Holiday Festival of the Arts & Oro Valley Tree Lighting

December 3 & 4, 2016

Art Festival
Saturday, 10:00am – 5:00pm & Sunday, 10:00am – 4:00pm
Tree Lighting
Saturday 6:00pm

The Oro Valley Holiday Festival of the Arts has quickly become one the largest regional art events in Southern Arizona.  Held twice annually, this two day festival features up to 150 artists and exhibitors in all mediums, live music, food vendors, Holiday Tree Lighting and TUBA CHRISTMAS as well as family arts activities. 

The Southern Arizona Arts & Cultural Alliance has partnered with the Town of Oro Valley to combine two well-beloved and award-winning events into one fantastic holiday weekend at the Oro Valley Marketplace.

The crowning moment of the festival will take place on Saturday evening, when the 35-foot Holiday tree towering over the Marketplace is lit. The celebration will feature live entertainment from local students, activities for children, free refreshments and cookie decorating, s'mores, and a special appearance by Santa.

Free Admission

There 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

Why?

The Holiday Festival of the Arts supported the SAACA goal of building community through arts programming by creating a venue for a large number of artisans to exhibit and sell their work in a supportive and professional environment.  Additionally, the event partners with both the Town of Oro Valley and the Oro Valley Marketplace to impact tourism and economic development in Oro Valley, supporting businesses, artisans and the community. 

Location

Oro 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

Participate in the event as a featured artist.  Apply Online below.
Download the Food Vendor Application below.
Participate as an event exhibitor.
Become an event sponsor.  Download the sponsor application below.
We are always in need of a few good volunteers.  Register to Volunteer Online

Participating Artists, Exhibitors and Food Vendors

3 Box Studios, Mixed Media 3D, Sculpture                                                     Arizona Hat Ladies, Textiles
​Art 4 Your Glasses, Hand painted eyewear                                                    ArtiSands LLC, Vinyl
​Baskets & More, Wood                                                                                       Bella Fiore Custom Designs, Home Décor
​Brenda Peo Art, Oil Painting                                                                               Burke Studio, Stone
​Carolyn's Mosaic Treasures, Mixed Media                                                      CharlaRae, Jewelry, Mixed Media, Textiles
​Christine's Jewelry Box, LLC, Jewelry                                                              Chrystal Canyon Creations, Jewelry
​Conscious Creations Jewelry, LLC, Jewelry                                                   Cover and Tote, Textiles
Creations by Hand, Jewelry                                                                               Darlene Dee, Jewelry
​Desert Sky Gourds, Mixed Media 3D                                                                Flying V Studio, Ceramics, Pottery, Sculpture
​Giftique Intnl, Jewelry                                                                                         Glass By Grace, Glass, Jewelry
​Braiding & Beading Artistry, Textiles                                                                Glass Fire Designs                                            

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 10 local school groups, 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.

Check back for a list and full schedule of performances. 

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.

Gallery

Special Thanks To Our Event Sponsors