The Tempe Festival of the Arts always ranks among the Top 100 Classic & Contemporary Craft Shows in the nation by Sunshine Artist magazine and has received the well known Pinnacle Award from the International Festival and Events Association. The fall and spring events attract nearly 225,000 visitors to Downtown Tempe over the course of a 3-day weekend. The Tempe Festival of the Arts is a community event that everyone in and out of town love to attend. It showcases over 350 artists from around the country. This urban art festival showcases visual artists from around the country. Between the amazing artwork and the delicious food, this is the place to be for the weekend.