Not the kind with carnivals, and Ferris wheels, but the type of street fair more commonly known as an arts, and crafts festival. Since moving to the Tucson area, we've heard, and read about the 4th Ave Street Fair, so we had to check it out. Located in the downtown area, near the University of Arizona Campus, I had a feeling that parking might be a problem. When we arrived, finding a parking spot was indeed a challenge. Every parking lot, from only a few spaces, to some with a hundred or more, were all being staffed with entrepreneurs, charging what seemed to be the universal fee of $10. Knowing that there was a free spot on the street somewhere, I surely wasn't going to give up ten bucks that easily. After driving around for 5-10 minutes, we found an open space, about 3-4 blocks from the event.
Except for the setting, this lineup of EZ-ups reminded me of Winterfest in Lake Havasu. Same kind of event with lots of vendors selling everything from arts, & crafts, to booths promoting everything from the local newspaper, to the establishment of medical marijuana businesses. The lineup of vendors stretched for about a mile, and by the time we had walked from one end to the other, a couple of hours had passed. It was mostly a window shopping experience, as neither of us bought anything. I did however, come away with a free Saturday newspaper.
There were lots of street musicians like this fellow, who was playing a ukulele, and a kazoo. Judging by the business on 4th Ave, I think it's safe to say that this is an area that is heavily patronized by students at U of A. On the way home, we had lunch at one of our favorite places - Sweet Tomatoes, then stopped at Harbor Freight, and Ace Hardware before calling it a day. Today, we pick up Laila for a week with Grandma & Grandpa. Yea !!
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