Tubac Festival of the Arts
February 8
Tubac Festival of the Arts
February 8, 2026
$115
Nestled at the base of the Santa Rita Mountains along the Santa Cruz River, Tubac has enjoyed a rich tradition of arts and festivals dating back to 1959. The Tubac Fine Arts Festival, held each February, celebrates its 66-year legacy as the longest-running art festival in Southern Arizona, drawing more than 200 artists and thousands of visitors from around the world.
Artist tents line the streets and beautifully complement the village’s year-round collection of more than 100 shops, fine art galleries, and working artist studios. While the festival is juried for quality, it remains welcoming and unpretentious—serious paintings share space with whimsical sculptures, handcrafted jewelry, and the sounds of live New Age and acoustic music drifting through the village.
We’ll enjoy lunch on self, with plenty of options to choose from. Tubac offers several inviting restaurants, along with an international food court filled with fun vendor booths—perfect for grazing, relaxing, and people-watching at your own pace.
This is a Kindred Tours annual trek that always fills quickly, beloved for its relaxed atmosphere, creative energy, and beautiful winter setting. If you enjoy art, community, and a day that feels both lively and leisurely, this one is not to be missed.
Depart: NW Valley 7:30 a.m. | Phoenix 7:15 a.m. | Scottsdale 7:30 a.m. | Mesa 8 a.m.
R: 6 p.m.
Departure Locations — We can only guarantee pick-up from the locations listed below. If you’re requesting pick-up from an unofficial location, please call our office at 480-497-2478 to confirm. It never hurts to ask!
Northwest Valley:
Sundome Plaza
13547 W. Camino Del Sol
Sun City West, AZ 85375
Located in the heart of Sun City West at the Sundome Plaza Shopping Center.
Scottsdale:
La Quinta Inn & Suites
8888 E Shea Blvd
Scottsdale, AZ 85260
The Scottsdale pickup location can be easily reached via AZ 101/Pima Freeway. Exit the freeway at Shea. The La Quinta Hotel is located at the northeast corner of AZ 101 and Shea Blvd.
Phoenix:
Paradise Valley Community Center
17402 N. 40th Street
Phoenix, AZ 85032
The Paradise Valley Community Center is easily found on 40th Street, north of Bell Road. No overnights. No Late-nights
Mesa:
Mesa Doubletree Hotel
1011 W. Holmes Ave
Mesa, AZ 85210
This is the Fiesta Mall region, and the Hilton Hotel is easily viewed from the U.S. 60/Superstition Freeway. Exit the freeway at Alma School and head east to Holmes. Park and wait for the bus at the west end of the hotel parking lot.