Event Summary

The Tempe Fall Festival of the Arts returns to Downtown Tempe, Dec. 6-8, 2024. The three-day street fair, art walk and pop-up market consistently ranks among the Top 20 Art Festivals in the nation by Sunshine Artist and has received the Pinnacle Award from the International Festival and Events Association.

The Tempe Fall Festival of the Arts receives more than 1,000 applications from artists across the country. From these applicants, a jury comprised of members of the local art community selects the top artisans in each category to participate in the festival. During the festival, a new jury then selects the best overall artist and the top artist in each category.

Participants are separated into 18 different artistic categories for judging, ranging from woodwork to photography to ceramics and even wearable art. More than 300 artist booths line Mill Avenue and the surrounding streets, presenting unique and handmade artwork that offers visitors a distinctive shopping experience. The spring and fall events each attract nearly 225,000 visitors to Downtown Tempe over the course of a three-day weekend.

Plan Your Perfect Festival of the Arts Weekend in Tempe

Friday, Dec. 6, 2024: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024: 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m.

Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024: 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m.

Free Admission • Dog Friendly • Artist Booths • Food Trucks • Entertainment • Beer & Wine 

Visit the Festival of the Arts website to check out the full schedule and vendor details.

Where to Stay

Downtown Tempe is the center of all the action — from Mill Avenue to Arizona State University and “A” Mountain to Tempe Town Lake. From suites to upscale retreats, here are our top hotels in Downtown Tempe for Fall Festival of the Arts weekend.

Where to Dine

Nothing completes a festival weekend quite like a visit to one of Tempe’s famous restaurants — from dining alfresco on these patios and to these craft breweries in Tempe.

Where to Shop

For more shopping experiences, check out our holiday shopping guide as well as Tempe’s small businesses.

Where to Explore

For more art, visit the ASU Art Museum between 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday (closed Monday and Tuesday. Admission is free. Take yourself on a self-guided tour of Tempe’s iconic street art using this mural guide or check out the city’s roster of public art on display.

Don’t forget to capture the moment at Tempe’s most photo-worthy vantage points. After the festival wraps up for the day, here’s where you can find buzzworthy nightlife in Tempe.

For more events in Tempe, visit our Tempe Events page.