The 57th annual Fall Tempe Festival of the Arts returns to Downtown Tempe, Dec. 5-7, transforming Mill Avenue and surrounding streets into a vibrant outdoor gallery. The festival features 350-plus juried artists, a weekend full of live entertainment, interactive family programming, Chalk-A-Lot Street, a Wine & Spirits Tasting and more. Festival hours are 10 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Sunday.
This fall’s theme, “A Storybook: Journey Through Time,” invites artists to interpret past, present and future through imaginative, narrative-driven works. Festival attendees may vote for the People’s Choice Award, while the festival’s jury will determine the Best Mural award.
The Fall 2025 Featured Artist is Nicholas Baker (Booth #1140), known for intricat

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