Tubac Festival of Arts, Tubac, Arizona ~ Held in the historic art colony of Tubac, the annual Festival of the Arts is the Southwest’s longest running arts festival, drawing tens of thousands of visitors each year. The festival runs concurrent with Tucson’s internationally renowned Gem & Mineral Show which draws visitors from around the globe. Many Tucson visitors make both the Gem & Mineral show and the Festival of the Arts their destination. Highlights of the Festival include more than 250 Fine Artists and craftsmen, a large assortment of festival eateries, live entertainment, and a wine and beer garden. The artists are integrated throughout the Village, along roadways and plaza’s, and among more than 125 art galleries, boutiques, specialty shops and restaurants – providing one of the most beautiful and unique Festival settings in Arizona!