Thousands of people will converge on the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall for a three day festival packed with entertainment, art, crafts, interactive activities, artist demonstrations, and more. Springtime in Scottsdale means it's time for the Scottsdale Arts Festival.
What is the Scottsdale Arts Festival?
The Scottsdale Arts Festival is held each March. As Scottsdale's oldest arts festival (it began in 1971), the Festival draws 40,000 visitors in a weekend and is routinely ranked as one of the best art festivals in the nation. Proceeds from the Scottsdale Arts Festival help support the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts' education and community outreach programs.When is the Scottsdale Arts Festival?
Friday, March 9, 2012: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.Saturday, March 10, 2012: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Sunday, March 11, 2012: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Where is the Scottsdale Arts Festival?
The Festival takes place at the Scottsdale Civic Center Mall, which is located in Old Town Scottsdale next to the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts.Here's a map and directions to Scottsdale Arts Festival.
Parking at the Scottsdale Arts Festival
Free parking is available:1 - in the garage located west of Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and directly behind Los Olivos restaurant on Wells Fargo Avenue.
2 - at the Old Town Parking Corral at East Second Street and Brown Avenue
3 - in the library parking garage located on Drinkwater Boulevard at East Second Street.
Shuttle service is available at the Loloma Transit Center at East Second Street and Marshall Way and along the route of the Downtown Scottsdale Trolley.
How do I get tickets for Scottsdale Arts Festival and how much are they?
You can get tickets at the gate on the day of the event.Adults: $7
Students: $5
Children 12 and under: free
Members of the Scottsdale Center for the Performing Arts and Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art: free
Are discounts to Scottsdale Arts Festival available?
You may purchase a 4-ticket package for $18.What else should I know about Scottsdale Arts Festival?
No pets are allowed. There will be nearly 200 exhibitors, live music and entertainment, hands-on activities for children, artist demonstrations, and more. Here is the entertainment schedule.Local food trucks are scheduled to be on hand to provide snacking opportunities, including Buzznbeez Good Food, Epic Hot Dogs, Hey Joe! Filipino Street Food, Jamburritos Cajun Grill Express, Luncha Libre, Mojo Bowl, Pin-Up Pastries, Riteway Catering Company, Spice it Up, Sweet Republic, Tom’s BBQ and Whiskey Ranch BBQ & Wood-Fired Pizzas.
Do you have pictures of the Scottsdale Arts Festival?
Yes! Enjoy this Scottsdale Arts Festival photo gallery.What if I have more questions about the Scottsdale Arts Festival?
For more information, contact the Scottsdale Arts Festival at 480-874-4686 or visit the Scottsdale Arts Festival online .Next Page >> Tips for Visiting the Scottsdale Arts Festival
All dates, times, prices and offerings are subject to change without notice.
