AN EVENING ON THE FARM
FREE EVENT FOR THE PUBLIC
FEATURING
Seven Thrilling Carnival Rides!
Mutton Bustin’ Contest (Registration is full. Join the waitlist below.)
Live Country Music from Scotty Freel and the Flying Diamonds
Beer Garden presented by Marana Heritage Conservancy
Whiskey Sampling from Whiskey Del Bac
Dance Performances by Compañía de Danza Folklórica Arizona
Dog Adoptions with Marana Community Services & HSSA
Marana Sundowners 4H Club Education Booth w/ Show Animals
Movies In Marana feat. Disney’s 2017 classic, COCO
Spooky Garden Walk with Pumpkin Carving and Gypsy Fortune Teller in the Marana Community Garden
Sunflower Field & Photo Set
Creation Station w/ FREE Sunflower Crafts
25 Food Trucks | 30 Artisan/Craft Vendors
MAP & MEDIA
THANK YOU TO OUR EVENT SPONSORS
We appreciate BAYER for generously sponsoring the Mutton Bustin’ Contest for ages 4-6 years old. This event happens in the Corral located on the South end of Heritage River Park. BAYER also is sponsoring the free kids crafts at the Creation Station presented by Lucky Cat Social Art located in the Family Fun Fiesta Zone on the north end of the park.
We appreciate our sponsor, FREEDOM RV! The 1st, 2nd, & 3rd-place contestants in each age group for the Mutton Bustin’ contest will be awarded trophies generously provided by Freedom RV!
Thank you to our sponsor, Simply Bits-A Ting Company for underwriting the Photo Booth in the event. Guests can get silly with props and take home unlimited photo slides. This attraction can be found in the Display Garden.
Thank you to our sponsor, Rodeo Dental & Orthodontics, for underwriting the adoption fees for the dogs being put up for adoption by the Humane Society of Southern AZ (HSSA) and Marana’s Community & Neighborhood Services. You can find the Dog Adoption zone just past the entrance of the event inside the Family Fun Fiesta Zone.
Thank you to our sponsor, Tucson Toothtown Dentistry 4 Kids, our Photo Booth Sponsor. Come take free silly photos with props with your friends You can find the Photo Booth and Tucson Toothtown’s Booth inside the Display Garden. Just listen for the band and you’ll find it!
DIRECTIONS, PARKING, & RIDE SHARE/DROP-OFF
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 all the way to/from the freeway to accommodate all guests. We appreciate your patience and kindness so that everyone can enjoy this event!
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
Seven Carnival Rides
PRESENTED BY FRAZIER SHOWS
There are thrills for all ages at our mini-carnival. This year, guests can enjoy the EuroWheel, Vertigo, Zero Gravity, Dizzy Dragons, Farm Train and new this year, the Fun Slide .
Tickets are $1 - 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
September 15th Update: Registration for this attraction is FULL. You can join the waitlist by clicking a link below.
*Register Your 4 Year Old HERE
*Register Your 5 Year Old HERE
*Register Your 6 Year Old 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.
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 Sampling
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.
Scotty Freel and the Flying Diamonds (4PM-9PM)
Playing in the DISPLAY & BEER GARDEN.
For nearly five years, Scotty Freel & the Flying Diamonds have been considered to be the house band at popular Marana restaurant, Lil’ Abner’s and also regularly play nights The Maverick and Whiskey Roads. Scotty shares some of the lead vocal duties with young lead guitar 'Diamond,' Jake Weller, son of the bass player, Gavin. Randy Cheatham keeps the beat on the drums.
They have one of the most diverse country playlists you'll hear anywhere, with songs from Morgan Wallen, Chris Stapleton, Jon Pardi and Blake Shelton, ranging all the way to Strait, Cash, and Haggard. You could also by hear Justin Timberlake music, Ed Sheeran, Dire Straits, or Brian Setzer and Michael Bublé. They have strong vocal harmonies, high energy and just a love for playing for a crowd.
Compañía de Danza Folklórica Arizona (2:30-3:30PM)
Dancing in the DISPLAY & BEER GARDEN.
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.
Creation Station - Free Crafts
SPONSORED BY BAYER U.S. CROP SCIENCE
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
PRESENTED BY MARANA PARKS & RECREATION’S NATURAL RESOURCE TEAM
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!
Sundowners 4-H Club
We are the Sundowners 4-H Club. The 4-H motto is "To Make the Best Better" and that is what we strive for. We are a small club with great families and try to have a lot of fun. We offer projects for kids ranging in ages of 6-18 years old. The projects we offer are Cloverbuds (6-8 year olds), (8-18year olds) Poultry, Dairy Goat, Rabbit, Market and Breeding Lamb, Market, Breeding and Carcus Swine, Archery, Air Rifle, Small Bore rifle, Photography and Woodworking. We meet on the first Wednesday of each month at Roadrunner Elementary at 7pm. Come check us out!
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 2023 season will be shown at Fall Festival. The movie is Disney’s 2017 animated classic, Coco. Learn more about the Movies in Marana series HERE.
Sunflowers
Marana is famous for its sunflowers on our back country roads and they grow in abundance at Heritage River Park! When the sun goes down, guests can trim a stem off and take a sunflower souvenir of their own.
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).
