{"id":31189,"date":"2024-11-11T11:17:54","date_gmt":"2024-11-11T18:17:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/?p=31189"},"modified":"2024-11-11T15:24:41","modified_gmt":"2024-11-11T22:24:41","slug":"ninth-annual-pizza-fest-serves-up-slices-and-good-times","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/events-and-festivals\/ninth-annual-pizza-fest-serves-up-slices-and-good-times\/","title":{"rendered":"Ninth Annual Pizza Fest Serves Up Slices and Good Times"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phoenix.pizza\/\">Phoenix Pizza Festival<\/a> is back for its ninth year, ready to bring a slice of excitement to the Valley. On November 16 and 17, the festival \u2013 which takes place at Hance Park \u2013 promises a weekend packed with endless pizza, drinks and live entertainment.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095001\/IMG_4839.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"1024\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-31190 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095001\/IMG_4839-1024x1024.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095001\/IMG_4839-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095001\/IMG_4839-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095001\/IMG_4839-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095001\/IMG_4839-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095001\/IMG_4839-80x80.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095001\/IMG_4839-110x110.jpg 110w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095001\/IMG_4839-380x380.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095001\/IMG_4839-800x800.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095001\/IMG_4839-1160x1160.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095001\/IMG_4839.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo courtesy of Phoenix Pizza Festival<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The festival is a foodie\u2019s dream, transforming Hance Park into a pizza paradise for two full days. About 7,000 attendees are expected to attend the event, during which 15 to 20 pizza makers from across Arizona will offer samples to attendees.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The festival started in 2014 because of a love of pizza. We (my festival partner, Lisa Duffield, and I) wanted to celebrate our local pizza scene and host the event in Phoenix,&#8221; Co-Founder David Tyda said &#8220;We chose downtown so the event could have a kind of \u2018picnic, afternoon in a city park\u2019 vibe.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The duo called a couple local craft beer makers, and bands that lean towards rock, bluegrass, and folksy Americana, and created a really fun atmosphere that &#8220;seems to work year after year.&#8221;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This year\u2019s lineup features Otra Pizzeria, Re Di Roma, Moon Pie, and Dough Riders. A few exciting Tucson newcomers, Gabeesh Italian Eats and Lumbre Pizza a La Lena, will also appear &#8211; and fan-favorites Floridino\u2019s famous pizza muffins and White Mountain\u2019s pizza fries.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095004\/2016-Pizza-Fest-61.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-31191 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095004\/2016-Pizza-Fest-61-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095004\/2016-Pizza-Fest-61-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095004\/2016-Pizza-Fest-61-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095004\/2016-Pizza-Fest-61-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095004\/2016-Pizza-Fest-61-380x254.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095004\/2016-Pizza-Fest-61-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095004\/2016-Pizza-Fest-61-1160x774.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095004\/2016-Pizza-Fest-61-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095004\/2016-Pizza-Fest-61.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: Flargus<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Slices aren\u2019t the only item on the menu. Attendees can also treat themselves to dessert from local food trucks, refreshing beverages from bars serving local craft beer and wine, and a wide array of additional bites like pasta, meatballs, and French fries.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Visitors are encouraged to bring a blanket, kick back on the lawn and enjoy the live music. This year\u2019s lineup includes eight local bands: Gnarwhal Jrz, The Deadbeat Cousins, The Blood Feud Family Singers, Casey Ryan, Chrome Rhino, The Lonesome Wilderness, Metropolis Man, and Tayrona Reggae.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095009\/2016-Pizza-Fest-23.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-31192 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095009\/2016-Pizza-Fest-23-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095009\/2016-Pizza-Fest-23-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095009\/2016-Pizza-Fest-23-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095009\/2016-Pizza-Fest-23-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095009\/2016-Pizza-Fest-23-380x254.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095009\/2016-Pizza-Fest-23-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095009\/2016-Pizza-Fest-23-1160x774.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095009\/2016-Pizza-Fest-23-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095009\/2016-Pizza-Fest-23.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: Flargus<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The festival\u2019s kid-friendly activities make this event ideal for families \u2013 fill up on pizza while youngsters enjoy arts and crafts and lawn games \u2013 which, of course, grown-ups can also participate in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Phoenix Pizza Festival is more than just a celebration of meat, cheese, and dough; it also aims to make a difference. The event has partnered with Downtown Phoenix Inc., a nonprofit focused on enhancing the city\u2019s urban core by supporting local events and businesses. Proceeds help fund Downtown Phoenix Inc.\u2019s initiatives to boost and revitalize the community.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095035\/Pizza-Festival-2017-35-Copy.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-31194 pk-lazyload\"  style=\"width:700px;height:auto\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095035\/Pizza-Festival-2017-35-Copy-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095035\/Pizza-Festival-2017-35-Copy-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095035\/Pizza-Festival-2017-35-Copy-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095035\/Pizza-Festival-2017-35-Copy-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095035\/Pizza-Festival-2017-35-Copy-380x253.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095035\/Pizza-Festival-2017-35-Copy-800x533.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095035\/Pizza-Festival-2017-35-Copy-1160x773.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095035\/Pizza-Festival-2017-35-Copy-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095035\/Pizza-Festival-2017-35-Copy.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: Zee Peralta<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The Pizza Festival is a great chance to try pizza places that only do farmer\u2019s markets, private catering, and pop-ups. It\u2019s rare to have an opportunity to try all these unique pizza places in one spot,&#8221; Tyda said. &#8220;This year, we have the iconic Pizzicletta coming in from Flagstaff, and newer pizza maker Lumbre a La Le\u00f1a from Tucson &#8211; they blend Mexican and Italian flavors. I\u2019m also excited about Moon Pie, they\u2019re a neighboring pizza restaurant in Phoenix with cracker thin Tavern-style crust.&#8221;<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095014\/2016-Pizza-Fest-16.jpg\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  width=\"1024\"  height=\"683\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  class=\"wp-image-31193 pk-lazyload\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095014\/2016-Pizza-Fest-16-1024x683.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095014\/2016-Pizza-Fest-16-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095014\/2016-Pizza-Fest-16-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095014\/2016-Pizza-Fest-16-768x513.jpg 768w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095014\/2016-Pizza-Fest-16-380x254.jpg 380w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095014\/2016-Pizza-Fest-16-800x534.jpg 800w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095014\/2016-Pizza-Fest-16-1160x774.jpg 1160w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095014\/2016-Pizza-Fest-16-80x53.jpg 80w, https:\/\/media.arizonafoothillsmagazine.com\/valleygirlblog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/11095014\/2016-Pizza-Fest-16.jpg 1500w\" ><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Photo: Flargus<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The festival will be open from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Saturday, November 16, and from 11 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Sunday, November 17. Tickets are $16 and are available exclusively online. For more, visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.phoenix.pizza\/\">phoenix.pizza<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"The ninth annual Pizza Festival takes place November 16 and 17 at Hance Park.\n","protected":false},"author":30,"featured_media":31195,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[73],"tags":[8494,8566,13926],"class_list":{"0":"post-31189","1":"post","2":"type-post","3":"status-publish","4":"format-standard","5":"has-post-thumbnail","7":"category-events-and-festivals","8":"tag-events","9":"tag-featured","10":"tag-phoenix-pizza-festival","11":"cs-entry","12":"cs-video-wrap"},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v27.4 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Ninth 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