Holiday Festival of the Arts
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Free AdmissionThere is no cost to attend the art festival, or to partake in the tree lighting activities. Food vendors will be onsite with food and beverages available for purchase.
EVENT PARTNERS
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LOCATIONOro Valley Marketplace
12155 N Oracle Rd, Oro Valley, AZ 85737 Oro Valley Marketplace has amassed a brilliant collection of boutiques, national retail anchors, unique eateries and traditional restaurants. For a quick bite, a special occasion, a gallon of milk, or an afternoon of retail therapy, the marketplace delivers. |
GET INVOLVED
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Volunteer
Help SAACA pull off one of the greatest community art festivals of the year! Volunteers are needed to help with the Kids Innovation Station, the Artist Relief and Hospitality Docents, Information Booth and Community Engagement. Register below for a Volunteer Shift! |
Performers & Activities
If you are interested in performing as a guest at the 2020 Holiday Festival of the Arts for the main stage performance as a holiday group, please contact SAACA for availability for the main stage and strolling performances. |
2019 ENTERTAINMENT & ACTIVITIES
The festival features two days of non-stop Holiday themed performances, including TUBA CHRISTMAS, featuring over 50 tubas performing holiday music favorites, and performances from over 15 local school groups and community ensembles, in chorale, dance, orchestral and student performers.
The crowning moment of the festival will take place on Saturday evening when the 35-foot Christmas tree towering over the Marketplace is lit. The celebration will feature live entertainment from local students, activities for children, free refreshments and cookie decorating, and a special appearance by Santa.
The crowning moment of the festival will take place on Saturday evening when the 35-foot Christmas tree towering over the Marketplace is lit. The celebration will feature live entertainment from local students, activities for children, free refreshments and cookie decorating, and a special appearance by Santa.
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TubaChristmas Highlight
TubaChristmas is a music concert held in cities worldwide that celebrates those who play, teach, and compose music for instruments in the tuba family, including the tuba, sousaphone, baritone, and euphonium, though some participants bring rarer members of the family such as the helicon, ophicleide, serpent and double bell euphonium.
The first TubaChristmas was organized by Harvey G. Phillips to honor his tuba teacher William Bell, who was born on Christmas Day 1902, and was held December 22, 1974, in the ice skating rink at New York City's Rockefeller Center; Paul Lavalle conducted. Over 300 musicians played that day, beginning a holiday tradition. The Oro Valley TubaChristmas will be held on Saturday, December 7, 2019 at 2pm on the Holiday Festival of the Arts Mainstage. Attendees are invited to bring their tuba or other instrument, and play along to holiday favorites. Help us make the TubaChristmas AZ record, with over 150 Tubas in attendance! http://www.tubachristmas.com/ |
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MAIN STAGE PERFORMANCES
Saturday, December 7, 2019
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10:00 AM - 10:30 AM Oro Valley Jazz Band
10:40 AM - 11:10 AM SASO Flute Ensemble 11:15 AM - 11:40 AM Maguire Academy of Irish Dance 11:50 AM – 12:05 PM One Rehearsal Short (Musical Theater) 12:10 PM – 12:40 PM Sons of Orpheus 12:50 PM – 1:05 PM Wilson Elementary Choir 1:10 PM - 1:30 PM Wilson Middle School Choir 2:00 PM – 2:45 PM Tuba Christmas 3:00 PM Santa Arrival Procession with Ironwood Marching Band 3:10 PM TREE LIGHTING FESTIVITIES BEGIN - With opening remarks from Mayor Joe Winfield and Emcee Andrew Capasso of Fox 11 3:30 PM – 3:50 PM Painted Sky Elementary Chorus 4:00 PM - 4:15 PM Oro Valley Team Dance 4:20 PM - 5:00 PM Kids Unlimited 5:10 PM – 5:30 PM Tucson Girls Chorus Northwest Choir 5:00 PM Lauren Lawson performing at Tree 5:30 PM Carolyn’s Carolers performing at Tree 6:00 PM Tree Lighting Celebration with Santa at Tree Strolling Music: 4 PM – 5:30 PM – Carolyn’s Carolers |
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Sunday, December 8, 2019
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10:15 AM - Lauren Lawson (Oro Valley Pop Singer-Songwriter)
11:00 AM - Absinthe Beat Cats (Jazz and Holiday) 12:00 PM - Nossa Bossa Nova (Brazilian Holiday Songs) 1:00 PM - Desert Melodies (Holiday Favorites) 2:00 PM- Coronado Middle School Singers 3:00 PM - The Nazarene Band Strolling Music: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM - Havin' a Blast A Cappella Quartet |
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Oro Valley Holiday Tree Lighting Activities, Saturday, December 7, 2019 2 pm - 6:30 pm
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Tree Lighting Title Sponsor
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2019 FOOD VENDORS
Bubba Burgers- Bacon Cheddar. Southwest. Swiss Mushroom. Vegetarian Burger. Sweet Potato & Reg Fries.
