Phoestivus

How did I not know about PHOESTIVUS!? My cousin asked to tag along over the weekend. We arrived a little after 5 PM. Of course downtown was busy however we were able to find street side parking close by. This is the best place to get all your holiday shopping and to support all your local vendors/ artists! There's a mix of 170 vendors. We also enjoyed the food trucks! We snacked on popcorn, papusas, and tamales. Yummy! Everything we ate was very delicious. I'd come back again next holiday! Very festive and dog friendly.

Neat market, it takes up a whole block. All local valley vendors from Goodyear to Chandler. Food, jewelry, vintage goods, soap, plants, art, and more.The Yeti wonders and you can take a photo with him, there's a hip Santa you can also take a photo with. You can air your grievances, and what you're grateful about. There was a glass making demonstration from a studio. There was live jazzy music which I loved. Overall, a nice holiday market.There is street parking, metered parking, and a parking garage nearby. It's dog friendly and there's vendors catering to dog products as well.

What a fun event. Across from where I live. Tons of vendors. DJ. Live music. A hipster Santa and a beer garden for those who like beer. A nice variety of food vendors from savory to sweet. I definitely enjoyed it.

12.15.21 PHOESTIVUS is back and alive! Fun and amazing vibes all around, there's a lot of holiday cheer that can be easily found by everyone. It is accessible, if you're able to find parking in the surrounding vicinity. Let the fun in Street walking begin!There are so many different vendors each offering their own unique products or services, the best part is that a lot of these are local vendors, offering creative and rare gifts/items! Extremely dog friendly! (If they are well behaved :D ) Also have to mention the ale,, and the record bar is very cool. Gives me vibes of the Pressroom outdoor DJ area. Kaliope Glow Car installation is great for instagram pictures! Selfies galore :) ... haha. It feels great to be back in the city, walking around the Phoenix locals. This is our city. So please enjoy responsibly and support local!! I recommend Everest Momo! They have delicious dumplings.. coconut curry was not too spicy , I wish it was a bit crispier but still very delish! Had a mashed potato burrito with beef + hot sauce :) it was definitely great. It's fun to walk around a few laughs, sit down if you can find seating and enjoy yourself, or stand in line and grab a drink. Either way I would definitely recommend coming to festivals while it is still available. Bring your puppy! Or canine companion. :) Street artists are here on display. There is also a raffle that goes to donations benefiting proceeds to charity. Very awesome. Support local AZ! PHOESTIVUS is back and alive!!

This is one of the best and unique annual markets in Phoenix! So glad it returned in 2021 in-person. It has definitely gotten better with every year since I first went a few years ago. The vendors used to be...not the greatest. Some vendors only come for one night. #variety It's usually just two nights a year, a few weeks before Christmas. Just like with First Friday, parking can be at a premium, so I highly recommend getting rideshare, taking the Light Rail (use the Roosevelt Row station) or biking there. The basics- local vendors and artisans from around the Valley, food trucks, drink trucks, breweries, live music and everything about Festivus in the span of a few blocks in Roosevelt Row. One of my most favorite things is Hipster Santa... snap a pic with him (or Freddy) at his setting or while he walks around. Air your grievances! Dance around the aluminum pole. While the theme is Christmas market, you're not gonna find only Christmas-themed goods for sale (although I did buy a delicious gingerbread croissant). Lots of Arizona-themed goods and treats and some not in either the Christmas or Arizona category. Great to support local and get in the Christmas spirit!

It's almost that magical time of year again when Phoestivus arrives. What is Phoestivus, you ask?Well, Phoestivus is like a farmer's market amped up on steroids for the holidays - a combination of a Weihnachtsmarkt and the Seinfeld's famous non-commercial holiday's celebration with an AZ spin on things. Held at Phoenix Public Market space, the event is expansive with plenty to see and do. A Phoestivus for the rest of us is complete with food trucks, music, special ale, and tons of local vendors to find the perfect holiday gift for a loved one or delicious treat for yo'self. There is an adorable bumblesque yeti mascot, a not-so-talkative Hipster Santa and reindeers (dressed up baby goats). You can take a photo with the Phoestivus pole (with none of that distracting tinsel), air your grievances, and take a turn at the pheats of strength that may or may not make George Costanza run away in a panic. Last year, we were lucky enough to experienced a rare Phoestivus miracle - when we circled back for donuts at the end of the night Lior's had a few left!If the event wasn't so crowded, it would be five stars all the way. But, hey, you can't blame everyone for wanting to be part of all the fun.

Such a fun event that has become a tradition with our family.The event is usually held the last 2 Thursdays before Christmas. We easily found street parking and used our app park mobile and it was only $3.50 for 2 hours of parking. Some of the same vendors that are there at the Saturday farmer's market but lots of different ones as well. Arizona themed products and goods. Handmade ornaments etc. I loved all the food and coffee trucks and they even had a "caroling" truck. You could take your picture with the "hipster" Santa Claus. There was a old truck that was set up for smaller kids to explore. It got really crowded around 7pm but so much fun and festive. Also there's no entrance fee which I really liked. I truly felt like a hipster!!

This is a really well organized and well packed holiday market. There were a wide variety of artists and chefs whose homemade goods looked really well made and heartfelt. There was free parking in a lot adjacent to the Phx Public Market - maybe could fit ~40-50 cars or so? There was a guy in a construction worker vest who was directing traffic at the entrance. I was able to find a spot in the lot when I went at ~6:30PM. I know there's a park and ride that has plenty of parking but for 0-2hrs it's $5, and I did not want to pay for parking. Highlights:1. Affordable goods! If you really want to but something but have a small budget, Jar of Buttons sells pins/magnet buttons for $1-2. You could also buy a holiday card for $4-5 or they have deals if you buy 5-6 cards. 2. Photo time! Idk what he's supposed to be but the mascot for this event was walking around. There was a photo booth - the ones at weddings? And you could also take a photo with hipster Santa. Definitely go with friends and family! I went alone just to chk the festival out and it's super awk to just take a photo solo.3. Lots of food! There were savory and sweet foods and food from food trucks. Just literally everything. Beignets, donuts, burritos, coffee, middle eastern sweets, thai food, etc. Cons:1. Limited seating. People were mostly eating their food on the grass or sidewalk. 2. Super crowded. There were instances where I couldn't walk through bc a couple people were looking at a shop.

OK starting with the food highly recommend you start with the food trucks just in case. We waited until the end and came late and the trucks did run out of Few things. There were so many great plant-based and vegan options At all the booths and vendors.I really enjoyed the Saffron Jak vegan almond cheese. The holiday cheese plate looks fantastic. I cannot wait to serve it on Christmas. I also love the spice guy with the bloody Mary mix and the barbecue chips seasoning! Definitely check this out. Parking is a pain so carpool!

One of the best street festivals I've been to. Vendors were unique and the ambiance was lively despite the freezing cold whether. I highly recommend you stop by if you have the chance!Some of my favorite vendors:- Gourmet Chocolate by StoneGrindz (they have free samples! Try the raspberry flavor)- Jar of Buttons: super creative and cute stickers, keychains, patches, magnets, enamel pins. These make for really cute and inexpensive gifts. They're punny and they even have Harry Potter themed stuff. - OKC BBQ: the nicest people here! Their bbq sauces are healthy and taste great.- Lots of vendors selling Phoenix themed stuff aka great for souvenirs or holiday gifts!