Festivals
Tubac Festival of the Arts
Save the date for the
65th Annual
Tubac Festival of the Arts,
February 7-11, 2024!
Festivals have been a tradition in The Historic Village of Tubac since 1959. The Tubac Festival of the Arts is Southern Arizona’s longest running art festival.
Highlights of the Festival include more than 250 fine artists and craftsmen, a large assortment of festival eateries, and live entertainment. Exhibiting artists are integrated throughout The Village, along roadways and plazas, and woven among the more than 125 art galleries, boutiques, specialty shops, and restaurants – providing one of the most spectacular art settings in Arizona! Discover the place Where Art and History Meet! We are located just 45 minutes south of Tucson.
Reservations are suggested at hotels, B&Bs, and restaurants in The Village, Tubac Golf Resort and Spa, and in Tumacacori, Arizona for all festivals and events.
Vermillion Festivals have become magnets for art enthusiasts, cultural tourists, collectors, and talented artists from around the globe. Patrons enjoy the relaxed ambiance of these venues combined with a unique style of fusing the visual, culinary, and performing arts all into one idyllic location. These award winning festivals have developed a reputation for creating the ultimate festival experience.
We are grateful to Tucson Golf Cars for sponsoring our festival and providing transportation for the staff of the Tubac Chamber of Commerce, Tubac Fire District, Santa Cruz County Sheriff’s Office, Department of Public Safety, and Arizona Rangers!
Tucson Golf Cars are golf car enthusiasts, and they are excited to help you experience the fun and adventure that a quality E-Z-Go or Cushman® vehicle can bring into your life! Visit their website to learn more about their new and pre-owned golf cars and other vehicles.
For the first time in festival history, artist and local resident, Nicholas Wilson has been chosen to represent the annual Tubac Festival of the Arts! “Tubac Style” is 12×16,” and the original gouache painting is for sale at the K. Newby Gallery.
Commemorative Posters (18×24″) are now being sold at the locations below. Each poster, signed or unsigned, is $20.
- Más y Más, 24 Tubac Road
- Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and Museum, 1 Burruel Road
- The Tubac Historical Society, 6 Burruel Road
- K. Newby Gallery, 15 Tubac Road
- Tubac Center of the Arts, 9 Plaza Road
During the festival get your posters at the locations above and at the Rotary Club of Tubac booth located on Tubac Road at the entrance of the footbridge to Newby Gallery. “Meet the Artist” daily from 1 pm to 3 pm.
Vehicle Parking: Parking is $10 per automobile and RV. Proceeds from parking fees go toward local charities.
Due to safety concerns, unauthorized golf carts will not be allowed into The Village of Tubac during the Tubac Festival of the Arts from 9:30 am to 5 pm. Two golf cart parking lots have been created, and the fee will be $5 per golf cart. Golf Cart Parking North is located at the Tubac Presidio State Historic Park and Museum; proceeds benefit The Friends of the Tubac Presidio and Museum, the non profit organization that manages the park. Golf Cart Parking South is located to the east of Plaza de Anza, near Lot F, and managed by the Santa Cruz Valley School District #35; proceeds benefit the school district.
Tour Busses: We have provided a map for you to print prior to your departure. Please click here. Please follow the signage to the Bus Stop, which is located at St. Ann’s Church at 11 Calle Iglesia.
If you are an artist or food vendor, information for festivals is on Zapplication.org for future festivals.
Dogs are welcome, but due to the volume of pedestrians and the heat of the asphalt, we encourage you to leave pets at home.
March 2023
The Tubac Spring Art Walk is a celebration of art and the creative process during the weekend of March 24-26, 2023 from 10 am to 5 pm. This long-standing tradition allows visitors to meet the artists of Tubac inside the Village’s galleries and artist studios. See art in action, witness the artists at work, and enjoy the hospitality of Tubac’s many art galleries, boutiques, specialty shops, and restaurants.
April 2023
Visitors will find great merchandise and bargains galore at participating merchants during this Spring Clearance Sale! Visit us Friday and Saturday, April 21-22, 2023.
November 2023
Day of the Dead Altar Tour and Procession will be November 4th in The Historic Village of Tubac. Get in the Spirit. Discover Magic. And, experience the unforgettable spectacle of Tubac’s annual Día de los Muertos celebration.
Tubac’s Fall Art Walk is a celebration of art and the creative process during the holiday weekend of November 10th-12th, from 10 am to 5 pm. This long-standing tradition allows visitors to meet the artists of Tubac inside the Village’s galleries and artist studios. See art in action, witness the artists at work, and enjoy the hospitality of Tubac’s many art galleries, boutiques, specialty shops, and restaurants.
The Tubac Turkey Trot is the morning of Thanksgiving, November 23rd. Spend part of your Thanksgiving supporting the Community Food Bank in Amado.
December 2023
Tubac’s Fall Art Walk is a celebration of art and the creative process during the holiday weekend of November 10th-12th, from 10 am to 5 pm. This long-standing tradition allows visitors to meet the artists of Tubac inside the Village’s galleries and artist studios. See art in action, witness the artists at work, and enjoy the hospitality of Tubac’s many art galleries, boutiques, specialty shops, and restaurants.
