The Spring Tempe Festival of the Arts is among the oldest and best-loved traditions in the Desert Southwest. Held over a 3-day weekend, more than 225,000 visitors shop from the Valley's best selection of original fine art and craft from more than 350 artists, from throughout North America. The Festival occurs in a festive street fair atmosphere in the Mill Avenue District of downtown Tempe, Arizona. Now in its 38th year, the Spring Festival has been named the Best Event in Arizona by the International Festival and Events Association, and received an Award of Merit from the International Downtown Association. It's fun for the whole family, too, with more than two dozen street entertainers located throughout the site, Kids Innovation Station where children make visual art they can take home free, a local chalk-mural contest, the Arizona Wine Festival wine tasting gardens, The Art of Beer microbrewery gardens, and the Festival Stage featuring daily musical entertainment.
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