{"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.\u00a0<\/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.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>\u201cThe 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,\u201d Co-Founder David Tyda said \u201cWe chose downtown so the event could have a kind of \u2018picnic, afternoon in a city park\u2019 vibe.\u201d<\/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 \u201cseems to work year after year.\u201d\u00a0<\/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 \u2013 and fan-favorites Floridino\u2019s famous pizza muffins and White Mountain\u2019s pizza fries.\u00a0<\/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.\u00a0<\/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>\u201cThe 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,\u201d Tyda said. \u201cThis year, we have the iconic Pizzicletta coming in from Flagstaff, and newer pizza maker Lumbre a La Le\u00f1a from Tucson \u2013 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.\u201d<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 v27.5 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Ninth 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