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Long Churro. Filled Churro. Churro Sundae. Root Beer Float. Milkshake. Frappe Coffee.
Steak & Chicken- Plate. Burrito. Nachos. |
Kettle Corn. Caramel Corn. Cheddar Cheese Corn. Chicago Style and Mixed. Shaved Ice.
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Signature Filipino Dishes- Adobo. Pancit. BBQ Pork Skewers. Empanada. Sweet Banana Roll. Shrimp Tempura. Spring Roll.
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Smoothies. Juices. Pretzels. Coffee.
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Hot Dogs. Brats. Street Tacos. Veggie Burgers. Sirloin Burgers. Pulled Pork. Frito Chili Pie. Quesadillas. Loaded Nachos.
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Pizza. Calzones. Pastas. Salads. Italian Sandwiches. French Fries. Cannoli.
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Pastizzi (Maltese Savory Pastries)- Cheese, Split Pea & Curry, Bacon, Hatch Chili's & Cheese and Corned Beef & Peas.
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Philly Cheesesteak. Steak N' Cheese Sandwich. Gyros. Fries. Loaded Fries. Watermelon, Cucumber, Mint Beverage.
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Croque Madame. Sexy Grilled Cheese. Mac & Cheese Grilled Cheese. Monte Cristo. Spinach & Artichoke Un-dipt. Beef Chorizo.
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THE LEMON
Fresh-Squeezed Lemonade- Regular, Strawberry, Raspberry, Mango or Sugar-Free. Iced Flavored Coffee.
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Mini Donuts. Regular Donuts. Coffee. Flavored Coffee. Hot Chocolate. Hot Apple Cider.
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2019 Participating Artists
The Festival of the Arts and Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration brings over 150 of the nation's best artists and crafters to Oro Valley, AZ. Stroll amidst life-size sculptures, spectacular paintings, one-of-a-kind jewels, photography, ceramics, holiday gifts, craft artisans and much more. No matter what you're looking for, you'll be sure to find it among the various array of artists and crafters participating in this arts and crafts festival.
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Alan Rios
Glass/Mixed Media 2D & 3D |
Alberto Martinez
Wood |
All-a-Glow Jewelry
Jewelry |
Andina Music and Hand Crafts
Fiber/Textiles/Wood |
Anita's Angels
Glass/Metal |
Ann Larocca / The Designing Lady
Glass/Metal |
Arizona Warmth Creations
Fiber/Textiles/Glass |
AZ Totes
Fiber/Textiles |
Bakelite Designs
Jewelry |
Barbara Beaver Pottery
Ceramic |
Bear Paw Pottery
Ceramic |
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Beth McClure & Katee McClure
Mixed Media 2D & 3D/Furniture |
Bleu d'Olive - Sophie Christian
Fiber/Textiles |
Brenda Peo Art
Painting |
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C.E. Dolsberry
Painting/Mixed Media 2D & 3D |
Calla Glass Designs
Glass |
Canoa Naturals Organic Jewelry
Jewerly |
Carol Wilkins Designs
Jewelry/Metal |
Carole Osburn
Mixed Media 2D & 3D/ Fiber/Textiles |
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Cheyenne L Rouse Photography
Photography |
Christine's Jewelry Box, LLC
Jewelry |
Chrystal Canyon Creations
Jewelry/Home/Décor |
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Cicada Enterprises
Ceramic/Home/Décor |
Clearwater Creations
Ceramic/Painting |
COIN ART
Jewelry/Mixed Media 2D & 3D |
Concrete Crafter
Furniture/Mixed Media 2D & 3D |
Connie Little Designs
Home/Décor/Furniture |
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CZ Gifts
Home/Décor |
Daisies Hooded Towels
Fiber/Textiles/Toys |
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David C. Schneider
Glass/Photography |
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David Somonick/ Dave's Fine Gems
Jewelry |
Denim N Roses
Fiber/Textiles |
Dennise Larson
Jewelry |
Desert Sky Gourds
Mixed Media 2D & 3D |
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Doug Miller Fine Art
Painting |
Easy Times
Fiber/Textiles/Metal |
Fire Works Stoneware
Ceramic |
Five Needles Design
Fiber/Textiles |
Gary Burke
Sculpture/Wood |
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Glorious Glass
Glass/ Fiber/Textiles |
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Greg Kyle Studio
Painting |
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Harry Ji
Fiber/Textiles |
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Holey Wood
Wood |
Home Thrown Pottery
Ceramic |
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Janie's Jewelry
Jewelry |
JD Designs, Judy Dunn
Jewelry/Fiber/Textiles |
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Joe Figueiredo
Mixed Media 2D & 3D |
