AN EVENING ON THE FARM
FEATURING
Mutton Bustin’ (register below)
Carnival Rides
Rockin’ fun and dance music performed by ROH BAND
Children’s Musical Performances with Wednesday Morning Trio
Dance Performance by Ballet Folklorico La Paloma and Danzacultura Mexicana
Statue Unveiling at 4PM
Beer Garden presented by Marana Heritage Conservancy
Sunflower Field
Art Walk in the Display Garden | Alpacas Meet & Greet presented by Double G Alpacas
Creation Station presented by Lucky Cat Social Art
Historic Exhibits & Tractors presented by Power from the Past
Dog Adoptions with Marana Community Services & Humane Society of Southern AZ
Photo Booth presented by Desert Photo Booth
Artisan Vendors & Exhibitors | Food Trucks & Vendors
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS
DIRECTIONS, PARKING, & RIDE SHARE/DROP-OFF
LOCATION: Heritage River Park - 12375 N Heritage Park Dr, Marana, AZ 85653
DIRECTIONS TO EVENT ENTRANCE: CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS
EVENT MAIN PARKING LOT ENTRANCE: At N. Heritage Park Drive and Tangerine Farms (at the Circle K). Follow the signs down N. Heritage Park Drive to be parked in designated lots by security staff.
HANDICAP PARKING: There is a designated lot for Handicap Parking at this event though it has limited space and is first-come/first-serve. Security staff will direct you to the Handicap lot upon request.
OTHER PARKING IN THE AREA: Guests can park at Gladden Farms Elementary.
RIDE SHARE/DROP-OFF ZONE: The designated Ride Share/Drop-Off zone for this event is located at the entrance road to Heritage River Park. This area is for quick drop/off and pick-up only. Marana PD and Security will be available to assist guests in this area.
EXPECT DELAYS: Traffic will be slowed on Tangerine Farms Road to 25 MPH for pedestrian safety at the crosswalk from Gladden Farms Elementary to Heritage River Park. Traffic will also be moving slowly in the area all the way to/from the freeway to accommodate all guests. We appreciate your patience and kindness so that everyone can enjoy this event!
TIPS & AMENITIES FOR GUESTS
Heritage River Park is a charming homage to Marana’s agrarian past and is located on land that used to be an active farm. With that in mind, here are some tips & best practices to have a great time at this event:
Check the WEATHER before you come.
Plan on wearing very sturdy, and comfortable shoes as guests may encounter uneven, dirt surfaces. A hat and sunscreen are recommended for the daytime and a light jacket is recommended at night as it may be chilly.
If you are pre-registered or want to register your 4-6-year-old child for Mutton’ Bustin’ , please remember to bring $20 cash per child with you. An ATM is on-site for your convenience.
Carnival Rides are $1.00 (cash) per ticket. An ATM is on-site for your convenience.
Beer Garden: $5.00 (cash) per beer. This feature is for guests 21 & Up only. ID is required and will be checked by staff.
Marana Fast Pitch Softball will be selling water bottles for $1.00 (cash) each
Young Families: Strollers with all-terrain tires are recommended as this park is mostly dirt and you may encounter uneven surfaces.
Dogs: Dogs are welcome if they are leashed and picked up after. We recommend any dogs that attend Marana events are comfortable in large crowds.
Amenities on Site: ATM, Parent Oasis, Baby Changing Tent, Family Bathrooms, Handicap Bathrooms, Food and Beverage Vendors, and Seating Areas.
ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES
Mutton Bustin’
PRESENTED BY FREEDOM RV
Click on the link below to Pre-Register your 4-6 year old child. No cost to register but $20 cash day-of-event per child!
Register Your 4 Year Old
Register Your 5 Year Olds
Register Your 6 Year Olds
Carnival Rides
There are thrills for all ages at our mini-carnival. Guests can enjoy the EuroWheel, Vertigo, Zero Gravity, Dizzy Dragons, Speedway, and Farm Train. Tickets are $1 - 1 ticket per ride.
ROH Band performs 5-9PM
PERFORMING on the Display Garden Stage. ROH Band has been bringing a wide variety of live music to Tucson for the last sixteen years. Well known for their male / female vocal energy that brings to life popular hits in the genres of Classic Rock, Rock, R & B, Blues, Funk, Love Songs, Standards, Swing, Originals, and more. They magically bridge the generation gaps with their high-energy, emotive performances that will have you dancing the night away. If you haven’t experienced ROH Band, now’s the time! Learn More.
Ballet Folklorico La Paloma at 2PM
Ballet Folkorico La Paloma is a non-profit organization dedicated to perpetuating the native folk dances of Mexico. By doing so, we hope to arouse pride and heritage in the Mexican- American community.We also educate the general public through our colorful and entertaining performances. Ballet Folklorico La Paloma has responded to the need of positive and responsive programs for young people in our community since 1982. Through the reinvestment of time, funds, and energy we have been able to help develop positive, and committed young people who will make a better future for generations to come. Learn More.
Wednesday Morning Trio 2:30PM, 3:30PM, 4:30PM
PERFORMING on the Fiesta Stage. This fun group primarily plays country and folk, but they’ll be bringing their best kids music for short 20 minute sets along with some classics for the whole family to sing and dance along to. The trio is made up entirely of multi-instrumentalists; between the three of them, they can cover about ten different instruments. Oliver Dewey and Wednesday Aparisi both teach private music lessons, and Tim O’Connor gigs all over Tucson and surrounding areas and has since the 70’s!
Danzacultura Mexicana at 3PM
PERFORMING on the Display Garden Stage. Danzacultura Mexicana was founded in Tucson, Arizona in 1997 and is a 501(c)(3) organization. They are dedicated to keeping the knowledge of Mexican culture alive through the arts of dance, sewing, crafts and Mexican history. Learn More
Statue Unveiling at 4PM
Marana’s iconic “Man on Horse” statue has been moved to its new home at Heritage Farm Park and will be officially unveiled at 4PM at the festival.
Sunflower Field
Marana is famous for its sunflowers on our back country roads and they grow in abundance at Heritage River Park! When the sun goes down, guests can break a stem and take a sunflower souvenir of their own.
Dog Adoptions
SPONSORED BY RENEWAL BY ANDERSEN
Marana Community Services & HSSA present dog adoptions at Fall Festival. All dogs at the event have had their fees covered by Renewal by Andersen. Fall in love with a new pet at Fall Festival and go home with a new dog!(Note: Dog pictured here is from a past event and for promo use only).
Art Walk featuring local artists
The Art Walk returns in the Display Garden and features paintings from Victor Navarro, Ashley White and others.
Ultimate Tot Zone
New This Year - For ages 0 to 5 only: The Ultimate Tot Zone is the perfect soft play zone for your littles. It is 20ft x 20ft (400sqft) in size and includes
Soft play climbers, Soft play Blocks, Basketball hoop, Roller Coaster, Bounce House, Rocking Horse, 8 Animal Hoppers, Ball Pit w/ Slide, Climbing Caterpillar and Legos.
Creation Station
New This Year - Lucky Cat Social Art will be helping kids craft leather tassel keychains and punched leather keychains. There is a long tradition of leather crafting in Mexico and these tassels are very colorful leathers: festive and bright for the Hispanic Heritage Month!
Alpaca Meet & Greet
New This Year - Presented by Double G Alpacas, they specialize in Huacaya alpacas and are located just outside Sierra Vista, AZ in the middle of the San Pedro Valley. At the event, come say howdy and learn about the adorable alpacas. Guests can then peruse Double craft G’s tent for handmade items made from alpaca wool.
