| Special Events |
| FOUNTAIN FESTIVAL OF ARTS & CRAFTS November 13,14,15, 2009 Hours: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. The Fountain Festival of Arts & Crafts is held in the month of November and features nearly 480 artists and 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 entertainment. Many of the artists in this fair feature unique holiday themed ornaments that have become family tradition. Abundant breakfast and lunch selections in shaded seating areas are provided. Live music featuring Brule' and his award winning Native American group and The Sahanas Brothers offering Mediterranean / Greek music will be performing at this fair. All this makes for a perfect way to enjoy a glorious November day in Fountain Hills. Festival Facts An ongoing tradition at the fair is the "Purple People." Over 200 of these volunteers wearing purple sashes assist the artists during the show, as needed. This has been a tradition for nearly 25 years. Free Admission - Free Parking - Rain or Shine - Wheelchairs & Scooters available for rent 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. |