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KLGCreations
Jewelry/Fiber/Textiles |
Kokofin Creations
Wood/Furniture |
Ladynpani
Jewelry |
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Lotion In A Bar- Tee Time
Health/Beauty Printmaking/Graphics |
Loyal Bird
Fiber/Textiles/Home/Décor |
Luchansky art
Wood |
Lupitas metal art
Metal/Sculpture |
LUZ-E
Jewelry |
Mark Silversmith
Painting/Mixed Media 2D & 3D |
Mary Gaskill
Wood/Home/Décor |
Mary Helen and Raymond Pelton
Mixed Media 2D & 3D Sculpture |
Metal by Prince
Metal |
Michael McCullough
Painting |
Michael Nisperos
Painting |
Mirage & Bird Botanicals
Home/Décor/Sculpture |
Mosaic Madness
Glass/Metal |
Mudslingers
Ceramic |
Nathan Redwood
Painting/Drawing |
New Trail Enterpries LLC
Jewelry |
Nizhoni Navajo Jewelry
Jewelry/Ceramic |
Oberkirsch Designs
Mixed Media 2D & 3D |
Ocotillo Studio of Tucson
Ceramic/Sculpture |
Old Castle
Metal |
Orana Design A.K.A. My Grandmother's Broken Dishes
Jewelry/Glass |
P.S. Design
Fiber/Textiles/Jewelry |
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Paul Hopman
Drawing/Painting |
Phoenix Conexion
Fiber/Textiles |
Photography By Thane LLC
Photography |
Quail Lane Studios
Photography |
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RHONDA'S ORNAMENTS
Home/Décor |
Rich Rags Designer Wearable Art
Fiber/Textiles |
Rick Gnerich
Wood |
Rita Cihlar- Designs by RMC
Jewelry |
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Robert Hale Creations By Hands
Jewelry |
Roblindsaypottery
Ceramic/Leather |
Rusted Desert Metal Art
Metal |
Sassafras Sky
Glass/Mixed Media 2D & 3D |
Saul Yurivilca
Jewelry |
Sedona's Jewelry
Jewelry/Metal |
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Shari Designs
Jewelry/Glass |
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Sonoran Jewelry Metal Arts - a metal jewelry guild
Jewelry |
Splendid Nature
Metal/Wood |
STICKS~n~STONES by Slone
Wood/Glass |
Sunstroke Metal Art
Metal |
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The Garden of Possibilities Deborah Kauffeld
Photography/Printmaking/Graphics |
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Thom's Wood 'N' Things
Wood/Metal |
Totonki Bread and Tortilla Warmers
Home/Décor |
Trimitive
Fiber/Textiles |
Twin Trail Navajo Pottery
Ceramic |
Universal Ancients
Ceramic/Mixed Media 2D & 3D |
Untamed Confections
Artisan Gourmet Food Item |
Walter Design Studio
Jewelry |
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Western Canteens
Leather/jewelry |
Wild West Designs
Fiber/Textiles/Furniture |
Wild Women of AZ
Sculpture |
Woodn't It Be Nice
Bill Simpson Wood/Home/Décor |
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Write Stuff of AZ
Mixed Media 2D & 3D/Wood |
Zinnia Sky Studio
Painting |
2019 Exhibitors
Renewal by Andersen
Akua's Boutique
Pleasurebent Tours
Western National Parks Association
Cutco Cutlery
Pima Federal Credit Union Creative Innovation Station
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Explore the intersection of the arts and cutting edge technology in our Innovation Station! The University of Arizona Center for Digital Humanities showcases a Virtual Reality (VR) Station with 3D art design experience, utilizing Oculus and Laptop technologies. Try painting in a 3D immersive landscape with Google's TiltBrush Software. Literary arts will be in full display as attendees can participate in Bookman’s pop up literary experience, hear stories by local children’s book authors, and jump into their own a comic book with the Comic Bookmobile hosted by Frank Powers.
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Festival Tips
Parking is available free of charge at the Oro Valley Marketplace. The Oro Valley Marketplace is a large shopping center located in North Oro Valley. Parking is available within the large shopping center, surrounding the festival.
Please keep the weather in mind when you attend outdoor events and plan accordingly (bring water bottles, sunscreen, umbrellas, jackets, etc). Dogs are allowed at the event on leashes. A SAACA Information booth will be located in a central location onsite, to help answer any questions you may have upon arrival at the festival. Food and beverages are available onsite for purchase from food vendors, and at local shopping center restaurants.
Please keep the weather in mind when you attend outdoor events and plan accordingly (bring water bottles, sunscreen, umbrellas, jackets, etc). Dogs are allowed at the event on leashes. A SAACA Information booth will be located in a central location onsite, to help answer any questions you may have upon arrival at the festival. Food and beverages are available onsite for purchase from food vendors, and at local shopping center restaurants.
