Celebrate Fall at Marana’s Award-Winning Festival
Published on September 23, 2025
MARANA- The award-winning Fall Festival returns to Heritage River Park in a little over two weeks for an evening of food and fun for all ages!
Join us for this free Signature Event on Saturday, October 18, 2025 from 2 to 9 p.m. at 12375 N Heritage Park Dr, Marana, AZ 85653. This year guests can enjoy nine thrilling carnival rides, pumpkin carving from 2:30-4:30PM, the popular Mutton Bustin’ Contest for kids ages four to six, our 26 foot inflatable pumpkin in the sunflower field, and a chance to stroll through our Spooky Garden Walk at the Marana Community Garden. Guests are encouraged to donate a canned or non-perishable food item at our food donation station at the Town Booth supporting the Marana Food Bank.
The festival will also showcase live Country music from local band Billy Shaw Jr. Band, alongside dance performances by Compañía de Danza Folklórica Arizona. More than 20 food trucks and 25 Artisan/Craft vendors will be on site along with a Beer Garden presented by the Marana Heritage Conservancy and additional tasty non-alcoholic samplings provided by Arizona Margarita Rentals.
As the sun sets, visitors will also have the opportunity to enjoy a special showing of Tim Burton's The Nightmare Before Christmas which is the last movie of the season in our Movies in Marana series.
2025 Fall Festival Event Details:
Date: Saturday, October 18, 2025
Time: 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.
Location: Heritage River Park
12375 N Heritage Park Dr, Marana, AZ 85653
Parking Information:
The main parking lot entrance is located at Lon Adams Drive and N Tangerine Farms Road. We offer designated first-come, first-served handicap parking upon request. Additional parking is available at Gladden Farms Elementary School. Please be prepared for potential traffic delays on Tangerine Farms Road.
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.
Additional Information:
- Carnival Rides: $1.00 per ticket (cash only). An ATM is available at the Brad De Spain Stables near the front entrance.
- Beer Garden: $5.00 per beer (cash only). Guests must be 21+; ID will be checked.
- Family Tips: All-terrain strollers are recommended due to uneven surfaces in the park. Wear sturdy, comfortable shoes.
- Dog Policy: Marana Events are dog-friendly, but please ensure they are comfortable in large crowds.
Check out MaranaAZ.gov/events for more information about this and all our Signature Events.
Note to the press: Additional photos are available. Email events@maranaaz.gov.