Festival
The Fourth Avenue Street Fair, twice a year
More than 350 artists and 40 food vendors fill Fourth Avenue every December and March, and admission is free. How to make a day of it.
By Eric & David · October 31, 2026 · 1 min read
- When
- December 11–13, 2026 and March 19–21, 2027
- Where
- Fourth Avenue, between downtown and the University of Arizona
- Cost
- Free
- Good for
- Holiday shopping, people-watching, families
Twice a year, Fourth Avenue closes to cars and fills with more than 350 artists and over 40 food vendors. The winter fair, in its 57th year, is a favorite for holiday shopping. The 58th spring fair follows in March, when the weather is close to perfect.
Hours
- Winter fair, December 11–13, 2026: Friday and Saturday 10 AM–5 PM, Sunday 10 AM–4 PM.
- Spring fair, March 19–21, 2027: Friday and Saturday 10 AM–6 PM, Sunday 10 AM–5 PM.
Making a day of it
- Park in the Pennington Street, Tyndall Avenue or Plaza Centro garages. A free shuttle runs every 15 minutes between Pennington and 6th Street and 5th Avenue and 7th Street.
- The Sun Link streetcar detours around the fair, so check Sun Link's site before you ride.
- Bring a tote for what you find, plus water and sunscreen. Even December afternoons can be sunny.
- Stay for the avenue itself. Its bars, vintage shops and restaurants are part of the fun.
Fourth Avenue is also on David's list for showing visiting family around in winter: a walk down the historic avenue and through the university area.
