel Giddings
Samuel Hernandez
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Angela Hill
Ruth Holladay
Judy A. Morgan
Ethan Myerson
Sandra Nance
Michael Norton
Neal Pyke
Hope Ricciardi
Debra Sieloff
Kathy Wadsworth
Greg Wallace
Donovan White & many more
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Step into the harmonious world of the Southern Arizona Arts and Cultural Alliance’s Spring Festival of the Arts at Oro Valley Marketplace. This spring, our festival is alive with the vibrant sounds of acoustic music, spanning Irish, Latin, Americana, and more.
Saturday, March 8, 2025
Sunday, March 9, 2025
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Come hungry to the festival and enjoy a wide variety of delicious local eats including Sonoran style raspados, spicy Korean ramyeon, pupusas, fish tacos and more!
- Cactus Jack Lemonade – Lemonade in a variety of flavors
- Friesy – French Fries with a variety of sauces and meat toppings
- La Bufadora – Fish Tacos and more
- Oh Wow! Mini Donuts – Mini donuts and coffee
- Pupuseria Rositas – Pupusas and more
- Quesadillas & More – Mexican cuisine
- Real Fruit Raspados – Mexican desserts
- Wild West Kettle Korn
- Yumyum Pocha – Korean cuisine
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- Spring into the Jumping Castle Experience Leap into fun at the Spring Festival of the Arts with our “Spring into the Jumping Castle Experience!” Perfect for kids and those young at heart, our themed jumping castles offer a safe and exhilarating way to enjoy the day. Bounce under the blue skies and feel the joy of spring in the air—a delightful escape that adds a touch of whimsy to your festival adventure.
- Friends of Oro Valley Public Library Spring Book Sale tent onsite at the festival.
- Facepainting with Sparkled Wings Transform your festival look with Sparkled Wings Facepainting, where fantasy meets reality. Choose from a variety of designs, from beautiful butterflies to fierce superheroes. Our skilled artists use safe, vibrant paints to bring your dreams to life, adding an extra sparkle to your festival day.
- Spring Planting Station: Get your hands dirty and your spirit lifted by planting your own seeds to take home and nurture.
- Wind Chime Creating: Craft your own wind chimes, combining art with music to create a soothing sound for your home.
- Mosaic Magnets: Design and piece together colorful mosaic magnets to brighten up any metal surface.
- Wood Painting Crafts: Unleash your creativity on wood, with painting and DIY arts activities.
Each station is designed to inspire creativity and provide a memorable, tactile experience with materials and guidance provided free of charge. It’s the perfect way to celebrate the season of renewal and creativity at the Spring Festival of the Arts.
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FEATURED ARTISTS & VENDORS
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Step into a world of creativity and inspiration at this carefully curated market, where independent artists and small businesses bring their work to life. Every booth holds a unique story, inviting you to connect with the makers, explore their craft, and experience the passion behind each creation.
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DIAMONDS IN THE DESERT CAR SHOW
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Diamonds in the Desert Car Show Presented by CDO High School Auto Club
Join us Saturday, March 8th, from 10am-2pm at Oro Valley Marketplace (Just West of the Walmart) for the Canyon del Oro High School Car Show—a student-run event showcasing over 200 vehicles from 1928 to 2025! Enjoy food trucks, vendors, and incredible carswhile supporting the CDO Auto Shop—all proceeds benefit the program.
- Car spaces are SOLD OUT, but admission is FREE!
- Location: In front of Walmart at Oro Valley Marketplace
- More details: www.amphi.com/carshow
- Come support the students and celebrate a love of cars!
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