03/11/2026
There’s something about Downtown Tempe in the spring… 💭✨☀️
The weather is good. The patios are full. And for one weekend, the downtown district is lined with 350+ artists from all over the country, delish food and drink, and tons of entertainment for all!
The Spring Tempe Festival of the Arts is back March 13-15, 2026 — and it’s the kind of weekend where you plan to stop by and somehow stay all day.
Save the date for:
☀️ 350+ Artists to Shop — returning favorites and new talent you’ll discover for the first time
☀️ Featured Artist Adam Gile — stop by and meet this season’s spotlight artist at Booth #1140
☀️ Chalk-A-Lot Street (Sat & Sun) — 9 muralists creating massive chalk pieces live
☀️ Young Artist Exhibit & Competition — local K–12 artists showing off and selling their work (and competing for top honors)
☀️ Kids Block (Sat & Sun) — Medieval Times Dinner & Tournament Jr. Knights Training, hands-on art projects, kid-friendly DJs & more!
☀️ Wine & Spirits Tasting (Sat & Sun) — curated pours from 7 local wineries and distilleries
☀️ Beer & Wine Gardens — 3 gardens with local Pedal Haus Brewery and Four Peaks Brewing Co. brews, along with canned wine and cocktails
☀️ Live music all weekend — local musicians, DJs, and bands keeping the energy up sponsored by Omni Tempe Hotel at ASU
☀️ 20+ festival eats & drinks — a local mix of food trucks, tents, and classic festival snacks and drinks!
☀️ Legendary Bombs Car Club — walk through and admire the classic car showcase
➡️ Festival Hours
Friday & Saturday: 10am - 5:30pm
Sunday: 10am - 4:30pm
More artist highlights, entertainment schedules, early bird pricing on the Wine & Spirits Tasting, and even more event details can be found on our website (link in bio). Stay tuned here and follow Downtown Tempe - Mill Avenue & Lake Districts for the latest updates as we get closer to festival weekend! 🎨
This project is supported in part by a grant from the Arizona Commission on the Arts, an agency of the State of Arizona.
