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Celebración sahuarita

A CELEBRATION OF CULTURE, ART & CUISINE

SATURDAY, JUNE 5, 2021

6PM-8PM

​Join the Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance and the Town of Sahuarita for a festive, community celebration of Mexican culture, art and cuisine. It’s CELEBRACIÓN SAHUARITA!

​The event will feature
  • Art Activity and How To Stations: Paper Flowers, Picado Flags, Sugar Skull Sachets, Mask Decorating, Frida Kahlo inspired floral headbands
  • Mexican handcrafts and folk art on display and for sale
  • Live Artist Demonstrations
  • Food Trucks with authentic Mexican cuisine for sale
  • Live Music and Folklorico Dancing
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FREE TO ATTEND  RESERVATIONS REQUESTED

Bring your own chairs and blankets to experience and enjoy the event. There is plenty of outdoor space to maintain social distancing.
RSVP HERE

PLACEMAKING IN SAHUARITA, AZ

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The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance and the Town of Sahuarita partner to bring the community enriching cultural and artistic programming year-round.  The event supports creative placemaking efforts through exposure to the arts through a gathering of local culinary experiences, live music and supporting artists.  

LOCATION

Quail Creek - Veterans Municipal Park
1905 N. Old Nogales Hwy, Sahuarita, AZ 85614​

​Quail Creek-Veterans Municipal Park is a 16-acre park and includes a 2-acre dog park, covered playground, covered picnic area, two lighted sports fields, covered picnic area and public restrooms.

GET INVOLVED IN THE EVENT

There are many ways to get involved in the celebration!  Click on the below links to learn more about opportunities.  
  • Register to volunteer at the event HERE
  • Food Vending and Artist Exhibitor opportunities are available.  Contact kate@saaca.org for more information.  

2021 PARTICIPATING FOOD TRUCKS

Blondie Bar - Featured Flavor Horchata Blondie
​Kettlelicious - Spicy and Sweet Kettle Corn such as the Jalapeño Cheddar and Pepper Hot and Caramel Apple Dippers w/Tajin. Jalapeño Lemonade!
​Tropical Shavings - Mango or Strawberry Shaved Ice with a Chamoy topping. Takis and Hot chips with Chamoy
​Parritas Mexican Food - Mexican Food
​Quesadillas and More - Mexican Food

2021 ARTISAN VENDORS

​More artists coming soon
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Patricia Silva
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Theresa Lim​

2021 ARTS EXPERIENCES & ENTERTAINMENT
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Arts & Crafts with Lucky Cat Social
Sugar Skull Salt Ornament Crafts
DIY Picado Flags
​Frida Kahlo Headbands
​Artist Michelle Schloss
https://luckycatsocialart.com/ 
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Paper Flowers with Luna Paper Designs
​Artist Sandy Villegas
www.lunaspaperdesigns.com​
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Live Painting with Victor Navarro
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Live Painting with Eli Farias

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SPECIAL THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS

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The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance (SAACA) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the creation, preservation and advancement of the Arts. SAACA strengthens the bonds between people, place and purpose through collaborative, arts-driven experiences.
  • WHO WE ARE
    • ABOUT
    • TEAM CONTACTS
    • PARTNERS, DONORS & SPONSORS
    • BOARD OF DIRECTORS
    • CULTURAL EQUITY
  • WHAT WE DO
    • BUSINESS & ARTS PARTNERSHIPS
    • ARTS & HEALTHCARE
    • OPPORTUNITIES FOR ARTISTS - CALL TO ARTIST
    • ARTS EDUCATION
    • PUBLIC ART & MURAL ADMINISTRATION
    • EVENTS, PROGRAMS & FESTIVALS
    • CATALYST ARTS & MAKER SPACE
    • CREATIVE PLACEMAKING
    • CREATIVE SECTOR DEVELOPMENT
    • UNDERCOVER ARTS MAGAZINE
    • ONLINE ARTS & CULTURE >
      • CLASSES, WORKSHOPS & PERFORMANCES
      • STREAMING & VIDEO RESOURCES
      • COVID-19 RESPONSE & RESOURCES
  • SUPPORT & DONATE
    • DONATE AND SUPPORT
    • VOLUNTEER
    • INTERN
  • EVENTS, PUBLIC ART & PROGRAMS
    • EVENT & EXHIBITOR APPLICATIONS
    • ART FESTIVALS >
      • FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS & HOLIDAY TREE LIGHTING
      • ART ON THE LAKE FESTIVAL
      • DOWNTOWN GLENDALE ARTS & CULTURE FEST
      • LA ENCANTADA FINE ART FESTIVAL
      • SKY ISLANDS FALL ARTISAN MARKET
      • FALL ARTISAN MARKET
      • SPRING FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS
    • COMMUNITY ART GALLERIES >
      • VENTANA GALLERY AT ROCHE >
        • Roche Lung Cancer Awareness Exhibition
        • Roche Celebrating Moments >
          • Active Moments - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Frozen in Time - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Up Close and Personal - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
          • Quiet Contentment - Roche Community Photography Exhibition
    • ARTS & CULTURAL CELEBRATIONS >
      • Desert Ridge Music and Murals
      • Tempe World of Chalk
      • Cruise, BBQ & Blues
      • Oro Valley Candy Crawloween
    • CULINARY ARTS >
      • SAVOR FOOD & WINE FESTIVAL
      • DEVOUR CULINARY CLASSIC
      • Devour Culinary Classic
      • WORLD MARGARITA CHAMPIONSHIP
    • LIVE MUSIC & CONCERTS >
      • Oro Valley Concert Series
      • Riverfront Park Classical Concert Series
      • Steam Pump Concert Series
      • Lookout Tucson at Westward Look
      • Tucson Folk Festival
      • La Encantada Live
    • PUBLIC ART & MURAL INSTALLATIONS >
      • PUBLIC ART & MURAL INSTALLATIONS
      • Summer Youth Art Project 2022 >
        • Gila Monster
        • Glowing Scorpions
        • Prickly Pear Everywhere
      • Desert Ridge Mural Project
      • Sahuarita Public Art
    • DIGITAL ARTS PROGRAMS >
      • AARP Video Series
      • ORO VALLEY PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITION
      • Local Food Heroes Virtual Classes
      • The Art of Food Cooking Classes
  • CATALYST ART SPACE & VENUE
    • VENUE & SPECIAL EVENT RENTALS
    • UPCOMING CLASSES & EVENTS
    • ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM