Jacome Plaza
Jacome Plaza Stage & Wildflower Stage
The majority of our Festival takes place in Jacome Plaza: Jacome Plaza Stage, Roger Mikulas Young Artists Showcase, Stefan George Memorial Songwriting Competition, Family Show, Interactive Workshops, Kids Zone, Water & Soda Booth and Beer Garden. Food Vendors and Arts & Craft vendors will be located south of Jacome Plaza in the designated Elise Grecco Marketplace; along Pennington Street between Stone Avenue and Church Avenue. Festival Store, Volunteer and Raffle Booths will be on Church Avenue along west side of Jacome Plaza.
The street level entrance to the Joel D. Valdez Library is from Jácome Plaza. The plaza was constructed during the construction of the Library in 1989 on the site of the family owned and operated Jácome’s Department Store. The plaza and was officially designated Jácome Plaza in 2003. Festival Workshops, Panel Discussions and festival exhibits are held inside the library.
Jacome Plaza is Downtown Tucson’s central plaza that is host to a number of annual events including Tucson Folk Festival, Tucson Meet Yourself, Parade of Lights & Festival, Veterans Day Parade and several more. It is also home to the Outdoor Office concept which encourages Downtown office employees and patrons to work, meet, play or eat! TKMA’s FOLK FRIDAYS occurs in this Outdoor Office space! The Outdoor Office features red bistro tables and chairs, FREE WiFi, a beautiful shaded area with flowers and large lit Mesquite trees and games like giant jenga, life-size chess, giant connect four, corn hole and ping pong. The Outdoor Office encourages Downtown employees to digress from the office atmosphere in a clean, safe and vibrant outdoor atmosphere.
Jacome Plaza is located at 101 N. Stone Avenue, Tucson AZ 85701.
La Cocina
Located in the heart of the historic Presidio district of downtown Tucson and tucked inside the walls of Old Town Artisans you will find the beautiful courtyard restaurant that is La Cocina. Boasting al fresco dining, a rustic Cantina, and live music under the stars this gem certainly offers something for everyone.
Both local and national acts are featured on the outdoor stage most nights of the week. Late night music focuses on high energy acts or DJ’s that guarantee you won’t be able to keep your feet still. Whether you are dining, drinking, or dancing La Cocina surely offers something for everyone!
La Cocina is located at 201 N. Court Avenue.
Presidio Museum
Located one block east of Old Town Artisans, the Presidio San Agustín del Tucson Museum is a re-creation of the Tucson Presidio built in 1775. Visitors travel back in time to learn about life as early Tucsonans would have lived it. Docent tours discuss life in the Santa Cruz Valley for early Native Americans, Presidio residents and Territorial Period settlers. See the archaeological remains of a pit house, walk along the original Presidio wall and experience a 150 year old classic Sonoran Row house. Presidio San Agustin del Tucson (Presidio Museum) is located at 196 N Court Avenue.
Church Avenue Stage
Located between Alameda and Washington Streets
Court Avenue Stage
Located between Telles and Washington Streets