Fall Festival

See you on Saturday, October 18th, 2025: 2:00PM - 9:30PM

MUTTON BUSTIN' STARTS AT 6:00PM

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

EVENT FEATURES

FREE EVENT FOR THE PUBLIC FEATURING:

EVENT MAP

Nine Carnival Rides!

Mutton Bustin’ Contest (registration below)

Beer Garden presented by Marana Heritage Conservancy

Food Donation Station for the Marana Food Bank

Live Country & Rock Music featuring Bill Shaw Jr. Band

26ft Inflatable Pumpkin in the Sunflowers

Creation Station w/ FREE Sunflower Crafts

Dance Performances by Compañía de Danza Folklórica Arizona

Dog Adoptions with Marana Community Services & HSSA

Movies In Marana feat. Disney’s “Haunted Mansion (2023)”

Spooky Garden Walk with Pumpkin Carving and Gypsy Fortune Teller in the Marana Community Garden

20+ Food Trucks | Artisan/Craft Vendors

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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.

 

DIRECTIONS & PARKING

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!

MUTTON BUSTIN'

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN*

• 4-year-olds register HERE
• 5-year-olds register HERE
• 6-year-olds register HERE

 

*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.

 

 

TIPS & AMENITIES FOR GUESTS

TIPS & AMENITIES FOR GUESTS

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:

• Check the WEATHER before you come.
• Plan on wearing very sturdy, and comfortable shoes as guests may encounter uneven, dirt surfaces. A hat and sunscreen are recommended for the daytime and a light jacket is recommended at night as it may be chilly.
• Carnival Rides are $1.00 (cash) per ticket. An ATM is on-site 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, Parent Oasis, Baby Changing Tent, Family Bathrooms, Handicap Bathrooms, Food and Beverage Vendors, and Seating Areas.

 

ATTRACTIONS & ACTIVITIES

NINE Amusement Rides There are thrills for all ages at our mini-carnival. This year, guests can enjoy the EuroWheel, Vertigo, Zero Gravity, Fun Slide, Speedway, Carousel, Dizzy Dragons, Farm Train and new this year, the Wacky Shack. Tickets are $1 - 1 ticket per ride.
BAND: 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.
Food Vendors: TBA Artisan Market & Exhibitors: TBA
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!
Dancing in the DISPLAY & 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.
Movies in Marana LOCATION IN EVENT: In the Pole Barn in the Family Fun Fiesta Zone TIME: 5:45PM at sundown. The last Movies in Marana of the 2025 season will be shown at Fall Festival. The movie is Disney’s “The Nightmare Before Christmas”. Learn more about the Movies in Marana series HERE.

Dog Adoptions Marana Community Services & HSSA present dog adoptions at Fall Festival. Fall in love with a new pet at Fall Festival and go home with a new dog! (Note: Dog pictured here is from a past event and for promo use only).
Creation Station - Free Crafts Lucky Cat Social Art presents FREE crafting at the Creation Station. This year, guests of all ages can paint their own Sunflower Kindness Rock to take home as a memento. This attraction can be found near the Pole Barn on the North end of the park.
PUMPKIN CARVING & SPOOKY GARDEN WALK 2:00 - 5:30PM: 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!
Photos in the field! Stop by the farm field and take pictures with our new 26’ pumpkin and farm equipment!
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 staff. This attraction is located in the Display Garden.
Whiskey Samplin’ PRESENTED BY WHISKEY DEL BAC 21 & Up guests will enjoy a free round of whiskey sampling from the award-winning, Whiskey Del Bac. Learn more. This feature is for guests 21 & Up only. ID is required and will be checked by staff. This attraction is located in the Display Garden. Posted in Event, Dog Life, Parks & Recreation, Signature Event, Town official event Tagged Event, Parks and Recreation, town official event, Dog Life, Signature Event

 

PHOTOS & RELATED MEDIA

Media Kit: Press Release HERE

 

                       

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