Special Events
FOUNTAIN FESTIVAL OF ARTS & CRAFTS
 Official Sponsor Fort McDowell Casino
November 12,13,14, 2010
Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

The Fountain Festival of Arts & Crafts features nearly 500 artists, artisans and gourmet
food provisioners. Over 200,000 visitors are attracted to this event to do their holiday
shopping, purchase art and enjoy good food and live entertainment. Fort McDowell
Casino is the Official Sponsor of this year's festival.

Many of the artists in this fair offer unique holiday themed ornaments that have
become family tradition. Enjoy live music, abundant breakfast and lunch selections in
shaded seating areas make this a great way to spend the day in Fountain Hills.

Free Admission - Free Parking - Rain or Shine
Wheelchairs & Scooters available for rent

Festival Facts
An ongoing tradition at the fair is the "Purple People."  Over 200 volunteers wearing
purple sashes are available to assist fair goers and the artists during the show. This has
been a tradition for nearly 25 years.


We ask as a consideration of others, to please leave your pets at home for everyone's
safety and enjoyment during the fair!

Directions to the Festival
From the South East Valley
Take 87 - (Country Club Drive) north to Shea Blvd., turn left at Shea Blvd.  At the
first traffic light, turn right on to Saguaro Blvd.  Continue on Saguaro Blvd. to
downtown and follow signs for parking.

From the South West Valley
Take 10 East to 202 East.  Exit 202 at 87 - (Country Club Drive). Turn left at exit,
heading North.  Continue for approximately 12 miles to Shea Blvd.  Turn left at Shea
Blvd. At first traffic light, turn right to Saguaro Blvd.  Continue on Saguaro Blvd. to
downtown and follow signs for parking.

From the North West Valley
Take 101 South.  Exit at Shea Blvd. East.  Continue on Shea Blvd. for approximately
5 miles.  Turn left to Palisades Blvd.  Continue on Palisades Blvd. to downtown and
follow signs for parking.
Tom Gawron -"Cactus Jack" Book Signing
Oct 3rd 2009
The latest book
"Cactus Jack and The
Woodpecker and the
Snowman"
is available at Gridleys.
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