LOCATION:  Heritage River Park - 12375 N Heritage Park Dr, Marana, AZ 85653

DIRECTIONS TO EVENT ENTRANCE:  Click here for directions

EVENT MAIN PARKING LOT ENTRANCE: At Lon Adams Drive and Tangerine Farms (light at the Circle K). Follow the signs down N. Heritage Park Drive to be parked in designated lots by security.

 HANDICAP PARKING: There is a designated lot for Handicap Parking at this event though it has limited space and is first-come/first-serve. Security staff will direct you to the Handicap lot upon request.

 OTHER PARKING IN THE AREA: Guests can park at Gladden Farms Elementary.

 RIDE SHARE/DROP-OFF ZONE: The designated Ride Share/Drop-Off zone for this event is located at the entrance road to Heritage River Park. This area is for quick drop/off and pick-up only. Marana PD and Security will be available to assist guests in this area.

 EXPECT DELAYS: Traffic will be slowed on Tangerine Farms Road to 25 MPH for pedestrian safety at the crosswalk from Gladden Farms Elementary to Heritage River Park. Traffic will also be moving slowly in the area to and from the freeway to accommodate all guests. We appreciate your patience and kindness so that everyone can enjoy this event!

Heritage River Park is a charming homage to Marana’s agrarian past and is located on land that used to be an active farm. With that in mind, here are some tips & best practices to have a great time at this event:

• We highly encourage all attendees to bring a water bottle to the event! A refill station will be available onsite (see map).
• Check the WEATHER before you come.
• Plan on wearing very sturdy and comfortable shoes as you may encounter uneven dirt surfaces. A hat and sunscreen are recommended for the daytime and a light jacket is recommended at night as it can get chilly.
• Carnival Rides are $1.00 (cash) per ticket. An ATM is onsite for your convenience at the Brad de Spain Stables near the front entrance.
• Beer Garden: $5.00 (cash) per beer. This feature is for guests 21 & Up only; ID is required and will be checked by staff.
• Young Families: Strollers with all-terrain tires are recommended as this park is mostly dirt and you may encounter uneven surfaces.
• Dogs: Dogs are welcome if they are leashed and picked up after. We recommend any dogs that attend Marana events are comfortable in large crowds.
• Amenities on Site: ATM, Water Refill Station, Family Bathrooms, Handicap Bathrooms, Food and Beverage Vendors, and Seating Areas.

Support the Marana Food Bank!

Bring one can of food or one non-perishable food item to donate at the Marana Food Bank’s tent located in the front entrance zone of the event!

Nine amusement rides!

There are thrills for all ages at our mini-carnival! This year we'll have returning favorites the EuroWheel, Vertigo, Wacky Shack, Fun Slide, Dizzy Dragons, and Farm Train, and new rides the Ring of Fire, Swings, and Dragon Wagon.

$1 per ticket, 1 ticket per ride.

Mutton Bustin' contest!

Presented by Cowboys and Cowgirls Barrel Racing Association. Sponsored by Bayer U.S. Crop Science and Freedom RV.

 Registration is full!

 *Note: 6 year-olds report to the Corral FIRST at 5:15PM. 5 year-olds report at 5:40PM and 4 year-olds report at 6:10PM.

Live music: Billy Shaw Jr. Band!

Billy Shaw Jr can be found singing around Arizona sawing on his fiddle, picking guitar, humming on harmonica alongside his bandmates Amy Munoz (Bass/Vocals), Bobby Soto Jr (Drums/Vocals), and Johnny Pesqueira (Lead Guitar/Vocals). Learn more.

Two Zones of Food Vendors

Over 25 Artisan Market Vendors and Exhibitors

Click here to view an image of the vendor listing.(PNG, 431KB)

Photos in the sunflower field!

Stop by the sunflower field and take pictures with our 26’ pumpkin and flowers!

Dog adoptions!

Marana Community Services & Rescue Me Marana present dog adoptions at Fall Festival. Fall in love with a pet at Fall Festival and go home with a new family member! (Note: Dog pictured here is from a past event and for promo use only).

Dancing in the Event and Beer Garden!

Compañía de Danza Folklórica Arizona (2:30-3:30PM)

Compañía de Danza Folklórica Arizona is a non-profit dance organization based out of Tucson, Arizona, which was founded in 2014 by Chantal Danay Ralls. What started as a small group of fifteen dancers rapidly evolved into fifty dancers by the end of the first year.

Pumpkin Carving and Spooky Garden Walk!

2:00 - 4:30PM: Guests can select and pick-out a pumpkin to carve that will be used in the Spooky Garden Walk. Come pick it up at the end of the night!

 5:30 - 9:00PM: Guests can enjoy a spooky (not scary) walk through the lit path of the Marana Community Garden featuring seasonal decorations and a Gypsy Fortune Teller!

Creation Station!

Lucky Cat Social Art presents FREE crafting at the Creation Station. This attraction can be found near the Pole Barn on the North end of the park.

Presented in partnership with Renewal by Andersen.

Movies in Marana!

LOCATION IN EVENT: In the Pole Barn in the Family Fun Fiesta Zone

 TIME: Sundown (around 5:45PM)

The last Movies in Marana of the 2025 season will be shown at Fall Festival. The movie is Tim Burton’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas”. Learn more about the Movies in Marana series HERE.

Beer Garden!

Presented by Marana Heritage Conservancy.

$5.00 (cash) per beer. This feature is for guests 21 & Up only; ID is required and will be checked by security staff. Last call will be at 8:45PM.

This attraction is located in the Event Garden.

REGISTRATION FULL

Note: 6-year-olds report to the Corral FIRST at 5:15PM. 5-year-olds report at 5:40PM and 4-year-olds report at 6:10PM.

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• Town of Marana Presents the Award-Winning Fall Festival! - Town of Marana, AZ (9/24/24)

• Town of Marana receives two APRA awards - Town of Marana, AZ (9/3/24)

• Highlights from Marana Fall Festival 2023 - Town of Marana, AZ (10/25/23)

• Fall Festival to bring fun for all ages to Marana's Heritage River Park - Town of Marana, AZ (9/20/23)

AWARD-WINNING EVENT

Marana Fall Festival (2023) is the winner of the Arizona Parks & Recreation Association’s 2024 Outstanding Event - Population 25k-100k from the Arizona Parks and Recreation Association.

Watch the official APRA award video HERE.

Read the full Newsroom article about it HERE.

FREE EVENT FOR THE PUBLIC FEATURING:

•  Nine Carnival Rides!
•  Mutton Bustin’ Contest (registration full)
•  Beer Garden presented by Marana Heritage Conservancy
•  Food Donation Station for the Marana Food Bank
•  Live Country & Rock Music featuring Billy Shaw Jr. Band
•  26ft Inflatable Pumpkin in the Sunflowers
•  Creation Station w/ FREE Sunflower Crafts
•  Dog Adoptions with Marana Community Services & Rescue Me Marana
•  Movies In Marana feat. "Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas”
•  Spooky Garden Walk with Pumpkin Carving and Gypsy Fortune Teller in the Marana Community Garden
•  20+ Food Trucks | Artisan/Craft Vendors