The Family Arts Festival is Tucson's premier, FREE, annual celebration of the arts and the rich cultural heritage of the region.

The 2008 Festival lifts off at 11am with a Carnivale Parade featuring Batucaxé and an aerial balloon spectacular with Flam Chen. Read all about it at Festival News!

For a detailed schedule of the days events view the program in PDF format here Festival Program.pdf (920k)

Coordinated by the Tucson Pima Arts Council, the Festival spans public spaces in the heart of downtown, from the Tucson Convention Center through La Placita Village to El Presidio Park, with continuous entertainment and interactive activities for children of all ages, all day. This free event is a favorite every year for thousands. We're expecting over 25,000 people to come out and enjoy the day!

The 2008 Glassman Foundation Family Arts Festival will feature 5 stages of ongoing live performances, ranging from Middle-Eastern dance to folklorico, local youth bands, and Hungarian folk music and dance. More than 100 artists and arts groups will be showcased throughout the daylong celebration. 

Each year, focus areas provide a diversity of activities for all ages. The Global Village, will feature food and entertainment from around the world.

The interactive activities of Kids Fest engage kids through hands-on activities and demonstrations such as alabaster stone carving, watercolor postcard painting, insect and spider crafts, and pin the tail on the ocelot! Nonprofit arts and service agencies are showcased to demonstrate the richness of the region's communities.

En Español... Festival de Arte para la Familia

Fecha: Domingo, 13 de Enero 2008
Lugar: En el Corazon de Tucson, Desde el Centro de Convenciones (TCC) por La Placita Village y Sobre el Puente de la Calle Congress hasta El Parque Presidio
Costo: Gratis