The Fourth Annual Phoenix Center for the Arts returns to Margaret T. Hance Park in the heart of Downtown, next month on December 11 through 13, 2015 where everyone is encouraged to enjoy and discover the local arts, humanities, entertainment, vendors and cuisine.

The Phoenix Festival of the Arts Mission is “an annual celebration of arts and culture in the Valley of the Sun, while serving to stimulate economic and cultural growth, and encourage the community to explore artistic, cultural, and educational activities surrounding a central theme. ”

Don’t miss three fun filled days of live arts, including performances of poetry, choirs, dance, symphony, and folk in addition to 125 arts and cultural exhibitors and vendor booths selling only locally made art and goods. Grab a bite from one of several local food trucks then head to the Festival’s beer and wine garden presented by Hensley Beverage Company. There is also a wonderful interactive Family Zone that will be located on the East side where families can play, make crafts and art. While local muralist and veteran artist, Hugo Medina once again will be putting on his annual hands-on community art project where both artist and patron can participate in.

The festival will run Friday, December 11 from 12 to 6 pm, Saturday, December 12 from 10 to 6 pm, and Sunday, December 13 from 10 to 6 pm. Admission to the festival is FREE and Margaret T. Hance Park is located at 1202 N. 3rd Street, Phoenix AZ 85004. The Phoenix Festival of the Arts is proudly sponsored in part by APS and Lou & Evelyn Grubb. The Phoenix Center for the Arts is managed by Phoenix Center Arts, Inc., a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and is a facility of and supported by the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation Department.

 For more information about the festival visit Phoenix Center for the Arts and be sure to follow them on Twitter: @PhxFestivalArts and Instagram: @phoenixfestivalofthearts. *Images courtesy of Phoenix Center for the Arts.